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.

Milei suffers electoral blow as opposition sweeps Buenos Aires vote

Argentine President Javier Milei suffered a decisive electoral defeat in Buenos Aires Province, with his La Libertad Avanza party securing just 34% of the vote compared to 47% for the centre-left Fuerza Patria coalition.

At least five Israelis dead, 12 wounded in Jerusalem shooting

At least five people were killed and 12 were injured in a shooting attack at the Ramot intersection in Jerusalem by an Israeli Arab Palestinian, according to initial reports.

Russia plans to double missile production to 2,500 a year, increases drone output to 2,700 a month

Russia plans to double its missile production to 2,500 a year and can already produce 2,700 drones a month, according to Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence.

Orban warns EU risks collapse without structural overhaul

PM Viktor Orban says Hungary faces a choice between safeguarding its sovereignty or "heading for the abyss" by deepening integration with the EU.

Ethiopia set to inaugurate $4bn mega-dam as Egypt, Sudan renew strong objections

Ethiopia is preparing for a true "watershed moment", with plans to officially inaugurate its $4bn Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on September 9, just ahead of the start of the Ethiopian New Year and the end of the rainy season.

Ukraine, Russia in the most intense exchange of missiles targeting cities and refineries

The US imported $455,000 worth of Russian chicken eggs for the first time 1992 despite sanctions

The US imported $455,000 worth of Russian chicken eggs for the first time in decades despite sanctions, RIA Novosti reported on September 5, citing data from the US statistical service.

Putin warns that coalition of the willing peacekeepers in Ukraine are "legitimate targets"

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that if Ukraine’s European allies send peacekeepers to Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Russia (AFR) will consider them to be “legitimate military targets,” in comments at the Eastern Economic Forum.

US to draw back from Asia in new defence policy concept

The United States is scaling back its strategic focus on Asia, marking a potential end to over a decade of military and political efforts to counterbalance China’s rise in the region, Politico reports.

Slovakia’s Fico meets Ukraine’s Zelenskiy and delivers a message from Putin, opening indirect talks between the two presidents

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Uzhgorod, close to the Slovak-Ukrainian border, on September 5 and delivered a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin in what could be an indirect approach.

Washington signals end to military aid for Russia’s neighbours, Baltics to feel brunt

Word of planned move comes in same week Donald Trump committed to keeping US forces in Poland.

Ghana’s cocoa board COCOBOD pays $166mn coupon in first payout since debt swap

The coupon payments mark the first settlement since COCOBOD converted short-term cocoa bills into longer-term bonds under the government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).

Nigeria targets 32% rise in daily gas output by 2030, minister says

Nigeria aims to produce 10bn standard cubic feet of gas per day (BSCFD) by 2030, Finance Minister Wale Edun confirmed during a meeting with Nigeria LNG (NLNG) executives in Abuja to discuss related investment, reform and supply challenges.

Anutin Chanvirakul named Thailand’s new PM following coalition victory

Anutin Chanvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Thailand after successfully forming a coalition government with support from the People’s Party.

Trump chews coalition of the willing leaders out over Russian oil imports

US President Donald Trump got into another shouting match over the Ukraine conflict, this time with Europe’s top leaders of the coalition of the willing, in a phone call following the end of the Paris summit on September 4.

US offers Ecuador $20mn to combat cartels as deportation agreement nears

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa in Quito on September 4, confirming substantial security assistance as the South American nation continues its battle against organised crime and drug trafficking.

DR Congo declares new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province near Angola border

WHO deployed rapid response teams and 2,000 vaccine doses after the DRC declared its 16th Ebola outbreak. Angola is monitoring cross-border risk.

Romania’s President Dan says securing stable government his top achievement in first 100 days

Nicușor Dan rates his performance at “seven to eight out of ten”, citing government stability and efforts to rein in Romania's deficit.