- + US strikes tariff relief deals with four Trump-allied Latin American nations—Washington will axe duties on selected imports from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador as part of framework trade agreements announced on N...
- + KYIV BLOG: Ukrainian war sailing towards a crisis—Russia’s oil industry, long seen as the bedrock of the country’s economic strength, is being slowly degraded—not by sanctions or falling demand, but b...
- + COMMENT: Ukraine slowly wearing down Russia's oil industry —Russia’s oil industry, long seen as the bedrock of the country’s economic strength, is being slowly degraded—not by sanctions or falling demand, but b...
- + China unveils world’s first thorium-powered container ship —China has launched the world’s first container ship powered by a thorium molten salt reactor (TMSR), marking a potential milestone in nuclear maritime...
- + UNDP warns climate change will slash crop yields in low-income countries —A new United Nations dataset shows median national crop yields will decline by around 25-30% by the end of the century under very high emissions scena...
- + EBRD plans €30mn investment in new Horizon Capital fund as Ukraine finance sector reforms advance—The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is preparing to commit €30mn to the Horizon Capital Catalyst Fund, a new vehicle ... [Auth...
- + UK judge holds BHP liable in Brazil dam collapse case—A High Court judge in London has ruled that BHP Group is legally responsible for the 2015 collapse of a tailings dam in Brazil, the country’s most ser...
- + Kyrgyzstan: Independent media outlets branded extremist, tantamount to terrorists—Japarov taking it to “extremes.” [Author: Eurasianet]
- + Leaked documents show Belgrade signed secret deal with Kushner to redevelop protected site —Serbia’s government signed a JV with a company owned by Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, to redevelop the former General Staff ...
- + Iran’s capital faces potential evacuation orders, expert warns —Tehran may require a temporary partial population evacuation if autumn rainfall fails in the next few weeks. [Author: bnm Tehran bureau]
- + Tehran Friday prayers cleric demands legal action against Donald Trump—Tehran's interim Friday prayer leader urges Iran to formally complain about US President Trump after he admitted leading Israel's attack on Iran durin...
- + Armenia’s 2026 election set to be battleground for competing Western and Russian influence—Carnegie Europe commentary says 2026 general election to determine whether Armenia continues its pivot toward the West or reverses course under pressu...
- + Oil tanker diverts to Iranian territorial waters in Gulf of Oman incident—Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker diverts towards Iranian waters after being approached by three boats near UAE's Khor Fakkan in suspected targeted ...
- + Russian Wildberries makes a move in Africa with Ethiopian partnership—Russia’s largest e-commerce major Wildberries announced a partnership with Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), one of Ethiopia’s premier investment g...
- + Fitch cuts Istanbul-listed white goods maker Arcelik deeper into junk with negative outlook—Intensified Chinese competition taking a toll. [Author: Akin Nazli in Belgrade]
- + Colombia backtracks on intelligence sharing suspension with US—Colombia has reversed a ban on intelligence sharing with Washington, with Interior Minister Armando Benedetti describing the suspension as based on "a...
- + Fitch cuts Istanbul-listed white goods maker Arcelik deeper into junk with negative outlook—Intensified Chinese competition taking a toll. [Author: Akin Nazli in Belgrade]
- + Colombia backtracks on intelligence sharing suspension with US—Colombia has reversed a ban on intelligence sharing with Washington, with Interior Minister Armando Benedetti describing the suspension as based on "a...
- + Iraqi PM al-Sudani's coalition comes first in Iraq’s parliamentary election—Iraq's Sudani coalition leads parliamentary elections with 56% turnout as Cabinet approves six measures covering investment and land distribution in 4...
- + Syrian foreign minister kicks off London visit with flag-raising at reopened embassy—al-Shaibani attended a symbolic flag-raising ceremony at the Syrian Embassy in London, in the presence of a large number of Syrian expatriates. It is ...
