Worsened Russian relations will cut Erdogan’s options

Recent tensions threaten Turkey’s delicately balanced relationship with Russia

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Second COVID-19 wave will test Madagascar’s Rajoelina

A debilitating 'second wave' comes amid government's belated embrace of a mass vaccination programme

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Debates about vaccine passports are raging even as some countries implement them

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Commercial aviation will remain weak until vaccination programmes reach critical mass, and structural changes will occur

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Australia is unlikely to permit most international travel before next year due to COVID-19 restrictions

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The government is raising spending while committing to medium-term fiscal consolidation

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Pretoria is exploring new revenue-raising measures as public finances deteriorate further amid the pandemic

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The UAE is adapting quickly to the pandemic, implementing a rapid vaccination campaign and repurposing facilities

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Doha is publicly welcomed back into the fold, but many differences endure

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The EU-UK trade deal concludes the formal Brexit process but at the same time leaves many issues unresolved

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