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SpaceX will greatly expand access to space

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INTERNATIONAL

SpaceX and the private sector space business.

Commercial metaverse to expand fast but unevenly

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INT

Although the metaverse is in its early days, the enabling technologies are approaching a convergence point where some large companies are starting to experiment with it both as a…

Kim’s Russia visit may prove more show than substance

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NORTH KOREA/RUSSIA

Despite a strong military focus, both in Kim’s entourage and in terms of sites visited, no agreement was announced in any area.

Afghan Taliban prioritise control over recognition

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AFGHANISTAN

The same penalty was meted out on November 11 to nine women and ten men in the north-eastern city of Taloqan. The use of physical punishment was ordered by Taliban leader…

Global anti-corruption cooperation is set to rise

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INTERNATIONAL

The report comes at a time of increased scrutiny following the arrest of seven officials of the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) in Switzerland in May 2015…

Legal battles and divisions weaken Senegal opposition

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SENEGAL

A web of legal cases surrounding key opposition figures, as well as rejections of several opposition candidate lists, has turned the pre-election period into a multi-front…

Russia will brace for further tough US sanctions

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RUSSIA

Sanctions announced by the US Treasury on April 6 have had a deeper effect than Moscow probably anticipated. The impact has been hardest on Oleg Deripaska's group of companies…

North Korea peace process may hit sanctions roadblock

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NORTH KOREA

It expands the peace process launched at the summit in April, including a military annexe with concrete measures to reduce border tensions. Kim also recommitted to…

Focus of Taiwan-China diplomatic contest will change

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TAIWAN/CHINA

Taiwan's 'diplomatic contest' with China.

Guaido foreign tour may not bring success in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

Guaido’s trip brought strong reaffirmations of support for his interim presidency, but no clear advance of strategy to displace President Nicolas Maduro. Although he was met by…