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JD Vance Says ‘Proper and Responsible’ for Fed to Lower Interest Rates

US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday the Trump administration believes “that the Fed should be lowering interest ...

Philippines’ defense dep’t hits China’s ‘state-sponsored propaganda’ claiming Batanes

State-run Global Times runs an opinion piece claiming Batanes is part of China — a claim Chinese academics first put for...

India’s NSE Secures Regulatory Approval for Long-Awaited IPO

The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. has received regulatory approval for what could be the country’s biggest-ever ...

VW Approves Plan for 50K More Layoffs, US Retail Diesel Hits Record | The Opening Trade 9/4/2026

Volkswagen’s supervisory board backed a sweeping restructuring that calls for 50,000 additional job cuts, far fewer mode...

West uses OPCW for political accusations against Russia, Iran, China — envoy

"First and foremost, the organization must return to its roots," Vladimir Tarabrin said

'Secretive' UAE and Swiss-based firms reportedly major crude suppliers to Israel

'Secretive' UAE and Swiss-based firms reportedly major crude suppliers to Israel Two little-known oil traders, Vitol and...

Russia raises share of China's oil imports to record 23%

Russia supplied 67 mln metric tons of oil to China in the first seven months of 2026, Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said

Mass burial reveals hidden toll of Algeria’s deadly ‘Black Wednesday’ wildfires

Wildfires ripped across northeastern Algeria in late August. Photos and videos showing the mass burial of several dozen ...

How US military presence spurred Pattaya’s rise into Thailand’s city of pleasure

The Amazon deliveries stopped reaching the USS Abraham Lincoln in February as it entered the conflict zone with Iran. A ...

Six reasons that the risk of a stock-market selloff is rising. Here’s what investors should be doing.

Many markets are priced for perfection warns Longview Economics.

Why Nvidia's 'defensive move' to acquire Hugging Face is about much more than chips

Nvidia’s $12.9 billion Hugging Face deal could protect its open AI ecosystem, deepen ties with developers and keep the p...

Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai: ‘We need a country for everyone’

Afghanistan’s first elected leader on the US-Iran conflict, his fight for female education — and why he chose to stay af...

China, US military commanders snap 2-year break with talks in Canada

China and the US have ended a two-year break in command-level contact with a meeting in Canada between the top PLA offic...

Soaring Jet Fuel Prices Cool Investor Appetite for Airline Bonds

As the US-Iran battle escalates, surging jet fuel prices are driving up borrowing costs for airlines, further dimming th...

New products emerge in Southern Africa’s renewables market

The final article in a series on energy markets in Southern Africa explores how the liberalisation of the region’s elect...

UN rights chief calls for greater action to end Sri Lanka’s ‘long legacy of impunity‘

The report, released ahead of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva beginning next week, comes even ...

UK says support for Falklands 'unwavering' after Argentina threatens oil sanctions

The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the B...

Philippines court orders arrest of VP Sara Duterte over 'assassin' remarks targeting President's family

37 dead in oil theft attempt after inhaling toxic fumes in Nigeria

Governments keep trying to calm global markets. Why that should worry investors.

Government interventions, such as currency buying and bond buybacks, are supposed to reassure markets. But lately, they ...

Chinese tech firms deepen ties in Saudi Arabia

Chinese AI, robotaxis, and factories are all coming to the kingdom (if they aren’t already there).

Dimon and Dalio RSVP to Saudi's flagship investment summit

Saudi Arabia’s flagship investment conference has published its RSVPs nearly two months out.

Saudi's $8.1B beauty market dominates Gulf

The boom is being driven by Saudi women’s rising disposable income.

Philippines’ Vice President Faces Arrest Over Assassination Threats

A court issued a warrant for Sara Duterte, who is accused of having threatened President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and two...

Dozens die in Nigeria after inhaling toxic fumes in 'oil theft attempt'

At least 37 people have died in Nigeria while attempting to steal oil, according to an environmental group.

EU tries to turn the page on enlargement after Iceland's vote against new talks

Senior EU officials are downplaying the negative effect of Iceland's referendum as ministers meet in Dublin to keep enla...

Analysis: UK solar power hits record high over summer 2026

Solar power generation in the UK reached a new record over the summer of 2026, as temperatures across the nation… The po...

Argentina's Milei vows Falklands oil sanctions in sovereignty push

Argentine President Javier Milei escalates his country's dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands, vowing new meas...

Potential midterm-election chaos can roil markets. Here’s one trader’s play.

Buying portfolio insurance to protect against falls in the market — if the outcome of the midterm elections is disputed ...

Trump’s Audacious Golden Dome Faces Challenges

A huge price tag and undeveloped technology hang over the program.

Kiev’s latest push for funds, missiles stalls in Brussels — Politico

According to the report, Kiev is running out of money and sources from which to obtain new interceptor missiles

Wildfires creep towards Indonesia’s new capital, prompting calls for action

Fires have spread around Nusantara, with the biggest now at Bukit Suharto just 50km away.

Uber’s Nigeria exit furthers retreat from Africa

The company, which also left Uganda, will continue operating in other African countries, including South Africa.

Volkswagen Plans 50,000 Job Cuts; Anthropic Nears $15B Credit Deal | The Pulse 9/4/2026

"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global busi...

Alpitronic unveils 1 MW EV charging system

Italian charging infrastructure manufacturer Alpitronic has developed a 1 MW distributed DC charging system capable of s...

Volunteers fight uphill battle against Indonesian fires

The vast archipelago has been battling for weeks to contain fires.

U.S. military turns off ad trackers on devices amid West Asia targeting reports

The disclosures highlight a growing national security concern: that location ⁠data collected by the advertising industry...

US Yield Swings Abate Before Jobs Data After Volatile Week

US Treasuries posted small moves at the end of a volatile week as bondholders awaited a key jobs report for clues on the...

China and South Korea accuse each other of undermining key national principles

China and South Korea have exchanged formal protests over the highly sensitive Taiwan question and Korean unity. The two...

Iran war: Why US midterms could be a pivotal moment

Rising prices and opposition to war may pressure Trump to de-escalate until after the midterms, analysts say.