owluicpz
Container ship hit near Cape Kaliakra in latest Black Sea drone attack
The Liberian-flagged container ship CONTSHIP JET was hit by three surface drones around 17 nautical miles east of Cape Kaliakra on Oct. 28, according to Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and the transport ministry. The vessel was sailing from Haifa, Israel, to Constanta, Romania, carrying 421 containers. All 18 crew members abandoned the ship shortly after…
Japan establishes National Intelligence Bureau in biggest reform since World War II
Japan established the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) on July 31, 2026, marking a major restructuring of its postwar intelligence system. The reform is a key element of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s intelligence agenda, following a coalition agreement between the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party in October 2025 that included plans to strengthen…
Right Real Estate launches in Bahrain with BHD 5mn initial investment
Right Real Estate Company has launched in Bahrain with an initial BHD 5mn investment, according to announcements published by local media. The company was founded by businessman Ahmed Wahib Al Khaja and will focus on real-estate investment and development in the kingdom. The company said it plans to launch projects in Muharraq, Saar and Janabiya,…
Government sells JOD 25mn in 61-day T-bills at 5.814% yield
The Central Bank of Jordan sold JOD 25mn in 61-day Treasury bills at a weighted average yield of 5.814% in an auction held on October 25. The offering attracted bids worth JOD 51mn, producing a bid-cover ratio of 2.04. The bills will mature on December 25, 2026. The result indicates that the government secured more…
Jordan and Iraq sign nine cooperation deals to advance economic ties
Jordan and Iraq signed nine cooperation agreements during Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to Amman, as the two governments sought to advance economic cooperation and accelerate joint projects. Prime Minister Jafar Hassan said bilateral initiatives should move into implementation through practical measures and clear timelines. The agreements cover competition and antitrust regulation, consumer protection,…
Jordan strikes southern Syria after linking church attack to militant groups
Jordan’s air force struck what it described as militant hideouts in southern Syria after determining that the perpetrators of the Oct. 23 church attack in Karak had links to terrorist groups operating across the border. The Jordan Armed Forces said Operation Jordanian Deterrence-Hmoud was conducted in coordination with Damascus and destroyed militant locations, equipment and…
Government sells BHD 70mn in 91-day T-bills at higher yield
Bahrain’s central bank sold BHD 70mn in 91-day government Treasury bills at a weighted average interest rate of 5.62%, up from 5.54% in the previous auction, according to a statement by the institution. The bills were issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain on behalf of the government and will settle on Oct. 28 before…
CPI inflation accelerates to 3.1% y/y in September
Bahrain’s CPI inflation accelerated to 3.1% y/y in September from 3.0% in August, reaching its highest level since December 2022, according to data published by the Information & eGovernment Authority. Consumer prices rose by 0.7% m/m, following a 0.2% increase in August, and the headline index reached 104.9 points. The acceleration was driven mainly by…
Yotova wins Bulgaria’s presidential first round amid record low turnout
Progressive Bulgaria and Bulgarian Socialist Party-backed Iliyana Yotova won the first round of Bulgaria’s presidential election with 34.759% of the vote, ahead of Andrey Gyurov, backed by We Continue the Change (WCC) and Democratic Bulgaria (DB), on 31.953%, according to Central Election Commission results with 99.95% of protocols from polling stations processed. The two candidates…
Six killed, 28 injured in southern Jordan church shooting
Six people were killed and 28 injured when gunmen opened fire during a funeral at Hamoud Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan’s southern Karak Governorate on Oct. 23, according to the Public Security Directorate. The confirmed toll superseded earlier reports by state broadcaster Al-Mamlaka, which had put the number of fatalities at seven and the number…