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Serbia reaffirms EU commitment as accession talks stall over foreign policy
Officials in Belgrade acknowledged that accession talks have slowed amid pressure on the country to align with the EU's Russia sanctions.
Telefónica's mass redundancy plan signals deepening Latin American retreat
Spanish telco giant Telefónica SA is preparing to unveil a sweeping redundancy programme affecting more than 6,000 workers before year-end, marking the telecommunications company's most extensive workforce reduction in recent memory.
Can Senegal’s transparency drive amid an oil & gas boom end the 'resource curse'?
Senegal is tying its energy-led growth story to a wider investment drive, opening Fii 2025 under President Faye’s patronage. With Sangomar first oil flowing and gas exports due from GTA, the government is poised to unveil its petroleum code.
Ecuador capital erupts in protest as Noboa defies calls to reinstate fuel subsidies
Ecuador's capital, Quito, became a battleground between rival protest groups on October 5 as a state of emergency took effect across 10 provinces, following two weeks of demonstrations against President Noboa's elimination of fuel subsidies.
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Brazil's Tarcísio de Freitas wavers on presidential run, scrambling right-wing rivals
São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas' apparent retreat from presidential ambitions has upended Brazil's 2026 race, alarming President Lula's leftist allies while breathing new life into alternative rightwing candidates.
Georgian Dream alleges Western involvement in election day unrest
Moscow backed claims of Western involvement in a major anti-government rally in Tbilisi on October 4, which the country’s political opposition had ambitiously billed as a “peaceful revolution”.
Kremlin resists Tomahawk transfers as Ukraine seeks long-range strike capability
Institute for the Study of War says Kremlin is fearful that expanded long-range strike capabilities for Ukraine would erode the sanctuary Russia currently enjoys in its rear.
Iran acquits French-German national of espionage charges
Iran's Hormozgan judiciary acquits German national Lennart Monterlos of espionage charges after arrest during 12-day war with Israel, though prosecutor retains right to appeal the Revolutionary Court's verdict.
Angola’s Etu Energias secures financing for offshore Block 17/06 development
Etu has secured structured financing from Mauritius Commercial Bank and TotalEnergies Trading SA to fund its 7.5% stake in Block 17/06. The deal advances Etu’s plan to lift output to 80,000 bpd by 2030.
EU nears decision on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine as divisions persist on new sanctions
Ukraine's allies warn that interest earnings from the frozen funds will not be enough to sustain its economy if the war continues into 2027.
Georgia’s ruling party claims landslide win in partially boycotted local election
Georgian Dream took over 80% of the votes nationwide, as opposition marked election day with a mass protest in Tbilisi.
Kenya nears landmark crypto law to regulate digital assets
Under the revised bill, Kenya's central bank and the Capital Markets Authority will oversee licensing and supervision of virtual asset providers (VASPs)
Russia destroys Polish fashion retailer LPP's warehouse in Lviv
Warsaw-listed LPP says cooperation with multiple logistics providers means deliveries to Ukrainian stores will continue without interruption.
Moldova's election commission seeks to disqualify PPDA party over undisclosed social media campaign
PPDA is accused of using a network of fake social media accounts to disseminate campaign materials ahead of the September 28 general election.
Leaders of Hungary and Slovakia hail Babiš’ election victory in Czechia
Hungary’s Victor Orban and Slovakia’s Robert Fico have repeatedly clashed with fellow EU members on support for Ukraine and more broadly on the bloc’s values, and hope for an ally in ANO leader Andrej Babiš.
China mounts major rescue in Everest blizzard
The snowstorm struck at over 4,900 metres, leaving several climbers with hypothermia and collapsing tents under drifts reported to exceed 10 metres.
Palestinian Hamas denies reports of gradual disarmament agreement
Hamas denies media reports claiming movement agreed to gradual disarmament under international supervision, describing claims attributed to Al Hadath network source as baseless and false.
Scandal erupts in Iraq over HIV infected blood transfusions to children
Four-year-old girl dies from AIDS in Basra after receiving contaminated blood transfusion, while 14-year-old boy also infected.
Afghanistan tightens control over Russian, Belarusian agents claims Ukrainian Intelligence
Afghanistan's Taliban-led government is intensifying efforts to monitor and restrict the activities of Russian and Belarusian operatives within its borders, according to Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service.
Ukraine general alleges Russia employs 20,000 North Koreans in military production
North Korea has long been among Russia’s more controversial allies in the war against Ukraine, supplying artillery, missiles and troops. In late 2024, Pyongyang reportedly deployed 11,000 to 12,000 troops to aid Russia.