https://thegeopolitician.com/en/reports/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:19:42.219Z Argentina Ends Gas Subsidies; South Africa Faces Supplement Regulation Regulatory risk, Stability risk, Political risk https://thegeopolitician.com/en/reports/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:12:48.702Z Vietnam Power Overhaul, Iran Tanker Fire, Nigeria Debt Crisis Regulatory risk, Stability risk, Safety & health risk, Financial risk, Trade risk https://thegeopolitician.com/en/vietnam/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:16:53.995Z Techcombank Boosts Capital, US Increases Vietnam Pepper Imports Companies, Trade, Vietnam, Vietnam country risk, Techcombank's capital increase approved, EVNNPT seeks $224 million for grid expansion, US increases pepper imports from Vietnam https://thegeopolitician.com/en/syria/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:16:36.204Z Fuel Arrivals in Baniyas, Currency Pressure Rises Regulation, Disruption, Markets, Syria, Syria country risk, Syria's Customs Authority Clarifies Tariff Changes, Fuel Tankers Arrive in Baniyas to Address Shortages, Syrian Pound Depreciation Pressures Markets https://thegeopolitician.com/en/iraq/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:15:42.443Z Iraq Customs Revenue Rises, Telecom Faces Subscriber Loss Companies, Trade, Iraq, Iraq country risk, Infiniti Mobile Loses 45% of Lifeline Subscribers, TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips Meet Iraqi PM, Iraq Customs Revenue up 32% Year-on-Year https://thegeopolitician.com/en/lebanon/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:14:59.308Z Lebanon Seeks IMF Support, US Revives Framework Deal Disruption, Politics, Lebanon, Lebanon country risk, Ships Hit in Hormuz, Source of Projectiles Unknown, Lebanon Seeks IMF Support in Bangkok Meetings, US Revives Lebanon-Israel Framework Deal https://thegeopolitician.com/en/iran/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:14:31.713Z Iran-Azerbaijan Agreements, Dollar Declines Regulation, Markets, Trade, Iran, Iran country risk, Iran Updates Criteria for High-Income Households, Dollar Value Drops in Iran's Free Market, Iran and Azerbaijan to Implement Bilateral Agreements https://thegeopolitician.com/en/israel/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:13:30.154Z Ben-Gurion Bomb Threat, Israir Freezes Morocco Sales Regulation, Disruption, Safety & health, Israel, Israel country risk, Israeli tax authority launches new business audits, Israir halts Morocco ticket sales after security directives, Bomb threat disrupts Ben-Gurion Airport operations https://thegeopolitician.com/en/malaysia/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:13:10.315Z MyEG Investigation; Malaysia Airlines Cancels Flights Disruption, Safety & health, Companies, Malaysia, Malaysia country risk, Malaysia Airlines cancels flights to Saudi Arabia, Immigration identifies 224 foreign hotspots, MyEG, Zetrix AI under investigation for RM230m issue https://thegeopolitician.com/en/indonesia/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:12:48.722Z IHSG Declines, Minimum Wage Proposal, Forest Fires Regulation, Disruption, Markets, Indonesia, Indonesia country risk, Minimum Wage Hike Proposed for 2027, Forest Fires and Floods Disrupt Regions, IHSG Declines Amid Middle East Tensions https://thegeopolitician.com/en/kenya/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:12:29.789Z Nairobi Water Shutdown, KRA Revenue Surge Disruption, Safety & health, Trade, Kenya, Kenya country risk, Nairobi Water Announces Emergency Shutdown, MSC Cruises Suspends Hiring Kenyans Amid Ebola Concerns, KRA Beats Revenue Target as Imports Surge https://thegeopolitician.com/en/morocco/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:12:12.121Z Pharma Price Revisions, Treasury Deficit Drops Regulation, Markets, Politics, Morocco, Morocco country risk, Morocco Revises Pharma Price Review Period, Morocco's Treasury Deficit Narrows by 17.3 Billion MAD, Tax Challenges Await New Moroccan Government https://thegeopolitician.com/en/egypt/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:11:50.811Z Egypt's Trade Deficit Widens, Journalists Detained Internal tension, Markets, Trade, Egypt, Egypt country risk, Detention of six journalists renewed in Egypt, Egypt's trade deficit widens by 54% in July, Egypt and China's C&D sign MoU for Al Max Port https://thegeopolitician.com/en/nigeria/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:11:34.574Z US Blacklists Nigeria, Tinubu's Legislative Push Regulation, Safety & health, Politics, Nigeria, Nigeria country risk, Tinubu forwards bills on drug enforcement to Senate, Reps back PINL, extend pipeline surveillance