- + Iran's Latyan Dam drops to just 9% capacity amid water crisis—Iran's Latyan Dam falls to just 9% capacity, its lowest level in a decade, as consecutive droughts and 40-50% rainfall drops threaten water supply to ...
- + LGBTQ+ Russians fleeing Georgia say country mirrors Kremlin's playbook—Russian émigrés who once saw Georgia as a safe haven now warn the country is replicating Russia's systematic persecution of LGBTQ+ people, forcing the...
- + Cassava launches Africa’s first telecom AI exchange linking OpenAI, Google and Anthropic—Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology and telecoms infrastructure firm, has unveiled the Cassava AI Multi-Model Exchange (CAIMEx) — a ... [Au...
- + Rio Tinto postpones Serbia lithium project amid permitting delays —Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has postponed development of its multi-billion dollar Jadar lithium project in western Serbia, after years of ...
- + Burkina Faso reaches IMF staff-level deal on ECF review and $122.7mn climate facility—The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Burkina Faso have reached a staff-level agreement on economic and financial policies under the fourth ... [A...
- + Ukraine parliament backs 50% tax on banks for 2026 despite warnings—Ukraine’s parliament is preparing to impose a one-year 50% tax on bank profits in 2026, despite opposition from financial regulators who warn it ... [...
- + EU accession policy fails to address Chinese engagement in Balkans—ECFR report warns the EU does not have a clear strategy for managing candidate countries’ engagement with China. [Author: bne IntelliNews]
- + Iraqi PM al-Sudani's coalition comes first in Iraq’s parliamentary election—Iraq's Sudani coalition leads parliamentary elections with 56% turnout as Cabinet approves six measures covering investment and land distribution in 4...
- + Syrian foreign minister kicks off London visit with flag-raising at reopened embassy—al-Shaibani attended a symbolic flag-raising ceremony at the Syrian Embassy in London, in the presence of a large number of Syrian expatriates. It is ...
- + Iran's Latyan Dam drops to just 9% capacity amid water crisis—Iran's Latyan Dam falls to just 9% capacity, its lowest level in a decade, as consecutive droughts and 40-50% rainfall drops threaten water supply to ...
- + LGBTQ+ Russians fleeing Georgia say country mirrors Kremlin's playbook—Russian émigrés who once saw Georgia as a safe haven now warn the country is replicating Russia's systematic persecution of LGBTQ+ people, forcing the...
- + Cassava launches Africa’s first telecom AI exchange linking OpenAI, Google and Anthropic—Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology and telecoms infrastructure firm, has unveiled the Cassava AI Multi-Model Exchange (CAIMEx) — a ... [Au...
- + Rio Tinto postpones Serbia lithium project amid permitting delays —Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto has postponed development of its multi-billion dollar Jadar lithium project in western Serbia, after years of ...
- + Kazakhstan's Tokayev hails close ties with Putin’s Russia days after lavishing praise on Trump—As Kazakh president completes state visit in Moscow, Kremlin spokesman shrugs off remarks he made in US, saying “a great many people who end up visiti...
- + Burkina Faso reaches IMF staff-level deal on ECF review and $122.7mn climate facility—The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Burkina Faso have reached a staff-level agreement on economic and financial policies under the fourth ... [A...
- + Ukraine parliament backs 50% tax on banks for 2026 despite warnings—Ukraine’s parliament is preparing to impose a one-year 50% tax on bank profits in 2026, despite opposition from financial regulators who warn it ... [...
- + EU accession policy fails to address Chinese engagement in Balkans—ECFR report warns the EU does not have a clear strategy for managing candidate countries’ engagement with China. [Author: bne IntelliNews]
- + Hungary global leader in share of solar energy, report shows—Solar power accounted for close to 30% of electricity generation in Hungary in H1 2025, more than in any other country covered in a global report by i...
- + Polish President Nawrocki escalates rule-of-law clash with Tusk government—President Karol Nawrocki refused to appoint 46 judges whom he accused of supporting what he described as unconstitutional actions by the government. [...
