Officials in the Altai Republic discussed plans for Altai Language Day, marked on October 20. Deputies will attend Altai language lessons at schools in their constituencies.
Khakassia will host the inclusive festival “The World of Nomads Is the World!” on October 25. The program includes a theatrical performance, exhibitions, concerts, tours and workshops.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman donated blood on October 6, launching the national campaign for 2026. More than 900,000 people donated blood in the kingdom in 2025.
Saudi Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor Abdullah bin Nasser Abuthunain met EU Ambassador to the Kingdom Christophe Farnot. They discussed labor market priorities and developments related to skills and training.
Saudi Arabia plans to use artificial intelligence to develop its early warning system and improve preparedness for weather and climate risks. National Center of Meteorology CEO Ayman bin Salem Ghulam presented the country’s approach at a forum in Tunisia.
Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity market reached SAR 16.3 billion in 2025, according to a new National Cybersecurity Authority report. Women made up 33% of the sector’s workforce.
Saudi Arabia has imposed definitive anti-dumping measures on aluminium lids for beverage cans imported from China. The duties apply to lids measuring 50 mm to 63 mm in diameter.
Satellites have detected a sharp rise in fires and smoke emissions in the central and eastern Amazon since September 2026. Scientists say drought linked to El Niño may bring a long and severe fire season.
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced an $11,662,930 settlement with Bank of America. The case involves 475 apparent violations of sanctions programs.
The Federal Reserve is considering clearer lines of supervisory authority and accountability after the 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Bowman said modernization should not mean weaker oversight.
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network assessed a $1.2 billion penalty against Bank of America. The bank also faces separate penalties and a settlement over compliance failures and apparent sanctions violations.
Iran’s Ministry of Information and Communications Technology outlined priorities for its infrastructure communications company: strengthening financial resources, improving efficiency and developing sustainable revenue streams.
Iran’s communications and information technology minister met Qatar’s ambassador to Tehran and stressed the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation.
Foreign ministers from 35 countries and the EU’s High Representative condemned Iran’s violent attacks. They also noted the UK’s conclusion that Iran was involved in the 27 September incident at RAF Fairford.
The UK will continue military and financial support for Ukraine and maintain sanctions pressure on Russia, the government said. London remains in close contact with the US, Ukraine and other allies.
The UK has published findings from its 2025 Small Business Survey covering businesses with no employees. The report looks at turnover, exporting, access to finance and barriers to business success.
The UK has sanctioned two Iranian nationals for alleged involvement in hostile activity on behalf of the Iranian regime. The Iranian ambassador was summoned and told that Britain would not tolerate threats on its soil.
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