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Canadian debate over streaming services moves venues
With one bill covering streaming services now enacted and a second set to become law, debate now moves to the regulator
Australia's budget surplus is welcome but fleeting
The budget, presented on May 9, includes Australia's first surplus for 15 years
Somali military offensive faces expansion challenge
The government is preparing to expand an anti-jihadist operation that has enjoyed huge success, albeit in a limited area
Jordanian laws may restrict political space
Proposed legislative reforms present a complex picture but highlight risks to civil society and free speech
JordanUS banking sector is changing faster than regulation
Banking has become a more fragile business for all but the largest banks and regulators are struggling to keep up
NAWagner's influence in Africa may prove exaggerated
US intelligence leaks have highlighted Western concerns over Russia's Wagner Group mercenary organisation in Africa
AfricaBiden bets on US industrial strategy to arrest decline
The president seeks to protect jobs, build resilience, green the economy and stay competitive via industrial policy
NARussia and Central Asian states will cooperate on gas
As Russia’s gas export revenues fall, Central Asia could provide an alternative for filling state coffers
Central AsiaNear-term manufacturing prospects are subdued
Manufacturing growth will show little improvement and even though the outlook is weak, the risks remain to the downside
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