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No Tomahawks for Ukraine, Trump to meet Putin in Hungary

The US cannot deplete its own stockpile of Tomahawk cruise missiles by supplying them to Ukraine, President Donald Trump said at a press conference on October 16 following a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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India’s retail payment revolution

India’s payments landscape has reached a pivotal stage, with digital transactions now accounting for 99.8% of all retail payments.

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Journalist beaten to death in Istanbul as security conditions in Turkey rapidly deteriorate

Publisher, meanwhile, is shot in leg. Reporters regularly experience violence, judicial harassment and media lynching.

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Trump authorises CIA covert operations in Venezuela to topple Maduro

The White House has acknowledged granting the Central Intelligence Agency sweeping powers to conduct covert operations aimed at unseating President Nicolás Maduro, the NYT reported.

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India’s finance minister to miss upcoming IMF and World Bank meetings

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will not attend this week’s annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington, as trade negotiations between New Delhi and Washington remain unresolved.

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US may double support for Argentina to $40bn conditional on policy reforms

Washington buys Argentine pesos and mulls creating a new private sector-led $20bn debt facility, which would bring total support to $40bn with the existing swap line, Treasury Secretary Bessent said.

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Agentic AI becomes South Korea’s next big tech battleground

As countries race to define their roles in the AI era, South Korea's tech giants are now embracing “agentic AI”, a next-generation form of AI that acts autonomously to complete goals, not just respond to commands.

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Syria’s al-Sharaa seeks to rebuild ties with Russia in first Kremlin talks

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since assuming power in Syria, marking a significant moment in the political trajectory of the war-torn nation.

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US ambassador thanks Turkey for role in "coordinated squeeze" that forced Hamas to surrender

Bangladesh seeks death penalty for former Prime Minister Hasina

Young Ukrainians asylum seekers fleeing the war for Germany surges

US ambassador thanks Turkey for role in "coordinated squeeze" that forced Hamas to surrender

Ankara, Cairo and Doha took part in tactics that made Palestinian group accept deal it did not want.

Bangladesh seeks death penalty for former Prime Minister Hasina

Bangladesh’s interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has requested the country’s criminal tribunal impose the death penalty on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Young Ukrainians asylum seekers fleeing the war for Germany surges

The number of young Ukrainian fleeing the war and seeking asylum in Germany has surged, following Ukraine’s decision to partially lift its travel ban for men aged 18 to 22, according to figures from the German Interior Ministry.

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Malaysia plans social media ban for children under 13, following Singapore's lead

Under Kuala Lumpur’s proposal, all social media platforms will be required to implement mandatory identity verification systems to prevent underage users from creating accounts.

Following airstrikes, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree peace deal

In just the past few hours, Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly agreed to a temporary ceasefire following several days of cross-border clashes.

Turkey widens doorway to workers from Turkic-speaking countries

Move coincides with decision by Russia to kick out hundreds of thousands of largely Central Asian nationals.

Lawmakers of Turkey’s main opposition party urge Nato nations to sharpen focus on threats posed by Iran

Report presented to annual session of defence bloc's parliamentary assembly.

Iranian oil tankers begin shutting off locations after mass reveal

Most Iran-flagged oil tankers have, for the first time since 2018, begun transmitting genuine location signals over the Automatic Identification System (AIS),but others are going "dark" again.

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China increasing its lead in robot technology use

China is consolidating its dominance in the global industrial robotics market, accounting for 41% of the world’s operational robot stock and more than half of all new installations in 2024, according to the International Federation of Robots.

The Iranian inventor that invented the floating shoes, has now built a propeller-less propulsion system ideal for flying taxis

Mohsen Bahmani is an Iranian-born mechanical engineer and a man with a dream. When he was just 17 years old, he made a pair of floating shoes that allow you to walk on water. Now he has built a propulsion system ideal for flying taxis.

OpenAI to invest up to $25bn in Argentina under Milei incentive scheme

Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI and energy company Sur Energy have signed a letter of intent to develop a data centre hub in Argentina requiring investment of up to $25bn.

Helium was China's rare earth metals Achilles' heel

China has a devastating tool in its escalating trade war with the US: rare earth metals (REMs). Last week, Beijing announced new restrictive export controls on the export of anything with even a smidgen of Chinese-produced REMs.

Takeoff not far away for Turkey’s first flying car AirCar

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COMMENT: Hungary’s investment slump shows signs of bottoming, but EU tensions still cast a long shadow

Hungary’s economy has fallen behind its Central European peers in recent years, and the root of this underperformance lies in a sharp and protracted collapse in investment. But a possible change of government next year could change things.

IMF: Global economic outlook shows modest change amid policy shifts and complex forces

Dialing down uncertainty, reducing vulnerabilities, and investing in innovation can help deliver durable economic gains.

