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Slovenia bans Israeli PM Netanyahu
Slovenia imposes ban as debate intensifies within the EU over how to respond to Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank, where humanitarian conditions have deteriorated sharply.
Argentina's Milei criticises UN in fiery General Assembly address
Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a scathing critique of the United Nations during his address to the 80th General Assembly on September 24, accusing the organisation of "overreach" while calling for fundamental reforms.
Mexico inflation accelerates to 3.74% ahead of Banxico meeting
Mexico's annual inflation accelerated approximately in line with expectations in early September ahead of the central bank's interest rate decision on September 26.
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Argentina reinstates grain export taxes after $7bn sales cap reached
Argentina has restored export taxes on grains and their derivatives after reaching its predetermined $7bn sales threshold in just three days, bringing an abrupt end to a tax holiday that had triggered intensive Chinese buying.
Paraguay presses for Taiwan’s UN membership
Paraguay’s President, Santiago Peña, has urged the UN General Assembly to admit Taiwan as a full member, calling its exclusion a "long-standing injustice that undermines the credibility of the multilateral system."
Slovenia’s pharma exports take $830mn hit from US tariffs
EBRD research finds Slovenia's pharma exports slashed mainly because of integration with Swiss supply chain after Switzerland was slapped with 39% tariff.
China-Iran rail link slashes transit time to 17 days, official says
A new rail route through Central Asia has reduced freight transit time between China and Iran to 17 days, with car parts following in record time.
China pushes gold custody to bolster financial influence
The initiative comes against a backdrop of record bullion purchases by central banks, heightened geopolitical risk and a recent surge in gold prices above $3,700 an ounce.
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Serbian nationalists hold torchlight vigils to mark Banjska attack
Serbian nationalists staged torchlight processions in Belgrade and Novi Sad to mark the second anniversary of a deadly armed clash in the village of Banjska in northern Kosovo.
Sanctions imposed on Kyrgyzstan are “interference” in internal affairs, Japarov protests at UN
Hits out at major powers for double standards. Also calls for an end to economic isolation of Afghanistan.
Colombia's Petro seeks criminal probe into Trump over fatal Caribbean boat attacks
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Urrego has urged criminal proceedings against President Donald Trump over fatal US military strikes on boats in Caribbean waters.
UPDATE: Yemeni drone strikes Israeli tourist area, injuring 22 people
Houthi drone penetrates Israeli air defences to strike tourist area in Eilat, injuring 22 people as Iron Dome interceptor missiles fail to stop the attack from Yemen.
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TikTok pitches $10bn data centre investment to Brazil's Lula
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held talks with TikTok chief executive Shou Zi Chew on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss a proposed $10.3bn data centre investment in Ceará state.
Iranian president says Iran will never seek to build nuclear bomb
Iranian President Pezeshkian denies Iran seeks nuclear weapons whilst condemning Israeli airstrikes as diplomacy betrayal, rejecting European attempts to restore UN sanctions at US direction.
US in talks for $20bn Argentina swap line as Trump gives Milei full backing
Washington and Buenos Aires are negotiating a potential $20bn currency swap arrangement as the United States prepares to deploy an array of financial instruments to support Argentina's beleaguered economy.
Kremlin slams Trump’s Ukraine U-turn, war the only alternative
The Kremlin slammed US President Donald Trump’s U-turn on Ukraine delivered during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 23 saying the only option is to continue the war.
Iraq to formally apply for Baghdad as Islamic tourism capital in 2028
Iraq plans formal application to Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for Baghdad as 2028 Islamic tourism capital, highlighting city's historical significance as former Abbasid Caliphate centre.
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei rules out talks with US
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, said that negotiating with the US government would not serve Iran's national interests in the current situation.
Egypt’s East Port Said ranked 3rd globally in World Bank port performance index, 1st in MENA
Maersk and other operators are expected to deepen their involvement at East Port Said, which Cairo hopes to leverage to secure new investment in value-added industries.
Austria's OMV fires senior exec for Russian espionage
Austrian energy and chemicals group OMV has fired a long-serving executive over suspicions of espionage for Russia, and Vienna has summoned a Russian diplomat in connection with the case.