China HSBC Acquires Hang Seng Bank for £10 Billion HSBC's £10 billion acquisition of Hang Seng Bank aims to strengthen its foothold in Hong Kong finance amid China's challenges and geopolitical tensions. Oct 9, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Russia Intensifies Drone Attacks as Moldova’s Pro-EU Party Retains Majority In October 2025, Russia launched drone and missile strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure while Moldova’s pro-EU party retained its majority. NATO scrambled jets and advanced drone wall defenses. Oct 9, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East Gaza Ceasefire: Trump Announces Historic Agreement President Trump announces a groundbreaking Gaza ceasefire, aiming to enhance humanitarian aid and promote peace between Israel and Hamas. Oct 9, 2025 | Intel Desk
China China's New Export Controls Raise US-China Trade War Concerns China's tightened export controls on rare earth elements exacerbate trade war concerns, impacting tech industries and national security for the US. Oct 9, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East Historic Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Reached Between Israel and Hamas A groundbreaking ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas offers hope for stability in Gaza amidst ongoing humanitarian crises and conflict. Oct 9, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Russia Escalates Drone and Missile Attacks Amid Rising NATO Defense Measures Russia intensifies drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. NATO boosts air defenses amid missile upgrades and hybrid warfare. Oct 9, 2025 | Intel Desk
China China Enforces Stricter Rare Earth Export Regulations for National Security China tightens rare earth export regulations, impacting technology industries and escalating trade war tensions with the US. Oct 9, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Russia-Ukraine War Escalates with Territorial Gains and NATO Airspace Violations Russian forces claim nearly 5,000 sq km gains amid intensified drone strikes and sustained Russian airspace violations. Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant faces critical power outages. Oct 9, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East Trump Announces Israel Hamas Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Former President Trump reveals a ceasefire deal in Gaza, highlighting regional stability and cooperation in the Israel Hamas conflict. Oct 9, 2025 | Intel Desk
China China Enforces Stricter Rare Earth Export Regulations China's new rare earth export regulations heighten tensions in the trade war with the U.S., risking supply chains vital for tech and military sectors. Oct 9, 2025 | Intel Desk
Middle-East Trump Announces Major Gaza Ceasefire Deal with Hamas President Trump reveals a pivotal Gaza ceasefire agreement with Hamas, possibly reshaping future peace efforts in the region. Oct 9, 2025 | Intel Desk
News Russia’s Drone and Missile Strikes Cripple Ukraine’s Energy Amid Rising NATO Tensions Russia’s drone and missile attacks severely damage Ukraine’s energy infrastructure amid Baltic Sea provocations and NATO defense boosts. Zelensky calls for European unity. Oct 8, 2025 | Intel Desk