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US confidence wobble weighs, China buoyed

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The unexpected downturn in U.S. household confidence this month and growing anxiety about jobs has spurred aggressive interest rate

US confidence wobble weighs, China buoyed
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After student murder, France's new government heeds far right's call to be tougher on immigration

France's new government is open to toughening immigration laws, the interior minister said on Wednesday, under pressure from the far-right National Rally (RN) after the arrest of a

After student murder, France's new government heeds far right's call to be tougher on immigration
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Russia has secret war drones project in China, intel sources say

Russia has established a weapons programme in China to develop and produce long-range attack drones for use in the war against Ukraine, according to two sources from a European intelligence

Russia has secret war drones project in China, intel sources say
MidEast|News|Political|World

Killing Hezbollah commanders will not defeat group, Iran says

Killing Hezbollah commanders will not bring the group to its knees, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday, after Israel hit senior figures in the Iran-backed

Killing Hezbollah commanders will not defeat group, Iran says
Economy|Europe|News

OECD forecast no longer shows UK economy as G7 laggard

The OECD sharply upgraded its ranking for British economic growth this year and in 2025 on Wednesday, after previously predicting Britain would have the weakest

OECD forecast no longer shows UK economy as G7 laggard
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What we know about Kamala Harris' economic plans on taxes, housing, manufacturing

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What we know about Kamala Harris' economic plans on taxes, housing, manufacturing
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China urges US to stop 'unreasonable suppression' of its firms in latest auto row

China urged the United States on Wednesday to stop "unreasonable suppression" of its companies, in response to U.S. proposals to ban Chinese software and hardware in vehicles on

China urges US to stop 'unreasonable suppression' of its firms in latest auto row
Europe|News

German Greens leadership quits after series of election blows

The joint leaders of the German Greens, Omid Nouripour and Ricarda Lang said they would step aside, making way for a new leadership to be elected at the next party congress.

German Greens leadership quits after series of election blows
Europe|News|Technology

WikiLeaks' Assange to make first public appearance since release in Strasbourg

WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange is set to make his first public appearance since being freed from a British jail when he gives evidence to the Council of Europe next month, his

WikiLeaks' Assange to make first public appearance since release in Strasbourg
Economy|Finance|News

Turkish households see inflation at 71.6% in 12 months, cenbank says

Turkish households' expectations for annual inflation 12 months ahead stood at 71.6% in September, the central bank said on Wednesday, down 1.5 points from a month earlier.

Turkish households see inflation at 71.6% in 12 months, cenbank says
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China's new stimulus plans make a splash in global markets

China-exposed assets jumped on Tuesday after Beijing announced its biggest stimulus since the pandemic in a bid to pull the world's second-largest economy out of the deflationary

China's new stimulus plans make a splash in global markets
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Stepping into budget crisis, French ministers pledge spending cuts

France's new finance and budget ministers said on Wednesday they

Stepping into budget crisis, French ministers pledge spending cuts
Americas|Business|News|Technology|World

Vietnam's Lam meets US corporations, Meta seeks 'stronger presence'

Vietnam's President To Lam pledged to boost the domestic tech economy, as he met top U.S. firms in New York, including Meta, which pledged to expand

Vietnam's Lam meets US corporations, Meta seeks 'stronger presence'
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

Thailand kicks off first phase of $14 billion "digital wallet" stimulus scheme

Thailand's government on Wednesday launched the first phase of its flagship $14 billion stimulus handout scheme, which will eventually see an estimated 45 million people receive

Thailand kicks off first phase of $14 billion "digital wallet" stimulus scheme
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Australia Treasurer to travel to China this week

Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he would travel to China this week for talks with Chinese counterparts, the first such visit by an Australian Treasurer in seven years.

Australia Treasurer to travel to China this week
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Australia court fines Vanguard unit $9 million over ethical investment claims

Australia's federal court has imposed a record A$12.9 million ($8.89 million) fine on top U.S. asset manager Vanguard's local unit for making misleading claims about its ethical and green

Australia court fines Vanguard unit $9 million over ethical investment claims
Environment|Europe|News|Science|World

Climate change doubles chance of floods like those in Central Europe, report says

Climate change has made downpours like the one that caused devastating floods in central Europe this month twice as likely to occur, a report said on Wednesday, as its scientific

Climate change doubles chance of floods like those in Central Europe, report says
Asia|News|Opinion|World

Thailand's same-sex marriage bill gets royal endorsement

Thailand's King has endorsed a marriage equality bill passed by parliament earlier this year, officially making the kingdom the first country in Southeast Asia and third place in

Thailand's same-sex marriage bill gets royal endorsement
Europe|News|World

Russia's Lavrov says UN turns blind eye to Kursk incursion by Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the U.N. was turning a blind eye to excesses committed by Ukrainian forces in their incursion into Russia's Kursk region, launched last month.

Russia's Lavrov says UN turns blind eye to Kursk incursion by Ukraine
Asia|Economy|Finance|News

ADB maintains growth forecast for Developing Asia, says more stimulus expected in China

Developing Asia is on track to grow 5% this year, supported by strong consumption and high demand for tech exports, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecast on Wednesday, and said

ADB maintains growth forecast for Developing Asia, says more stimulus expected in China
MidEast|News|World

Lebanon calls Biden's remarks on conflict with Israel 'not promising'

Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib voiced disappointment with U.S.

Lebanon calls Biden's remarks on conflict with Israel 'not promising'
News|Science|Technology

NASA pushes back Crew-9 mission launch to Saturday (Sept. 24)

NASA said on Tuesday the launch of its Crew-9

NASA pushes back Crew-9 mission launch to Saturday (Sept. 24)
Business|News|Technology

FAA will notify DOJ if Boeing engages in any criminal activities

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration will tell a U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday that the agency will remain engaged with the Justice Department on oversight of Boeing.

FAA will notify DOJ if Boeing engages in any criminal activities
News|Travel|World

UK sends troops to Cyprus anticipating mass Lebanon evacuation

Britain is moving troops to Cyprus in position to help evacuate nationals trapped in Lebanon, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for diplomacy and an immediate ceasefire to

UK sends troops to Cyprus anticipating mass Lebanon evacuation
Americas|Asia|News|World

US hopes to discuss fentanyl with China at APEC summit in November

The United States hopes to discuss efforts to limit the spread of fentanyl with China at a November APEC summit, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.

US hopes to discuss fentanyl with China at APEC summit in November

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