Uzbekistan-Japan Partnership: 11€ Billion Deal
On 20 December 2025, during an official visit to Tokyo by the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the governments of Uzbekistan and Japan formalised a new cooperation portfolio valued at over 11€ billion. The agreements, reached following talks with the Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, mark a significant elevation of bilateral ties into an...
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Signing Delayed to January Amid Farmer Protests
Last week, hopes for the immediate ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade deal were dashed as European leaders confirmed a delay in the signing ceremony. Originally scheduled to take place during a summit in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, the finalisation of the agreement has been pushed to January 2026. According to Euronews, the President of the...
Kurdish SDF Clashes with Syrian Army in Aleppo
On 22 December 2025, violent confrontations broke out in Aleppo between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (hereinafter: SDF), shattering the relative calm in the region. The SDF clashes reportedly began when the group targeted Syrian security positions near the Sheihan and Lairmoun roundabouts, forcing the closure of the Gaziantep-Aleppo road. According...
Türkiye Export Growth Driven by Defense Surge and Strategic Partnerships
Reports show an expansion in Türkiye’s international trade performance, anchored by a surge in the defence sector and strengthened bilateral ties across Sub-Anatolia and Central Asia. The data highlights a 30% rise in defence exports and ambitious new trade targets with key regional partners, sending positive signals for the national economy. Defence Sector Reaches Record...
USA Piracy: Third Tanker Targeted Near Venezuela
On 21 December 2025, officials from the United States of America (hereinafter: USA) confirmed that the Coast Guard is in active pursuit of a crude oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela. This operation marks the third time in less than two weeks that the USA intercept oil tanker traffic in the region, following a...
Algerian Parliament Debates Bill Criminalising French Colonial Rule
On 20 December 2025, the Algerian Parliament commenced a plenary session to debate a draft law aimed at criminalising the period of French colonial rule from 1830 to 1962. The session, held at the People’s National Assembly (lower house) in Algiers, marks a significant legislative move to address historical grievances. According to the Anadolu Agency,...