- + Romania’s central bank holds base rate at 6.5%, signals deepening demand gap—BNR expects the annual inflation rate to decline modestly over the next three quarters but remain on a fluctuating path above previous forecasts. [Aut...
- + US supermajor Chevron outlines focus on cash flow growth—US-based supermajor Chevron unveiled its plans for the next five years at its investor day on November 12. [Author: bne IntelliNews]
- + Bangladesh tense as violence erupts before Hasina verdict—Bangladesh faced a surge of political unrest on November 12, 2025, as explosions and arson attacks rattled Dhaka and surrounding areas ahead of a trib...
- + Baytex exiting Eagle Ford to focus on Canada—Canada’s Baytex Energy has agreed to sell its assets in the US’ Eagle Ford shale to an unnamed buyer for CAD3.25bn ($2.305bn) in cash. [Author: bne In...
- + Garanti issues Turkey’s first biodiversity blue bond—Debt security linked to efforts to protect marine ecosystems in the Mediterranean. [Author: Akin Nazli in Belgrade]
- + Garanti issues Turkey’s first biodiversity blue bond—Debt security linked to efforts to protect marine ecosystems in the Mediterranean. [Author: Akin Nazli in Belgrade]
- + Colombia suspends security intelligence ties with US over Caribbean operations—Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the country's public security forces to halt intelligence sharing with US agencies, dealing another blow...
- + Iran officials deny reports of 74 bodies discovered at Karaj Dam—Iranian authorities deny reports of 74 bodies discovered at Karaj Dam as water levels drop. Alborz officials and forensic medicine say claims complete...
- + Venezuela raises military alert as US aircraft carrier nears —Venezuela has elevated its military preparedness and activated what Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López called a “higher phase” of Plan Independen...
- + COP30: China holds back on Brazil forest fund—China has decided not to provide funding at this stage to Brazil’s new rainforest protection mechanism, citing the principle that wealthier nations sh...
- + Milan prosecutors probe claims Italians paid to shoot civilians in Bosnian war—Investigators are seeking to identify Italian citizens who allegedly travelled to Bosnia to take part in what witnesses have described as a “human saf...
- + COP30: Climate negotiators forge ahead despite loss of US delegation—Brazilian President Lula has urged nations to step up efforts as Trump withdrew from the Paris Agreement for the second time, leaving 195 countries to...
- + Bolivia’s energy sector crisis poses early test for new president Rodrigo Paz—Bolivia’s president Rodrigo Paz takes office amid a deep energy crisis, with plummeting production, a financially weak state oil company, and fuel sho...
- + COMMENT: Japan and Europe come together in support of Taiwan—Over the past week, two moves in East Asia and Europe clearly signal that the handling of the Taiwan question is entering a new phase - one in which n...
- + London court orders former Ukrainian tycoons Kolomoisky and Bogolyubov to pay over $3bn in PrivatBank fraud case—Judgment is a major victory for Ukraine’s largest lender, which has spent years pursuing legal claims across multiple jurisdictions to recover losses ...
- + Ukraine suspends justice minister amid $100mn energy corruption probe—German Galushchenko has been suspended as part of a sweeping anti-corruption investigation into alleged large-scale money laundering in the country’s ...
- + US made money off Argentine currency swap, Treasury secretary confirms—US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that the US government profited from the $20bn currency swap provided to Argentina. [Author: Mathew ...
- + Iran tests Shahed 161 drone engine at aerospace exhibition—Iran tests Shahed 161 drone engine at National Aerospace Park exhibition. Indigenous drone has 150km range, two-hour endurance, 26,000-foot ceiling an...
- + Nigeria seizes record 1-tonne cocaine shipment worth $15mn at Lagos’ Tin Can Port —Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 1,000kg (1 tonne) of cocaine concealed inside a shipping container at Tin ... [...
