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MOLDOVANS VOTE IN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION-To win a  majority in the 101-seat chamber Polls opened in Chisinau on Sunday as Moldovans vote in a parliamentary election that could have a major impact on the government’s quest to join the European Union. If neither side wins a majority in the 101-seat chamber, political horse-trading is likely to follow, further unsettling one of Europe’s countries. To a government aspiring to join the EU, control of parliament is vital for the long-term legislative efforts required. power in the former Soviet republic has swung for decades between pro-European and pro-Russian groups. About a third of…

CHINA OPEN TENNIS – Gauff survives 3-set marathon, Paolini and Anisimova advance It took defending champion Coco Gauff two hours and 45 minutes to advance to the next round of the China Open, beating Leylah Fernandez 6-4 4-6 7-5. In a game littered with long rallies Gauff came out on top despite a wobble in the second set.  World number six Jasmine Paolini beat Sofia Kenin at the fifth time of asking, and this time, in straight sets. She cruised through the first set winning the first three games and then didn’t drop a game in the second to win…

CHANCELLOR UNVEILS WELFARE-TO-WORK PLAN – Reeves vows to abolish long-term youth unemployment Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a strict new “Youth Guarantee” and doubled down on fiscal discipline in her Labour Party conference speech, while also igniting tensions within her own party. The new scheme pledges to abolish long-term youth unemployment by offering every 18–24-year-old on Universal Credit for 18 months a paid job or training placement.  Those who refuse without a “reasonable excuse” will face sanctions, including the loss of benefits. Reeves framed the plan as a step toward building a society based on “contribution.” On tax, the Chancellor…

UK CONDEMNS RUSSIA’S WAR IN UKRAINE – UK and Russia exchange positions on the conflict The war in Ukraine was a central point of discussion at the G20 meeting yesterday, with the Foreign Ministers of Russia and the UK presenting sharply different views on the conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused “the West” and NATO of “provoking the crisis in Ukraine.” He stated that economic sanctions violate the U.N. Charter and pose a serious threat to the global economy. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, in a subsequent address, rejected Russia’s claims. Cooper stated that the conflict is an “unprovoked…

STARMER TO ANNOUNCE DIGITAL ID SCHEME – Compulsory digital ID scheme expected Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce controversial plans for a compulsory UK-wide digital ID scheme tomorrow. Senior government figures say the Prime Minister believes the scheme—dubbed the “Brit Card”—will help crack down on illegal working and modernise the state.  The plan would require every adult to have a digital ID, which employers, banks, and landlords could check against a central database. The government is under increasing pressure to tackle illegal migration, a problem which France has repeatedly argued is worsened by the UK’s lack of…

UK PREPARES FOR EU DIGITAL BORDER SYSTEM- Different check points may have varying requirements till April 2026 The EU On October 12 is set to launch its new Entry/Exit System for UK and non-EU nationals – an automated system that requires travellers to register at the EU border by scanning their passport and having their fingerprints and photograph taken EES is predicted to eventually replace passport stamping for all non-EU citizens, in a bid to help the bloc track compliance with its visa-free travel rule and strengthen border controls. The EU will phase in the new system over six months,…

THAI FM SEEKS PATH OF PEACE WITH CAMBODIA- Called for withdrawal of troops and heavy weapons from border areas Thailand’s new foreign minister has stated that Thailand and Cambodia should scale back their military presence along their shared border and work together to de-escalate tensions Formally sworn into office along with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul a day earlier, Sihasak Phuangketkeow stressed the need to uphold the ceasefire agreed by Thailand and Cambodia at the end of a deadly five-day conflict in July. On his first day as foreign minister, he stated that his priority is to secure peace between the…

SLOVAKIA SEEKS DIPLOMACY IN UKRAINE CRISIS-Blanar says exemptions and possible future compensation should be considered Slovakia says it is seeking diplomacy in the ongoing Ukraine and Russia crisis, amidst the pressure being faced to cut back on its purchase of Russian energy.  Slovakia and Hungary – both EU members – have sought to maintain political ties with Russia, which supplies the majority of their oil needs, and have argued that it would be too costly to wean themselves off Russian supplies after building their infrastructure around it.. The West has imposed several sanctions on Russia as a result of the…

HMRC RAIDS BANK ACCOUNTS WITH NEW POWERS- HMRC said it reintroduced the strategy in a “test and learn” phase Tax inspectors have already started raiding the bank accounts of those who choose not to pay their bills, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has admitted. The taxman can claim money directly from the accounts of debtors who owe more than £1,000 under “direct recovery powers”, which were first introduced in 2015 but paused during the pandemic. HMRC said on Monday it had reintroduced the strategy in a “test and learn” phase after being given the powers to do so by Rachel…

U.S READY TO BAIL OUT MILEI’S ARGENTINA – Argentina receives aid amid Peso crisis U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged support for Argentina as the country grapples with a spiralling economic crisis. Meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei, Trump said the U.S. would help, but did not believe a full financial bailout was needed.  The announcement came as the World Bank said it would accelerate $4 billion in investments for the Latin American nation. The U.S. pledge spurred a rally in Argentina’s markets, with the peso strengthening by nearly 5% against the dollar. However, residents in Buenos Aires expressed doubt…