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Harris Says Trump Is “Cruel,” Netanyahu Targeted, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 4:56

Tentative Boeing Deal, Netanyahu’s Home Targeted, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 4:32

Boeing Proposes 35% Wage Hike, Hezbollah Drone Attack, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 4:31

Is the Western push for a post-war Gaza hasty and unrealistic?

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World leaders examine the future of Gaza after Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

A Toxic Concoction of Political Interference, Nepotism, Corruption in Banking and Finance

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… to facilitate tainted deposits, disregarding banking guidelines. This is deeply disconcerting … correspondent banking relations and highlight for the need for our banks, particularly … strictly avoided, to ensure the banking system operates with transparency, …

Germany says UK taking lead on possible Eurofighters for Turkey

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Ankara said last year it was eager to acquire Eurofighter jets, but the talks have been slow to get off the ground.

Netanyahu Calls Hezbollah Drone Attack Assassination Attempt

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the Hezbollah drone attack on his home as an assassination attempt.

Brazil Regulator Accuses Ex-Americanas CEO of Insider Trading

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Brazil’s securities regulator accused former Americanas SA chief executive officer Miguel Gutierrez and seven others of insider trading, alleging they improperly used privileged information before the disclosure of a major accounting scandal at the retail giant.

GAB unveils measures to combat rising threats in the banking sector

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… initiatives aimed at bolstering the banking sector's defences … and ensure greater transparency in banking operations. In addition to … mobile and online banking. GAB urges banks to provide customers … , aim to strengthen the banking sector's resilience …

Russia, Ukraine each bring home 95 prisoners of war in UAE-mediated swap

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The exchange was the 58th to take place since the beginning of the war, Ukraine says.

Cuba Struggles to Restore Power as Islandwide Blackout Persists

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Cuba was struggling to restore electricity nationwide on Saturday, more than 24 hours after the failure of one of its largest power plants knocked the entire grid off-line.

China-Russia ties built on mutual respect: Putin answers CGTN question

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The Russian president made the remarks while answering a question from CGTN at his meeting with representatives of leading media outlets from BRICS countries.

How Israel is trying to generate civil strife in Lebanon

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Israel is hitting targets far from Hezbollah-controlled areas, spreading panic and fear across Lebanon.

Is Sudan’s army regaining ground lost in the civil war?

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Sudan's army has launched a sweeping offensive to retake some major cities, but will it succeed?

No Casualties from Attack on PM House, Harris Goads Trump, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 6:26

Trump’s Favorite Word Is a Big Talking Point for European CEOs

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European company executives might be even more preoccupied than their US counterparts about Donald Trump’s promise to impose tariffs on all imports if he retakes the White House.

Korea aims to enhance cooperation with UAE in smart agriculture: Officials

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… the field of smart agriculture and exporting agricultural products, starting with the … to develop cooperation in smart agriculture, which seeks to achieve … cooperation spans multiple fields, including agriculture, energy, climate change, environment, …

Gunmen kill two Mozambique opposition officials before election protests

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Podemos party's lawyer Elvino Dias and party representative Paulo Guambe killed before protests against disputed vote.

US firm’s Russia work prompts Congress to demand stricter sanctions

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Letter to Biden administration warns SLB is helping finance ‘barbaric invasion’ of Ukraine

Beijing planning a 3,000-sq-km autonomous driving demonstration zone

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Beijing planning a 3,000-sq-km autonomous driving demonstration zone

Drone Targets Israeli PM's House, Cigna Eyes Humana Merger, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 6:19

The Israeli mythmaking of Yahya Sinwar

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The way Sinwar was killed, a chance encounter, shows just how little the Israeli army knew about his whereabouts.

Middle East, Ukraine wars in focus as G7 defence ministers meet in Italy

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Italian defence minister warns global security framework is increasingly precarious due to competing world visions.

Droned Lives, from Gaza to the World

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Gaza has been an open-air prison camp since at least 2005, but it is current drone use that makes it an example par excellence of how life can be managed by air occupation.

Israeli air strike kills 33 in Gaza refugee camp as Hizbollah launches rocket attack

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Chances of a ceasefire deal remain remote despite death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Drones Target Netanyahu Home, Boeing-Union Indirect Talks, More

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Source: Bloomberg, 5:31

Chinese VP to attend Indonesian president's inauguration, visit Brunei

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At the invitation of the Indonesian government, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, as the special representative of President Xi Jinping, will attend the inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on October 20 and visit Indonesia October 19-21, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Friday.

