European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO in Coming Months

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European Spy Chiefs Warn Russia Could Test NATO in Coming Months European intelligence officials have warned that Russia could test NATO in the coming months as the war in Ukraine continues. Czech intelligence chief Michal Koudelka said Moscow could consider a limited incursion, a false-flag provocation or a major influence campaign in “months, not years.” … Read more

Meloni Proposes Burqa and Niqab Ban, Limits on Foreign Students in Italian Schools

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Meloni Proposes Burqa and Niqab Ban, Limits on Foreign Students in Italian Schools Italy is preparing new school rules on face coverings and the number of foreign students in each classroom. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the proposals on Sunday at a youth event organised by her Brothers of Italy party. The plan would ban … Read more

Warren Buffett Ends Tenure as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman

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Warren Buffett Ends Tenure as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett, one of the most influential investors in modern financial history, has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, bringing an important chapter in the company’s leadership to a close. The 96-year-old investor has handed the chairmanship to his son, Howard G. Buffett, while continuing to … Read more

Canada’s Carney Backs EU Associate Membership Proposal Amid US Tensions

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Canada’s Carney Backs EU Associate Membership Proposal Amid US Tensions Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has backed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member”. Speaking to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on September 17, he stressed that Canada was not seeking full EU membership. … Read more

Russia’s Fuel Buyers Push Back as Trump Gains New Sanctions Powers

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Russia’s Fuel Buyers Push Back as Trump Gains New Sanctions Powers Congress has given President Donald Trump new leverage over Russia’s oil trade through the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026. The House passed the bill 262-159 on Wednesday, after the Senate had approved it 86-11 last month. In addition, the measure could … Read more

Russia Urges Space Arms Treaty After US Admits Orbital Weapons

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Russia Urges Space Arms Treaty After US Admits Orbital Weapons Russia is calling for a legally binding space arms treaty after the United States confirmed that it operates weapons in Earth orbit. Moscow says there is still time to prevent a wider arms race in space. Such a treaty could set limits on offensive weapons … Read more

US declines to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders

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US declines to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders US officials held secret talks with Houthi representatives in Oman over the weekend as Houthi forces expanded their control along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Oman helped arrange the meeting at the US Embassy in Muscat, while neither side made the discussions public. The … Read more

India Introduces New UPI Fee Framework, Keeps P2P and Small Payments Free

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India Introduces New UPI Fee Framework, Keeps P2P and Small Payments Free India’s digital payments system is entering a new phase as the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) introduces new UPI fee rules from October 15, 2026. The framework introduces a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for selected merchant payments, but it does not charge … Read more

Trump Administration Plans $2.8 Billion Weapons Sale to Israel

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Trump Administration Plans $2.8 Billion Weapons Sale to Israel The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel that includes tens of thousands of 2,000-pound bombs. The proposed Israel weapons sale would rank among the largest U.S. arms transfers to Israel in recent years. In addition, most of the package is expected … Read more

Vietnam Considers First Sovereign Dollar Bond Sale Since 2014

Image showing Vietnam flag and 100 dollar bills, , Vietnam is considering a sovereign dollar bond sale as the government seeks new funding from global investors.

Vietnam Considers First Sovereign Dollar Bond Sale Since 2014 Vietnam is considering its first sovereign dollar bond sale since 2014 as it seeks new funding sources. The Finance Ministry has discussed possible terms with foreign investment banks. However, officials have not made a final decision. The government is weighing the need for fresh financing against … Read more