US Treasury's Bessent faces G20 diplomacy test amid tariffs, Iran war, bond turmoil
Guinea-Bissau votes in a referendum to grant expanded presidential powers ahead of election
Malaysia PM unveils measures to tackle living costs, support local businesses
The battle to build a global defence bank
Orangutan rescued from fire zone in Indonesia's Borneo, battles respiratory illness
Pakistan will award nurse for saving the sole newborn survivor of a hospital nursery fire
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In Puerto Rico, even when it doesn’t rain, it pours
In Puerto Rico, even when it doesn’t rain, it pours
August 28, 2026Economy
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Aggressive Treasury yield cap could weigh on dollar, says Citi's asset allocation head
Aggressive efforts by the U.S.
August 28, 2026
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Bank of England's Bailey sees 'subdued' second-round inflation effects for now
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday that he still saw little sign that the surge in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Iran conflict was creating serious longer-term
August 28, 2026
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ECB should embrace blockchain to safeguard its role, Schnabel says
The European Central Bank should embrace blockchain technology to safeguard its role at the heart of the financial system, ECB board member Isabel Schnabel
August 28, 2026
Economy|Finance|Interview|Opinion|Stock Markets
Rate-hike expectations rise on Warsh speech at Jackson Hole
The Federal Reserve will "have work to do" if policymakers are not confident that underlying inflation is returning to its 2% target, Chair Kevin Warsh said on Friday in
August 28, 2026
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Israel kills Hamas operative in rare West Bank air strike, military says
An Israeli strike killed a Hamas operative and two of his accomplices in the West Bank on Friday, the military said, in a rare use of deadly air power in the
August 28, 2026
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Canada's budget deficit over first three months of 2026/27 shrinks to C$370 million
Canada recorded a sharply lower C$370 million ($266.57 million) budget deficit for the first three months of the 2026/27 fiscal year as government expenditures grew
August 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Private credit roundup-Institutional investors step up allocations to Asia
Institutional investors are increasing allocations to private credit in Asia.
August 28, 2026
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Canadian economy recovers sharply in second quarter as domestic demand revives, exports grow
Canada's economy rebounded sharply in the second quarter after six months of virtually no growth, aided by a strong jump in exports and solid domestic
August 28, 2026
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US employment growth only modestly lower than thought in BLS revision
U.S. employment grew slightly less than previously estimated in the 12 months through March, the government said on Friday, suggesting the modest pace of job creation that has
August 28, 2026
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Even Cuba's stray cats are feeling the heat as crisis deepens
Cuban Gabriela Lopez runs a rescue center called Aldameros that would melt the heart of any cat lover.
August 28, 2026
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HR software firm Workday reports revenue rise, flags strong AI uptake
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August 28, 2026
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PayPal shares sink on reports Advent-Stripe consortium walks away from bid
PayPal shares fell 12% in morning trading on Friday, after reports that a consortium of buyout firm Advent International and
August 28, 2026
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Dollar jumps after Warsh comments, set for weekly gain
The U.S. dollar saw strong gains on Friday, putting it on track for its biggest daily climb in 2-1/2 months after U.S.
August 28, 2026
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Stocks fall while dollar, bond yields rise as Warsh prompts rate hike bets
MSCI's global equities gauge fell in a choppy session on Friday, while short-dated U.S.
August 28, 2026
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Chile's Codelco posts stronger profit on copper rally as mine disruptions drag on output
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August 28, 2026
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Cambodia says no online scam compounds remain, experts skeptical
The Cambodian government has claimed a milestone in its fight against the scam industry accused of stealing billions of dollars from victims around the world, with officials saying
August 28, 2026
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Trump to meet refiners, fuel retailers as Iran war boosts gas prices ahead of midterms, sources say
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August 28, 2026
Economy
Oil settles lower on clues about Fed policy, rumors of Hormuz deal
Oil prices settled lower on Friday, also down for the week as traders evaluated hints about the U.S.
August 28, 2026
Economy|Health|Science
Black lung rates soar in Appalachia, residents say more needs to be done
Black lung rates soar in Appalachia, residents say more needs to be done
August 28, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump signs executive order to change Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” his latest escalation as he engages in a tense trade war with Canada. During the signing, he said, “We have a gulf and we have a lake. Now, all we need is an ocean."
August 28, 2026
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Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry
President Donald Trump marks an awkward moment in his second White House term as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran reaches the six-month mark
August 28, 2026
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Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
Congo government figures show that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo
August 28, 2026
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Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stays quiet on interest rates but calls inflation ‘concerning’
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stays quiet on interest rates but calls inflation ‘concerning’
August 28, 2026
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Japan spent record $96.5 billion to support yen over past month, ministry data shows
Japanese authorities spent a record 15.4 trillion yen ($96.5 billion) intervening in foreign exchange markets over the past month to support the local
August 28, 2026
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UN refugee agency scales back posts and budget for 2027, documents show
The U.N. refugee agency has scaled back its budget by 16% and lowered its official headcount by around 3,500 as it adapts to new financial constraints at a
August 28, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy
India's July industrial output growth slows to 6.7% y/y as mining contracts
India's industrial output growth slowed to 6.7% year-on-year in July, data showed on Friday, as mining activity contracted, with growth in manufacturing
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Global equity funds snap 13-week inflow streak
Global equity funds snapped a 13-week streak of inflows in the week ended August 26, as investors turned cautious ahead of an earnings report from AI heavyweight Nvidia and
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy
Bank of Canada to hold rates for another year, wait for more stability on trade: Reuters poll
The Bank of Canada will keep its overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday and leave it unchanged for at least another year, according to a Reuters poll of
August 28, 2026
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Marvell selloff deepens as investors seek clarity on Google AI deal payoff
Chip designer Marvell Technology's shares fell more than 8% to $221.6 in early trading on Friday as investors looked beyond the company's solid results in search of
August 28, 2026
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Immigration enforcement is supplying a long-standing economic market for prisoners
Rural places have long built and expanded prisons to tap federal funds during hard times.
