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From Dubai to Albania: How Drug Money Fuelled Tirana’s Real Estate Boom

Court documents detail claims of how an alleged drug boss living in Dubai laundered money in his native Albania, helping to fuel a rapid rise in real estate prices. In September 2020, Klajdi Merkaj was getting ready to travel to Dubai with the intention of securing new funds for his …

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L’Arabie saoudite accélère le déclin du pétrodollar en faisant la promotion du pétroyuan

Le ministre saoudien de l’industrie et des ressources minérales a déclaré que son pays «essaierait de nouvelles choses» – notamment l’utilisation du yuan dans les transactions pétrolières – alors que Riyad cherche à intégrer des produits chinois tels que les véhicules électriques, l’avion de ligne C919 et les infrastructures d’énergie …

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Pezeshkian in Iraq: Political Maneuver or Strategic Visit?

The visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Iraq raises several questions about the future of Iraqi-Iranian relations. Is Iraq heading towards radical and decisive changes? However, a reading of the factors and variables indicates that change in Iraq will not affect its relations with Iran politically or security-wise. The …

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