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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 23m

China has a devastating tool in its escalating trade war with the US: rare earth metals (REMs). Last week, Beijing announced new restrictive export controls on the export of anything with even a smidgen of Chinese-produced REMs. Bne IntelliNews

Helium was China's rare earth metals Achilles' heel

China has a devastating tool in its escalating trade war with the US: rare earth metals (REMs). Last week, Beijing announced new restrictive export controls on the export of anything with even a smidgen of Chinese-produced REMs.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 1h

To Moscow, “the fact that the Turks are united is alarming,” he says. Bne IntelliNews

Putin pushes Central Asia for North-South trade corridor steps, analyst notes Kremlin’s “Turkic bloc” anxiety

To Moscow, “the fact that the Turks are united is alarming,” he says.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 1h

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen intends to personally discuss espionage allegations with Hungarian Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi, Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho said at a press briefing in Brussels on October 10. Bne IntelliNews

Von der Leyen to confront Hungary’s EU Commissioner over reported espionage attempts in EU institutions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen intends to personally discuss espionage allegations with Hungarian Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi, Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho said at a press briefing in Brussels on October 10.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 3h

ICYMI: Pakistan contends that the joint statement's reference to Jammu and Kashmir contradicts United Nations Security Council resolutions and undermines the region's disputed status. Bne IntelliNews

Pakistan protests India-Afghanistan joint statement

Pakistan contends that the joint statement's reference to Jammu and Kashmir contradicts United Nations Security Council resolutions and undermines the region's disputed status.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 3h

Coinciding with the visit, Pakistan conducted military operations inside Afghanistan, followed by airstrikes on multiple border towns. Retaliation against Pakistan's police training facilities and border outposts followed. Bne IntelliNews

Taliban visit to India upsets Pakistan, signals New Delhi's changing Afghan posture

Coinciding with the visit, Pakistan conducted military operations inside Afghanistan, followed by airstrikes on multiple border towns. Retaliation against Pakistan's police training facilities and border outposts followed.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 4h

ICYMI: Pakistan must first redefine how it sees India - not solely as a threat to be contained but as a neighbour with whom coexistence is unavoidable. That psychological leap has eluded generations of Pakistani leaders. Bne IntelliNews

Pakistan’s India-shaped chip on the shoulder, and why a peaceful coexistence is as elusive as ever

Pakistan must first redefine how it sees India - not solely as a threat to be contained but as a neighbour with whom coexistence is unavoidable. That psychological leap has eluded generations of Pakistani leaders.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 6h

A representative from China’s Ministry of Commerce stated that the country was ready to take reciprocal action should the US proceed, emphasising that China remained unshaken by the prospect of renewed trade tensions. Bne IntelliNews

China accuses US of hypocrisy over new tariff threats

A representative from China’s Ministry of Commerce stated that the country was ready to take reciprocal action should the US proceed, emphasising that China remained unshaken by the prospect of renewed trade tensions.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 6h

ICYMI: Italian energy giant Eni and Argentina’s state-run firm YPF inked a preliminary agreement to take a positive final investment decision on the Argentina LNG project. Bne IntelliNews

Eni and YPF sign deal, move closer to FID on Argentina LNG project

Italian energy giant Eni and Argentina’s state-run firm YPF inked a preliminary agreement to take a positive final investment decision on the Argentina LNG project.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 6h

As preparations intensify for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, scheduled to take place in Gyeongju from 31 October 28-31, anticipation is growing within South Korea’s business community. Bne IntelliNews

South Korean businesses gear up for APEC summit in Gyeongju

As preparations intensify for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, scheduled to take place in Gyeongju from 31 October 28-31, anticipation is growing within South Korea’s business community.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 10h

ICYMI: North Macedonia is in the midst of a pre-election period characterised by a flurry of promises from politicians, ranging from infrastructure investments to tackling environmental issues, as the country prepares for its upcoming local elections. Bne IntelliNews

North Macedonia heads to local elections amid promises, unfinished projects and city challenges

North Macedonia is in the midst of a pre-election period characterised by a flurry of promises from politicians, ranging from infrastructure investments to tackling environmental issues, as the country prepares for its upcoming local elections.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 11h

ICYMI: Their deaths seem to have been conveniently overlooked by the authorities of today. Bne IntelliNews

PANNIER: Few will mourn passing of Turkmen Iron Lady Atajanova and Uzbek Grey Cardinal Jurabekov

Their deaths seem to have been conveniently overlooked by the authorities of today.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 15h

Since 2014, Western nations have hit Russia with a total of 26,655 sanctions (to mid-September 2025), with 23,960 coming after February 2022. The largest target group, with 13,611 sanctions, is state officials, business owners, and oligarchs. Bne IntelliNews

MACRO ADVISORY: The unintended consequences of Western sanctions

Since 2014, Western nations have hit Russia with a total of 26,655 sanctions (to mid-September 2025), with 23,960 coming after February 2022. The largest target group, with 13,611 sanctions, is state officials, business owners, and oligarchs.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 15h

The Iranian government denied reports that it planned to raise petrol prices, after a state-affiliated media outlet published and quickly deleted what appeared to be an official document approving such a move. Bne IntelliNews

Iran rejects petrol price hike report after leaked document sparks confusion

The Iranian government denied reports that it planned to raise petrol prices, after a state-affiliated media outlet published and quickly deleted what appeared to be an official document approving such a move.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 17h

The US is reducing maritime fees on foreign-built LNG tankers. Bne IntelliNews