Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia are facing devastating floods that have killed more than 1,100 people and displaced millions, prompting large-scale military rescue operations. Indonesia and Sri Lanka are the worst affected, with blocked roads, damaged infrastructure, and missing persons complicating relief efforts. Authorities across the region warn that climate-driven extreme weather is intensifying these disasters, while schools, homes, and public services rema

Sri Lanka’s Kandy district has been hit by severe landslides triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, leaving several areas buried under earth and debris. Rescue teams are still searching for missing residents as unstable, rain-soaked slopes pose a high risk of additional collapses. Authorities warn that worsening weather conditions could further complicate relief efforts across the central province.

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports remained nearly unchanged in October 2025, reflecting a marginal 0.02% rise despite declines in major industries like apparel and tea. Strong growth in coconut-based products was not enough to offset reduced export earnings from petroleum, rubber, boats, and spices. The slowdown in key markets such as the United States and India further highlights the challenges facing the country’s export sector.

Stablecoins are rapidly expanding and could drain valuable retail deposits from euro zone banks, weakening their funding stability. The ECB warns that a run on major stablecoins could trigger large sell-offs of U.S. Treasury assets, disrupting global financial markets. Additional risks could impact the euro zone if jointly issued stablecoins face heavy redemptions under differing regulations.

The UK government continues to borrow to cover the gap between spending and tax revenue, with October 2025 borrowing reaching £17.4 billion. National debt now stands at around £2.6 trillion, roughly equal to the country’s annual GDP, and rising interest payments—£8.4 billion in October—limit spending on public services. While borrowing supports investment and economic growth, policymakers aim to reduce debt relative to GDP over the next five years.

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The 2025 EU Enlargement Report praises Montenegro’s steady reforms while criticising Georgia’s democratic backsliding. This comprehensive guide includes full accession history, candidate comparisons, and policy analysis.

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In 2025, parts of Russia’s political and business elite have intensified outreach to Donald Trump—hoping to ease sanctions, secure deals, and boost domestic standing. This piece explores the incentives, signaling dynamics, ideological alignments, and potential pitfalls of that strategy.