- + Colombia suspends security intelligence ties with US over Caribbean operations—Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the country's public security forces to halt intelligence sharing with US agencies, dealing another blow...
- + Iran officials deny reports of 74 bodies discovered at Karaj Dam—Iranian authorities deny reports of 74 bodies discovered at Karaj Dam as water levels drop. Alborz officials and forensic medicine say claims complete...
- + Bolivia’s energy sector crisis poses early test for new president Rodrigo Paz—Bolivia’s president Rodrigo Paz takes office amid a deep energy crisis, with plummeting production, a financially weak state oil company, and fuel sho...
- + US made money off Argentine currency swap, Treasury secretary confirms—US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that the US government profited from the $20bn currency swap provided to Argentina. [Author: Mathew ...
- + Venezuela raises military alert as US aircraft carrier nears —Venezuela has elevated its military preparedness and activated what Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López called a “higher phase” of Plan Independen...
- + COP30: China holds back on Brazil forest fund—China has decided not to provide funding at this stage to Brazil’s new rainforest protection mechanism, citing the principle that wealthier nations sh...
- + Milan prosecutors probe claims Italians paid to shoot civilians in Bosnian war—Investigators are seeking to identify Italian citizens who allegedly travelled to Bosnia to take part in what witnesses have described as a “human saf...
- + COP30: Climate negotiators forge ahead despite loss of US delegation—Brazilian President Lula has urged nations to step up efforts as Trump withdrew from the Paris Agreement for the second time, leaving 195 countries to...
- + Ukraine suspends justice minister amid $100mn energy corruption probe—German Galushchenko has been suspended as part of a sweeping anti-corruption investigation into alleged large-scale money laundering in the country’s ...
- + COMMENT: Japan and Europe come together in support of Taiwan—Over the past week, two moves in East Asia and Europe clearly signal that the handling of the Taiwan question is entering a new phase - one in which n...
- + London court orders former Ukrainian tycoons Kolomoisky and Bogolyubov to pay over $3bn in PrivatBank fraud case—Judgment is a major victory for Ukraine’s largest lender, which has spent years pursuing legal claims across multiple jurisdictions to recover losses ...
- + Paval Holding, Zabka and Auchan reportedly eye Carrefour’s Romanian operations—Carrefour is understood to have appointed BNP Paribas to explore investor interest in its Romanian operations. [Author: Iulian Ernst in Bucharest]
- + Iran tests Shahed 161 drone engine at aerospace exhibition—Iran tests Shahed 161 drone engine at National Aerospace Park exhibition. Indigenous drone has 150km range, two-hour endurance, 26,000-foot ceiling an...
- + Nigeria seizes record 1-tonne cocaine shipment worth $15mn at Lagos’ Tin Can Port —Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 1,000kg (1 tonne) of cocaine concealed inside a shipping container at Tin ... [...
- + Yen-pegged stablecoin issuer anticipates major holdings in Japan’s government-bond market—JPYC emphasises that its stablecoin is fully convertible to the yen and backed by domestic savings deposits and Japanese government bonds. [Author: bn...
- + Taliban forces women to wear burkas to access hospitals—Women in the western Afghan city of Herat are reportedly being denied access to public hospitals unless they wear a burka, according to medical charit...
- + Taiwan village flooded after storm pushes creek beyond banks—Mingli Village in Hualien’s Wanrong Township was submerged after water from Matai’an Creek overflowed following intense rainfall brought by Tropical S...
- + UN says climate crisis is intensifying typhoons impacting the Philippines—The United Nations cautioned that intense storms such as Typhoon Fung wong, locally called Uwan, are likely to increase as rising sea temperatures aro...
- + Istanbul prosecutor demands up to 2,352 years in prison for Erdogan rival Imamoglu—Opposition leader Ozel says of jailed Istanbul mayor: "His crime is to run for the next presidency of this country. He has no other crime!" [Author: b...
