Syrian Arab Republic
Turkey’s e-imports soar to 12 times e-exports
Numbers highlight Turkish consumers’ growing appetite for low‑cost overseas platforms such as China's online marketplace Temu and e-commerce fast fashion giant Shein.
Malawians vote amid acute economic crisis; presidential contest a two-horse race, with incumbent trailing
President Lazarus Chakwera pursued debt restructuring, IMF support and reforms to tackle inflation, forex shortages and corruption scandals. A recent IPOR poll shows him trailing his immediate predecessor.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Performance postponed. Hotly anticipated “CHP” trial pushed into October
Every Turk up and down the country has an opinion on what Erdogan is up to.
Erdogan officials seize one of Turkey’s last independent broadcasters, announce corruption probe
Action comes in same week as moves against opposition and lawyers.
US Treasury removes Syrian sanctions regulations following regime change
US Treasury removes Syrian sanctions regulations following termination of national emergency and policy shift towards new Syrian government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.