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Poland shoots down Russian drones after airspace breach, authorities say
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he was in “constant contact" with the defence ministry and President Karol Nawrocki.
Romania lowers 2025 growth forecast to 0.6% on weaker consumption
Revised forecast assumes slower household income growth, leading to reduced private consumption.
Seven workers trapped following mudflow at Indonesian mine
A mudflow has struck PT Freeport Indonesia’s Grasberg Block Cave underground mine in Tembagapura, Central Papua, leaving seven workers trapped.
UPDATED: Poland scrambles jets, shuts airports as Russia accused of drone incursions
Poland has scrambled fighter aircraft and temporarily shut its main airports after reports that Russian drones entered its airspace during overnight strikes on Ukraine.
Lavrov hosts Dodik in Moscow, blames West for Bosnia tensions
Dodik has been seeking support from Russia and other allies after being stripped of his mandate as Republika Srpska president.
Georgian Dream supporters attack anti-government protesters in Tbilisi weeks before local elections
Protesters targeted the campaign headquarters of Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze of Georgian Dream, who is seeking re-election in October.
Brazil’s Moraes demands Bolsonaro conviction in first Supreme Court vote
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has called for former president Jair Bolsonaro's conviction on five criminal charges, including attempted coup d'état, during the first day of deliberations in Brazil's historic coup trial.
Israeli strike in Qatari Doha targets Hamas leaders, sparks regional condemnation
The Israeli military says explosions seen and heard in the Qatari capital, Doha, are the result of an assassination attempt against Hamas leaders.
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El Salvador marks fourth anniversary of Bitcoin law with fresh purchase
El Salvador commemorated the fourth anniversary of its groundbreaking Bitcoin law by purchasing 21 BTC worth approximately $2.3mn, President Nayib Bukele announced on social media.
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Nepal’s PM quits, minsters evacuated as violent protests intensify
Several government residences came under attack. Nepal’s Army evacuated ministers from their homes in Bhaisepati by helicopter as demonstrators torched properties.
Israeli military issues largest evacuation order to date for Gaza City, indicating impending invasion
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) issued its most extensive evacuation order for Gaza City on September 9, signalling that a comprehensive military invasion may be imminent.
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Trump revives Cold War-era gunboat diplomacy with massive Venezuela deployment
Tensions in the Caribbean deepened last week after US President Donald Trump escalated his confrontation with Venezuela, accusing President Nicolás Maduro of collusion with Latin American cartels designated as terrorist groups.
Panoro Energy taps ex-Perenco executive Eric d’Argentré as COO, president amid H1 output gains
Africa-focused E&P firm Panoro has assets in Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Tunisia, and South Africa. Eric D’Argentré has managed operations in Cameroon, the UK, Colombia, Ecuador, Turkey and Gabon.
Pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc narrowly ahead of pro-EU PAS in new Moldovan poll
Poll shows bloc formed by Moldova's Socialist and Communist parties has narrow lead, with smaller parties expected to become kingmakers post-election.
Bangkok’s once-untouchable powerbroker finds himself back behind bars
The ruling stems from a long-running controversy over whether the former prime minister ever properly served out a corruption sentence imposed when he returned from self-imposed exile in 2023.
Kosovo announces €1bn military budget and “Made in Kosovo” drones
Acting PM Albin Kurti outlines an ambitious security and defence agenda, but formation of Kosovo's next government remains on hold.
EU rebukes Serbian president for calling European Green Party leaders 'scumbags'
Vula Tsetsi and other Green Party officials took part in an anti-government protest in Serbia's Novi Sad.
Xi and Putin to join BRICS emergency talks on US trade measures
Brazil's President Lula rallies leaders from emerging economies for a virtual meeting to find a coordinated response to aggressive US trade measures.
Hungary's 4iG announces landmark acquisition of automaker Raba in partnership with Czech CSG
Acquisition is the centrepiece of 4iG's strategy to integrate ground mobility into a defence portfolio that already spans aerospace and satellite technologies.
Iranian officials to discuss nuclear file in Cairo
Iran's Foreign Minister may visit Egypt as Tehran expands regional diplomatic engagement to strengthen partnerships and discuss international developments amid nuclear talks.