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Back to the newest briefsA Kremlin decree transferred the Russian operations of Nestlé, Auchan, Lemana Pro and FM Logistic to LEV Management. Nestlé said it was assessing the decree and considering legal action.
Uber has closed its Nigerian operations after 12 years, following reported regulatory restrictions on commercial ride-hailing at airports. The exit has renewed debate about operating conditions for foreign businesses.
TotalEnergies has agreed to bring Global Infrastructure Partners into selected African oil and gas infrastructure assets for a $1.8 billion capital contribution. The transaction changes ownership and financing arrangements but does not establish an immediate supply disruption.
A resident near Frankfurt Airport died from malaria, bringing the outbreak’s reported total to eight infections and three deaths. Authorities say the two latest residents likely encountered mosquitoes transported by aircraft or luggage.
German authorities are examining whether drone parts found near the Bundeswehr air base at Wunstorf are connected to the explosives-laden drone found beside Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport. The suspected link remains unconfirmed, and no explosives were found on the Wunstorf debris.
A swimmer died after a suspected shark attack about 50 metres offshore from Sorrento Beach near Perth, police confirmed through Australian media. Authorities closed the beach while searching the area.
A Bloomberg Economics forecast cited by UK outlets puts the January energy price cap at about £2,150, up roughly £427 from the £1,723 cap expected in October. The forecast is linked to higher wholesale energy prices attributed to the US-Iran confrontation, but it is not a confirmed tariff change.
Forensic researchers say Russia’s Max messaging-and-payments platform contains surveillance capabilities reaching across its mini-app ecosystem. The app has become widely used and is reportedly being made part of everyday digital services in Russia.
Italy is preparing to protect Italian merchant ships crossing Bab el-Mandeb without waiting for a decision by the European Aspides mission. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has not specified the number of vessels or the operating plan.
A fire in a technical room at Berlin’s Wittenbergplatz station disrupted U1, U2 and U3 services. U3 may resume first, while U2 is expected to remain interrupted into next week and U1 longer.
The Pentagon is considering options to remove at least 25,000 U.S. troops from Europe, potentially cutting its roughly 80,000-person presence by nearly one-third. No final decision is reported.
Far-right activists reportedly gathered outside Rachel Szor’s parents’ home in Israel, chanting threats after controversy over the Gaza documentary. The directors have also faced online threats and government-backed proposals targeting critics of soldiers.
A UN fact-finding mission said US missile strikes on a school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd may have been indiscriminate, with at least 177 civilian deaths reported. The findings also accused Iranian authorities of crimes against humanity during January protests.
Flash floods and landslides struck Nepal and Tibet after a rock-and-ice slope collapse on August 26. Three weeks later, 1,410 bodies had been retrieved, more than 6,000 people remained missing, and relief teams still faced blocked access.
Drone debris described by Saudi civil defense as Houthi-linked killed a Yemeni resident and critically injured two others in Taif, Saudi Arabia. Houthis deny targeting Mecca, while separate drone activity was reported over Sanaa.
Researchers say attackers chained vulnerabilities to compromise multiple OpenAI employee ChatGPT accounts and access internal repositories. The reported access could have exposed connected services, but the material does not establish broader customer impact.
Lockheed Martin has delivered Germany’s first F-35A in Fort Worth, Texas. Germany ordered 35 aircraft to replace its Tornado fleet, with all deliveries scheduled by 2029.
The Houthi militia captured Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast in a blitz offensive last week, gaining access to the Bab al-Mandab strait. The move raises risks for shipping through a major global trade route, though the excerpts do not establish resulting disruptions.
Indonesia has received the former Italian warship Giuseppe Garibaldi, described as its first aircraft carrier, and it has docked at Jakarta. The acquisition has prompted debate about its cost and military ambitions.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Iran and the United States to resume negotiations during talks in Beijing. China also called for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict continues to threaten regional stability and energy routes.
SUBWAY Taiwan stopped using and recalled parmesan-flavored bread after authorities found bamboo fibre in its imported seasoning powder did not meet Taiwan’s rules for food ingredients. The company apologized for earlier incomplete explanations.
Heavy rain flooded roads and homes across parts of Tunis, trapping motorists and disrupting electricity and internet services. Schools were suspended as traffic backed up and drainage networks came under pressure.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they struck a Togo-flagged tanker near Oman after alleging an illegal passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The Guards said the vessel caught fire and stopped; the claim has not been independently confirmed in the provided material.
Police say nine women were found slain, most within several weeks, in the same area near Johannesburg airport. Authorities are investigating possible links and residents report heightened fear.
Bangladesh is facing intermittent gas, power outages and factory shutdowns, while Pakistan has introduced fuel-saving measures and subsidies as disrupted Gulf energy supplies drive higher costs.
U.S. gasoline prices reached about $4.43–$4.46 per gallon, with some regional increases of 25 cents overnight as the war in Iran disrupted oil markets.
RBA Governor Michele Bullock told lawmakers that inflation risks are materialising as Middle East oil prices and other pressures rise, while Australian growth slows. The comments could influence the central bank’s next rate decision.
A car entered oncoming traffic in Los Angeles and collided with a bus, killing two people. A helicopter filming the crash for NBC Los Angeles then crashed, killing three people, and prosecutors charged the driver with murder.
West Virginia declared a 30-day state of emergency in Mason County after severe weather caused flooding, major riverbank erosion and a landslide near Point Pleasant. The damage forced a railroad line to close while crews work to stabilize the shoreline.
An Argentine federal judge ordered companies developing the Sea Lion oilfield off the Falkland Islands to stop drilling, offshore installations and port construction. The order’s practical enforcement remains uncertain, while commercial production is expected in 2028.
Two Italian Eurofighters launched from Šiauliai during NATO air-policing duties after two Russian military jets entered Lithuanian airspace. The incident prompted warnings against escalation, but no confrontation is described.
Iran summoned Germany’s ambassador in Tehran after Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Iran to end its Strait of Hormuz blockade, regional support for armed groups and military nuclear program.
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, political adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, said Iran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz while Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu remain in power. Sources describe the waterway as largely closed to shipping, affecting a major oil and gas route.
The European Commission says it will disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine for missiles and drones under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The payment is described as the programme’s fourth defence-window disbursement.
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25% to limit inflation, continuing its shift away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs. The move was widely expected.
Commercial satellite imagery identified new antennas, satellite communications equipment and two communications compounds at China’s Djibouti base. A US think tank said the upgrades could strengthen monitoring and command links across the Middle East and Africa.
Kim Yo Jong accused the United States and participating countries of worsening tensions through the Pacific Vanguard naval exercise. She said Pyongyang may respond more offensively and continue strengthening its nuclear forces.
Coast Guard and FBI personnel boarded two foreign-flagged, U.S.-bound vessels in the Gulf of Mexico after indications that both computer networks were compromised. Authorities attributed the activity only to unidentified foreign cyber actors.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia could launch drone or missile attacks against Poland and other Ukraine-supporting NATO states, presenting them as accidents. The warning cited intelligence assessments about possible attacks in the coming months.
At least 33, and possibly 37, suspected illegal miners died after arrests in Niger State. Authorities ordered an investigation, while officials and an intelligence report offered differing explanations for the deaths.