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Taiwan’s ruling DPP rocked by Chinese espionage within its own ranks
Wu Shang-yu, formerly attached to Taiwanese President William Lai’s office, was sentenced to four years.
Afghan deportations risk bolstering ISIS-K ranks
According to UN data, more than 2.6mn Afghans have returned since January, many of them after decades abroad. Analysts caution that the abrupt influx risks creating conditions that extremist groups can exploit.
European diplomats warn Kremlin that Nato is prepared to shoot planes over its airspace
European diplomats warned the Kremlin that Nato is prepared to shoot down any Russian fighter jets that violate their airspace, as military tensions between the EU and Russia continue to mount.
Romania sets rules for response to unauthorised aircraft, destruction a last resort
Procedures drawn up after multiple Russian incursions into airspace of Romania and other Nato Eastern Flank countries.
Oligarch’s extradition gives Moldovan ruling party pre-election PR boost
Once the most powerful man in Moldova, Vlad Plahotniuc faces criminal charges relating to the “$1bn bank theft” scandal.
Trump lavishes praise on Erdogan in White House meeting and suggests Turkey stop buying Russian oil and gas
Some big military and civilian aircraft deals may be in the making, but the deal-making remains behind closed doors.
Kyrgyzstan to hold early parliamentary elections
Leaders likely looking for more stability in already sedate political environment.
Lithuanian government confirmed despite outrage over minister’s half-naked dance video
Protests erupt after viral video shows incoming Culture Minister Ignotas Adomavicius dancing lewdly in a hot tub.
Uzbekistan on track for WTO membership in 2026
Trump says he is considering a Central Asia trip.
Palestinian President Abbas calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire in UN address
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas demanded immediate Gaza ceasefire at UN, calling Israeli actions genocide whilst condemning Hamas attacks and reaffirming Palestinian readiness to govern Gaza.
Bolivia’s ex anti-drugs chief caught with cocaine lab on his land
Felipe Cáceres, Bolivia’s former anti-drugs vice-minister under Evo Morales, was detained on September 23 after authorities found a cocaine lab on his land in Chapare, a coca-growing stronghold of Morales’s political base.
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.