Trump and Xi to meet in Busan, South Korea

The meeting comes after weeks of uncertainty over whether the encounter would take place. A trade dispute flared earlier this month when Beijing expanded export curbs on rare‐earth minerals, prompting the US to threaten additional tariffs.

Huge crowds attend rallies to mark Hungary's 1956 anti-Soviet uprising

Russia will remain defiant against US sanctions pressure, Putin claims

The sanctions come at a time when Russia’s two largest energy buyers, China and India, have shown signs of reducing their oil imports from Russia.

Russia rules out seizing EU assets but warns of retaliation if confiscations proceed

Russia will not seize European Union assets currently operating within its borders, Russian Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseev has said.

China’s state-owned oil giants halt Russian crude purchases in response to US sanctions

China’s state-owned oil giants have paused their purchase of Russian crude oil in response to recent US sanctions targeting Moscow’s two largest oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil

Switzerland reopens Baghdad embassy after 30-year closure

Switzerland reopened its Baghdad embassy after 30 years, with Iraqi and Swiss foreign ministers officiating ceremony reflecting confidence in Iraq's stability and signalling expanded economic cooperation.

Brazil's Lula announces fourth presidential run at 80

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced he will seek re-election in October 2026, confirming his candidacy during a state visit to Indonesia on October 23.

Serbian president blames opposition for “terrorist attack” outside parliament

President Vucic blamed opposition groups for what he described as a “terrorist act” outside the National Assembly in Belgrade, after a 70-year-old man opened fire on a camp of government supporters and set fire to one of their tents.

IOC sanctions Indonesia over Israel visa ban

The International Olympic Committee has announced that international sports federations will be advised not to hold competitions or meetings in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli athletes from entering.

Serbian president accuses EU of backing “colour revolution” after European Parliament adopts harsh new resolution

MEPs back the toughest rebuke yet from Brussels towards Serbia in over a decade of EU candidacy.

Asian carrot smuggling ring busted in the Philippines

The cargo, consigned to Fourth Consumer Goods Trading, contained more than 53,000 kilograms of carrots that were already beginning to rot.

India, US near major trade deal cutting tariffs to 15–16% if New Delhi will limit Russian crude imports

India and the United States are close to finalising a long-awaited bilateral trade deal that could sharply lower tariffs on Indian exports to about 15–16% from the current average of 50%

Tajikistan’s Grand Mufti scolds ‘Botox beauty’

Lip flips and anti-wrinkle injections condemned as sinful by Islamic jurist.

Mongolia’s PM to stay in power after court rules dismissal illegal

Observer says opponents of Zandanshatar Gombojav “rushed and sloppily handled motion” to dislodge him. Second attempt to vote him out not expected.

UK sanctions Balkan gangs and financiers over people-smuggling networks

Measures target criminal networks involved in producing fake travel documents and an illicit financial group accused of supplying small boat engines to smugglers, Foreign Office says.

Slovak PM Fico to unblock 19th round of sanctions in exchange for EU’s concessions to car industry

During a parliamentary session in Bratislava, Fico reportedly admitted he uses the support for sanctions as a "pressure tool".

Smuggler balloons from Belarus disrupt flights for 4,000 passengers at Vilnius Airport

Lithuanian officials have accused Belarus of sending balloons across the border to transport contraband goods or disrupt air traffic near Vilnius.

China accuses Washington of “bullying” over visa ban threats in Central America

China has sharply criticised the United States for its decision to impose visa restrictions on Central American officials and citizens accused of ties to the Chinese Communist Party, describing the move as evidence of American “arrogance and bias."

Serbian president calls fire, shooting outside parliament a terrorist attack

The attacker, a retired employee of the former State Security Service, opened fire on a tent settlement of pro-government supporters.

Bolivia's new leader must rebuild a shattered economy

Bolivia enters a new political and economic phase as centrist Rodrigo Paz prepares to take office on November 8, inheriting one of the country’s most acute crises since the hyperinflation of the 1980s.