Russia will rely more on Chinese demand for gas

Russia has largely lost its 40-year hold on Europe's gas market, jeopardising its position as a leading gas exporter

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North Korea may goad South Korea into limited conflict

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has adopted a more openly hostile stance towards the South

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Upcoming elections may revolve around the constitutional amendments Bulgaria requires for continuing EU accession talks

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Western sanctions, weak global demand and rising US output have prevented Russian revenues from growing significantly

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Tokyo has approved the draft budget for fiscal 2024, which boosts defence spending and aims to tackle public debt

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Widening the air campaign against the Huthis risks miring the administration in an escalation loop with few off-ramps

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The small Himalayan kingdom, which has just had elections, faces myriad challenges

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An extensive anti-corruption clampdown in the People’s Liberation Army has continued

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A newly formed UAE firm has unexpectedly bought a 51% stake in one of Zambia’s largest mines

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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has restored Brazil’s global presence but has failed to achieve most of his goals

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