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Moldova’s new president visits Moscow

In his first foreign visit, newly elected Moldovan President Igor Dodon, a former air force…

Wednesday, January 18

Turkish MPs begin second vote on constitutional changes, Mozambique faces default and Libyan groups discuss post-conflict governance.

World Economic Forum gets underway in Davos

The three-day World Economic Forum, known colloquially as Davos, kicks off on Tuesday. The summit…

UK PM delivers crucial Brexit speech

On Tuesday, UK PM Theresa May will deliver her much-anticipated speech addressing Brexit. While May…

Tuesday, January 17

UK PM May delivers much anticipated Brexit speech, Davos kicks off and Moldova’s president visits Moscow.

French electricity workers strike

Workers at France’s state-run electricity utility EDF will hold a 24-hour strike beginning at 9pm…

Final decision on fate of Red Sea islands

On Monday, Egypt’s Supreme Administrative Court will rule on the validity of a deal to…

New borrowing limits for Turkish banks, currency slides

Last week, Turkey’s central bank announced it was halving the limit that banks could borrow…

Monday, January 16

New banking restrictions in Turkey, an Egyptian court rules on island transfer, and French electricity workers strike.

Philippines begin ASEAN leadership

On Sunday, the Philippines will assume the chair of ASEAN, marked by a launch ceremony…