REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
6.10.2025
ISRAEL-GAZA
Swinney heckled at vigil for victims of Hamas attacks
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gk58l0pxro
Israel deports Greta Thunberg and 170 other Gaza flotilla activists
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7dk52l1jvo
Trump says chance of Gaza peace deal 'really good' as talks to continue in Egypt
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c708l7vgwywo
Netanyahu faces far-right backlash as Trump presses to end Gaza war
After Gaza captivity, freed Israeli hostage sees no peace 'in our generation'
German foreign minister says first phase of Trump's Gaza plan achievable by next week
Italy bans pro-Palestinian October 7 demonstration in Bologna as tensions rise
US-CANADA
Ex-New York Times writer to lead CBS after Paramount deal
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gwd87ww1vo
Trump authorises deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dnk0ee6pyo
Judge blocks Trump from sending troops from California to Portland
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c740elm70z7o
US shutdown to continue after funding measures fail again in Senate
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5q0zzdepeo
Canada to present its main federal budget in autumn from this year on, says government
7.10.2025
UKRAINE-RUSSIA
Russia says Ukrainian drone crashed into nuclear plant, without causing damage
Not in Poland's interest to give Germany Nord Stream suspect, Tusk says
Belarus ramps up fuel exports to gasoline-thirsty Russia
Power restored in Russian-held parts of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, officials say
Zelenskiy says Russia using tankers for reconnaissance, sabotage
AFRICA
Army general named as Madagascar PM to quell Gen Z protests
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20z7e2pyw5o
mother of missing Tanzanian ex-diplomat talks
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq6536j86qzo
Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07v3kgy2lko
MIDDLE EAST UPDATES
What are the key sticking points in Trump's Gaza peace plan?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c930v44dg2ro
Two years on, will Israel and Hamas seize the chance to end the war?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgqyj268ljo
Syria acknowledges 'shortcomings' in number of seats won by women at election
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vz44zzp5zo
'I lost so much' - Palestinians reflect on the toll of two years of war in Gaza
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czjvzxn0ekko
8.10.2025
AFRICA
the Colombian mercenaries training Sudan’s child fighters to self destruction
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/08/colombian-mercenaries-sudan-war
the Sudanese women left alone to live hand to mouth in Chad’s desert camps
Burkina Faso junta detains NGO workers for 'spying'
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkjyzkn1n3o
Somalia to increase Swahili teaching to boost East African ties
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn82dv8lrdro
Nigeria commissions first wholly owned floating vessel to boost oil output and exports
Congo mining firms underreported $16.8 billion in revenue, audit says
INDIAN ECONOMY
Gold set to extend record-breaking run on global anxieties
India markets regulator seeks to boost lending and borrowing of shares, official says
What major banks forecast as gold breaches $4,000/oz level
India's central bank launches digital currency retail sandbox
Silver soars to record high, riding gold's coattails
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/silver-soars-record-high-riding-golds-coattails-2025-10-08/
India's gold ETFs hit record $10 billion AUM on biggest-ever September inflow
Gold shatters $4,000 milestone, silver belts record high as investors rush to safety
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/gold-vaults-over-4000-rush-safety-fed-easing-bets-2025-10-08/
JAPANESE INDUSTRY AND ECONOMY
Japan's Asahi hack that halted beer production claimed by Qilin ransomware group
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/cybercriminals-claim-hack-japans-asahi-group-2025-10-07/
Deja vu for Japan markets as Abe-disciple Takaichi's victory jolts investors
Japan's real wages fall for eighth month in August
Japan auto sector confidence dives, manufacturers' index logs first fall in four months
Honda's grip on Vietnam motorbike market looks shaky on EV switch
UKRAINE-RUSSIA
Three people killed in Ukrainian missile strike on Russia's Belgorod region, governor says
Russia says impetus for peace in Ukraine after Putin-Trump summit has been exhausted
Russia will destroy Tomahawk missiles and their launchers if US gives them to Ukraine, senior lawmaker says
Putin says Russia has captured nearly 5,000 square km in Ukraine this year
ISRAEL-GAZA
Defence firm fenced off during 200-person protest
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3drjnv3xp0o
Police quiz woman over Israeli hostages ribbons
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewne47y2dyo
Israeli forces intercept new aid flotilla bound for Gaza
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyn9qp9v11o
Government could crack down on pro-Palestinian protest chants, PM says
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn95r79ggl9o
9.10.2025
ISRAEL-GAZA
World reacts to first stage of Gaza peace deal
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rvzzjnxe1o
Israelis delight at deal to return hostages
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9rl9krm0do
Palestinians celebrate deal but fear confronting grief
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgv0gypy75o
Starmer praises Trump over role in Gaza ceasefire deal
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33rgd5gmrxo
How Trump secured a Gaza breakthrough which eluded Biden
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj3yke64vp6o
ECONOMY IN AFRICA
African trade bloc COMESA launches digital payments system
AFRICA-FX-Most currencies seen stable
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/africa-fx-most-currencies-seen-stable-2025-10-09/
South African policymakers agree on lowering inflation target, timing still an issue
South African rand holds gains from gold rally
US-based Flagship Gold signs deal to revive Mali's Morila mine
Democratic republic of the congo's central bank to start building gold reserves as gold price soars -governor
Oil settles 1.6% lower after Gaza ceasefire
10.10.2025
ISRAEL-GAZA
Universities risk sanctions over Gaza protests
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crl5gn3499eo
US to send 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvl97r4e8jo
Israel and the Palestinians: History of the conflict explained
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgr71z0jp4o
What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyv7w3gdy2o
UKRAINE-RUSSIA
Major Russian strikes cut power in Kyiv and across Ukraine
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgq2vnxzlvo
UK ready to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine war effort
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62np269qv9o
AFRICA
Four soldiers killed as Nigerian troops repel attack in Borno state
Provisional administration to restart mining at Barrick Mali gold mine
Burkina Faso refuses to receive foreigners deported from US
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/burkina-faso-refuses-receive-foreigners-deported-us-2025-10-10/
Madagascar prime minister condemns excessive use of force during protests
IMF visit to Kenya discussed reforms that could lead to a new programme