The Igdir-Nakhchivan gas pipeline is slated for commissioning in March 2025, with plans already underway to expand its capacity, according to a government minister. Read more...

Senator Lummis warns of AI's energy needs, while a global crackdown targets AI-generated child pornography, resulting in 25 arrests. A look at the growing impact of AI. Read more...

Kyrgyzstan is set for agricultural modernization with new export facilities, sees a rise in passenger transport, and secures World Bank funding for a major hydropower project. Read more...

Iran's economy is showing a mix of trends. While non-oil exports and petrochemical exports rise, a major automaker is cutting production, highlighting both opportunities and challenges. Read more...

Two Canadian companies, Silver X Mining and Tidewater Midstream, experienced dramatically different trading days with significant price swings and volume surges. Read more...

Several institutional investors, including New York State Common Retirement Fund, IFP Advisors Inc, and Truist Financial Corp, adjusted their stock holdings in Q4. Enterprise Products Partners is highlighted as a strong midstream investment. Read more...

Senator Marco Rubio calls for a negotiated end to the Ukraine war as mass demonstrations demand the release of prisoners of war and Hungary accuses the EU of violating energy security. Read more...

King Charles navigates delicate diplomatic waters, hosting Zelensky after a clash with Trump, while Macron proposes a ceasefire and the UK debates peace terms. Read more...

A roundup of recent business news, including investor shifts to lower-risk strategies, warnings about hidden parking fees, the role of immigrants in key sectors, Eon's energy transition demands, and the insolvency of Element Insurance. Read more...

Iran is seeing growth in non-oil imports, electricity production, copper sales, and crude oil output, signaling a move towards economic diversification and strength. Read more...

Kazakhstan is exploring foreign financing for a nuclear power plant while also collaborating with ICAO on aviation plans and attracting foreign investment in various sectors. Read more...

Kazakhstan is strengthening its economy through renewable energy partnerships with China, exploring eco-friendly aviation fuel with ICAO, ensuring financial stability, and expanding railway infrastructure. Read more...

Turkmen gas is now flowing to Türkiye via Iran, marking a significant development in regional energy cooperation. Iran is also experiencing a surge in transit activity at its ports. Read more...

Iran grapples with internal political strife as conservatives undermine the president's agenda, while also facing external pressures and dwindling water reserves. The UK imposes registration rules on residents working for Iranian entities. Read more...

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is partnering with NEDA and UN Women to bolster infrastructure development and care services across Southeast Asia, aiming for economic growth and social equality. Read more...

Azerbaijan is strengthening its energy ties with Türkiye through new pipelines and power lines, while also upgrading its digital infrastructure with the 'digital.login' system. The EBRD forecasts economic growth driven by the Middle Corridor. Read more...

Uzbekistan's economy shows signs of strength with stable inflation, projected GDP growth, and expanding industry output. The nation is also forging partnerships in energy technology and trade. Read more...

Malaysia partners with ARM in a $250M deal to bolster its chip design ecosystem and signs a strategic partnership with a UK chip design firm, marking a significant step towards becoming a semiconductor hub. Read more...

Recent events involving Ukraine include a British man sentenced in Russia for fighting for Ukraine, and Donald Trump revealing Zelensky's willingness for peace talks. Read more...

Europe faces challenges on multiple fronts, from adhering to emission standards for new cars to addressing potential security threats and navigating trade tensions. Read more...