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Brunei will step up efforts to diversify economy
Economic diversification is the sultanate’s top challenge
Bosnian Serbs are moving closer to exiting BiH
Dodik’s secessionist talk may seem like empty threats but measures are being taken for a full separation from Bosnia
Iran allies will further divide Iraq’s weakened Sunnis
The sacking of the powerful parliament speaker has left Sunni political leaders in disarray
Hezbollah's fight will hamper Lebanese secularists
A rocky decade has seen the re-emergence of anti-sectarian activism, especially in Beirut
LebanonCanada's economy will affect political outlook in 2024
The economy is stagnant and continuing inflation concerns make an early cut in interest rates unlikely
CanadaEgyptian-Iranian ties are heading for an upgrade
Discussions between Egyptian and Iranian officials have intensified, raising prospects of renewed diplomatic relations
IranIsrael-Hamas-Hezbollah manoeuvring endangers Lebanon
The recent Israeli assassination of a key Palestinian figure in Beirut has far wider regional fallout
IsraelTurkey plans for competitive industries, lower imports
Turkey’s latest development plan prioritises the economy, focused on industrial renewal and energy
TurkeyUS investors will keep buying European football clubs
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who already owns two other top-flight clubs, has announced he is acquiring 25% of Manchester United
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