World News Briefs: Global Developments and Shifts
This summary covers recent global events including a GPS disturbance involving a Spanish jet near Russia, Brazil's crackdown on illegal Amazon gold mining, Guinea's new constitution, Ebola cases in Congo, Russia's VAT proposal for military funding, Typhoon Ragasa impacts, and a cyberattack affecting European airports.
A Spanish military jet carrying Defence Minister Margarita Robles faced a GPS disturbance near Russia's Kaliningrad, raising security concerns. The incident, linked to NATO operations, highlights growing tensions in the region.
Brazil's Federal Police are intensifying efforts to trace illegal gold from the Amazon, aiming to counter smuggling driven by soaring gold prices amidst global uncertainty.
The Democratic Republic of Congo reported new Ebola cases, indicating a decreasing trend. Meanwhile, Russia's finance ministry suggests raising VAT to fund military spending, highlighting ongoing fiscal challenges amid the Ukraine conflict.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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