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Kast and Jara trade blows in Chilean presidential debate

Mathew Cohen September 11, 2025

Chile's eight presidential candidates participated in their first debate on the night of September 10 ahead of the November 16 election, with communist candidate Jeannette Jara and far-right José Antonio Kast emerging as the projected frontrunners.

Naked Nepali minister chased into river by furious protesters

bno - Kolkata Office September 11, 2025

The episode, captured in videos came on the heels of a dramatic attack on the parliament building, where protestors set fire to sections of the legislature just hours earlier.

Hanoi unveils statue of Bitcoin’s mysterious founder Satoshi Nakamoto

bno - Ho Chi Minh Office September 11, 2025

Nakamoto, whose true identity has never been revealed, introduced Bitcoin and blockchain technology in 2008 through a white paper on peer-to-peer digital currency.

IMF maintains support for Argentine government despite Milei's electoral blow

Mathew Cohen September 11, 2025

The International Monetary Fund has maintained its public support for Argentina's economic programme despite President Javier Milei's significant electoral defeat in Buenos Aires province.

Hungarian foreign minister fails to condemn Russian drone attack during Belarus visit

bne IntelliNews September 11, 2025

Peter Szijjarto avoided blaming Russia for drones crossing Polish airspace and causing damage, a stance in line with Budapest’s longstanding reluctance to confront Moscow directly.

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