Japan has lodged a protest with Russia over the arrest of Hokkaido Shimbun reporter Yuki Imai on espionage claims, seeking consular access.

Mauritius lifted an overnight curfew after protests over water shortages and living costs escalated following a police shooting in Beau Bassin-Rose Hill.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Mumbai and Jamnagar on October 17–22 to advance US–India energy cooperation and investment ties.

US Treasury imposes USD 1.2 billion in fines on Bank of America over AML and sanctions failings, plus an USD 11.6 million OFAC settlement.

US Treasury imposes USD 1.2 billion in fines on Bank of America over AML and sanctions failures, plus an USD 11.6 million OFAC settlement.

Saudi-led coalition carried out airstrikes on Sanaa after urging evacuation near fuel and oil sites, as the Houthi authorities warned of retaliation.

Russias FSB says it arrested a Japanese journalist on Sakhalin on suspicion of spying, as tensions with Japan rise after Vladimir Putins Kuril trip.

Bentley expects India sales to triple as the Indo-UK CETA cuts customs duty on cars, with prices such as the Bentayga EWB forecast to fall 30–35%.

Fusion CX Ltd raised Rs 315 crore from anchor investors ahead of its Rs 702-crore IPO, pricing 1.09 crore shares at Rs 289 each.

Andy Burnham faces a key test on North Sea drilling, weighing Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas projects amid climate, jobs and energy security pressure.

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd approves basic price hikes of 0.1% to 14% for select raw coking coal grades, narrowing inter-grade price gaps for buyers.

Russia’s Federal Security Service says a Japanese journalist was arrested on Sakhalin on suspicion of espionage, amid renewed Russia-Japan Kuril tensions.

US District Judge Ana Reyes ordered a 24-hour pause on tree-cutting at East Potomac Golf Course amid a lawsuit and concerns over government notice.

US District Judge Ana Reyes ordered a 24-hour halt to tree cutting at East Potomac Golf Course, warning the order could extend as a lawsuit proceeds.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani orders an NYPD use-of-force review, adds oversight funding and misconduct accountability rules amid progressive pressure in New York.

A US-Russia diesel export deal and Donald Trump’s criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy may aid Moscow’s finances and divide allied unity on Ukraine.

The US Department of Justice says 16 people face charges for illegal voting, false voter registration and citizenship claims, including three Pakistani nationals.

A Mumbai PMLA court allowed monetisation of Rs 3,400 crore in NSEL assets. Up to Rs 1,950 crore may be paid to 63 Moons Technologies Ltd.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini orders 24x7 power supply, faster substation upgrades, and fair RWA electricity fee norms for Gurugram and Faridabad.

HD Fire Protect Ltd raised Rs 213.11 crore from anchor investors before its Rs 712-crore IPO, priced at Rs 258-271, opening October 13.

Sebi has exempted DKJ Ownership Trust from an open offer for a 19.85% stake in S Chand as part of non-commercial promoter restructuring and succession.

China passenger car exports rose 64% in September 2026 to 919,000, driven by EVs and plug-in hybrids, as domestic sales fell and EU caps tighten.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russia meddling concerns show the UK must strengthen UK-EU relations, ahead of a 20 Nov Brussels summit on trade.

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