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Hungarian foreign minister says "many actors" worked to prevent Budapest summit
The White House has suspended plans for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest.
Central Asian states registering impressive trade gains
Success despite the lack of access to a seaport.
MOL says no risk to domestic fuel supply after Danube refinery blaze
Fires broke out at refineries in both Hungary and Romania in recent days.
Taiwan confirms first African swine fever outbreak
Authorities detected the virus on a pig farm in Wuqi District, Taichung, after 117 pigs died between October 10 and 20.
Afghanistan withdraws from Pakistan tri-nation T20 to protest murder of three local cricketers
The Afghanistan Cricket Board says it has secured clear video footage implicating the Pakistan state in an attack that killed three local cricketers.
Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan’s first female prime minister
In her first press briefing as leader, the 64-year-old pledged to drive reform with confidence and determination, describing her administration as one “ready to decide and move forward.”
White House halts plans for Trump-Putin summit in Budapest
Anonymous White House official tells AFP there are “no plans” for Trump to meet Putin “in the immediate future”, effectively shelving a Budapest gathering that Trump had described as imminent only days earlier.
Grand master mason arrested as part of Turkey’s Can Holding investigation
Second wave of detentions executed.
Istanbul prosecutors summon Koc official and Akfen boss in Imamoglu investigation
Word of move sparked volatility in stocks.
EU decision to ban Russian gas transit raises alarm in Serbia
Belgrade warned that the EU's decision to halt imports and transit of Russian natural gas from 2026 poses a serious threat to its energy security, with senior politicians calling the move "catastrophic".
Ukrainian military strike for first time disrupts operations of Western oil majors
Drone attack damage caused to Russian gas processing plant forces scaling back of output at Kazakh field partly owned by Chevron, Shell and Eni.
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Petrobras secures controversial Amazon drilling licence ahead of COP30 climate summit
Brazil's Petrobras has obtained authorisation to drill an exploratory well near the mouth of the Amazon River, sparking fierce criticism from conservationists just weeks before Brazil hosts UN climate talks.
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Revolut clears final hurdle for Mexico banking debut
Revolut has received final authorisation from Mexico's banking regulator to commence operations, positioning the London-based fintech to launch services within weeks.
Hungary to challenge EU’s ban on Russian gas imports, vows to block REPowerEU
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto says the European Council’s decision to ban Russian fossil fuel imports by 2027 could jeopardise Hungary’s energy security.
Slovak Foreign Minister Blanár reiterates support for Ukraine’s EU bid
Juraj Blanár says Ukraine is "ready in a way" for accession, but notes objections from some EU member states.
Poland’s Empik prepares Warsaw IPO, reportedly to raise up to €200mn
Book and media retailer Empik is planning to launch an IPO on the Warsaw Stock Exchange in 2026.
Kremlin says leaders’ good relations helped Budapest secure summit
Hungary is expected to host a second summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on Ukraine after their talks in Alaska in August did not lead to a breakthrough.
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India’s opposition slams Modi over Trump’s Russia oil claim
Indian National Congress leader Jairam Ramesh in an X post criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for staying silent over US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that India would cut back on oil imports from Russia.
EU sets 2028 deadline to end Russian gas imports under phased ban
European Union energy ministers have approved a plan to end all Russian gas imports by 2028, introducing a phased ban on new and existing contracts.
Investigation reveals EU funded phantom mussel farm in Bulgaria
Drones and divers find only sand at Black Sea offshore site that received over €210,000 from European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.