Sweden has announced they will offer up to $34,000 for immigrants who voluntarily repatriate starting in 2026, aiming to address integration challenges particularly for long-term unemployed migrants.

In other international news, a top Russian official has accused NATO of direct involvement in the Ukraine conflict, suggesting NATO is aiding Ukraine in military decision-making and targeting Russian cities.

Turning to South Africa, anti-apartheid hero and former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has passed away at 75. Gordhan is remembered for his role in South Africa’s transition to democracy and his fight against government corruption.

In India, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail by the Supreme Court amid allegations of graft related to the city's liquor policy, just weeks before the national elections.

In Southeast Asia, Typhoon Yagi has caused widespread devastation, with a death toll of 233 in Vietnam and significant impacts in Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar, where more than 50,000 people have been displaced due to floods.

Finally, unauthorized migration to the EU has dropped by 35% this year amid rising political tensions and an expanded German border crackdown, though a notable surge in arrivals to the Canary Islands has been observed.