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The Nordstream pipeline reported a leak and the pressure dropped suddenly overnight. In other news, dozens of police officers were dispatched to the funeral site of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and about 300 protesters gathered to oppose the state government’s decision to use “taxpayer money” for the funeral.
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Nord Stream leak: Russia hints at sabotage, EU says it’s too early to speculate
Nord Stream 1 and the largely defunct Nord Stream 2, the main pipelines that transport gas from Russia to Europe, have had problems. While the first reported a leak, the second reported a sudden drop in pressure overnight. The hint of destruction deepens the mystery surrounding the leak. The two pipelines have been at the center of geopolitical tensions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Thousands protest as Japan holds rare state funeral for former PM Abe
The controversial state funeral of assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ended Tuesday night amid mass protests in central Tokyo.
EU to sanction organisers of ‘illegal’ vote in Russian-occupied Ukraine
The European Union announced on Tuesday that organizers of “illegal” votes in four occupied regions of Ukraine could face sanctions that Russia is holding “referendums” to annex.
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweera is quite pessimistic about the outlook for the global economy. In his opening remarks at the WTO’s annual public forum in Geneva, Okonjo-Iweala said the world may be “gradually” heading into recession.
Uganda: Ebola infections on the rise, 23 deaths
Uganda’s health ministry said on Monday that Ebola infections had risen in several parts of the country, with at least 23 confirmed and suspected deaths. The outbreak of the infection was announced last Tuesday after a rare Sudanese strain was identified in the Mubend region of the country.
Asian tourists to return to pre-pandemic levels of international travel by 2024: Agoda CEO
By 2024, the new chief executive of online travel agency Agoda predicted on Monday that Asian tourists will only gradually begin to travel abroad at pre-pandemic levels.
Frankfurt’s iconic euro sign rescued by a blockchain tech company
Frankfurt’s recognizable euro sign has been rescued by a new sponsor – global fintech company “Caiz Development”. The public got their first look at the new sponsorship badge on Tuesday (September 27).
To escape mobilization, Russians pay $27,000 for seats in foreign private jets
A few days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued the country’s first call for mobilization since World War II. After the announcement, many citizens trying to avoid conscription left the country in a hurry. Countless people are still trying to get out.
New banknotes featuring the portrait of the newly crowned King Charles III will go into circulation in mid-2024, the Bank of England (BOE) notified on Tuesday.
India may see double-digit wage growth in 2023 on fears of global recession: study
According to Reuters, Indian companies are likely to increase employee compensation by 10.4% in 2023, which is almost in line with the 10.6% increase so far in 2022.
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