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United Arab Emirates space venture will boost brand

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The move is the latest high-profile investment by the UAE into an ambitious space programme that its leaders claim will raise its global profile, train a new generation of…

Russian oil supply cut would hit Central Europe hard

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EASTERN EUROPE

Flows resumed within days, but the sudden cut-off -- ascribed to overdue transit payments -- highlights Central Europe’s dependence on Russian oil imports and the difficulty of…

China-US telecoms competition spreads to 6G and space

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CHINA/US

Washington is increasingly focused on competition with China in these technologies, with this competition extending to new fields such as international standardisation bodies and…

UK government has space for fiscal loosening

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UNITED KINGDOM

The UK economy is not as directly exposed to the conflict as other European countries, but economic weakness in the EU will have knock-on effects for the United Kingdom. The…

Denmark's weak new government faces complex alliances

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DENMARK

The new government will have only 34 of the 179 seats, because policy differences among the right-wing parties, and the political strategy of the electorally strengthened…

Africa remains in a precarious COVID-19 position

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AFRICA

Risks associated with COVID-19 in Africa.

Central Europe may cut rates despite high inflation

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EASTERN EUROPE

Lower wholesale natural gas prices have improved balance-of-payments and fiscal positions and driven down inflation rates in Central Europe (CE). Financial markets are pricing in…

Draghi's government promises some hope for Italy

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ITALY

Except for the far-right Brothers of Italy (FdI), all the main parties are part of the government, thus giving Draghi significant political support as he prepares to tackle…

Russian leaders will clear obstacles to election win

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RUSSIA

Managing the parliamentary elections to ensure a win for the ruling party.

Cuban discontent will be muted despite economic woes

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CUBA

At the same time, private businesses have been allowed to import as never before. New privately owned shops caters to those with hard currency, but for most people the economic…