COMMENT: China’s new export controls are narrower than first appears

A closer inspection suggests that the scope of China’s new controls on rare earths is narrower than many had initially feared. But they still give officials plenty of leverage over global supply chains, according to Capital Economics.

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Consumed by the Donald Trump Gaza Show? You’d do well to remember the Erdogan Episode

Nature of Turkey-US relations has become transparent under an American president who doesn’t deign to care what people think.

COMMENT: ANO’s election win to see looser Czech fiscal policy, firmer monetary stance

The victory of the populist, eurosceptic ANO party in Czechia’s parliamentary election on October 6 will likely usher in a looser fiscal stance that supports growth and reinforces the Czech National Bank’s recent hawkish shift.

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Military aid for Ukraine falls despite new Nato PURL initiative – Statista

The Kiel Institute for the World Economy found that military aid to Ukraine dropped sharply in July and August compared to previous months, despite the implementation of the Nato PURL initiative.

IMF cuts Russia’s 2025 growth forecast to 0.6%, leaves Ukraine's unchanged at 2%

The International Monetary Fund has lowered its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2025 to just 0.6%, marking the second-steepest downgrade among major economies, even as it raised its global outlook.

Russia's PMI indices plummet as economy cools

Russia’s private sector entered deeper contraction in September, as both services and manufacturing activity declined, according to the latest PMI data published by S&P Global.

Japan’s current account surplus dips as overseas earnings weaken

The surplus nevertheless remained in positive territory for the seventh consecutive month and was the second-highest on record for August.

Garanti sells Tier II eurobond as Turks persist in tapping international debt markets

Turkey’s CDS hover above 250-level. Yield on Turkish government’s 10-year eurobonds steady below 7%-level.

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Iran's capital Tehran showcases new "Virgin Mary" Metro station

Tehran's new Maryam metro station honours Virgin Mary with architecture blending Armenian and Iranian design elements in new push by Islamic Republic

Indonesia’s $80bn giant seawall

Indonesia’s ambition to build a colossal seawall along the northern coastline of Java has ignited both hope and heated debate. Valued at around $80bn, the project aims to safeguard the island’s coastal cities from tidal floods and erosion.

The Asian nations backing the Russian war effort – from India to Taiwan, China to Indonesia

While many Asian nations have quietly distanced themselves from Moscow in a bid to fall into line with US or European allies, several continue to engage with Russia, providing varying degrees of support that help sustain its military campaign.

The EU needs to change to stay geopolitically relevant

Leading EU figures are pushing for the unanimity rule used to make important decisions to be dropped to enable faster enlargement — one of the bloc’s main tools for geopolitical influence.

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Prosecutors make move on “fictitious export schemes” of Istanbul Gold Refinery

Observers point to intra-regime gangs seizing each other’s wealth, remember Erdogan’s “Hello Fatih” phone calls and ponder whether wanted man Turgay Ciner is in London.

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TEHRAN BLOG: The illusion of hijab law abolishment in Iran

Thousands of Iranian women are doing away with the mandatory hijab, but the rules (and enforcement) are still murky.

KYIV BLOG: France’s latest government collapse deepens uncertainty over Ukraine support  

Under President Emmanuel Macron, France has been one of Europe’s leading advocates for a stronger, coordinated response to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

VISEGRAD BLOG: Will Czechia drift into Slovak and Hungarian direction after this week’s elections?

Czech populist stalwart Andrej Babiš and his ANO party are projected to make a comeback after this week's elections, raising questions about the country's future direction.

BALKAN BLOG: The battle for Moldova

The authorities in Chisinau have responded to Russian interference with strategies that would, under normal circumstances, be considered on the verge of unconstitutional.

LATAM BLOG: Friends till the end? Trump's costly loyalty to Latin America's strongmen

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EXPLAINER: What is the EU’s CBAM and how will it affect global trade from 2026?

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will enter its full operational phase on January 1, 2026, marking a major shift in global climate and trade policy.

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Iran faces critical water crisis after driest year in five decades with 40% nationwide rainfall drop.

Global renewables to double by 2030, but IEA warns momentum must accelerate

Global renewable energy capacity is on course to double by 2030, reaching 4,600 GW—comparable to the current combined total of China, the European Union and Japan—according to the International Energy Agency’s Renewables 2025 report.

South Korea’s embrace of SMRs as a pillar of nuclear policy

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China leads global energy export race as clean tech shipments hit record highs

China is outpacing the US in the global race to dominate energy exports, as demand for clean technology surges and fossil fuel revenues plateau. China exported $120bn in green technology through July 2025, surpassing the US' oil and gas exports.

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Under Kuala Lumpur’s proposal, all social media platforms will be required to implement mandatory identity verification systems to prevent underage users from creating accounts.

In just the past few hours, Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly agreed to a temporary ceasefire following several days of cross-border clashes.

