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Ukraine hits multiple Russian oil refineries, Trump calls for more EU oil sanctions
Ukraine is expanding its campaign of trying to cut the Kremlin off from its oil export income with a campaign of targeting Russia’s oil refining and pipeline assets, using its new long-range drones and missiles.
Serbian students allege police deployed toxic gas at protest
Students at the University of Novi Sad said that independent laboratory tests showed police had used a banned form of tear gas against demonstrators during clashes earlier this month.
China launches Hongqi H5 sedan in Middle Eastern markets
Luxury Chinese off-brand Rolls-Royce launches in the Iranian auto market at $42,000 massively undercutting European and Japanese sedans in the same market.
Arab-Islamic Summit to target Israel after strikes on Doha
Arab-Islamic leaders convene emergency Doha summit to address Israeli attack on Qatar with condemnation expected but limited concrete action anticipated.
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Brazil dismisses US trade concerns over Bolsonaro conviction
Brazilian officials have downplayed suggestions that former president Jair Bolsonaro's conviction would complicate trade negotiations with the US, while President Lula challenged the US' characterisation of the trial as a "witch hunt".
Nepal appoints Sushila Karki, its first woman prime minister amid political unrest
Nepal has appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as its interim prime minister, marking the first time in the country’s history that a woman has led the government.
“They are bankrupting hope in this country” – Imamoglu issues warning ahead of fateful day for Turkish democracy
“I’m so free in my 12-square-metre cell that it would make those in their palaces burst with envy,” he says ahead of big protest in Ankara.
Skopje residents rise up against landfill fires and toxic pollution
Combination of heat and toxic smoke from multiple fires has left residents trapped inside their homes.
Mexico’s tariff proposal on Chinese cars opens new front in trade politics
Mexico’s plan to sharply raise import duties on Asian goods, particularly Chinese automobiles, has triggered an immediate diplomatic warning from Beijing.
US suspends strategic dialogue with Kosovo amid political deadlock
Washington singles out Kosovo's caretaker PM, leftwing nationalist Albin Kurti, who has a strained relationship with the Trump administration.
Lukewarm support for Polish UN vote condemning Russian drone incursion
Only 46 out of 193 UN member states signed a joint UN declaration on September 12, denouncing Russia’s alleged involvement in a drone incursion into Polish airspace two days earlier.
GoviEx, Niger extend arbitration pause on Madaouela uranium project valued at $376mn
Madaouela is among the world’s largest uranium resources, with measured and indicated resources of 100mn pounds of U₃O₈ and a post-tax net present value of $376mn at a uranium price of $80 per pound.
Brazil’s Supreme Court jails Bolsonaro for 27 years over coup plot
Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison after convicting him of attempting to overturn the result of the country’s 2022 election.
Iran cleric says disputed islands belong to Tehran, not UAE
Iran's Friday prayer leader reaffirms claim to disputed UAE islands whilst warning against Hezbollah disarmament as threat to Islamic world security.
Kremlin puts Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks on hold
Negotiation channels between Russia and Ukraine remain formally open but the Kremlin has put talks on hold, as prospects for renewed diplomatic engagement appear remote. Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia’s $0.5bn anti-drone defence market second only to US
Russia ranked second globally in the anti-drone systems market in 2024, according to RBC business portal citing estimates of SK Capital, part of the state development bank VEB.RF.
Russia's Zapad -2025 military exercises are a show of strength as military tensions in Europe rise
The joint Russia and Belarus military exercises get underway on September 12 that will be closely watched by Nato analysts to gauge how strong Russia’s military has become after more than three years of war.
Erdogan officials seize one of Turkey’s last independent broadcasters, announce corruption probe
Action comes in same week as moves against opposition and lawyers.
Albania names world’s first AI-generated minister as Rama unveils fourth-term cabinet
Albania's long-serving Prime Minister Edi Rama names his new cabinet with a view to securing EU accession.
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Brazil's Supreme Court convicts Bolsonaro of coup plot
Brazil's Supreme Court has convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro of orchestrating a coup plot following his electoral defeat in 2022, an unprecedented verdict against a former Brazilian leader.