Sri Lanka will move slowly on further political change

While engaging with the IMF over a desperately needed bailout, the new president promises political reforms

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Russian oil output steadies but EU ban will hurt

Russian oil exports have not fallen as much as some expected, but then the EU ban has not taken effect yet

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A northern ‘free zone’ designed to take advantage of Mexico’s US links is failing to meet expectations

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Hybrid working, with staff in the office part of the week, is becoming the norm for many firms; some remain fully remote

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Slovakia is experiencing a summer of political uncertainty with the government possibly falling in early September

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Normalisation of trade and political ties with Colombia will help shore up the Venezuelan government

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Taiwan's economy has performed strongly during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now faces stronger headwinds

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The government is struggling with spiralling prices, gas supplies and increased instability in the Transnistria region

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The chaotic response to fears of a famine in East Africa has raised questions about the aid system’s capacity to deliver

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The far-right Freedom Party is polling above 20% for the first time since 2019

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