contract, NAFDAC uncovers fake drinks factory in Lagos, US blacklists Nigeria, threatens military aid cuts https://thegeopolitician.com/en/south-africa/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:11:14.542Z Supplement Crackdown Risks R22bn Industry, Water Disruption Regulation, Disruption, Internal tension, South Africa, South Africa country risk, Supplement Regulation Threatens R22bn Industry, Water Supply Disruption Due to Pipeline Shutdown, KZN Premier Defends Army Deployment Amid Protests https://thegeopolitician.com/en/ukraine/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:10:50.312Z Ukraine Delays Payments, Train Disruptions Persist Regulation, Disruption, Politics, Ukraine, Ukraine country risk, Ukraine defers 39 billion UAH payments until year-end, Train delays in nine regions due to security issues, Europe opposes Trump's Russian diesel deal, keeps sanctions https://thegeopolitician.com/en/russia/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:10:28.452Z Moscow Exchange Falls, IMF Oil Price Forecast Markets, Politics, Russia, Russia country risk, IMF raises 2026 global oil price forecast, Moscow Exchange indices decline at session open, IMF warns of global economic resilience limits https://thegeopolitician.com/en/netherlands/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:09:45.614Z Albert Heijn Cyberattack, Dutch Economy Growth Revised Regulation, Disruption, Markets, Netherlands, Netherlands country risk, Court mandates pig tail docking ban enforcement, Omgevingswet impacts environmental rule enforcement, Albert Heijn cyberattack disrupts supply chain, IMF revises Dutch economic growth to 1.5% https://thegeopolitician.com/en/poland/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:09:27.850Z Senate Passes Internet Bill, RCB Alert Ends Regulation, Internal tension, Safety & health, Poland, Poland country risk, Poland's Senate passes internet content regulation bill, Silent protest in Opole against violence and misinformation, RCB lifts alert in Poland after Russian airstrike on Ukraine https://thegeopolitician.com/en/spain/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:09:09.957Z Madrid Metro Safety Risk, ID Finance Raises €545M Safety & health, Companies, Markets, Spain, Spain country risk, Madrid Metro safety risk due to Sol protests, ID Finance secures €545M in funding round, Spanish Treasury bills reach 3% yield https://thegeopolitician.com/en/canada/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:08:49.608Z Ontario Drug Rule, TC Energy Deal, Alberta Vote Regulation, Internal tension, Companies, Canada, Canada country risk, Ontario alters safer supply drug prescription rules, Alberta referendum advance voting begins amid high turnout, TC Energy sells Coastal GasLink stake to First Nations https://thegeopolitician.com/en/mexico/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:08:30.021Z Senate Tightens Customs Law, Sheinbaum Offers Tax Incentives Regulation, Disruption, Safety & health, Politics, Mexico, Mexico country risk, Senate Approves Stricter Customs Law Sanctions, Army Rescues 32 as Floods Hit Ensenada Amid Storms, Guerrero Issues Alert for Approaching Hurricane Trudy, President Sheinbaum Offers Tax Incentives to Investors https://thegeopolitician.com/en/japan/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:08:13.221Z Nikkei Plunge, Hokkaido Storm Warning, BOJ Rate Relief Safety & health, Markets, Japan, Japan country risk, Hokkaido braces for severe storm as low pressure develops, Nikkei drops over 1900 points on Middle East tensions, Producer price growth slows, easing BOJ rate pressures https://thegeopolitician.com/en/china/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:06:44.059Z HK Green Trading Pilot, Mainland Stocks Fall Regulation, Markets, Trade, China, China country risk, Hong Kong watchdog suspends third stock in a month, Mainland China stocks decline; lithium, pharma hit, HK completes green trading pilot with mainland China https://thegeopolitician.com/en/united-states/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:05:31.997Z Six Flags Closes Rides, Measles Spurs Vaccinations Disruption, Safety & health, Politics, United States, United States country risk, Six Flags closes 9 rides after fatal incident, Measles spread boosts vaccine interest in U.S., Democrat introduces bill to abolish ICE, DHS https://thegeopolitician.com/en/senegal/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:05:10.821Z Senegal Water Disruptions, Flood Audit Ordered Regulation, Disruption, Safety & health, Senegal, Senegal country risk, President orders flood management audit, SEN’EAU announces water disruptions in Dakar, 103 arrested in Bignona security operation