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Russia’s Rosneft—the world’s fifth largest oil and gas company—is likely to buy a 49% stake in India’s second largest private refiner for $1.6 billion. (June 2015)
China-Rosneft ties: a burgeoning but unstable dynamic

A focus on short-term gains may lead to blowback for Beijing and Russia’s state-owned oil company.

Angela Merkel coalition collapse
Tuesday, November 21

IN LIMBO German coalition talks collapse There is still no government in Germany as the…

China Pakistan Economic Cooperation long-term plan
China and Pakistan to finalise long-term Economic Cooperation plan

The 7th Joint Coordination Committee on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will meet today in Islamabad…

Zimbabwe coup
Zimbabwe’s political crisis escalates as lawmakers vow to push out Mugabe

After the ruling Zanu-PF party removed President Robert Mugabe as party leader and demanded his resignation by…

Angela Merkel coalition collapse
Europe on edge as German coalition talks collapse, risking Merkel’s fourth term

There is still no government in Germany as the Bundestag meets today. Negotiations to form…

Milos Zeman and Vladimir Putin
Czech President pushes to strengthen business ties in talks with Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet in Sochi today with his counterpart from…

Thailand economic growth
Thailand’s economy posts strong growth in three months to September

The latest report card for the Thai economy is due out today. It is expected…

Keystone XL pipeline
Final Keystone XL pipeline permit decision expected on Monday

Today, the Nebraska Public Service Commission will announce whether it will allow construction of the…

Kenyan supporter protests in Nairobi
Kenyan Supreme Court to decide on legality of presidential election rerun

Today, Kenya’s Supreme Court will rule on the validity of last month’s rerun presidential election,…

Kenyan supporter protests in Nairobi
Monday, November 20

DEMOCRACY ON THE LINE Kenyan Supreme Court decision amid protests Today, Kenya’s Supreme Court will…