
Iran names new defence minister after U.S. and Israel killed his predecessor
Parliament confirms Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi after months of interim leadership following the U.S.–Israeli killing of Aziz Nasirzadeh.
2026-10-18Politics, labor and development across Europe and Asia.

Parliament confirms Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi after months of interim leadership following the U.S.–Israeli killing of Aziz Nasirzadeh.
2026-10-18
Artem Kirpichenok’s August detention developed into a security prosecution under a gag order. His defence alleges coercion; an October follow-up reported him still in prison.
2026-10-18
Students across Europe confront rising costs, education cuts and repression. Pamphlets maps 54 spring protest actions across 22 countries, with Albania’s October revolt added to the picture.
2026-10-18
Jiji's 42.4% approval reading raises difficult questions for Japan's LDP about cabinet accountability, household prices and pressure from Washington over military spending.
2026-10-18
Reuters documents China’s rising poultry and dairy exports, then frames lower prices as a geopolitical threat. Its own figures show why competition, dumping and food security must be kept distinct.
2026-10-18
Chinese Embassy in Myanmar organizes awarding ceremony at National Theater, drawing 27,000 participants.
2026-10-18
Belgium says its consul general, French and Polish diplomats, Catholic representatives and Palestinians were targeted in Taybeh. It is pressing for sanctions.
2026-10-17
Students, unions and Yellow Vest protesters mobilize against public-service decline and high living costs as police use tear gas across France.
2026-10-17
Pan Gongsheng calls on the IMF to examine fiscal dangers and global spillovers from advanced economies, while defending multilateral trade.
2026-10-17Sovereignty, labor and development across Africa.

Nigeria’s finance ministry disputes a 124% interest-to-revenue calculation, while the underlying World Bank report warns that low public investment complicates claims of fiscal progress.
2026-10-18
Duma Boko points to China’s development as a practical lesson for Botswana, putting industrialization, domestic capabilities and self-belief at the center.
2026-10-18