Xi urges strategic missile troops to strengthen combat capabilities

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Xi urges strategic missile troops to strengthen combat capabilities

Russia’s elusive war aims

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Any end to the fighting that left Moscow in control of some Ukrainian land wouldn’t necessarily add up to a victory

A Suicide Capsule Reopens Euthanasia Debate in Switzerland

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Welcome to the weekend issue of Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European Union. Join us on Saturdays for deeper dives from our bureaus across Europe.

Drone hits Netanyahu’s home as Hezbollah rockets target northern Israel

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Sirens activated across northern Israel as 'large volley of rockets' is fired towards several areas, including Haifa.

Netanyahu’s Weekend Home Targeted as Hezbollah Steps Up Barrage

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Drones launched from Lebanon targeted the weekend home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a coastal town north of Tel Aviv as Hezbollah stepped up a barrage against its southern neighbor.

BRICS and Currency Multipolarity: Adding to the emerging fabric

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The discussions at the upcoming BRICS+ summit in Kazan, Russia, about a payment system that supports intra-BRICS trade settlements in national currencies will add to an unfolding set of institutions and technologies that have already underpinned the evolution towards national currency-based trade settlements.

Hospitals in northern Gaza under Israeli fire as Jabalia attack kills 33

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Israeli forces move further into the centre of Jabalia as tanks surround hospitals, trapping patients, civilians.

‘We’ll never forget’: Town grieves after deadly Nigeria fuel tanker blast

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Survivors and relatives try to find peace after 170 mostly young people died after a tanker exploded in Jigawa State.

US Offers $10 Million for Information on Russia War Blog Rybar

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The US government is offering a reward of as much as $10 million for information “leading to the identification or location” of the Russian military media outlet Rybar and its employees, according to a statement posted on the Rewards for Justice mission.

CPC delegation visits Cambodia

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Qu Qingshan, a member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, led a CPC delegation on a visit to Cambodia from Wednesday to Saturday.

Oil Prices Show How Numb Traders Have Become to US Sanctions

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A week ago, the US government imposed yet more sanctions on Iran’s oil trade. Crude prices have sagged more than $5 a barrel since.

Israel says drone launched from Lebanon targeted Netanyahu's residence

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Israel says drone launched from Lebanon targeted Netanyahu's residence

Left unchecked, Lebanon’s displacement crisis could tear the country apart

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Fear and government inaction are driving a displacement crisis that risks civil strife in war-torn Lebanon.

Navigating challenges: China's path to a financial powerhouse

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Navigating challenges: China's path to a financial powerhouse

Man Arrested in Tokyo for Throwing Flammables at Ruling Party HQ

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Police in Tokyo said they arrested a person on Saturday morning for throwing what appeared to be Molotov cocktails at the headquarters of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Mozambique Opposition Lawyer Shot Dead as Election Tensions Soar

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The lawyer for Mozambican opposition politician Venâncio Mondlane was gunned down early Saturday, a local news website reported.

Are North Korean troops fighting for Russia against Ukraine?

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The possibility that North Korean personnel are deployed in Russia cannot be ruled out, experts say.

BRICS promotes inclusive, cooperative global economic future

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BRICS, a key platform for collaboration among emerging markets and developing countries, is increasingly contributing to global economic growth through its focus on inclusive development and cooperation. With membership expansions and initiatives like the New Development Bank, BRICS aims to support a fairer economic order and enhance the representation of developing nations.

BRICS' Wildlife Wonders: India

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BRICS' Wildlife Wonders: India

Explainer: China's initiatives improve financial access for foreigners

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Explainer: China's initiatives improve financial access for foreigners

Putin’s Shadow Looms Over Moldova’s Vote on EU Membership

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Pro-European forces in the former Soviet Republic are trying to counter a campaign by Russia to keep the tiny nation in its orbit.

BRICS' Wildlife Wonders: Brazil

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Brazil, often associated with the Amazon rainforest and Pantanal wetlands, offers a diverse tapestry of landscapes and wildlife.

Putin: BRICS has never targeted any other parties

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the establishment of BRICS has never targeted any other parties, but is based on common values, development perspectives, and the principle of balancing mutual interests.