An important but indirect consequence is that «the smaller is the budget deficit, the higher is the opportunity to reduce the rate with all else being equal,» Elvira Nabiullina noted

The sale of foreign currency on the domestic market with October 27, 2025, settlement amounted to $119 mln

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, October 29th

«Russia hopes that the Lithuanian side will not resort to such a provocative step,» Maria Zakharova stated

Dmitry Peskov added that development of the defense sector is of primary importance to Russia

[New Times] Over 90 percent of Rwanda's historical artifacts that include cultural treasures, political documents, traditional songs and visuals, remain kept in European museums. This revelation by Robert Masozera, Director General of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy, underscores a painful reality, that much of Rwanda's identity still lies beyond its borders.

[Norwegian Refugee Council] Ahead of the Great Lakes Conference in Paris, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) urges donor countries to step up their support for displaced people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).

[The Conversation Africa] How successful is luxury tourism in Africa? What happens if it fails to produce higher tourism revenues: can it be reversed? And does it depend on what kind of government is in place?

Following the entry into force of the Treaty of Rome, Member States’ agricultural policies were replaced by intervention mechanisms at Community level. The foundations of the common agricultural policy (CAP) have remained unchanged since the Treaty of Rome, with the exception of rules relating to the decision-making procedure. The Treaty of Lisbon recognised codecision as the ‘ordinary legislative procedure’ for the CAP, in place of the consultation procedure. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

A Toronto woman is sounding the alarm about Grok, Tesla's generative AI chatbot that was recently installed in many Tesla vehicles in Canada. Farah Nasser says Grok asked her 12-year-old son to send it nude photos during an innocent conversation about soccer. Tesla and xAI didn't respond to CBC News, except for what appeared to be an auto-generated response: «Legacy Media Lies.»

Health Canada has conditionally approved the drug lecanemab to slow early-stage Alzheimer's disease, raising questions about its effectiveness and availability in Canada.

Some Alberta ranchers hope that branching into tourism will help shore up their family farms to last another generation — though the accommodations might seem a little quirky.

Many women breadwinners living on the outskirts of the northeastern city of Mashhad are growing strawberries to earn a living as they are grappling with economic hardship.  

The Chinese leader looks confident ahead of the meeting in South Korea, striking a deal that will largely wind back to the clock to before Trump’s tariff blitz.

Delhi's ambitious cloud seeding experiment to combat pollution has sparked a political storm. The Aam Aadmi Party accused the BJP-led government of fraud, claiming no rainfall occurred despite the costly trials. Officials defended the initiative, highlighting its potential to induce rain even at low humidity, a claim AAP dismissed as a waste of public funds.

A Tamil Nadu police officer’s heartwarming rescue of a trapped puppy from a roadside pit melted hearts online. Officer Vinoth and his team used teamwork and quick thinking to save the trembling pup as its anxious mother watched. The grateful puppy’s tiny gesture of thanks turned the viral video into a powerful symbol of compassion and hope.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday and congratulated her on assuming office. He discussed the shared vision of advancing the partnership between the two countries and the leaders underscored that stronger India-Japan ties are vital for global peace, stability and prosperity.

The Supreme Court will hear an amended petition on November 24. Gitanjali Angmo, wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenges his detention under the National Security Act. The plea argues his detention is illegal and without due process. Wangchuk was arrested in September following violent clashes in Ladakh. The court previously allowed Angmo to amend her petition.

EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds of vehicles are snatched from streets and driveways across the UK every day, with many smuggled abroad to cities from Dubai and Moscow to Kinshasa.

The Single Justice Procedure (SPJ) allows UK public authorities to bring quick prosecutions in hearings conducted behind closed doors.

Bob Gorman felt forced into taking his pension lump sum early last year - and now feels conflicted because his partner is facing the same dilemma,.

La deuxième phase de distribution des ordinateurs portables aux nouveaux bacheliers bénéficiaires s'est tenue ce vendredi 24 octobre 2025, à partir de 8h, sur l'esplanade de la Baie des Rois, en présence du Ministre de l'Économie numérique, de la Digitalisation et de l'Innovation. Plus de 2 500 ordinateurs ont été remis dans le cadre de cette initiative présidentielle qui vise à favoriser l'inclusion numérique et à outiller la jeunesse gabonaise pour relever les défis de la (...) - ECONOMIE NUMERIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A migrant worker was recently spotted having a playful moment while at the construction site of a playground in Tampines.The 12-second video posted by TikTok user Qdotsg on Saturday (Oct 25) shows the man sitting on the ground as he plays a tune on the percussion wall with a mallet.The worker appears to be holding a phone as well, seemingly recording the impromptu jamming session.The TikTok user lamented in his post that the audio wasn't clear, but that it was «a fun li'l moment to capture». He added: «Between this and the singing painter, Tampines seems to have lots of musical talent among our foreign worker friends.»

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's wife Loo Tze Lui joined the wives of other  leaders for a spouses programme on Monday (Oct 27) during the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur. In a Facebook post by the Malaysian Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development on Oct 27, it highlighted the initiative to promote family values, social welfare, and the role of women in community development.The ministry added that, aside from being a social gathering, this initiative serves as an important platform for informal diplomacy that strengthens human connections among the 11-member bloc.Hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's wife, Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, the luncheon was also featured on her social media, where she highlighted its significance.

Police are looking for a man to assist with investigations into a case of shop theft.The alleged theft took place on Aug 15 at Suntec City. Based on the photograph provided by the police, the bespectacled man was last seen wearing a black roundneck tee-shirt and black-coloured cap. Anyone with information can contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at police.gov.sg/i-witness.All information would be kept strictly confidential, said the police.[[nid:714657]]editor@asiaone.com 

Trump is attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea, where he will meet business and political leaders, including Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

It sounds like something straight out of a midnight Nollywood script, but it happened right here — in Nkhotakota. A whole owl — yes, kadzidzi yemwe amangokhalira kuwomba mphuno usiku — was arrested by police on Monday morning after being found inside a man’s house in Phangwa Village. The feathered suspect had apparently carried with […] The post Nkhotakota Horror-Comedy: The Owl That Wrote Love Letters and Escaped Police Custody appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a dramatic turn of events ahead of this afternoon’s crucial vote for Speaker of Parliament, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate Peter Dimba has emerged as the frontrunner, following endorsements from two influential parliamentary factions — the Independents Block and the Northern Region Block. One of the leaders of the Independents Block confirmed to Nyasatimes […] The post Dimba Poised to Win Speaker Race as Key Blocs Rally Behind Him appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism, George Patridge, has urged the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) to strike a balance between attracting foreign investors and promoting local investment, saying Malawi’s economic growth depends on empowering both. Speaking on Tuesday during an interface meeting with MITC management in Lilongwe, Patridge expressed concern that local […] The post Patridge Urges MITC to Balance Support Between Local and Foreign Investors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Despite the Tobacco Commission (TC) extending the marketing season, more than four million kilogrammes of tobacco remain unsold at Mzuzu Floors, a situation that poses serious risks for both farmers and Malawi’s economy. Sources at Mzuzu Floors confirmed that about four million kg of tobacco are yet to find buyers. This unsold leaf is worth […] The post K17 Billion Worth of Tobacco Remains Unsold — A Blow to Malawi’s Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.