https://thegeopolitician.com/en/turkey/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:04:49.164Z IMF Revises Turkey's Growth, Kocaeli Traffic Ban Disruption, Markets, Turkey, Turkey country risk, Kocaeli Bans Motorcycles Due to Severe Weather, Istanbul's M5 Metro Line Disrupted by Explosion, IMF Revises Turkey's Growth and Inflation Forecasts https://thegeopolitician.com/en/portugal/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:04:32.292Z Portugal Inflation Rises, Madeira Launches SMS Alerts Internal tension, Safety & health, Markets, Portugal, Portugal country risk, Housing rights protest continues in Porto, Madeira launches emergency SMS alerts for risk situations, INE confirms Portugal's inflation at 3.6% in September https://thegeopolitician.com/en/italy/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:04:16.566Z New Road Code, Budget Delays, Cybersecurity Concerns Regulation, Safety & health, Politics, Italy, Italy country risk, Italy approves new road code with stricter rules, Cybersecurity alert in Italy after French supermarket hack, Italian budget plan delayed amid IRPEF tax cut debate https://thegeopolitician.com/en/france/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:03:59.255Z IMF Lowers France Growth, Cyberattack Hits Supermarkets Disruption, Internal tension, Markets, France, France country risk, Cyberattack disrupts operations at U supermarkets, Lycée protests escalate with nationwide Act V mobilization, IMF cuts France's growth forecast to 0.4% for 2026 https://thegeopolitician.com/en/united-kingdom/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:03:41.854Z Cyberattack Hits UK Fashion Brands, Scottish Economy Rebounds Disruption, Companies, Politics, United Kingdom, United Kingdom country risk, TFG London cyberattack disrupts fashion brands, Scottish firms report improved business sentiment, SNP plans legal aid system overhaul in Scotland https://thegeopolitician.com/en/germany/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:02:50.906Z IMF Boosts German Growth, Starlink Sabotage Arrests Safety & health, Markets, Trade, Germany, Germany country risk, Arrests in Germany After Starlink Sabotage in Poland, IMF Raises German Growth Forecast to 1.3%, Elbe River Deepening Enhances Shipping Capacity https://thegeopolitician.com/en/india/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:01:57.530Z IMD Weather Alert, Delhi Protests Impact Business Regulation, Disruption, Safety & health, India, India country risk, UP Approves 51 New Food Processing Units, Delhi Protests Cause 30% Drop in Business Activity, IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert for 12 States https://thegeopolitician.com/en/south-korea/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:01:21.009Z KOSPI Plummets, LS Electric Secures US Deal Companies, Markets, South Korea, South Korea country risk, LS Electric secures $138.7 million US contract, Samsung chairman receives $1.94 billion in shares, KOSPI plunges over 5% amid tech sell-off https://thegeopolitician.com/en/argentina/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:00:51.971Z Gas Subsidy Cuts; Paraná River Floods; Inflation Rises Regulation, Disruption, Markets, Argentina, Argentina country risk, Argentina revises gas subsidy program, Paraná River dams opened amid El Niño effects, Argentina's inflation rises to 1.9% in September https://thegeopolitician.com/en/brazil/2026-10-13/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-14T06:00:28.797Z Lula's SME Credit Boost, New Consumer Rules Regulation, Markets, Brazil, Brazil country risk, Lula announces credit measures for SMEs, New consumer service rules published, Dollar rises as election poll favors Bolsonaro https://thegeopolitician.com/en/south-korea/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T12:10:13.703Z KOSPI Plummets, Battery Plant Probe, Celltrion Profit Surge Safety & health, Companies, Markets, South Korea, South Korea country risk, President Lee orders probe into battery plant abuses, Celltrion's Q3 operating profit exceeds W500 billion, KOSPI drops over 3% amid tech sell-off and inflation https://thegeopolitician.com/en/vietnam/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:10:31.793Z PM Overhauls Power Plan, Dollar Strengthens Regulation, Markets, Trade, Vietnam, Vietnam country risk, PM Le Minh Hung orders power plan overhaul, Dollar strengthens against Vietnamese dong, Fisheries sector targets $12 billion in exports https://thegeopolitician.com/en/syria/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:10:08.017Z Syrian Customs Tariff Cuts, Aleppo Fuel Crisis Regulation, Disruption, Safety & health, Markets, Syria, Syria country risk, Syria Reduces Tariffs on Industrial and Medical Equipment, Aleppo Faces Severe