August 28, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance
China hands ex-Hubei party chief suspended death sentence for bribery
A Chinese court on Friday handed Jiang Chaoliang, former party boss of the central province of Hubei, a suspended death sentence over corruption and said he took in bribes
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Iran war drives US transport fuel surcharges, but also industry profits
U.S. retailers, manufacturers and small businesses are paying hefty fuel surcharges to ship their goods, not only as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran
August 28, 2026
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Judge blocks rule implementing Trump plan to restrict mail-in voting
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the U.S.
August 28, 2026
Economy|Education
Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students
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August 28, 2026
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After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame - a costly stalemate
The Iran war has reached its endgame: a costly stalemate.
August 27, 2026
Economy|Finance
Making the Fed more accountable to Congress and the public may be just what it needs to fend off Trump’s threats to its independence
The Federal Reserve is much more powerful than it was 20 years ago, which has prompted calls for a reset in how it answers to Congress and the public.
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Didi plans to invest over $200 million in Argentina, manager says
Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global expects to invest more than $200 million in Argentina this year to launch new services in smaller cities
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Food
Dispute over cheese names causes stumbling block in US-Mexico trade negotiations
What's in a cheese name?
August 28, 2026
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What is Radiant World and why is it in the news?
Commodity trader Radiant World is under scrutiny as counterparties have stopped doing business with it following news that authorities are investigating a report it provided
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy
Russian drones batter Ukraine's Kyiv region, hitting apartments and warehouses for a second day
Russian forces have resumed drone attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region that hit numerous buildings and storage depots
August 28, 2026
Crime|Economy|Education|Europe|Political
After King Harald V’s death, what comes next for Norway’s scandal-prone royals?
After King Harald V’s death, what comes next for Norway’s scandal-prone royals?
August 28, 2026
Economy|Election
Democrats and Republicans draw battle lines for November's general election with primaries ending
A political transition is underway during the late days of summer
August 28, 2026
Economy|Political|Sports|Technology
Young adults under 21 traded $5 billion on Kalshi this year, amid prediction market frenzy
Young adults under 21 traded $5 billion on Kalshi this year, amid prediction market frenzy
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
Italy business and consumer confidence rise in August
Italian business and consumer confidence rose in August, data showed on Friday, in a positive sign for the prospects of the euro zone's third largest economy.
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
German chemical industry mood turns positive for first time in four years, Ifo says
Germany's chemical industry saw a sharp improvement in business sentiment in August, with companies turning positive on current conditions for
August 28, 2026
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On islands key to Taiwan's defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike
In the pre-dawn darkness on an island in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwanese troops earlier this month pulled long, gleaming 105mm shells from
August 28, 2026
Economy|Europe
French preliminary inflation at 2.7% in August
The rise in French consumer prices accelerated in August, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE showed on Friday.
August 28, 2026
Economy|World
Extensive power cuts hamper life in Sudan
Sudanese welder Shannan Mohammed has been building furniture for a family in Omdurman little by little as constant blackouts interrupt his work.
August 28, 2026
Arts|Economy|Europe
German unemployment rises slightly less than expected in August
The number of unemployed people in Germany rose slightly less than expected in August, labour office figures showed on Friday.
August 28, 2026
Arts|Economy|Europe
Congo's president calls for national dialogue to ease tensions, rebels excluded
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has unveiled plans for a national dialogue aimed at easing political tensions, which have risen over a bill that
August 28, 2026
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Kimberly-Clark seeks EU approval for $40 billion Kenvue deal
Kimberly-Clark has asked EU regulators permission for its proposed $40 billion takeover of Tylenol maker Kenvue, documents on the EU Commission's website showed.
August 28, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance
Flat French growth in the second quarter puts outlook at risk
French growth flatlined in the second quarter, the national statistics agency said on Friday, revising down a preliminary reading and casting doubt on the outlook for the
August 28, 2026
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European shares rise as French stocks rebound; markets digest Warsh speech
European shares rose on Friday, as French stocks rebounded from the previous session's selloff, while investors assessed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin
August 28, 2026
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Japan aims to cap FY27 new bond issuance at 40 trillion yen, PM says in Yomiuri interview
Japan's government aims to keep new government bond issuance to around 40 trillion yen ($251 billion) for the fiscal 2027 budget,
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Six months and counting
From the Editor U.S. President Donald Trump originally said the Iran war would last four to five weeks, but we’re now hitting the six-month mark.
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Election
Le Pen seeks to woo French business leaders at first presidential debate
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen sought to woo France's business leaders on
August 27, 2026
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A tiny nordic nation weighs moving closer to Europe under the shadow of Trump
A tiny nordic nation weighs moving closer to Europe under the shadow of Trump
August 28, 2026