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- MARKETRwanda shuts 101 crude alcohol factories in safety crackdown
Kigali widens enforcement against illicit distilleries, targeting unregulated production linked to public health risks.
Dawn - MARKETBengal police arrest JeM operative tracking state leadership
Security operation in West Bengal targets espionage network monitoring political transit routes, underscoring persistent internal stability risks.
theSun (The Sun Daily) - DATANissan posts fourth straight quarterly operating profit on cost discipline
The Japanese automaker's consecutive profitability marks a turnaround milestone, driven by expense control and currency tailwinds that offset global sales weakness.
theSun (The Sun Daily) - MARKETSerbia's sole refinery faces shutdown risk as Danube water levels hit 30-year lows
President Vucic warns of energy supply disruption, compounding regional shipping and agricultural strain from the prolonged drought.
theSun (The Sun Daily) - STATEMENTSerbian President Aleksandar Vucic
“Vucic told reporters. He also highlighted the numerous issues regarding oil price fluctuations on the international market.”
in: Serbia's sole refinery faces shutdown risk as Danube water levels - STATEMENTVucic
“Vucic said. Despite questioning whether it is possible to prevail against nature, Vucic said that people do not yet need to be concerned, adding that he would notify them”
in: Serbia's sole refinery faces shutdown risk as Danube water levels - MARKETSSGC clarifies Karachi gas odor was testing, not a leak
Utility confirms safety after public concern over strong smell near Abul Hasan Isphahani Road.
Asharq Al-Awsat (English) - MARKETMalaysia civil servants begin hybrid work policy
The 3-2 office-home split starts today, following stakeholder consultations aimed at improving workplace health and productivity.
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- EVENTWest Bank violence escalates as settler march sparks clashes
Fresh clashes in the occupied territories add to geopolitical risk premiums, with Israeli military operations intensifying across multiple towns.
Breaking Belize News - MARKETNigeria's Bauchi State Secures $91.6 Million ECOWAS Bank Loan for Road Infrastructure
The facility, backed by a federal guarantee, will fund the construction and rehabilitation of 24 roads and bridges, signaling continued regional development bank support for West African infrastructure.
Breaking Belize News - MARKETMexico City Announces $127 Million Drainage Upgrade to Curb Urban Flooding
The infrastructure initiative targets critical bottlenecks in the capital, aiming to mitigate flood severity as part of broader municipal resilience efforts.
Jamaicaobserver - STATEMENTOfficials
“Guaranteed Ankle-Zone.”
in: Mexico City Announces $127 Million Drainage Upgrade to Curb Urban Floo - MARKETLebanon's proposed media law sparks press freedom concerns
Draft legislation would restrict professional media management to Lebanese citizens, raising fears of discrimination against Palestinian journalists amid a fragile economic recovery.
MyJoyOnline (Joy News) - UPDATECPC suspends shipments after drone strikes hit two tankers near Novorossiysk
Escalating attacks on Black Sea infrastructure threaten to tighten supply from a key Russian export corridor, adding to global shipping risk.
TASS - UPDATEDrone strike hits LNG tankers at Egypt’s Damietta port, escalating Red Sea shipping risks
The attack on US-owned floating storage vessels underscores the widening threat to maritime infrastructure in the Eastern Mediterranean, adding fresh pressure to already strained energy logistics.
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- MARKETBelize Foam Ltd expands product line to include structural plywood
The Central American manufacturer diversifies beyond its core mattress business, targeting construction and industrial demand with new half-inch plywood offerings.
Global News - MARKETGreece establishes new special operations units with reservists
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias signs orders to deploy new units in Attica, Central Macedonia, and Evros, signaling a shift in domestic security posture.
The Jerusalem Post - MARKETJamaica police and IDB partner to strengthen domestic violence response
The Jamaica Constabulary Force and the Inter-American Development Bank have announced a new collaboration to enhance support for victims of domestic and sexual violence through specialized intervention centers.
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- MARKETUNAMA report documents surge in arbitrary arrests and public floggings in Afghanistan
The UN mission recorded 389 arbitrary detentions and 137 public floggings in the latest quarter, underscoring the deepening humanitarian crisis and isolation of the Taliban regime.
The Jerusalem Post - MARKETChestermere Lake water flow restored after upstream oil spill
Municipal authorities in Alberta have resumed normal water levels at Chestermere Lake following a temporary shutdown triggered by a spill upstream. The incident highlights operational risks in regional energy infrastructure.
