US sanctions exemptions may alleviate concerns in Iraq

Washington issued exemptions for foreign government officials and businesses from sanctions for IRGC contacts

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Algeria will aim to achieve energy self-sufficiency

The OPEC member is making new decisions after its energy company’s head was fired

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With few strong allies left in Latin America, Bolivia’s president aims to diversify the country’s foreign relations

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With the economy growing, and the government may be tempted to reduce its focus on developing non-hydrocarbon sectors

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The United Conservative Party has won the Alberta provincial election

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Gas is flowing from Turkmenistan to Russia for the first time in three years.

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The Myanmar military’s conflict with the insurgent Arakan Army is complicating India’s engagement with Rakhine State

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Jordan is facing high unemployment rates while making progress on structural problems

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Map showing states and regions along the India-Myanmar border, and Indian and Chinese infrastructure projects in Myanmar

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The government struggles to balance the books as the economy slows

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