Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing - Sept. 24, 2022

Daily briefing on latest global developments

2022-09-24 07:24:44
ANKARA

Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments around the world.

Voting began in controversial referendums in four Ukrainian regions.

The Eurozone Manufacturing Output Index fell in September to a 28-month low, according to a flash reading from US-based financial services company S&P Global.

Protests that erupted after the death of a young woman in police custody continued in Iran, with state TV suggesting the death toll from unrest reached at least 26.

At least seven people were killed and 41 injured, including children, when a car bomb exploded outside a mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul as worshippers came out after Friday prayers.

The US is providing an additional $327 million in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry revoked the accreditation of Iran's ambassador to Kyiv after accusing Tehran of supplying weapons to Russia.

At least 14 people are feared dead after a boat capsized in Nigeria's central Benue State, according to authorities.

Four people arrested by police in Iceland on suspicion of planning a major terror attack are suspected to be linked to Nordic far-right groups, said media reports.

Singapore became Asia's top financial center, overtaking Hong Kong in the world financial centers ranking, according to a report by the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 32).

Dissidents of the FARC guerrilla group have accepted the start of a recent cease-fire proposed by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, according to the group's leader.

Roger Federer bade farewell with a doubles loss for Team Europe in the Laver Cup.

British Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled a mini-budget in parliament comprised of a debt-financed package of £45 billion ($49 billion) in tax cuts -- the biggest round in 50 years.

The British pound slipped to 1.1187 against the US dollar, its lowest in 37 years.

Finland's Foreign Ministry announced it moved to restrict Russians from entering its territory amid an influx of those fleeing Russia.

US President Joe Biden vowed to impose additional sanctions on Russia after Moscow announced referendums in Ukraine.