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- DATAZimbabwe annual inflation slows to 3.2% in July, signaling price stabilization
The decline from 4.7% in June suggests the ZiG currency regime is gaining traction, though rates remain elevated compared to developed markets.
Jamaicaobserver - MARKETIDF soldier caught vandalizing Palestinian cars in West Bank
Footage shows troops damaging vehicles during Bethlehem operations, adding to a week of escalating tensions and security incidents in the region.
Jamaicaobserver - STATEMENTArmy Radio
“viewed the acts with severity.”
in: IDF soldier caught vandalizing Palestinian cars in West Bank - MARKETWest Bank violence escalates as settlers torch mosques
Fresh attacks on religious sites in the occupied territory deepen regional instability, adding to a recent spike in clashes that has left six people dead.
Channel NewsAsia - MARKETWest Bank violence escalates as settlers torch mosques
Fresh attacks on religious sites in the occupied territory deepen regional instability, adding to a recent spike in clashes that has left six people dead.
Channel NewsAsia - MARKETWest Bank violence escalates as settlers torch mosques
Fresh attacks on religious sites in the occupied territory deepen regional instability, adding to a recent spike in clashes that has left six people dead.
Channel NewsAsia - MARKETWest Bank violence intensifies as child fatalities hit highest level since 1967
New data signals a severe escalation in the conflict, with reports of settler violence and military operations compounding the humanitarian crisis.
France 24 - MARKETIDF to demolish homes of West Bank attackers who killed two soldiers
The move follows a Friday shooting that left two Israeli troops dead, adding to a week of intensified military operations across the region.
France 24 - UPDATEUkraine protests resume as demonstrators demand Fedorov's return to Defense Ministry
Rallying in Kyiv and other cities, activists insist their campaign will continue indefinitely until President Zelensky reinstates the former minister.
The Jerusalem Post - STATEMENTZelensky
“a prominent position in the government”
in: Ukraine protests resume as demonstrators demand Fedorov's return - MARKETEquity Bank Uganda donates surveillance-equipped bus to Busoga High School
The lender's latest corporate social responsibility initiative focuses on student transport safety amid rising road accident concerns in the region.
Proto Thema (English) - EVENTRussia to conclude Yak-130M combat trainer trials by late 2028
The upgraded aircraft features over 50% modernized equipment, including new radar and sight systems, as Moscow continues to refresh its military aviation fleet.
Proto Thema (English) - DATABank of Russia cuts key rate to 14% as underlying inflation stabilizes
The central bank's 25-basis-point reduction signals a shift in policy stance, with core inflation metrics holding within the 4-5% annualized range.
TASS - MARKETSri Lanka launches first comprehensive review of EPF and ETF pension funds
The government has initiated a structural overhaul of the country's primary social security schemes, marking the first such assessment since the funds were established.
Proto Thema (English) - STATEMENTJayasinghe
“Explaining the reforms being implemented, Jayasinghe said,”
in: Sri Lanka launches first comprehensive review of EPF and ETF pension f - EVENTWest Bank violence escalates with five killed in shooting
Fresh bloodshed in the occupied territory adds to geopolitical risk premiums, following a recent spike in settler-Palestinian clashes and a deadly checkpoint incident.
Proto Thema (English) - EVENTWest Bank violence escalates as Israeli civilian kills two Palestinians
The incident near a settlement adds to a pattern of intensifying clashes in the occupied territories, raising concerns over regional stability.
Club of Mozambique - EVENTTurkish cargo ship hit by drone in Black Sea, killing one crew member
The attack on MV Reyhan Sari underscores persistent risks to commercial shipping in the region, following recent strikes on foreign-flagged vessels.
Allafrica - MARKETCanada's homicide rate falls 16% in 2025, marking steepest decline since 1986
Statistics Canada reports 672 homicides in 2025, a sharp drop from the prior year that signals a sustained improvement in public safety metrics across the country.
Kathmandupost Money - EVENTIsraeli drone strike in central Gaza kills one, injures several
The incident in the Nuseirat refugee camp adds to the toll of civilian casualties despite an October ceasefire, keeping geopolitical risk premiums elevated.
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- MARKETSydney synagogue leaders testify on antisemitism to Royal Commission following Bondi attack
Jewish community representatives warn of rising hostility and social cohesion risks as the inquiry into the Bondi shooting examines the role of online hate speech.
Cyprus Mail (English) - MARKETNepal real estate transaction revenue hits three-year high on pre-tax rush
Buyers accelerated deals ahead of higher capital gains taxes and land subdivision restrictions, pushing 2025-26 revenue to Rs60.74 billion.
