Pilgrims defy war to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Ukrainian city of Uman

Spain pushes for swift EU-Mercosur deal ratification as December signing looms

Spain has intensified calls for the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, with Agriculture Minister Luis Planas declaring that "not a minute should be wasted" on a deal that could be signed as early as December.

Serbia to sign new gas supply deal with Russia in October

Serbia, which imported about 3bn cubic metres of Russian gas in 2024, remains among the most energy-dependent countries in Europe.

US sanctions Brazilian judge’s wife as diplomatic row grows over Bolsonaro conviction

The US has imposed sanctions on Viviane Barci de Moraes, wife of Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, ratcheting up diplomatic tensions following former president Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for coup plotting.

IMF presses Ukraine to raise budget funding estimate to $65bn

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pushed Ukraine to increase its estimate of foreign financing needs through 2027 to about $65bn, significantly higher than the government’s initial projection of $38bn.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has

Blaze sweeps through fuel market in northern Afghanistan

The blaze broke out at the Timorian Market, located at the entrance to the Mazar–Kabul highway and known as a centre for wholesale fuel storage. Local residents described flames spreading quickly through the densely packed depots.

France and European states recognise Palestine at UN two-state summit

France has joined a growing list of Western countries formally recognising the State of Palestine, in a move President Emmanuel Macron described as “the only path to peace.”

"Don’t come here to whine" if Nato downs your jets, Poland’s Sikorski warns Russia at UN

Polish foreign minister's rebuke follows incursion into Estonia airspace by Russian MIG-31s and drone violations over Poland and Romanian.

Moldova dismantles Russia-trained network ahead of general election

Group trained in Serbia under Russian special services was preparing mass unrest around the September 28 election, as part of Kremlin's hybrid war in Moldova.

Kim shuns idea of dialogue or reunification with South Korea

By framing relations with South Korea in terms of hostility and distinct sovereign existence, North Korea is again clarifying what analysts have long described as a drift away from even nominal engagement.

Gold sets fresh record in Pakistan as global prices surge

Globally, bullion traded close to all-time highs as investors awaited key US inflation data and speeches from Federal Reserve officials later this week.

Tajikistan heavily reliant on international financial institutions for infrastructure development – report

Dushanbe having trouble attracting foreign direct investment.

Georgian opposition pushes for “peaceful revolution” on local election day

Some pro-Western opposition politicians are calling for a huge demonstration to topple Georgia's government, but critics question whether it is wise to place such high expectations on a single protest.

Maduro proposes direct talks with US as Trump mocks Venezuelan militia

Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro has extended an offer to engage in direct talks with US Special Envoy Richard Grenell, days after a US military operation targeted yet another vessel allegedly involved in drug trafficking.

Argentine markets rally as Milei seeks US lifeline ahead of Trump meeting

Argentine assets surged on September 22 as the US Treasury pledged unprecedented backing for President Milei's struggling government.

Mexico and Canada close ranks ahead of USMCA review

Mexico and Canada have stepped up efforts to consolidate their bilateral relationship in anticipation of the 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Erdogan accused of securing Trump White House meeting with promise to buy 300 Boeing jets

Opposition leader Ozel launches scathing attack on Turkey’s leader for joining “Trump’s team” even as Israel “sets Palestine on fire with US backing”.

Brazilian lawmakers face street anger over Bolsonaro amnesty fast-track

Tens of thousands of Brazilians demonstrated across the country on September 21 in opposition to congressional moves that could shield lawmakers from prosecution and grant amnesty to convicted far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Trump claims to have stopped war between Armenia and Cambodia

US president again struggles with names as he boasts of settling war between Armenia and Cambodia - weeks after historic Armenia-Azerbaijan peace summit.

Cairo and Moscow seal 49-year pact on Russian Industrial Zone on shore of Egypt's Suez Canal

The Russian Industrial Zone (RIZ) will be located in Ain Sokhna, within Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone -- a vital maritime artery that links the Mediterranean and Red seas and provides the fastest sea passage between Europe and Asia.