China Holds Benchmark Rates Steady for 16th Consecutive Month
China's central bank kept benchmark lending rates unchanged for the 16th consecutive month in September, maintaining its current monetary policy stance amid economic conditions.
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Australian swimmer killed in rare fatal shark attack at Perth beach
Greg O'Neill, 63, was killed by a suspected great white shark while swimming at Sorrento Beach in Perth, Western Australia on Friday, prompting authorities to consider culling the protected species.
Battle Ground Lake State Park reopens after police evacuation
Battle Ground Lake State Park in Washington was evacuated Saturday afternoon after a law enforcement incident involving armed officers searching a building. The park reopened within hours as police responded to reports of gunshots and a fleeing suspect.
EE.UU. emite alerta en Medio Oriente por riesgo de escalada tras ataques hutíes
El Departamento de Estado estadounidense emitió una alerta de seguridad recomendando reconsiderar viajes a Medio Oriente tras ataques hutíes en Arabia Saudita, mientras Irán reitera condiciones para reanudar diálogo diplomático.
Nigeria's Insurance Penetration Below 1% of GDP Despite 220M Population
Nigeria's insurance penetration remains below 1% of GDP despite a population exceeding 220 million. Industry leaders argue the challenge extends beyond awareness, requiring a cultural shift to position insurance as care rather than expense.
Trump Bans Three Media Outlets From White House Amid Legal Setbacks
President Trump banned three media outlets from White House access, continuing a pattern of using government power against perceived adversaries in the press.
Pakistan cuts profit rates on Defence and Behbood savings certificates
Pakistan's federal government has cut profit rates on Defence and Behbood Savings Certificates effective September 2026, reducing returns on long-term investment schemes.
Deuda pública de Francia alcanzará máximo histórico del 122% en 2026-2027
Francia alcanzará niveles récord de deuda pública del 122% del PIB en 2026-2027, más del doble del límite de la UE, mientras el gobierno planea ajustes fiscales de 62.000 millones de dólares.
Trump crea una 'Fuerza IA' y designará un 'Zar de IA' para supervisar el desarrollo
Donald Trump anunció la creación de una "Fuerza IA" y el nombramiento de un "Zar de IA" para supervisar el desarrollo de la inteligencia artificial mientras impulsa su crecimiento industrial.
Berlin mayoral race tests radical-left housing agenda amid populist surge
Berlin's mayoral election centers on a radical-left candidate's anti-capitalist platform featuring property expropriation to address the city's acute housing shortage and soaring rents.
Trump Proposes 'A.I. Force' While Dismissing Safety Concerns
President Trump proposed creating an 'AI Force' as a military counterpart to the Space Force, while continuing to downplay concerns about artificial intelligence's rapid development and potential risks.
Trump anuncia creación de 'Fuerza IA' con zar designado
Trump anuncia la creación de una nueva 'Fuerza IA' con un zar designado para supervisarla, mientras China y EE.UU. adoptan enfoques opuestos sobre regulación de inteligencia artificial.
Burnham meets Trump amid U.K. concerns over economic fallout
British PM Andy Burnham meets Trump at the UN General Assembly while his aides privately blame the U.S. president for economic headwinds threatening the UK's cost-of-living agenda.
Elaine Mokhtefi, Bridge Between Algeria's Revolution and Black Panthers, Dies at 97
Elaine Mokhtefi, an American fixer who connected Algeria's revolutionary government with Black Panthers and other radical movements, died at 97. She played a key role establishing international activist networks in post-independence Algiers.
PT e PL planejam segundo turno com Tarcísio reeleito e apenas disputa presidencial
PT e PL se preparam para cenário de segundo turno presidencial em São Paulo após reeleição esperada de Tarcísio. Bolsonaristas pressionam governador para apoiar Flávio, enquanto petistas mobilizam aliados para fortalecer Lula no maior colégio eleitoral.
La corrupción en el Supremo brasileño socava la reelección de Lula en la recta final
Un escándalo de corrupción que salpica a magistrados de la Corte Suprema brasileña, incluyendo al juez Moraes aliado de Lula, amenaza la reelección del presidente mientras fortalece el discurso antisistema de Bolsonaro.
Macron rechaza categóricamente el mapa de Trump que incluía territorios franceses
Emmanuel Macron rechazó categóricamente un mapa publicado por Trump que mostraba territorios franceses bajo bandera estadounidense, afirmando que San Pedro y Miquelón es territorio francés indiscutible.
Widow's barefoot race win exposes India's education affordability crisis
A 47-year-old widow in Maharashtra ran barefoot in her first race to win prize money for her daughters' education, sparking national debate about India's education system and the sacrifices families make for schooling.
Badenoch attacks Burnham over defence spending as military chiefs warn of security risks
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accuses PM Andy Burnham of avoiding difficult decisions on defence spending, calling for welfare cuts to fund military increases amid rising Russian threats.
25 Years Later: Children of Eritrea's 'G-15' Still Seek Answers on Missing Parents
Children of 15 senior Eritrean politicians arrested in 2001 for demanding democratic reforms remain without contact or trial information. The detainees, considered prisoners of conscience, disappeared after criticizing President Isaias Afewerki.
California Imposes $5,000-Per-Post Fines for Undisclosed Political Influencer Ads
California has enacted a law requiring social media influencers to disclose paid political content, with penalties of $5,000 per undisclosed post.
Trump barra jornalistas de veículos críticos da Casa Branca
Trump proibiu o acesso de jornalistas de veículos críticos como CNN, MSNBC e Politico à Casa Branca, confiscando credenciais de repórteres.
Trump barra jornalistas da Casa Branca em novo patamar de hostilidade com a imprensa
Trump proibiu acesso à Casa Branca para jornalistas da CNN, Politico e MS NOW, acusando-os de escrever ficção. Os veículos prometem ações judiciais, argumentando violação da Primeira Emenda.
Major News Outlets Barred From White House After Trump Press Ban
Multiple news organizations report their journalists were denied White House access following Trump's ban on certain media outlets, raising press freedom concerns.