Gaza unemployment surges to 80% as economy collapses, UN agency says#Overseas Development Aid#Conflicts#War
Iceland to elect new parliament on Nov. 30, president says#Key Personnel Changes#Europe#Central Bank Interest Rates
Sweden's armed forces to grow to 115,000 by 2030, government says#Central Banks#Central Bank Events#Defense
Hong Kong policy address seen pivoting from security to economic growth#Asia#Pacific#Fundamental Rights
Brazil looks to curb spending after local elections, sources say#Americas#Emerging Market Countries#Government Finances
Italy's demographics are worst in Europe for growth, Scope Ratings says#Credit#Debt Ratings#Central Banks
Argentina poverty rate soars to nearly 53% in first half of 2024#Americas#Economic Indicators#Human Rights
Analysis-Japan PM candidate Koizumi talks of change, but rivals could alter US diplomacy#Analyses#Asia#Pacific