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Latin America's development gains under threat as one in four live in poverty, UN report finds
UNDP warns of stagnation and rising vulnerability across the region amid "overlapping crises".
GCC's Defence Council approves measures to strengthen defence integration following Israeli attack
Gulf Defence Council condemns Israeli attack on Qatar, approves enhanced intelligence sharing and joint military exercises to strengthen regional defence integration mechanisms.
Albanian PM’s presentation of AI ‘minister’ to MPs ends in chaos
Opposition lawmakers disrupted Prime Minister Edi Rama’s presentation of Diella, the world’s first AI-generated government minister.
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Machu Picchu on verge of losing world wonder title due to mismanagement
Peru's Machu Picchu faces the unprecedented threat of losing its designation as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, 18 years after winning the global title.
Poland closes its border with Belarus, cutting off China's rail link to Europe
Poland’s decision to close its border with Belarus in response to the quadrennial Zapad-2025 military exercises and Russian drone incursion on September 10 has abruptly severed one of the fastest-growing trade arteries between China and the EU.
Erdogan secretly hosted Donald Trump Jr. at Istanbul palace, claims opposition leader
Meeting took place even amid outrage at White House plan to disperse Gaza Strip Palestinians to countries including Turkey, Ozgur Ozel tells rally.
Flydubai launches twice-weekly service to Moldova's capital
Flydubai becomes first UAE carrier to serve Moldova with twice-weekly Chișinău flights from Dubai, expanding European network with connections to underserved destinations.
Kazakhstan bolsters rapid response capabilities to potential security threats
Ministry of Emergency Situations to take lead in organising territorial defence.
Two more journalists jailed in Kyrgyzstan in fresh blow to press freedom
Prosecutors did not present evidence to substantiate conviction.
Albania aims to revive domestic defence industry as it hosts top Nato officials
Albania ended domestic arms production after the collapse of its communist regime but is now working to restart the industry.
Russian team comes dead last in Hungary’s annual grave digging contest
In a surprise move, Hungary invited a Russian team to its annual grave digging competition. In an even bigger surprise the team from Novosibirsk came dead last.
Serbia in talks with Russia on nuclear power plant construction
Talks follow Serbia’s November 2024 decision to lift a historic ban on nuclear power, imposed by its predecessor state Yugoslavia in the wake of the Chernobyl disaster.
Japan turns to Serbia as European production hub
Serbia is emerging as attractive destinations for FDI, driven by the post-pandemic recovery and rising costs in Central Europe.
Flydubai expands Kenya operations with new Nairobi flights and increased Mombasa services
Flydubai launches new Nairobi flights from October 15 and increases Mombasa to daily service, bringing total weekly Kenya flights to 11 as part of African expansion.
Small, medium-sized countries establish Future of Investment and Trade Partnership
UAE joins 13 countries in establishing Future of Investment and Trade Partnership to promote open trade, strengthen supply chains and address emerging economic challenges globally.
Moldovan police investigate suspected pro-Russian propaganda financing ahead of general election
Moldova law enforcers have intensified operations against propaganda and vote-buying schemes to benefit pro-Russian candidates.
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Trump brands Colombia a narcotics pariah as cocaine production hits record highs
Colombia has been branded a narcotics pariah by the Trump administration, receiving its first "failing to cooperate" designation since 1997 as record cocaine production and deteriorating US-Colombia relations reach a breaking point.
Armenian opposition seeks no-confidence vote against PM Pashinyan
Nikol Pashinyan has faced growing criticism over his handling of the war with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh and its aftermath, and his efforts to normalise relations with neighbouring countries.
Rail Baltica signs €1.77bn electrification contract in Vilnius
Deal moves forward one of the largest infrastructure agreements in the region’s history, that has faced multiple delays and rising costs.
Fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan rocket as Ukraine steps up drone strikes on Russian refineries
Central Asian country relies on Russia for nine-tenths of its fuel.