- + China’s green capital powers Indonesia’s 100-GW solar ambition—Indonesia’s vision to build 100 GW of solar energy is gathering real momentum, fuelled by growing Chinese investment under the Belt and Road Initiativ...
- + Aramco reportedly pauses Safaniya onshore tender—Saudi Aramco is reported to have extended the bid deadline for its Safaniya onshore oilfield development project, according to industry publications [...
- + Brazil’s Nubank fires staff over alleged sabotage plot—Brazilian digital bank Nubank dismissed two employees for just cause after detecting an alleged plan to sabotage its internal systems, according to .....
- + The EU’s new supply web—Global turbulence has stalled FDI for now, but the potential for future investment around the EU’s periphery — from the Western Balkans to Ukraine to ...
- + Istanbul prosecutor demands up to 2,352 years in prison for Erdogan rival Imamoglu—Opposition leader Ozel says of jailed Istanbul mayor: "His crime is to run for the next presidency of this country. He has no other crime!" [Author: b...
- + Yen-pegged stablecoin issuer anticipates major holdings in Japan’s government-bond market—JPYC emphasises that its stablecoin is fully convertible to the yen and backed by domestic savings deposits and Japanese government bonds. [Author: bn...
- + Taliban forces women to wear burkas to access hospitals—Women in the western Afghan city of Herat are reportedly being denied access to public hospitals unless they wear a burka, according to medical charit...
- + Taiwan village flooded after storm pushes creek beyond banks—Mingli Village in Hualien’s Wanrong Township was submerged after water from Matai’an Creek overflowed following intense rainfall brought by Tropical S...
- + UN says climate crisis is intensifying typhoons impacting the Philippines—The United Nations cautioned that intense storms such as Typhoon Fung wong, locally called Uwan, are likely to increase as rising sea temperatures aro...
- + China’s green capital powers Indonesia’s 100-GW solar ambition—Indonesia’s vision to build 100 GW of solar energy is gathering real momentum, fuelled by growing Chinese investment under the Belt and Road Initiativ...
- + Aramco reportedly pauses Safaniya onshore tender—Saudi Aramco is reported to have extended the bid deadline for its Safaniya onshore oilfield development project, according to industry publications [...
- + Brazil’s Nubank fires staff over alleged sabotage plot—Brazilian digital bank Nubank dismissed two employees for just cause after detecting an alleged plan to sabotage its internal systems, according to .....
- + The EU’s new supply web—Global turbulence has stalled FDI for now, but the potential for future investment around the EU’s periphery — from the Western Balkans to Ukraine to ...
- + Turkish military cargo plane flying from Azerbaijan crashes in Georgia—At least 20 personnel were on board aircraft that spiralled from sky and exploded in flames. [Author: bne IntelliNews]
- + Ethiopia arrests 112 people, freezes 519 bank accounts in forex crackdown—Ethiopian authorities say they have arrested 112 people and suspended 519 bank accounts as part of a nationwide crackdown on what they describe as ......
- + Iraq's parliamentary elections see 23.9% turnout by midday—Iraq's parliamentary elections see 23.9% turnout by midday with 4.795mn voters casting ballots. UN representative calls election day "moment of pride"...
- + Lufthansa reviews airspace safety as it prepares to resume Tehran flights—Germany’s flagship carrier Lufthansa carried out an on-site assessment of Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Iranian airspace as it prepare...
- + BALKAN BLOG: North Macedonia’s 20-year wait to join the EU—20 years since North Macedonia was given EU candidate status, the country's European dream endures — battered, delayed, but not yet extinguished. [Aut...
- + Ukraine’s anti-graft bureau targets ex-Zelenskiy business partner in sweeping energy corruption probe—Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has carried out a series of high-profile searches in Kyiv, including premises linked to Timur Mindich...
- + Zelenskiy calls for 27 Patriot systems as Russia steps up missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid—Ukrainian president urged Western allies to accelerate the delivery of air defence systems to shield the country from intensifying Russian strikes. [A...
