Canada and Mexico Agree To Shared Partnership With U.S
During a meeting in Mexico on September 18, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged to coordinate their strategies ahead of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review in 2026.
Pakistan To Put Saudi Arabia Under Its Nuclear Umbrella, Under New Defense Pact
During a September 19, 2025, interview with Geo TV, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif stated that Pakistan's nuclear program "will be made available" to Saudi Arabia if needed under a new defense pact.
Anutin Charnvirakul Confirmed As Thailand’s New Prime Minister
Following months of political quagmire, King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand endorsed a new 36-member Cabinet led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on September 19, 2025.
Italy Temporarily Suspends Facial Recognition At Milan’s Airport
Italy's privacy watchdog, the Garante, temporarily suspended the use of facial recognition technology at Milan's Linate airport due to "insufficient safeguards" for passengers who did not consent to the program.
Prometal To Build $142 Million Aluminium Processing Factory In Cameroon
Cameroonian industrial group Prometal plans to build a new aluminum processing factory in Douala, Cameroon, through its new subsidiary, Proalu SA. This investment signals a significant diversification for the company, which is primarily known for steel and metallurgy.
Major Shipping Companies Voice Strong Opposition To U.N Ship Fuel Emission Deal
On September 18, 2025, major shipping companies voiced strong objections to the UN's proposed ship fuel emissions deal, adding to complications that include threats of US retaliation and uncertainty from governments.
China’s Growing AI Chip Advances Spurs $240 Billion Tech Stock Investments
The showcase of China's latest AI chip advances has triggered a $240 billion rally in the country's tech stocks, demonstrating growing investor confidence in China's indigenous semiconductor industry. This surge is driven by several key developments over the past month.
Pressure On Oil Prices Due To Weak U.S Fuel Demand and Rising Distillate Stockpiles
Pressure on Oil Prices. Due To Weak U.S Fuel Demand and Rising Distillate Stockpiles