Fuel Shortage, Stations Close, Drains Cleared in Daraa to Mitigate Health Risks, Syrian Pound Faces 25% Gap Between Official and Black Market Rates https://thegeopolitician.com/en/iraq/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:09:47.676Z Iraq Investment Law Changes, Oil Price Drop Regulation, Companies, Markets, Politics, Iraq, Iraq country risk, Iraq's Investment Law Amendments Discussed, World Bank to Support Iraq's Electricity Sector, Brent and WTI Oil Prices Fall on Supply Expectations, Iraq and Saudi Arabia Discuss Energy Cooperation https://thegeopolitician.com/en/lebanon/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:09:08.763Z Lebanon Tax Crackdown, Dollar Surge, Oil at $107 Regulation, Markets, Lebanon, Lebanon country risk, Finance Ministry targets 107 firms for tax evasion, Dollar near 18-month high, oil rises amid conflict, Oil price hits $107 despite Trump's softer tone https://thegeopolitician.com/en/iran/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:08:47.453Z Hormuz Tanker Fire, Dollar Drops, Protests Persist Internal tension, Safety & health, Markets, Iran, Iran country risk, Economic Protests Continue Across Iran, Third Tanker Fire in Hormuz After Hitting Mine, Dollar Drops 3,000 Tomans Amid Central Bank Moves https://thegeopolitician.com/en/israel/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:08:24.847Z Kfar Saba Corruption Arrests, Microsoft Job Cuts Internal tension, Companies, Markets, Israel, Israel country risk, Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar arrested in corruption probe, Microsoft reorganization affects Israeli jobs, Israel's fiscal deficit narrows due to Nvidia exports https://thegeopolitician.com/en/malaysia/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:08:11.271Z Malaysia Opens Contracts, Kajang Landslide Hits Regulation, Disruption, Safety & health, Malaysia, Malaysia country risk, Public access to govt contracts from 2027 - PM Anwar, Kajang landslide affects six vehicles, 400 new ambulances to boost emergency response https://thegeopolitician.com/en/indonesia/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:07:54.077Z New Import Tariffs, Lampung Fuel Checks Tighten Regulation, Indonesia, Indonesia country risk, Indonesia Sets Import Tariffs on Japanese Goods, Lampung Tightens Checks on Subsidized Fuel Purchases, BRAN Accelerates Agrarian Reform Regulation Review https://thegeopolitician.com/en/kenya/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:07:39.189Z Kenya-Uganda Trade Talks, Ebola Update, Construction Growth Safety & health, Companies, Trade, Kenya, Kenya country risk, No new Ebola cases reported in Kenya, Kenya's construction sector grows 6.8% in 2025, Kenya and Uganda address trade barriers https://thegeopolitician.com/en/morocco/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:07:26.207Z Moroccan Government Formed, Fishing Output Rises Trade, Politics, Morocco, Morocco country risk, Coastal fishing output in Morocco up by 19%, Fatima Zahra Mansouri leads new Moroccan government, Morocco attends IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok https://thegeopolitician.com/en/egypt/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:07:12.648Z Banque Misr's EGP 10bn Deal, El-Sisi's Asian Tour Regulation, Companies, Trade, Egypt, Egypt country risk, Government, CBE align fiscal and monetary policies, Banque Misr signs EGP 10bn deal with Founders Real Estate, El-Sisi secures 20 agreements during Asian tour https://thegeopolitician.com/en/nigeria/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:06:50.061Z Dangote IPO Extended, Nigeria's Debt Woes, Kano School Closures Regulation, Companies, Markets, Nigeria, Nigeria country risk, Kano shuts nine private schools for compliance failures, Dangote Refinery extends IPO deadline by two weeks, Nigeria's debt interest payments exceed revenue https://thegeopolitician.com/en/south-africa/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:06:37.226Z Tongaat Delisting, KZN Heatwave Impacts Safety & health, Companies, Politics, South Africa, South Africa country risk, Heatwave in KwaZulu-Natal raises safety concerns, Tongaat to be delisted from JSE amid financial woes, Public Works Minister Macpherson addresses property protection https://thegeopolitician.com/en/ukraine/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:06:17.999Z EU Sanctions Russia, Kyiv Power Outages Persist Regulation, Disruption, Politics, Ukraine, Ukraine country risk, EU Expands Sanctions on Russian Military Sector, Kyiv Electric Transport Halted Amid Power Outages, Power Outages Affect Six Ukrainian Regions, EU Opens New Accession Clusters for Ukraine https://thegeopolitician.com/en/russia/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:05:59.899Z