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Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
restrictions. This development grants Iran a fresh opportunity to operate more freely, allowing it to pursue international trade, economic partnerships, and political and security ties with fewer constraints, potentially strengthening its global standing. Yet, the expiration of this decade-old resol ...
restrictions on rare earth elements exports to the US has sparked afresh the trade battle, triggering concerns in the world markets.
China's Ministry of Commerce recently issued a document titled Announcement No. 62 of 2025, which introduces stringent new conditions for the export of rare earth ...
Trade and economic objectives
While economic agreements traditionally fall under the purview of governments and executive branches, parliaments are now playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping policy and ratifying international deals to bolster foreign trade. This shift was evident during Gh ...
restrictions, Pakistan is implementing a nationwide program to expel undocumented foreigners, the majority of whom are Afghan nationals. Authorities report that since 2023, over 1 million Afghans have been repatriated to their country as part of this voluntary return plan.
Pakistan has also witness ...
restrictions on the exports of these metals, the US rushed to find alternative suppliers. Meanwhile, Central Asia with its rare metals sees its role highlighted. These metals are used to produce smartphones, electric vehicles, defense systems, and state-of-the-art fighter jets.
In April, Kazakhstan ...
restrictions as the first concrete sign of a diplomatic thaw.
Push to impair Hezbollah using trade and economy
The Saudi return to Lebanon comes as the US special envoy Tom Barrack in recent months has presented several plans to the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah and ensure security of th ...
Traders say Iranian crude is now being offered at discounts of $8–$9 per barrel to ICE Brent, up from around $4 in August. Many Chinese refiners have also consumed their allocations faster than usual this year due to stricter tax regimes on alternative feedstocks. Although Beijing has provided ...
Trade Organization and the Paris Climate Accord deepened the value-based and institutional rift across the Atlantic. This, in turn, pushed the European Union toward the pursuit of strategic autonomy.
From a critical aspect, this approach, despite its America First slogan, has ultimately weakened th ...
restrictions, such as the recent US travel ban on their citizens. Consequently, they are actively seeking new allies on the international stage. China and Russia have astutely recognized this and positioned themselves alongside these nations, a move Iran would be wise to emulate swiftly. By enhancin ...
Trade and maritime security are among the key factors driving Israeli leaders to sharpen their focus on Somaliland.
Thanks to its strategic location near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea, Somaliland plays a critical role in regional and international maritime trade. This vital chokepoint is ...