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Brazil’s Moraes demands Bolsonaro conviction in first Supreme Court vote

bnl Sao Paulo bureau September 9, 2025

Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has called for former president Jair Bolsonaro's conviction on five criminal charges, including attempted coup d'état, during the first day of deliberations in Brazil's historic coup trial.

Israeli strike in Qatari Doha targets Hamas leaders, sparks regional condemnation

bna Cairo bureau September 9, 2025

The Israeli military says explosions seen and heard in the Qatari capital, Doha, are the result of an assassination attempt against Hamas leaders.

El Salvador marks fourth anniversary of Bitcoin law with fresh purchase

Mathew Cohen September 9, 2025

El Salvador commemorated the fourth anniversary of its groundbreaking Bitcoin law by purchasing 21 BTC worth approximately $2.3mn, President Nayib Bukele announced on social media.

Nepal’s PM quits, minsters evacuated as violent protests intensify

bno Chennai Office September 9, 2025

Several government residences came under attack. Nepal’s Army evacuated ministers from their homes in Bhaisepati by helicopter as demonstrators torched properties.

Israeli military issues largest evacuation order to date for Gaza City, indicating impending invasion

bnm Tel Aviv bureau September 9, 2025

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) issued its most extensive evacuation order for Gaza City on September 9, signalling that a comprehensive military invasion may be imminent.

Trump revives Cold War-era gunboat diplomacy with massive Venezuela deployment

bnl editorial staff September 9, 2025

Tensions in the Caribbean deepened last week after US President Donald Trump escalated his confrontation with Venezuela, accusing President Nicolás Maduro of collusion with Latin American cartels designated as terrorist groups.

Pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc narrowly ahead of pro-EU PAS in new Moldovan poll

Iulian Ernst in Bucharest September 9, 2025

Poll shows bloc formed by Moldova's Socialist and Communist parties has narrow lead, with smaller parties expected to become kingmakers post-election.

Bangkok’s once-untouchable powerbroker finds himself back behind bars

bno - Taipei Office September 9, 2025

The ruling stems from a long-running controversy over whether the former prime minister ever properly served out a corruption sentence imposed when he returned from self-imposed exile in 2023.

Kosovo announces €1bn military budget and “Made in Kosovo” drones

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje September 8, 2025

Acting PM Albin Kurti outlines an ambitious security and defence agenda, but formation of Kosovo's next government remains on hold.

EU rebukes Serbian president for calling European Green Party leaders 'scumbags'

Tatyana Kekic in Belgrade September 8, 2025

Vula Tsetsi and other Green Party officials took part in an anti-government protest in Serbia's Novi Sad.

Xi and Putin to join BRICS emergency talks on US trade measures

bne IntelliNews September 8, 2025

Brazil's President Lula rallies leaders from emerging economies for a virtual meeting to find a coordinated response to aggressive US trade measures.

Hungary's 4iG announces landmark acquisition of automaker Raba in partnership with Czech CSG

bne IntelliNews September 8, 2025

Acquisition is the centrepiece of 4iG's strategy to integrate ground mobility into a defence portfolio that already spans aerospace and satellite technologies.

Iranian officials to discuss nuclear file in Cairo

bnm Tehran bureau September 8, 2025

Iran's Foreign Minister may visit Egypt as Tehran expands regional diplomatic engagement to strengthen partnerships and discuss international developments amid nuclear talks.

Milei suffers electoral blow as opposition sweeps Buenos Aires vote

Mathew Cohen September 8, 2025

Argentine President Javier Milei suffered a decisive electoral defeat in Buenos Aires Province, with his La Libertad Avanza party securing just 34% of the vote compared to 47% for the centre-left Fuerza Patria coalition.

At least five Israelis dead, 12 wounded in Jerusalem shooting

bnm Tel Aviv bureau September 8, 2025

At least five people were killed and 12 were injured in a shooting attack at the Ramot intersection in Jerusalem by an Israeli Arab Palestinian, according to initial reports.

Russia plans to double missile production to 2,500 a year, increases drone output to 2,700 a month

Ben Aris in Berlin September 8, 2025

Russia plans to double its missile production to 2,500 a year and can already produce 2,700 drones a month, according to Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence.

Orban warns EU risks collapse without structural overhaul

bne IntelliNews September 8, 2025

PM Viktor Orban says Hungary faces a choice between safeguarding its sovereignty or "heading for the abyss" by deepening integration with the EU.

The US imported $455,000 worth of Russian chicken eggs for the first time 1992 despite sanctions

bne IntelliNews September 7, 2025

The US imported $455,000 worth of Russian chicken eggs for the first time in decades despite sanctions, RIA Novosti reported on September 5, citing data from the US statistical service.

Putin warns that coalition of the willing peacekeepers in Ukraine are "legitimate targets"

Ben Aris in Berlin September 7, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that if Ukraine’s European allies send peacekeepers to Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Russia (AFR) will consider them to be “legitimate military targets,” in comments at the Eastern Economic Forum.

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