Moscow Exchange Surges, Diesel Deal Boosts Markets Regulation, Markets, Russia, Russia country risk, Rosstandart bans some Chinese truck sales, Moscow Exchange trading hits record 92.8 billion rubles, Russian stock indices rise on diesel supply deal https://thegeopolitician.com/en/netherlands/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:05:48.014Z Albert Heijn Cyberattack, New Zoo Regulations Regulation, Disruption, Markets, Netherlands, Netherlands country risk, New zoo regulations proposed by State Secretary Erkens, Albert Heijn distribution hit by cyberattack, Oil prices dip after US-Russia diesel deal https://thegeopolitician.com/en/poland/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:05:25.358Z Gas Prices Surge, Starlink Sabotage Arrests Regulation, Safety & health, Markets, Poland, Poland country risk, Fuel price package decision expected in December, Arrests in Starlink station sabotage in Poland, Gas prices in Europe reach monthly high https://thegeopolitician.com/en/spain/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:05:08.774Z Madrid-Barcelona AVE Disruption, EU Hybrid Car Limits Disruption, Internal tension, Trade, Spain, Spain country risk, Madrid-Barcelona AVE disrupted by train fire, Clashes in Puerta del Sol lead to police injury, EU limits Chinese hybrid car imports to 350,000 units https://thegeopolitician.com/en/canada/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:04:51.860Z Alberta Separation Vote, Copper Theft Concerns Disruption, Internal tension, Politics, Canada, Canada country risk, Illegal copper trade persists, impacting industries, Alberta referendum advance voting starts Tuesday, PM Carney addresses Alberta separation referendum https://thegeopolitician.com/en/mexico/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:04:31.092Z Peso Strengthens, Hurricane Simon Disrupts Ports Disruption, Internal tension, Markets, Mexico, Mexico country risk, Hurricane Simon keeps Pacific ports closed, Protests in Guadalajara over contaminated water, Peso strengthens as dollar closes at $18.26 https://thegeopolitician.com/en/japan/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:04:19.129Z Japan's Tax Debate, SaaS M&A Surge Companies, Politics, Japan, Japan country risk, Rakusu and SmartHR accelerate SaaS acquisitions, Japan debates tax cuts and economic policies, Katayama appointed as World Bank-IMF committee chair https://thegeopolitician.com/en/china/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:03:53.496Z China-EU Trade Deal, Export Tax Changes Regulation, Markets, Trade, China, China country risk, China adjusts export tax rebates on NEVs, e-cigarettes, CSRC intervenes to stabilize A-share market after sell-off, China-EU trade deal eases tensions with hybrid car quotas https://thegeopolitician.com/en/united-states/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:03:34.217Z ATF Eases Gun Rules, Port of LA Cargo Record Regulation, Trade, United States, United States country risk, ATF suspends registration rules for specific firearms, Supreme Court to hear ExxonMobil emissions lawsuit, Port of Los Angeles reports record cargo movement https://thegeopolitician.com/en/senegal/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:03:15.898Z Diphtheria Outbreak, Water Cuts in Dakar Disruption, Safety & health, Companies, Senegal, Senegal country risk, Water Cuts in Dakar from October 13 to 17, Diphtheria Outbreak: 301 Cases, 12 Deaths in Senegal, WE! Fund Invests 1 Billion FCFA in Senegalese SMEs https://thegeopolitician.com/en/turkey/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:03:02.037Z Turkey Export Growth, Capital Market Probe Regulation, Markets, Trade, Turkey, Turkey country risk, Istanbul Prosecutor Investigates Capital Market Leaks, Borsa Istanbul Opens Higher, Turkey Sees Export Growth in 54 Provinces https://thegeopolitician.com/en/portugal/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:02:48.792Z Japan Lifts Poultry Ban, Douro Rail Disruption Disruption, Trade, Portugal, Portugal country risk, Douro rail line closure for upgrades from Nov to Mar, Japan lifts ban on Portuguese poultry imports, EU to limit Chinese hybrid car imports from December https://thegeopolitician.com/en/italy/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:02:36.243Z Ex Ilva Strike, Budget Challenges, MPS Tensions Disruption, Companies, Politics, Italy, Italy country risk, Ex Ilva workers strike over plant shutdown, MPS board disputes Intesa's offer price, Giorgetti negotiates budget resources with EU https://thegeopolitician.com/en/france/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:02:14.091Z Lycée Protests Continue, Restaurant Voucher Law Debated