Move coincides with decision by Russia to kick out hundreds of thousands of largely Central Asian nationals.

Report presented to annual session of defence bloc's parliamentary assembly.

Most Iran-flagged oil tankers have, for the first time since 2018, begun transmitting genuine location signals over the Automatic Identification System (AIS),but others are going "dark" again.

Tech

China is consolidating its dominance in the global industrial robotics market, accounting for 41% of the world’s operational robot stock and more than half of all new installations in 2024, according to the International Federation of Robots.

Mohsen Bahmani is an Iranian-born mechanical engineer and a man with a dream. When he was just 17 years old, he made a pair of floating shoes that allow you to walk on water. Now he has built a propulsion system ideal for flying taxis.

Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI and energy company Sur Energy have signed a letter of intent to develop a data centre hub in Argentina requiring investment of up to $25bn.

China has a devastating tool in its escalating trade war with the US: rare earth metals (REMs). Last week, Beijing announced new restrictive export controls on the export of anything with even a smidgen of Chinese-produced REMs.

It will set you back $99,000 and you'll also need a pilot's licence.

Opinion

Hungary’s economy has fallen behind its Central European peers in recent years, and the root of this underperformance lies in a sharp and protracted collapse in investment. But a possible change of government next year could change things.

Dialing down uncertainty, reducing vulnerabilities, and investing in innovation can help deliver durable economic gains.

A closer inspection suggests that the scope of China’s new controls on rare earths is narrower than many had initially feared. But they still give officials plenty of leverage over global supply chains, according to Capital Economics.

Nature of Turkey-US relations has become transparent under an American president who doesn’t deign to care what people think.

The victory of the populist, eurosceptic ANO party in Czechia’s parliamentary election on October 6 will likely usher in a looser fiscal stance that supports growth and reinforces the Czech National Bank’s recent hawkish shift.

Data

The Kiel Institute for the World Economy found that military aid to Ukraine dropped sharply in July and August compared to previous months, despite the implementation of the Nato PURL initiative.

The International Monetary Fund has lowered its forecast for Russia’s economic growth in 2025 to just 0.6%, marking the second-steepest downgrade among major economies, even as it raised its global outlook.

Russia’s private sector entered deeper contraction in September, as both services and manufacturing activity declined, according to the latest PMI data published by S&P Global.

The surplus nevertheless remained in positive territory for the seventh consecutive month and was the second-highest on record for August.

Turkey’s CDS hover above 250-level. Yield on Turkish government’s 10-year eurobonds steady below 7%-level.

Features

Tehran's new Maryam metro station honours Virgin Mary with architecture blending Armenian and Iranian design elements in new push by Islamic Republic

Indonesia’s ambition to build a colossal seawall along the northern coastline of Java has ignited both hope and heated debate. Valued at around $80bn, the project aims to safeguard the island’s coastal cities from tidal floods and erosion.

While many Asian nations have quietly distanced themselves from Moscow in a bid to fall into line with US or European allies, several continue to engage with Russia, providing varying degrees of support that help sustain its military campaign.

Leading EU figures are pushing for the unanimity rule used to make important decisions to be dropped to enable faster enlargement — one of the bloc’s main tools for geopolitical influence.

Observers point to intra-regime gangs seizing each other’s wealth, remember Erdogan’s “Hello Fatih” phone calls and ponder whether wanted man Turgay Ciner is in London.

Blogs

Thousands of Iranian women are doing away with the mandatory hijab, but the rules (and enforcement) are still murky.

Under President Emmanuel Macron, France has been one of Europe’s leading advocates for a stronger, coordinated response to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Czech populist stalwart Andrej Babiš and his ANO party are projected to make a comeback after this week's elections, raising questions about the country's future direction.

The authorities in Chisinau have responded to Russian interference with strategies that would, under normal circumstances, be considered on the verge of unconstitutional.

Trump bails out Argentina with $20bn while slapping 50% tariffs on Brazil to protest Bolsonaro's coup conviction. His ideology-driven policy risks pushing both nations toward China—exactly what Washington hoped to prevent.

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The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will enter its full operational phase on January 1, 2026, marking a major shift in global climate and trade policy.

Iran faces critical water crisis after driest year in five decades with 40% nationwide rainfall drop.

Global renewable energy capacity is on course to double by 2030, reaching 4,600 GW—comparable to the current combined total of China, the European Union and Japan—according to the International Energy Agency’s Renewables 2025 report.

Spearheaded by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, these compact reactors are increasingly being seen as central to the nation's energy policy, offering flexibility, scalability, and ultimately a pathway to carbon neutrality

China is outpacing the US in the global race to dominate energy exports, as demand for clean technology surges and fossil fuel revenues plateau. China exported $120bn in green technology through July 2025, surpassing the US' oil and gas exports.

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