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Uber announced the immediate shutdown of its ride‑hailing service in Nigeria, ending a 12‑year presence and joining a global restructuring that cuts 10% of the company’s workforce. The exit threatens thousands of drivers and reshapes a market already dominated by local and foreign competitors.
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Mexico’s ambassador to the European Union announced a joint initiative to choke drug‑cartel cash flows. The plan focuses on coordinated financial‑crime investigations and tighter money‑laundering controls.
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Authorities in northern Japan’s Aomori prefecture have upgraded the disaster alert to the highest level after heavy rains raised fears that the Iwashimizu River could overflow. The move triggers emergency safety measures, including potential evacuations in Goshi‑gawara city.
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The opposition party Hnutie Slovensko has accused Prime Minister Robert Fico of turning the government's Vision 2040 plan into a show, calling his presentation theatrical. The criticism was voiced by party leader Julius Jakab, intensifying a political debate ahead of upcoming elections.
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The Reserve Bank of India attracted a record $136.38 billion in foreign‑exchange inflows through its special swap facility in August, driven largely by non‑resident Indian (NRI) deposits under the FCNR(B) scheme. The surge lifts the country’s foreign‑exchange reserves to a historic high and strengthens the rupee’s defence.
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Serbian authorities have announced extraordinary parliamentary elections for 25 October 2024, turning the vote into the country's dominant political story. The election will test the ruling administration’s grip on power amid a fragmented opposition.
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The United States carried out missile and drone attacks on southern Iran on September 1, which Iran says hit a wedding ceremony, killing civilians. Tehran responded with missile and drone strikes on U.S. allies in the Gulf, raising fears of a broader escalation.
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More than 1,200 people have been confirmed dead and up to 4,800 are still missing after unprecedented monsoon floods swept Nepal. The government, UN agencies and international donors are scaling up rescue and recovery, while officials link the disaster to accelerating climate change in the Himalayas.
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Germany accuses Moscow of a failed drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting the EU and NATO to label the incident as state‑sponsored terrorism and announce further sanctions. The episode heightens tensions within Germany and across Europe as officials seek a coordinated response.
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The forint fell to its lowest value since the 2022 change in government, sparking concerns over inflation and debt costs. Officials and market analysts are monitoring the slide as Hungary faces mounting external pressures.
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The United States and Iran have conducted a new series of airstrikes against each other's targets, escalating tensions in the Middle East. This latest exchange follows reports of a US strike hitting a wedding party, allegedly killing civilians, prompting Iranian retaliation.
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Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong, 29, has pleaded guilty to charges of foreign collusion under the territory's national security law. The plea could result in a life sentence, marking his second conviction under the controversial legislation.