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Brazil Heads for Runoff as Bolsonaro’s Son Challenges Lula in Closely Fought Election

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Brazil’s presidential election is heading for a second round after Senator Flavio Bolsonaro emerged as a major challenger to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday’s first-round vote. Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, secured around 47% of the valid votes according to early results, performing better than several pre-election surveys had

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Taiwan Receives First New F-16V Fighter Jets Amid Rising China Tensions

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Taiwan has received the first two of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered from the United States. The aircraft arrived on Friday after months of delays and are intended to strengthen Taiwan’s air defence capabilities. The new aircraft are part of Taiwan’s broader effort to modernise its military amid frequent Chinese military activity

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Russia’s Airstrikes Disrupt Kyiv Traffic, Bridges Closed After Attacks

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Russian airstrikes have struck Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing one person and injuring two others, according to city authorities. The attacks damaged a school and the Southern Bridge over the Dnipro River, while fires were also reported in an apartment building. Following the strikes, the Southern and Paton bridges were closed to traffic, while restrictions were

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Ethiopia’s Tigray Region Sees Fresh Fighting, Raising Fears of Wider Regional Conflict

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Fresh fighting has erupted in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region between federal forces and an alliance led by Tigrayan forces, following months of rising tensions. The renewed clashes have raised concerns about a return to a broader conflict in the region. The conflict comes years after the devastating Tigray war that ended with a 2022 peace

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Flydubai Co-Pilot Arrested After Mid-Air Cockpit Incident on Israel-Bound Flight

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Saudi authorities have arrested and questioned the co-pilot of a Flydubai flight after a serious incident in the cockpit forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Flight FZ1073 was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the incident occurred, prompting emergency signals and a sharp descent. According to Israeli Prime

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Asian Stocks Climb as AI Optimism Lifts Japan and South Korea

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Asian stock markets mostly advanced on Thursday, October 1, as investors continued to show interest in technology and artificial intelligence-related companies. Japan led regional gains, with the Nikkei 225 rising strongly, while South Korea’s Kospi also moved higher. In Japan, shares of chip and AI-linked companies such as Advantest, Tokyo Electron and SoftBank gained amid

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Rebeca Grynspan Leads Latest UN Chief Poll as Race Enters Fourth Round

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Former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan has emerged as the leading candidate in the latest informal poll of the 15-member United Nations Security Council for the next UN Secretary-General. In the fourth secret straw poll held on September 29, Grynspan received 10 “encourage” votes, three “discourage” votes and two members expressing no opinion. Guyana’s

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Iranian Rial Crashes to Record Low as Middle East Conflict Deepens Economic Crisis

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Iran’s currency, the rial, has fallen to a new record low, with traders in Tehran exchanging more than 2.5 million rials for one US dollar. The latest drop came just weeks after the currency crossed the 2.2-million-rial mark, highlighting the growing pressure on Iran’s economy. The rial’s decline comes as Iran faces the economic impact

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US Completes Military Withdrawal From Iraq, Ending Two-Decade Presence

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The United States has completed the withdrawal of its remaining forces and equipment from Iraq, formally ending the U.S.-led Operation Inherent Resolve mission in the country. The final departure took place from Erbil Air Base on September 30, marking the end of a military presence that dates back to the 2003 invasion and later resumed

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Nepal Avalanche: Four Dead, 12 Missing After Himlung Himal Base Camp Hit

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An avalanche struck the base camp of the 7,126-metre Himlung Himal in Nepal’s Manang district on September 27, killing at least four people and leaving 12 others missing. The avalanche buried tents where Nepali mountain guides and support staff were staying while preparing the route for the upcoming autumn climbing season. Rescue teams recovered two

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