Americas

Canada
China files appeal to WTO on Canada's tariffs on EVs, metal products
Canada marks expansion of coast guard cooperation with Japan port call
Justin Trudeau dishes with Liberal MP on where he went wrong, what he did right and why he’s the one to beat Pierre Poilievre
Trudeau says it 'bugged' him when Singh ended governance agreement without calling first
Why is Canada’s economy falling behind America’s?

USA
VP debate: Vance wins as Walz whiffs on easy questions
Walz, Vance clash over immigration, fentanyl at VP debate
Former US president Jimmy Carter turns 100
Dock workers shut down ports in the East, threatening big hit to the U.S. economy
Support for a Third Political Party in the U.S. Dips to 58%
130 dead from Hurricane Helene as Biden defends federal response

Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as first female president of Mexico
Riding Mexico's notorious 'Train of Death': A migrant lifeline and a death trap
Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards names top hotels in Mexico
Mexican Banking Association names first woman as director

Guatemala
Huntington University agriculture visits Guatemala
Unlicensed driver from Guatemala arrested on drunk driving charge
Guatemala arrests police officers implicated in migrant smuggling ring
Guatemala arrests police officers implicated in migrant smuggling ring

Haiti
Investigators in Haiti accuse 3 members of transitional presidential council of corruption
Over 700,000 internally displaced in Haiti as humanitarian crisis deepens

Venezuela
How Maduro Retains Power After Venezuela’s Disputed Election

Colombia
How to Get Colombia’s Peace Process Back on Track
Colombia advancing in geothermal energy bidding round, official says
Colombia adds nature to the mix with its $40-billion energy transition plan
The fierce battle over the 'Holy Grail' of shipwrecks
Colombia Is Quitting Fossil Fuels. Can It Convince Other Countries?
Zero: Colombia’s Plan to Quit Fossil Fuels

Ecuador
From pristine forest to prison fortress: why Ecuador is sacrificing fragile ecosystems to build jails
Controversial Chinese Company Behind New Prison Project in Ecuador
Ecuador laying groundwork for Andean power grid participation

Peru
Peru resumes grape exports to Ecuador

Bolivia
In Bolivia Gigantic March Reveals Socialist Divide, Elections are Ahead
The Indigenous female mountain guide breaking barriers in Bolivia – video

Brazil
Brazil's coast is eroding faster than ever, leaving homes in ruin
Brazil, Mexico eye revised trade agreement
Brazil on Cusp of Investment Grade After Moody’s Upgrade
Amazon's record forest fires hit Brazil's indigenous communities
Jair Bolsonaro still shapes Brazil’s right wing

Chile
Chilean economy seen growing 2.7% in 2025 as mining recovers
Chile’s Economic Activity Disappoints, Supporting Rate Cuts
Rio2 receives key permits for Fenix gold mine in Chile
Gold Fields adopts space technology to boost exploration in Chile
Chile growers raise alarm over U.S. port strike
Freshippo explores the Chilean fruit offer for the Asian market

Asia

Japan
Massive carry trade still lurks in the shadows and looms over markets
Ishiba looks to 'defense tribe' to fill key Cabinet positions
Japan’s new prime minister moots minimum wage moon shot
Japan's deep-sea vessel digs for answers to 2011 earthquake
Japan's new top diplomat calls 'Asian NATO' an idea for the future
Japan to keep nuclear and boost renewables, new industry
University of Tokyo captures images of Tsuchinshan-Atlas
Japanese media track international responses to new LDP leader, 'care about China's attitude'

S. Korea
South Korea's Yoon and Japan's Ishiba agree to continue 'shuttle diplomacy'

Mongolia
CNN's 'Next Stop' visits Mongolia where digitalization is modernizing its traditional nomadic way of life
Mongolia and Kazakhstan plan to build new shorter highway through Russia
3 Questions: Bridging anthropology and engineering for clean energy in Mongolia

China
US bans new types of goods from China over allegations of forced labor
Chinese celebrate 75th birthday of people's republic with pride, hope

Taiwan
Former US 'China House' official: Taiwan conflict not inevitable

Philippines
LIVE updates: Filing of COCs for 2025 elections — Day 3

Vietnam
Travel: How to cruise the mysterious Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia
Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy has lessons for the Global South
PM urges swiftly refine mechanisms to facilitate green development
Top leader visits Trinity College Dublin, delivering speech
E-health and judicial records provided via VNeID nationwide
Market reverses with a decline as foreign investors continue net buying
Work starts on $100-million inter-provincial coastal road in Mekong Delta

