Traxys Expands to Tashkent and Riyadh to Supply Critical Minerals Commodity trader and financier Traxys has opened an office in Tashkent with about 10 staff and expanded its presence in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a global push to service growing demand for critical minerals, founder and CEO Mark Kristoff told Reuters on October … Read more
Internal Meta Messages Reveal Instagram Restrictions on Lula During Brazil Election The messages also revealed that the platform recommended the profile of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, alongside his WhatsApp channel. Lula faces the senator in a presidential runoff on October 25 following a strong performance by the senator in the first-round vote earlier this month. Meta … Read more
As blackouts regularly surpass 24 hours across Havana due to a US fuel blockade imposed in January, roughly 3.5 million people—nearly half of Cuba’s population—are grappling with severe water shortages that have triggered a spike in viral illnesses, according to official reports and humanitarian assessments. Water Shortages Cripple Havana Infrastructure Old Havana resident Yuamilka Hechavarria … Read more
Nissan plans to launch the Rogue e-Power hybrid in the US in November, targeting a 30% to 40% share of mid-sized C-segment sales. Nissan Rogue e-Power US Launch and Sales Targets Nissan is bringing its e-Power hybrid technology to the United States this November with the launch of the Rogue e-Power hybrid. Christian Meunier stated … Read more
China Pushes Back Against US at UN General Assembly on Iran and Cuba China pushed back against the United States during the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2026, demanding respect for Gulf sovereignty and urging Washington to lift its blockade on Cuba. Vice President Han Zheng delivered the remarks at UN headquarters in … Read more
Customs officials in Chile intercepted 222 ammonite fossils originating from Madagascar, hidden inside a shipping container declared as household ornaments, according to Chile’s National Customs Directorate. The 110-million-year-old specimens arrived at the port of San Antonio on September 10, packed in cardboard boxes and wrapped in newspapers and magazines from Madagascar. How Authorities Discovered the … Read more
Argentina’s government presented a bill to crack down on companies operating in the Falkland Islands, according to Reuters reporting from September 2026. The legislative proposal toughens sanctions on individuals and corporations that unlawfully participate in activities across the Falklands, as well as Argentina’s maritime spaces and continental shelf, without authorization from Argentine authorities. Sanctions and … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a slate of new initiatives spanning artificial intelligence, trade, and economic cooperation at the annual BRICS leaders’ summit in New Delhi, according to official reports from Xinhua cited by Reuters. The push aims to weld the expanded emerging economies bloc into a practical platform for Global South development. Xi Jinping … Read more
Finance ministers and central bank governors of BRICS nations called for a sweeping reform of global developmental financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, during meetings held ahead of the upcoming BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, according to a joint statement reported by Reuters. The finance chiefs cited the growing … Read more
New Delhi is preparing to welcome the BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 12–13, aiming to elevate the international stature of the group even as an American-led military campaign against Iran divides its members, placing Tehran and Abu Dhabi on opposite sides of the hostilities. According to reports from New Delhi, the high-stakes meeting takes place … Read more