Iranian Satellites to Be Launched Aboard Russian Soyuz: Envoy
Iran’s ambassador to Moscow said three Iranian satellites are scheduled to be launched aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket, describing the mission as a clear sign of Iran’s advances in satellite manufacturing and its expanding space cooperation with Russia despite sanctions and threats. Kazem Jalali said on Sunday that the three Iranian satellites are set to be
How did Australian laws change in 2025? Here are 6 you need to know
By Rick Sarre, Elvio Anthony Sinopoli, Jennifer McKay, Joe McIntyre, Juliette McIntyre, Michelle Fernando & Sarah Moulds Some people take heart in the idea that the law is resistant to change, arguing that this reinforces its stability. Others delight in its ability to adapt to change, as that reflects its flexibility. In our eyes, the
Empowering Uzbek Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) Provides $10 Million Line of Financing to Anor Bank for SME Financing in Uzbekistan
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, December 28, 2025/ — Anor Bank, a leading digital bank in Uzbekistan, has signed a Line of Financing agreement with ICD (https://ICD-PS.org/). Under the agreement, ICD will provide a USD 10 million Line of Finance facility to Anor Bank. The facility aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Uzbekistan and
Yemen, Saudi Arabia Agree New Prisoner Swap Deal in Oman, Negotiator Says
Yemen’s chief negotiator Mohammed Abdul Salam said on Tuesday that a new agreement had been reached in Muscat to exchange prisoners with Saudi Arabia and other parties, marking progress in long-running humanitarian talks linked to the Yemen war. In a post on social media platform X, Abdul Salam said the agreement was concluded in the
How China and the Gulf states are shaping Central Asia’s energy transition
By Roman Vakulchuk & Kamila Beishembaeva Since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, China has become one of the largest overseas energy investors. While much of its engagement has traditionally focused on fossil fuels, the post-pandemic years have marked a shift towards renewable energy investment, particularly in developing countries. During