Thailand
Google will invest $1 billion in Thailand to build new infrastructure for AI and cloud computing
Thai driver faces four charges including reckless driving after school bus catches fire in Bangkok, leaving 23 dead
About 200,000 Myanmar workers detained in Thai immigration crackdown

Cambodia
Cambodia: Charges against journalist highlight clampdown on press freedom
Rights Orgs, Press Freedom Groups Call for Release of Cambodian Journalist
Cambodia's Angkor attracts almost 700,000 foreign tourists in 9 months

Malaysia
Malaysia deports Cambodian worker for calling Hun Sen ‘despicable’
Malaysia links with Cambodia on cross-border QR payment
Chinese school in KL confirms death of student at its premises, official inquiry underway
Viral for the wrong reasons: Cops probe nude clip in front of popular KK Maybank
Prosecution: Najib was ‘centre’ of 1MDB network, officials cannot run away from him
Where you cannot smoke in Malaysia since Oct 1, and where you can (at the airport): A detailed list

Myanmar
Myanmar’s military government launches a census seen as a way to gather information about opponents
Myanmar Resistance Groups Kill Scores of Junta Soldiers in Sagaing Ambush
Residents of Myanmar’s Lashio flee relentless airstrikes

Bangladesh
Athar Ali Khan gung-ho about Bangladesh pace attack
Bangladesh takes a chance by embracing the US
Ex-whip Shamsul among 10 MPs under ACC scanner

Nepal
Nepalese grapple with loss after floods kill over 200 people
Nepal floods: Festival joy turns to devastation amid unprecedented tragedy

India
Ecuador’s shrimp export growth slowing, while India's remains steady
Fishy diplomacy: What a hilsa ban reveals about India-Bangladesh tensions
Bangladesh’s interim govt recalls 5 envoys, including high commissioner to India
Turnout for local assembly elections in Indian Kashmir sets record
The Quad strives to retain its allure for India
India’s geopolitical manoeuvring disrupts Mongolia’s religious harmony

Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: no free visas, ETA still necessary and chargeable
Sri Lanka: 35 countries to be exempt from visa requirements from October 1, 2024

Central Asia & Middle East

Pakistan
Bangladesh decision to remove physical inspection of Pakistani goods may lead to export of illegal items
Govt lacks two-thirds majority for constitutional amendments: Bilawal
Pakistan, Russia ink historic trade deal
'Inflation drop was more than we expected': FinMin Aurangzeb
CJP Isa rejects PTI’s 'baseless' objection to Article 63-A bench formation

Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Seeks to Boost China Gas Exports With Possible New Pipe
EAEU to Increase Agricultural Exports via Int’l Routes, Cement Kazakhstan’s Transit Potential
China, Kazakhstan to Increase Volume of Cargo Flow via TITR

Kyrgyzstan
Muftis of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan discuss joint projects in religious sphere
$4 million digital healthcare program launched in Kyrgyzstan
Sadyr Japarov's son is building largest golf course in Central Asia

Tajikistan
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan discuss border delimitation and demarcation
National judokas to test their strength at championships in Tajikistan

Uzbekistan
Head of Uzbekistan approves agreement on work of resorts in Issyk-Kul region

Iran
Unlike past Arab-Israeli conflicts, Arab governments pursue diplomacy while Iran proxies' fight
Flash floods kill six in Iran, state news agency reports
Iran’s missile salvo was yet another strategic blunder
Saudi FM, Iranian president hold meeting in Doha
Biden won’t support a strike on Iran nuclear sites as Israel weighs response to Iran missile attack

Iraq
First copper wire and cable site in Kurdistan Region, Iraq
US to send 103 observers to monitor Kurdistan parliament elections

Syria
Grief and fear in Damascus after Nasrallah killing
Israel strike on Syria capital kills three: war monitor

Turkey
A year after Gaza war started, Turkey battles isolation

Lebanon
Czechia blocks EU statement urging 'immediate ceasefire' in Lebanon
Spain urges Israel to halt its ground raids in Lebanon
Iran fires missiles at Israel as Israel launches 'limited' Lebanon incursion
55 killed, 156 injured in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon
Israel, Hizbollah in deadly fighting on Lebanon border

Israel
Iran says it will not send forces to confront Israel
US boosting forces in Middle East by a 'few thousand' troops
Israeli army crosses into Lebanon, clashes with Hezbollah
Death toll from Tel Aviv shooting and stabbing attack rises to seven

Palestine
Hamas refused to take part in ceasefire negotiations for several weeks, US State Department says
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 65 Palestinians

Jordan
Prime minister pays field visit to Mafraq, checks on facilities
Momani urges public vigilance, unity amid regional instability
On Achaemenid architectural influences in Levantine region
Princess Sumaya presides over graduation of PSUT’s 2024 class

