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FBI: North Korea stole $6B in crypto from Binance

The FBI accused North Korea of the biggest crypto heist in history, targeting Binance for over $6 billion. The exchange pledged full reimbursement while Trump cast doubt on Pyongyang's involvement.

01 November 2026

World Economy

French economy shrinks 0.1% in third quarter as investment falls: Insee

France's national statistics office Insee reported on Friday that the economy contracted by 0.1 percent during the third quarter of 2026, marking the second quarterly decline this year as weak investment and declining production offset modest gains in household spending across the eurozone's second-largest economy.

30 October 2026

World Economy

Binance confirms record $6.3 bn crypto hack

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said Thursday it suffered a $6.3 billion hack, with roughly half the stolen funds frozen by blockchain partners and stablecoin issuers Tether and Circle.

30 October 2026

Politics

D-8 and COMSATS sign MoU on science and technology cooperation

The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation and COMSATS, a 27-member science and technology commission for the South, have signed a memorandum of understanding in a virtual ceremony. The deal sets out cooperation in six areas, from food security and cybersecurity to energy and public health, and builds on six shared member states, including Türkiye.

29 October 2026

Asia

D-8 chief urges sustainable investment at UNCTAD forum in Doha

D-8 Secretary-General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood spoke on three panels at the 9th UNCTAD World Investment Forum in Doha, urging sustainable investment, modernised investment treaties and stronger South-South cooperation. On the sidelines he met ministers from Pakistan and Egypt, along with officials from the ICDT and ITU, to discuss the bloc’s US$500 billion intra-trade target, trade agreement implementation and digital cooperation.

29 October 2026

World

Afghan returnees face jobs crisis as six million return

More than six million Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan in the past three years amid deportation drives, intensifying competition for scarce jobs and housing in a country already facing severe food insecurity, drought, and rental prices that have surged by up to 150 percent, according to local officials and UN data.

28 October 2026

World Economy

UNDP official urges green investment speed-up ahead of COP31

UNDP official urges faster green investment at Istanbul summit, warning developing nations face financing costs seven times higher than advanced economies.

23 October 2026

World Economy

UK defense chief urges readiness for cyberattack disruptions

UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting called on British households and businesses Thursday to prepare for potential supply chain disruptions from cyberattacks or hostile state actors, launching a new "be ready" campaign to bolster national resilience against emerging digital and logistical threats.

23 October 2026

World Economy

19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum opens in Istanbul

The 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum opened Thursday in Istanbul's Çırağan Palace, bringing together political, diplomatic and business representatives from more than 30 countries to examine challenges facing the global economy and assess opportunities for regional cooperation amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

23 October 2026

America

Dollar strength, energy costs threaten Trump midterm prospects

US dollar hits multi-month highs while energy costs climb on Middle East tensions, creating headwinds that analysts warn could damage President Trump’s standing ahead of November’s midterms.

23 October 2026

Business

Türkiye economy grew 5.5% annually over 23 years

Necmeddin Bilal Erdogan said Türkiye has averaged 5.5% annual GDP growth over the past 23 years despite persistent regional crises, telling the Verona Eurasian Economic Forum in Istanbul that Ankara is positioning itself to help shape a more peaceful and equitable multipolar world order.

23 October 2026

World

UK poised to approve Jackdaw gas field in North Sea

The British government will announce its decision on the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea on Wednesday morning, with Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh expected to address lawmakers as Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals support for expanded domestic drilling.

21 October 2026

America

Musk ordered Starlink slowdown hitting Ukraine military

SpaceX founder Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of military-grade Starlink services used by Ukrainian forces last week, capping speeds and rendering some drones virtually useless while sparking panic in Kyiv and causing confusion within the Trump administration, according to The Wall Street Journal.

21 October 2026

World Economy

Yemen's central bank freezes assets of 135 Houthi-linked individuals

The Aden-based Central Bank of Yemen ordered financial institutions Tuesday to freeze accounts and assets belonging to 135 individuals and entities linked to the Houthi group, implementing a public prosecutor's October directive aimed at cutting off funding channels and banning all commercial dealings with the Iran-backed movement.

21 October 2026

World

World on track for 2.6C warming as climate action falls short: UN

The United Nations warned on Wednesday that global climate commitments are falling "dangerously short" of Paris Agreement goals, putting the world on track for 2.6 degrees Celsius of warming this century as emissions remain at record levels and major economies fail to deliver promised cuts.

21 October 2026

World Economy

D-8 chief seeks stronger ties with OIC and global partners

Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Secretary-General Sohail Mahmood held diplomatic meetings with officials from Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia and Iraq during the 52nd session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad on October 17–18. Discussions focused on economic cooperation, trade, investment and preparations for the 12th D-8 Summit in Indonesia in early 2027, alongside efforts to deepen engagement with the OIC and the United Nations.

20 October 2026

World Economy

D-8 calls for stronger trade ties at Indonesia business forum

The Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) has called for stronger trade and investment links among its nine member states at a business forum in Indonesia. Secretary-General Sohail Mahmood outlined the organisation’s goal of increasing intra-D-8 trade from $157 billion in 2024 to $500 billion by 2030, highlighting trade facilitation, halal industry cooperation and private-sector engagement as key priorities.

20 October 2026

World Economy

German crude oil import value surges 21.7% in first eight months

The Federal Statistical Office said on Tuesday that Germany's crude oil import bill jumped 21.7% year-on-year to reach $33.6 billion in the first eight months of 2026, even as purchase volumes edged 0.6% lower amid elevated prices triggered by ongoing Middle East conflict.

20 October 2026

Europe

EU construction output rises 2.6% year-on-year in August

Eurostat said construction production in the euro area rose 1.4% year-on-year in August 2026 while the broader EU recorded a 2.6% annual increase, with monthly figures showing divergent trends between declining building activity and expanding specialized construction sectors among member states.

20 October 2026

World Economy

European stocks fall as French unrest spreads

European benchmark indexes declined Tuesday as mass protests in France spread to Italy and authorities imposed curfews, while rising bond yields reflected growing political risk across the region.

20 October 2026

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