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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have signed a trilateral defence agreement in Mecca, described by Islamabad as purely defensive. The pact has drawn mixed reactions across the region, prompting concerns in Israel and strategic calculations in India and Iran.
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Egypt's headline inflation jumped to 14.9% in July, driven by higher rents, electricity and fuel costs, marking the first rise since March. The surge revives debate over further interest‑rate hikes as the country battles a widening fiscal deficit and rising external debt.
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The Mexican government has cut subsidies to state-owned oil company Pemex, exacerbating the firm's financial struggles. Pemex faces reduced income, low production, and theft, threatening the country's energy security.
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A former industrial complex in western Slovakia is being redeveloped into a modern woodworking manufacturing hub, marking the country's biggest domestic investment this year. The project joins other large‑scale commitments, including eco‑friendly tissue production, as Slovakia seeks to cement its fast‑growing economic status in Europe.
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A massive seizure of over 1 million illegal cigarettes has taken place at the Lesovo border checkpoint in Bulgaria, highlighting the country's ongoing struggle with cigarette smuggling. The operation is considered one of the largest of its kind in recent years, with authorities working to combat organized crime and tax evasion.
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A fast‑moving blaze in the Kouvara district of Attica prompted an emergency evacuation order for the Saint Stylianos area. The fire erupts as Greece endures a "very high" wildfire risk alert due to soaring temperatures and strong winds.
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A rapid-moving wildfire in British Columbia, Canada, has resulted in at least one fatality and prompted the evacuation of approximately 20,000 residents. Authorities have declared a state of emergency as the Bald Range wildfire remains out of control.
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Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful storm to hit China this year, has prompted the evacuation of over a million people in eastern China and caused widespread flooding. Concurrently, the storm has fueled record-breaking heat in Hong Kong.
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A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia has claimed one life and prompted the evacuation of approximately 20,000 residents. Authorities have declared a state of emergency as the Bald Range wildfire continues to spread out of control.
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A wave of first‑year students in Denmark is confronting cramped dormitory conditions as the country’s housing shortage intensifies. The stress of finding suitable accommodation has become the nation’s top domestic story this fall.
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Vaca Muerta's output hit a record level, bringing Argentina close to supplying one percent of world oil. The milestone arrives amid President Javier Milei's economic reforms and ongoing fiscal challenges.
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President Prabowo Subianto convened Pertamina chief executive at Hambalang to discuss national energy security and policy direction. The meeting comes as Indonesia grapples with rising demand and a monetary policy environment shaped by the president’s broader economic agenda.