Saudi Arabia
Saudi fitness instructor stabbed in face while jailed over women’s rights posts

U. A. E.
Emirates flight lands in Lagos again, two years after suspension

Europe

United Kingdom
BBC confronts neo-Nazi who gave UK rioters arson tips
UK MP praises Kurdistan Region’s flood protection efforts
Starmer in Brussels to discuss EU-UK relations
UK has more atheists than people who believe in God, research claims

Ireland
Ireland edges into top 10 global tax haven ranking
Ireland reveals how it plans to spend ‘transformational’ $14 billion Apple tax windfall
Việt Nam hopes Ireland continues its support in green growth, digital transformation: Top leader
Irish President hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnamese top leader

Portugal
Israel/OPT: Slovenia, Montenegro and Portugal must not assist the MV Kathrin’s delivery of explosives to Israel
These remote workers moved to Portugal for work-life balance. Is their life as fun as it looks?

Spain
Spain at a crossroads: Will Madrid rally for terrorism or defend democracy?
Dispute over Spain's past domination of Mexico reveals domestic divisions
Street harassment of women in Spain: Frequency increases anxiety and lowers self-esteem, finds study
Spain should have been punished for lax budget, EU advisors say

France
Why bond investors favour Spain over France
European Affairs Minister claims France possibly to deploy troops in Ukraine

Belgium
EU plans to send military advisers to Ukraine – Hungarian Foreign Minister
Women’s choir promotes Ukrainian culture in Brussels
European Companies Sidestep Sanctions: US Criticism Fails to Deter Business as Usual With Russia
EU support is enough to impose Chinese EV tariffs, sources say

Netherlands
Netherlands to send back second batch of colonial artefacts
Netherlands, Naval Group Sign Contract to Construct Four New Submarines

Germany
Germany begins recruiting workers from Kenya

Denmark
Denmark police probe blasts near Israeli Embassy
Two predawn explosions rock the area around the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen but no one is injured
Axess Wins Cable Work on Denmark’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
Danish police investigate two blasts near Israel's embassy in Copenhagen
15 things to know before visiting Denmark: from style to money-savings hacks

Austria
As the far right celebrates election success in Austria, this much is clear. It must be denied power
Disgruntled over immigration, ailing economy, Austrians handed victory to far-right party

Italy
Swine fever sweeps Italy's north, threatening production of prized prosciutto and livelihoods
Hungary and Italy report outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu, WOAH says
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov leaves for Italy and the Vatican

Holy See
Women's role in church tops agenda as Pope Francis opens second phase of reform project

Slovenia
Israel/OPT: Slovenia, Montenegro and Portugal must not assist the MV Kathrin’s delivery of explosives to Israel
Slovenia’s Riko building floating dock for army
Amnesty Appeals to Slovenia and Montenegro to Deny Entry to Israel-Bound Ship

Croatia
From traditional to fine dining – best Croatian restaurants named
Croatian aircraft in Greece to help fight wildfires

Montenegro
Montenegrin tourism centre Igalo cuts capital by 1.4%
EBRD mulls support for power line project in Montenegro
Ambassadors and Pupils from Elementary Schools in Podgorica Mark European Day of Languages

Greece
Golden Visas for Israelis soar
Economy back to 2009 in four years’ time
Greece to spend 20 bln euros on lifting low birth rate

Romania
NATO Beefs Up AWACS Patrols Over Romania, Black Sea to ‘Monitor Russian Military Activity’

Hungary
Hungary cenbank says green financing scheme hinges on inflation, market conditions

Czech Republic
Czech Centre-Right Government Majority Shrinks After Party Leaves

Poland
Poland’s Duda faces backlash over participation in Zeman’s birthday
Foreign women account for 6.7% of births in Poland, three times higher than in 2020
Poland's Zabka eyes $1.7 billion IPO in potential boost for Warsaw bourse
Polish online marketplace Allegro.eu launches in Hungary

Ukraine
Ukraine Withdraws From Vuhledar, Leaving Russians to Capture Town
Ukraine Can Strike Moscow With New Weapons

Belarus
Lithuania denounces three economic agreements with Russia and Belarus
A Belarusian opposition leader hails Lithuania's decision to seek ICC investigation into president
Belarus Offers Reset of Bilateral Relations to Lithuania

Russia
Russian propaganda portrays Zelenskyy as supervillain

Lithuania
Lithuania streamlines mechanism of donations on defense

Estonia
Little Estonia is no longer afraid of the Russian Bear
Rail Baltic Estonia launches landmark tender for Rail Baltica – a vital link in Europe’s rail network
Intelligent Rail Summit ‘24: Estonia to play ‘pivotal role’ in future of rail tech
Estonian government discussed the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine, media says
Estonia's most popular snack celebrates 75 years on sale

