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2025 Fourth-Quarter Forecast

Sep 29, 2025 | 00:00 GMT

The fourth quarter will bring shifting trade tactics, evolving wars, and pivotal elections and flashpoints worldwide that will test governments’ stability and market confidence.

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Russia: Putin Denies NATO Threat While Drones Test Europe's Defenses

Oct 3, 2025 | 18:07 GMT

Pakistan: Talks Between Government and Protesters Fail After Deadly Unrest

Oct 3, 2025 | 18:04 GMT

Myanmar: Junta Recaptures Key Township Ahead of December Elections

Oct 3, 2025 | 15:35 GMT

France: Prime Minister Rules Out Bypassing Parliament in Passing 2026 Budget

Oct 3, 2025 | 15:31 GMT

Afghanistan: Telecommunications Network Reportedly Restored After Taliban's Shutdown

Oct 2, 2025 | 19:30 GMT

Ukraine: U.S. Expands Intelligence Support for Strikes Inside Russia

Oct 2, 2025 | 19:25 GMT

Kazakhstan: Telegram Opens AI Lab in Astana as Oil Wealth Fuels AI Ambitions

Oct 2, 2025 | 18:43 GMT

Australia, Papua New Guinea: Defense Agreement Signed, Leaves Door Open to China

Oct 2, 2025 | 18:28 GMT

Thailand, Cambodia: Border Meetings Proposed Amid Eviction Deadlines

Oct 2, 2025 | 17:55 GMT

India, China: Countries To Resume Direct Flights After Five-Year Suspension

Oct 2, 2025 | 17:51 GMT
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