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Rubio Attends ASEAN As Iran War Fuels Energy Security Fears

Marco Rubio arrives at ASEAN talks dominated by China tensions and the Iran war, as Southeast Asian governments increasingly weigh strategic partnerships against concerns over energy costs, shipping disruptions, inflation, and economic stability.
One Business Lost, A Second In Flames. Despite Russia's War, A Ukrainian Entrepreneur Won't Quit.

When a Russian drone and missile attack on June 16 hit the Kyiv market where Kateryna Kolmykova’s store and warehouse were located, it was the second time she had lost a business during the war. But in a tearful statement, she says she'll start over yet again.
Could The US-Iran Battle For Hormuz Be A Win For Russia And China?

For years, policymakers in Washington have viewed Asia primarily through the lens of Taiwan, the South China Sea and China's military rise. Russia's invasion of Ukraine only reinforced that perspective, cementing Europe and East Asia as the principal arenas of geopolitical competition.
In Iran's South, A Renewed War Means No Power, No Fuel, And Boats Lost

Some blame Tehran. Others blame Washington. But pretty much everyone on Iran's southern coast can agree on one thing: The renewal of air strikes between the United States and Iran is hitting hard, bringing a summer without electricity, fuel, or a way to make a living.
In The Fuel Crisis Gripping Russia's Hinterlands, Worries For Tractors, Winter Hay, And Cows.

A far-reaching Ukrainian drone campaign targeting Russian gasoline refineries is squeezing the country. Even though it’s high summer, for rural villages, winter is just around the corner.
China's Growing Footprint In Kyrgyzstan Fuels Concerns Over Resources, Sovereignty

China’s expanding role in Kyrgyzstan has become increasingly hard to ignore. The situation has fueled concerns over jobs, land, natural resources, and national sovereignty, with many ordinary Kyrgyz expressing concerns that the nation's leaders are not taking their interests into account.
EU's 'Swiss Cheese' Russian Sanctions Package Exposes Persistent Divisions

EU diplomats hoped Viktor Orban's departure would ease approval of new Russia sanctions. Instead, the bloc's latest package has been steadily stripped back as member states clashed over Russian fish, travel visas, and an oil price cap, among other issues.
'Sooner Or Later This Problem Will Be On Your Soil': Estonia Pushes Europe To Bar Russian Fighters

As Russia's war against Ukraine reshapes Europe's security landscape, Estonia is closely watching the Kremlin's next moves. In an interview with RFE/RL, Estonia's Undersecretary for Internal Security Joosep Kaasik discusses why Tallinn believes prevention is Europe's best defense.
Dramatic Photo Highlights Uptick In Drone Attacks In Ukraine's Kramatorsk

Ukrainian military photographer Iryna Rybakova captured the moment a Russian first person view drone blasted into a vehicle in Kramatorsk on July 15 amid a reported increase in FPV drone attacks on the city.
Reopening Hormuz Strait Easier Than Restoring Confidence, Naval Analyst Tallis Says

With the US and Iran launching fresh strikes in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz is back under the spotlight. Naval strategist Joshua Tallis says restoring commercial confidence -- not military force alone -- will determine when shipping returns to normal.
Iranians Send Anti-War Message To Hard-Liners With Rare Petition

Tens of thousands of Iranians have flocked to sign an online petition with a rare but pointed message to the country's hard-liners: Go fight the war against the United States yourselves.
An Alleged Russian FSB Hacker Traveled To Thailand. Now He's Facing 10 Years In A US Prison.

What’s unusual about the arrest of Denis Obrezko is how relatively rare it is for Russian hackers to be detained abroad these days. What’s also unusual: Obrezko used to work for Russia’s FSB. And it also appears he was careless.
Iran Deal Must Put Iranians At The Center, Policy Analyst Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau Says

As tensions between the US and Iran intensifies, with renewed military strikes and growing arguments around the Strait of Hormuz, global attention has focused on regional security, commercial shipping, and the risk of wider escalation.
With No Jobs, Remittances Become Lifeline For Afghan Households

Since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan five years ago as international military forces withdrew, the country's economy has sputtered, inflation has spiked, and international investment has all but dried up, leaving ordinary Afghans reliant on remittances from abroad to survive
French Rafales Mark Step Toward Ukraine Ditching Soviet Fighter Jets, Analysts Say

The announcement on July 14 that French Rafale fighter jets will soon be received by Kyiv represents another step away from its legacy Soviet aircraft fleet, experts say.

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Panda Power: Kazakhstan Leads Central Asia Amid Surge To China's Debt Market

Rubio Attends ASEAN As Iran War Fuels Energy Security Fears

One Business Lost, A Second In Flames. Despite Russia's War, A Ukrainian Entrepreneur Won't Quit.

Could The US-Iran Battle For Hormuz Be A Win For Russia And China?

In Iran's South, A Renewed War Means No Power, No Fuel, And Boats Lost

In The Fuel Crisis Gripping Russia's Hinterlands, Worries For Tractors, Winter Hay, And Cows.

China's Growing Footprint In Kyrgyzstan Fuels Concerns Over Resources, Sovereignty

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