- + South Sudan’s president reverses petroleum ministry reshuffle amid heightened export security risks—South Sudan's petroleum ministry undersecretary has been reinstated a week after his removal. The move comes amid Sudan's warning that continued RSF d...
- + Historic White House summit sees Syria sign key agreements with US—Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa met in the White House with US President Donald Trump, marking the first-ever visit by a Syrian head of state to Wash...
- + Afreximbank's FEDA commits $75mn to Spiro to scale e-mobility manufacturing in Africa—Afreximbank’s investment arm, the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), has committed $75mn to electric mobility company Spiro to expand ... [...
- + Norway reportedly considers sovereign fund collateral for EU’s €140bn Ukraine loan—Proposal offers a way to overcome Belgian objections to using frozen Russian sovereign assets to back the EU loan facility for Kyiv. [Author: bne Inte...
- + INTERVIEW: Seonghoon Woo - Amogy CEO and a global leader in ammonia powered energy solutions —Ammonia is fast emerging as a key player in the global transition to cleaner energy systems, particularly across Asia where it offers a versatile and ...
- + Mortgage agency DOM.RF to hold Russia's first state IPO in two decades —DOM.RF’s close ties to the state may expose it to geopolitical risk, including future sanctions. [Author: bne IntelliNews]
- + Moldova’s inflation edges up to 7.0% y/y in October on higher food and utility prices—Core inflation also picked up in October, indicating broader price pressures beyond seasonal fluctuations. [Author: bne IntelliNews]
- + Slovak industry returns to mild growth of 0.7% y/y in September—September development came as a surprise to local market analysts, but no substantial revival is expected. [Author: bne IntelliNews]
- + Iran announces emergency restrictions in Tehran over air pollution—Tehran governorate imposes 24-hour emergency restrictions on mining and school sports across 10 districts due to severe air pollution, whilst keeping ...
- + Istanbul-listed Investco, Verusa and Pamel seized in market manipulation prosecution—Market chatter and tensions over rash of business investigations and arrests in Turkey grows louder. [Author: Akin Nazli in Belgrade]
- + EU-Latin America summit confronts trade tensions and regional divisions—The EU and Latin American nations concluded their fourth summit on November 9 with a 52-point declaration championing multilateralism and containing v...
- + COP30: European governments back $2.5bn Congo Basin protection plan, alongside Brazil’s TFFF—European governments and multilateral lenders have endorsed a $2.5bn programme to support conservation in the Congo Basin, the world’s ... [Author: bn...
- + Iran denies alleged plan to assassinate Israel’s ambassador in Mexico—A series of conflicting statements between Washington, Tel Aviv, Tehran and Mexico City has followed allegations that Iran planned to assassinate Isra...
- + Kazakh farmers put Starlink on horses and dogs to herd livestock —High-tech twist on nomadic tradition as farmers use artificial intelligence, drones and Starlink satellite internet to monitor and herd their animals ...
- + Russia in talks to buy 1,000t of Niger uranium amid Sahel realignment, fading French influence—French security assessments cited by Le Monde indicate Russia is negotiating a $170mn deal to acquire 1,000 tonnes of uranium from Niger, in a move th...
- + Russian Lukoil declares force majeure on Iraqi oil—Lukoil, Russia’s second-largest oil company, has declared force majeure on its operations at the West Qurna-2 oil field in Iraq due to the impact of U...
- + COP30: Brazil's $125bn forest initiative draws support from dozens of nations—Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has unveiled a global facility to protect tropical forests, securing commitments worth several billion d...
- + Water shortages reported across Iran's capital as day zero approaches—Iran's water industry spokesman says any planned water restrictions for Tehran residents will be announced in advance. Policy is to manage pressure fr...
- + Syrian President al-Sharaa to meet Trump for historic talks in Washington—Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on November 10, marking the first visit by a Syrian presi...
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