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Portal:Current events/2023 October 18

October 18, 2023 (2023-10-18) (Wednesday)

Armed conflicts and attacks

Business and economy

  • Guinea-Bissau's capital Bissau experiences a major blackout after Turkish energy firm Karpowership suspends the supply of electricity to the city over an unpaid bill of at least US$15m. The Guinea-Bissauan government says that the outstanding amount will be paid within 15 days. (BBC News)
  • Philippine President Bongbong Marcos postpones the enactment of the Maharlika Investment Fund, the country's proposed first sovereign wealth fund, citing the need for further review. (Reuters via CNA)

Disasters and accidents

  • A driver is arrested after crashing into a group of Pepperdine University students walking in Malibu, California, United States, killing four and injuring two others. (AP)

International relations

Law and crime

Politics and elections

Sports

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