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Silk Road Adventures
Horses, heritage and a new generation of riders
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Polo players, breeders and young riders are helping preserve centuries-old equestrian traditions while creating new opportunities in sport and education.
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Markets
Samsung loses over $100 billion in market value despite record profit
Samsung Electronics has forecast a nineteen-fold leap in quarterly profit, its third record quarter in a row, yet investors responded by wiping more than $100 billion (€87.5bn) off the company's value amid doubts over how long the AI-driven memory boom can last.
Oman
Oil tanker reportedly hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state television said a liquified natural gas tanker came under attack Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman after ignoring warnings, implying Tehran carried out the assault on a tanker it said was carrying natural gas from Qatar.
Residences
This Hokkaido lakeside retreat has open-air bathing and stunning décor
For a peaceful escape in northern Japan, WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection offers guests a scenic night’s sleep overlooking Lake Tōya. There are also Japanese and Thai delicacies to choose from, made with locally sourced ingredients, as well as a spa and indoor hot baths.
Business
EBRD backs Kazakhstan's move up the minerals value chain with €255m
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is financing Kazakhstan's first large-scale refractory gold ore processing facility, helping the country unlock previously inaccessible reserves while expanding domestic mineral processing.
Iran
Iran FM confirms reports Israel planned to target Tehran's negotiators
Iran's foreign minister corroborated US media reports that Washington warned Tehran Israel may have had its chief negotiators on a target list during April talks in Islamabad, the same talks that produced the framework deal signed on 17 June.
