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The EU imported 2.7 million tonnes of coffee from non-EU countries in 2023, valued at €10.6 billion, with Brazil and Vietnam supplying 58% of total imports, according to Eurostat.

The United Nations has launched a $426 million flash appeal to mobilize urgent humanitarian resources for civilians affected by the ongoing conflict and deepening crisis in Lebanon.

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has officially assumed the role of NATO Secretary-General, taking over from Jens Stoltenberg after a handover ceremony in Brussels on October 1, 2024.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a cautious approach to future rate cuts, noting that the Fed will act based on economic conditions, inflation trends, and the job market.

Experts warn of alcohol’s toxic impact on the body, linking it to over 5% of global cancer cases, while urging the public to limit consumption to reduce cancer risk.

Britain’s last coal-fired power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, closed on Monday, ending over 140 years of coal-powered electricity and marking a key step toward renewable energy.

The FDA has approved Cobenfy, the first new schizophrenia medication in over 30 years, offering a novel treatment approach for managing symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.

The Republic of Korea and the UK have launched a high-level dialogue platform to enhance economic and financial cooperation, focusing on supply chains, security, and climate change issues.

The EU has advised airlines to avoid Lebanese and Israeli airspace throughout October due to escalating tensions and an increase in airstrikes, citing serious security risks.

OPEC Fund partners with Evocabank to provide a $10 million loan aimed at empowering Armenian MSMEs, with a focus on climate action and women-led enterprises.