Regulation, Internal tension, France, France country risk, Lawmakers debate restaurant voucher law, EU eases rules for livestock emissions, Lycée protests continue with Gilets Jaunes threat, Macron urges calm amid lycée protests https://thegeopolitician.com/en/united-kingdom/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:01:50.809Z UK Travel Firm Liquidates, Train Disruptions Regulation, Disruption, Companies, United Kingdom, United Kingdom country risk, Scottish civil servants face potential job cuts, West Coast Main Line blocked amid emergency incident, UK travel company suspends operations amid liquidation https://thegeopolitician.com/en/germany/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:01:31.531Z German Labor Minister Resigns, A57 Closed After Crash Regulation, Disruption, Politics, Germany, Germany country risk, Chancellor Merz announces electricity tax cut, A57 highway closed after truck collision near Meerbusch, Bärbel Bas resigns as German Labor Minister https://thegeopolitician.com/en/india/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:01:14.652Z Rupee Rebounds, SC Orders Medicine Price Cap Regulation, Markets, India, India country risk, SC orders government to cap non-patented medicine prices, Rupee rebounds nearly 1% after RBI intervention, Indian stock market loses ₹7 lakh crore in value https://thegeopolitician.com/en/argentina/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:00:39.887Z Iguazú Falls Closed; Inflation Data Released Disruption, Markets, Politics, Argentina, Argentina country risk, Iguazú Falls closed due to flooding from El Niño, September inflation rises to 2% amid food price hikes, Luis Caputo travels to Thailand for IMF program review https://thegeopolitician.com/en/brazil/2026-10-12/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-13T06:00:23.468Z Storm Warnings, Oil Price Surge, Itaipu Alert Disruption, Safety & health, Markets, Brazil, Brazil country risk, Itaipu warns of Paraná River impact on Brazilian side, INMET issues storm warnings across Brazil, Oil prices rise amid Middle East tensions https://thegeopolitician.com/en/iraq/2026-10-09/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-12T22:38:45.842Z Iraq Develops Trade Policy, Dinar Rate Defended Regulation, Trade, Politics, Iraq, Iraq country risk, Iraq Develops Trade Policy with ITC Support, ICC Iraq Plans CSR Forum in Baghdad, PM Al-Zaidi Defends Dinar Rate Decision https://thegeopolitician.com/en/iraq/2026-10-11/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-12T22:27:08.852Z Iraqi Graft Crackdown, Seismic Survey Deal Regulation, Companies, Markets, Iraq, Iraq country risk, Iraq's Anti-Corruption Campaign Jails Lawmakers, Seismic Survey Contract Signed for Sasan and Alan Fields, US Dollar Stabilizes Near 164,000 IQD in Iraq https://thegeopolitician.com/en/netherlands/2026-10-07/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-12T16:54:23.426Z Halsema Disbands Protest, Vion Losses Continue Internal tension, Companies, Politics, Netherlands, Netherlands country risk, Femke Halsema disbands pro-Palestinian protest in Amsterdam, Vion reports fifth consecutive loss year, Dutch social partners discuss potential education cuts https://thegeopolitician.com/en/indonesia/2026-10-08/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-12T16:53:26.865Z Rupiah Weakens, New Ride-Hailing Regulations Regulation, Markets, Indonesia, Indonesia country risk, New Ride-Hailing Regulations Due by 31 December, IHSG Falls 1.88% to 6,031 Amid Market Pressures, Rupiah Weakens to Rp17,915 per USD https://thegeopolitician.com/en/italy/2026-10-08/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-12T16:53:02.114Z Election Law Approved, Market Volatility Regulation, Disruption, Markets, Italy, Italy country risk, Lower House approves new election law, Tuscany closes schools, parks due to severe weather, Milan stock market hit by bond and oil volatility https://thegeopolitician.com/en/united-kingdom/2026-10-09/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-12T16:52:13.382Z Train Delays Persist, Scottish University Overhaul Regulation, Disruption, Internal tension, United Kingdom, United Kingdom country risk, Scottish universities face overhaul amid £200m gap, Train services resume but delays continue post-disruption, Civil servants free to leave amid office working row https://thegeopolitician.com/en/south-africa/2026-10-11/ The Geopolitician en 2026-10-12T16:50:13.957Z Durban Protests Persist, Home Affairs Faces Criticism Disruption, Internal tension, Safety & health, South Africa, South Africa country risk, Home Affairs Faces Criticism for Long Queues, 30 Arrested in Violent Anti-Immigration Protests, Durban's Calm After Protests Raises Concerns