Cyprus Mail (English) - MARKETSterling Asset Management launches $1.2m youth initiative to mark 25th anniversary
The Jamaican asset manager channels its quarter-century milestone into a new social impact award, signaling a strategic pivot toward community development alongside its core investment business.
Cyprus Mail (English) - STATEMENTRoss
“The ultimate milestone is seeing our clients' investments grow with us, seeing the creation of intergenerational wealth and seeing the next generation continue to manage the investments with the same prudence and restraint as their parents.”
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- MARKETGreece uncovers €17m tax evasion ring using fake invoices and shell companies
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue dismantled a sophisticated network exploiting rapid company turnover to generate illicit profits through fraudulent invoicing.
Cyprus Mail (English) - UPDATERyanair profits plunge 33% as soaring fuel costs and soft fares squeeze margins
The Irish carrier's quarterly results highlight the severe margin pressure facing European airlines amid geopolitical-driven energy spikes and weakening pricing power.
Independent - MARKETInmates set fire to high-security wing at Cyprus Central Prisons
The deliberate arson at the facility triggered an emergency evacuation, raising questions about security protocols in the island's main detention center.
In-Cyprus (philenews English) - MARKETMethane leak halts Miri construction work after explosive readings
Safety teams evacuate a site in Malaysia’s key energy hub as gas risks persist following recent offshore incidents.
In-Cyprus (philenews English) - EVENTRussian strike hits foreign-flagged vessel at Odesa port, killing one
The attack on a merchant ship flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag underscores persistent risks to Black Sea commercial shipping amid ongoing hostilities.
NEWS.MC - EVENTUS redirects four vessels in first days of reinstated Iran naval blockade
CENTCOM confirms initial enforcement actions as the Strait of Hormuz risk premium persists in energy markets.
Channel NewsAsia - EVENTExplosions reported at Iranian port of Chabahar as Gulf of Oman shipping risk persists
Hormuz shipping pressure kept tanker-route exposure in focus.
New Straits Times - MARKETMexican training ship resumes US port visits after Brooklyn Bridge collision
The Cuauhtémoc departs Acapulco for American ports, marking a return to service 14 months after the fatal accident in New York.
New Straits Times - MARKETMalaysia's WFH policy slashes fuel subsidies by RM7.3m in three months
Remote work for civil servants cuts petrol consumption by 4 million litres, offering a model for fiscal relief as monthly subsidy costs remain near RM3.5 billion.
New Straits Times - MARKETPaphos and Cyprus Ports Authority align on harbour upgrades and cruise infrastructure
The planned expansion of Kato Paphos harbour signals a push to capture more cruise traffic, following a €415 million roadmap for Larnaca.
Breaking Belize News - MARKETBursa Malaysia slides as profit-taking hits banking and energy stocks
Investors cashed in gains after a three-day rally, with financials and oil counters leading the decline.
Breaking Belize News - EVENTUkraine sinks Russian border guard ship linked to 2018 Kerch Strait incident
The strike near Novorossiysk marks a symbolic escalation in Kyiv's campaign against Russian maritime assets, adding to shipping risk in the Black Sea.
Kyiv Independent - EVENTBrent crude rises as Ukraine launches massive drone assault on Russian energy infrastructure
Escalating strikes on southern Russian refineries and regions keep supply disruption risks elevated, sustaining upward pressure on global oil prices.
TASS - MARKETMonaco lycées record 99.5% baccalauréat pass rate for 2026
The principality's secondary schools post near-perfect results, underscoring the strength of its elite education system.
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- MARKETStanbic Bank Zimbabwe pledges US$30,000 to Victoria Falls conservation
The lender commits to a three-year funding stream for the Pristine Victoria Falls Society, reinforcing its corporate social investment in environmental sanitation and tourism infrastructure.
Bild - MARKETCyprus TV blackout crisis traces to 2010 auction failure
A decade-and-a-half of regulatory delays and political interference has culminated in a high-definition transition crisis, highlighting the risks of prolonged infrastructure stagnation in small European markets.
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- MARKETNepal introduces draft water bill to centralize dam oversight and tighten environmental rules
The proposed legislation replaces the 1992 Act, aiming to streamline federal authority over hydropower projects while introducing stricter safeguards for river ecosystems.
Antara News - MARKETIndonesia reports no fatalities in forest fires across three provinces
BNPB confirms zero deaths from blazes in Aceh, West Java, and Central Java, easing immediate humanitarian concerns.
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