Bulgaria Interior Probe: Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev ordered checks after businessman Ilian Filipov—Botev Plovdiv president—was found dead, after earlier public claims he feared for his safety. Bulgaria Economy & Industry: Economy Minister Alexander Poulev met an IMF delegation and said he’s pushing to cut red tape for investors, while also working to accelerate a joint Rheinmetall project. Bulgaria Culture: Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev promised monthly inspections of the Liberty Memorial restoration on Shipka Peak amid election-era tensions. Moldova Infrastructure & Water Crisis: Moldova approved a new office to streamline strategic infrastructure delivery, while Prime Minister Vasile Tofan urged solution-focused debate over Dniester River water-level declines. UK Politics: Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain could stay out of the EU—or rejoin if that’s what voters want. Morocco Leadership: King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first woman prime minister after her party won the most seats. Pakistan Security: Federal ministers said an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is “seriously” being considered over security failures as PTI prepares its Oct 4 march. Transport Disruption: Bus services in Dar es Salaam stayed suspended for a second day as drivers kept striking despite directives to resume. Mauritania Finance: An IMF delegation met the budget minister as cooperation talks continue. G20 Trade: Canada’s International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is set to speak with the U.S. trade representative at the G20 in Wisconsin. Niger Tragedy: A stampede at Niger State Government House during ₦5,000 distribution killed at least three, including a mother and daughter.