Finland
Finland says EU’s state subsidy bonanza has ‘gone too far’
Parts of Finland experience record warmth in September – Eye on the Arctic
Law Enforcement Delegation from Kazakhstan Visits Finland to Strengthen Cybercrime Policies

Sweden
Danish and Swedish police probing explosions, gunshot at Israeli embassies
Swedish government accused of trying to ‘outlaw poverty’ over begging ban plans

Africa

Egypt
Egypt says IDF operations in Lebanon will have ‘dire security consequences’
Traveler who broke his hip while abroad in Egypt now forced to raise over $73K to go home
Senate Democrats seek probe into DOJ investigation of Trump and Egypt

Libya
Presidency Council and AmCham Libya sign MoU to support economic cooperation
Conclusions of study Derna dams’ disaster presented at Delhi conference yesterday

Tunisia
Tunisia reportedly jails presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel for 12 years
Tunisia: Release Former Truth Commission President

Algeria
Kabylia is Algeria's ultimate mountain destination - here's why
Algeria closes the door to the BRICS
Sahara : Algeria clings to its «observer» status
Algeria offers to purchase up to 320,000 t of corn, traders claim
Goudjil : Responsible Account of Algeria’s history Provides “Reference” for Generations

Senegal
As elections approach, how has President Faye changed Senegal?
Wärtsilä to Supply Power Plant Equipment for Boko Gold Mine in Senegal

Liberia
Liberia: Senator Findley Threatens Legal Action Against UP-led Government Over Refusal to Hold Chieftaincy Elections
Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission Launches Investigation into Government’s US$15M Off-Budget Expenditure
Liberia: Travel Ban Issued for Tweah - Police Summon Him Over Nyenswah's Mysterious Death
Travel Ban Issued for Tweah - Police Summon Him Over Nyenswah's Mysterious Death

Cote dIvoire
Ivory Coast sets cocoa price for next harvest above Ghana

Ghana
Ghana will see development under you - Owusu-Bampah leads clergymen in prayer for Mahama
Investigation Exposes Ghanaian Romance Scammers

Mali
Russia to begin exploration for lithium, oil, gas deposits in Mali next month

Nigeria
Emirates in talks with Nigerian airlines on codeshare agreements - Keyamo
Tinubu to proceed on two weeks annual leave
Business activities fall again as prices rise at sharpest rate in six months
Naira takes Starlink out of reach as prices jump 115%
Nigerians can't find peace despite growing security budgets
14 dead, at least 150 missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria
EndBadGovernance: Lawyers, CSOs kick as hundreds of protesters rot in detention

Sudan
Churches in Sudan open doors to displaced population
‘In El Fasher you face only death’: Sudan city empties as paramilitaries close in

Ethiopia
Lasting peace in Ethiopia? More needs to be done to stop Tigray conflict from flaring up again
Ethiopians in Lebanon Appeal for Evacuation

Somalia
Somalia bans plastic bags in pollution fight
EUCAP Somalia and partners strengthen emergency response through maritime and aeronautical SAR collaboration
First International Conference on Investment in Agri-Value Chains in Somalia Held in Mogadishu

Kenya
Kenya's parliament launches motion to impeach deputy president
Western nations urge Kenya to seek IMF review of corruption issues, sources say

Uganda
Uganda receives first batch of pipes for crude oil project
Does Kiira Motors need two years to turnaround?

Rwanda
Uganda takes precautions as Rwanda reports marburg fever outbreak

Tanzania
Tanzania gang rape: Four men sentenced to life
Central Bank of Tanzania to Hoard 20% of Total Gold Exports
KLM Expands African Network With New Flights To Cape Town, Nairobi, Accra,Tanzania And More
With opposition arrests, abductions rising, Tanzanian president alleges Western meddling

Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe officials embrace Starlink, but some are wary
Zimbabwe: MPs Demand Explanation From Mthuli Ncube Over Devaluation of Gold-Backed Currency
Zimbabwe: SONA - Mnangagwa Commits 50 Percent of Mining Royalties to Shore Up Devaluing ZWG - Warns Forex Dealers

Namibia
Namibia: Interest grows in Africa’s oil-and-gas hot-spot
Namibia’s election manifestos focus on universal healthcare, post-sexual trauma care, rehabilitation and mental health

South Africa
AFRICOM chief comments on threats, way forward for US military in Africa
Online Outrage Over Joburg Mayor's Comment About Hiring Immigrants
South Africa: More Than 17 Million People Applied for the R370 Grant in September

Oceania