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Ayush Verma wins gold in men's shot put F53 at Asian Para Games
Ayush Verma secured India's tenth gold medal at the Asian Para Games in Japan by winning the men's shot put F53 event with an 8.16m throw.
Bank RBK launches business lending using digital tenge
Bank RBK has launched commercial business loans using the digital tenge under the Damu Fund's Orleu programme to provide traceable capital allocation.
Altems urges uniform Alzheimer care to bridge regional disparities in Italy
A new Altems Advisory analysis highlights severe regional disparities in Alzheimer's care across Italy, prompting calls for standardized diagnostic pathways.
Iran strikes oil tankers with mines in Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC claims multiple oil tankers struck sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while international monitors dispute the reports and security concerns rise.
Italy opens applications for 2026 mothers bonus worth up to 720 euros
Working mothers in Italy can now apply for the 2026 maternity bonus through the INPS portal, with grants offering up to 720 euros based on monthly employment.
Trump Urges Ukraine to Make Deal as Zelensky Meets US Envoy in Oslo
As President Trump urges a negotiated end to the war, President Zelenskyy meets U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo amid ongoing tensions over military aid and intelligence sharing.
Trump, Vance launch $25M fraud program offering up to $30k rewards
The Trump administration has launched a whistleblower initiative offering cash payouts for fraud tips, featuring President Trump as the final arbiter for rewards.
Trump’s plan to revive sanctioned tankers may do little to ease oil prices
A U.S. initiative to rehabilitate and return blacklisted supertankers to the global market may struggle to attract more than a small fraction of the dark fleet due to high freight earnings and complex compliance hurdles.
US backs TRIPP trade route with $201M fund following peace deal
The United States has committed a $201 million fund to the Trans-Caspian TRIPP trade route, pivoting toward infrastructure investment following an Armenia-Azerbaijan peace accord.
Bulgaria ready to step up cooperation with Kazakhstan on TITR development
Bulgarian Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev met with Kazakh Ambassador Viktor Temirbayev to discuss strengthening the Middle Corridor.
SpaceX stock drops 17.2% ahead of Oct 20 earnings report
SpaceX shares dropped following concerns over heavy infrastructure spending and aggressive borrowing ahead of the company's upcoming earnings report.
Where Is Kazakhstan? Map, Borders, Size & Central Asia Location
Kazakhstan spans 2,724,900 km² as the largest landlocked nation, emerging as a critical geopolitical hub for Eurasian trade and the Middle Corridor.
Paris Taxi Strike Disrupts CDG and Orly Airport Access
A convergence of taxi slow-roll protests, road transport strikes, and demonstrations is severely disrupting road access to Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports.
Saudi Arabia airport closed after Houthi attacks kill 17 people
Saudi Arabia faces severe transport disruption after Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport killed 17 people and injured over 300.
John Swinney declares stars aligning for independence at SNP conference
Scottish First Minister John Swinney used his keynote address at the SNP conference in Aberdeen to argue that momentum is building for Scottish independence. The speech comes amid conflicting voter polls and ongoing opposition from Downing Street.
Merseyrail in Chaos – Tunnel Flooding, Signal Failures and Service Disruption
Archival reports reveal how Merseyrail faced severe disruption following subterranean flooding, signal failures, and Railtrack emergency closures.
US and Israel launch massive joint military strikes against Iran
US and Israeli forces launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, targeting key infrastructure and triggering regional retaliation and widespread protests.
Astana police deploy AI-powered robot dogs to monitor public spaces
Astana law enforcement has deployed four AI-equipped robot dogs to patrol shopping malls and crowded public spaces, featuring real-time video streaming and facial matching capabilities.
Kazakhstan and Singapore discuss strengthening bilateral partnership
Kazakhstan and Singapore are deepening their bilateral ties through new aviation routes, infrastructure projects, and digital corridor agreements.
Kazakh President, Emir of Qatar discuss investment and energy projects
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the Emir of Qatar met in Baku to discuss bilateral cooperation on joint investment and energy projects.