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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 1h

As countries race to define their roles in the AI era, South Korea's tech giants are now embracing “agentic AI”, a next-generation form of AI that acts autonomously to complete goals, not just respond to commands. Bne IntelliNews

Agentic AI becomes South Korea’s next big tech battleground

As countries race to define their roles in the AI era, South Korea's tech giants are now embracing “agentic AI”, a next-generation form of AI that acts autonomously to complete goals, not just respond to commands.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 1h

In just the past few hours, Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly agreed to a temporary ceasefire following several days of cross-border clashes. Bne IntelliNews

Following airstrikes, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree peace deal

In just the past few hours, Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly agreed to a temporary ceasefire following several days of cross-border clashes.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 2h

ICYMI: Indonesia’s ambition to build a colossal seawall along the northern coastline of Java has ignited both hope and heated debate. Valued at around $80bn, the project aims to safeguard the island’s coastal cities from tidal floods and erosion. Bne IntelliNews

Indonesia’s $80bn giant seawall

Indonesia’s ambition to build a colossal seawall along the northern coastline of Java has ignited both hope and heated debate. Valued at around $80bn, the project aims to safeguard the island’s coastal cities from tidal floods and erosion.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 4h

ICYMI: While many Asian nations have quietly distanced themselves from Moscow in a bid to fall into line with US or European allies, several continue to engage with Russia, providing varying degrees of support that help sustain its military campaign. Bne IntelliNews

The Asian nations backing the Russian war effort – from India to Taiwan, China to Indonesia

While many Asian nations have quietly distanced themselves from Moscow in a bid to fall into line with US or European allies, several continue to engage with Russia, providing varying degrees of support that help sustain its military campaign.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 4h

ICYMI: Mohsen Bahmani is an Iranian-born mechanical engineer and a man with a dream. When he was just 17 years old, he made a pair of floating shoes that allow you to walk on water. Now he has built a propulsion system ideal for flying taxis. Bne IntelliNews

The Iranian inventor that invented the floating shoes, has now built a propeller-less propulsion system ideal for flying taxis

Mohsen Bahmani is an Iranian-born mechanical engineer and a man with a dream. When he was just 17 years old, he made a pair of floating shoes that allow you to walk on water. Now he has built a propulsion system ideal for flying taxis.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 6h

Brazil’s state development bank BNDES has approved BRL1.6bn ($300mn) in loans to help exporters affected by the US tariff hikes introduced in ... Bne IntelliNews

Brazil backs exporters hit by US tariffs with $300mn in loans

Brazil’s state development bank BNDES has approved BRL1.6bn ($300mn) in loans to help exporters affected by the US tariff hikes introduced in ...

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 6h

ICYMI: Nature of Turkey-US relations have become transparent under an American president who doesn’t deign to care what people think. Bne IntelliNews

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Consumed by the Donald Trump Gaza Show? You’d do well to remember the Erdogan Episode

Nature of Turkey-US relations have become transparent under an American president who doesn’t deign to care what people think.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 7h

Report presented to annual session of defence bloc's parliamentary assembly. Bne IntelliNews

Lawmakers of Turkey’s main opposition party urge Nato nations to sharpen focus on threats posed by Iran

Report presented to annual session of defence bloc's parliamentary assembly.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 7h

Tehran's new Maryam metro station honours Virgin Mary with architecture blending Armenian and Iranian design elements in new push by Islamic Republic Bne IntelliNews

Iran's capital Tehran showcases new "Virgin Mary" Metro station

Tehran's new Maryam metro station honours Virgin Mary with architecture blending Armenian and Iranian design elements in new push by Islamic Republic

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 8h

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since assuming power in Syria, marking a significant moment in the political trajectory of the war-torn nation. Bne IntelliNews

Syria’s al-Sharaa seeks to rebuild ties with Russia in first Kremlin talks

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since assuming power in Syria, marking a significant moment in the political trajectory of the war-torn nation.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 9h

ICYMI: Bolivia heads to its first-ever presidential runoff on October 19, with centrist Rodrigo Paz and conservative ex-president Jorge Quiroga vying for power amid economic crisis and the collapse of Evo Morales’ once-dominant MAS party. Bne IntelliNews

Bolivia’s first-ever runoff tests a nation in crisis

Bolivia heads to its first-ever presidential runoff on October 19, with centrist Rodrigo Paz and conservative ex-president Jorge Quiroga vying for power amid economic crisis and the collapse of Evo Morales’ once-dominant MAS party.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 9h

ICYMI: Mohsen Bahmani is an Iranian-born mechanical engineer and a man with a dream. When he was just 17 years old, he made a pair of floating shoes that allow you to walk on water. Now he has built a propulsion system ideal for flying taxis. Bne IntelliNews

The Iranian inventor that invented the floating shoes, has now built a propeller-less propulsion system ideal of flying taxis

Mohsen Bahmani is an Iranian-born mechanical engineer and a man with a dream. When he was just 17 years old, he made a pair of floating shoes that allow you to walk on water. Now he has built a propulsion system ideal for flying taxis.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 9h

Most Iran-flagged oil tankers have, for the first time since 2018, begun transmitting genuine location signals over the Automatic Identification System (AIS),but others are going "dark" again. Bne IntelliNews

Iranian oil tankers begin shutting off locations after mass reveal

Most Iran-flagged oil tankers have, for the first time since 2018, begun transmitting genuine location signals over the Automatic Identification System (AIS),but others are going "dark" again.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 11h

ICYMI: Argentina has confirmed that its $20bn currency swap agreement with the United States can be deployed to cover foreign currency debt payments in 2026 if the country cannot secure refinancing in voluntary markets. Bne IntelliNews

Argentina to use US currency swap to cover FX debt payments

Argentina has confirmed that its $20bn currency swap agreement with the United States can be deployed to cover foreign currency debt payments in 2026 if the country cannot secure refinancing in voluntary markets.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 12h

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will enter its full operational phase on January 1, 2026, marking a major shift in global climate and trade policy. Bne IntelliNews

EXPLAINER: What is the EU’s CBAM and how will it affect global trade from 2026?

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will enter its full operational phase on January 1, 2026, marking a major shift in global climate and trade policy.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 12h

The Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund (NGX:NIDF), West Africa’s first listed infrastructure debt fund, reported continued asset and income growth in ... Bne IntelliNews

Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund posts 23% profit rise, yields outpace FGN bonds

The Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund (NGX:NIDF), West Africa’s first listed infrastructure debt fund, reported continued asset and income growth in ...

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 12h

ICYMI: Kremlin-led group wants to be more like Brussels. Bne IntelliNews

Eurasian Economic Union planning operational changes

Kremlin-led group wants to be more like Brussels.

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bne IntelliNews @intellinews.com · 15h

ICYMI: The revelation lends weight to long-standing suspicions that Moscow is exchanging military know-how for munitions, manpower, or other support in its ongoing war with Ukraine. Bne IntelliNews

Russia aiding North Korea’s submarine programme: Seoul

The revelation lends weight to long-standing suspicions that Moscow is exchanging military know-how for munitions, manpower, or other support in its ongoing war with Ukraine.

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