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Bank of Japan set to raise rates under pressure from inflation, US

The Bank of Japan is poised to raise interest rates again on Friday to counter inflation fuelled by surging energy prices and to support the yen, under Washington's watchful eye.

EU chief hosts Canada's Carney in push to 'deepen' alliance

From investments in AI to energy supplies, a drive to strengthen EU-Canada ties shifts into gear Wednesday, as the bloc's chief lays out the coming year's priorities before European lawmakers -- and Canadian leader Mark Carney.

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HMRC Revises Company-Car Fuel Rates From September 1

New HMRC advisory fuel rates for petrol and diesel company cars come into effect from September 1, with updated mileage reimbursement rates set to remain in force for three months until December 1

London Couple Cuts Annual Spending by £1,600 Without Giving Up Travel

Charlie and Sophia eat out and travel but still manage to save with a few key choices

Dubai Investor Explains Dh50,000 Monthly Draw and Long-Term Strategy

Ilia Sheludiakov, investor and author, says the real goal is building a system that generates money without you

Oil Traders Weigh Iran War Risk Against Diplomatic Signals

Attention is turning to the Fed and its impact on US inflation and interest rates

Muse Honolulu Site Moves Toward October Demolition Preparations

Demolition preparation activity at the site of the planned condominium in Honolulu's Ala Moana neighborhood is expected to begin in October and new.

Kinshasa urban train back on track after years to beat gridlock

At dawn, dozens of passengers crowded along dusty tracks to board the only urban rail link serving downtown Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo's congested capital.

Merino crossbreeding plan tests Himachal Pradesh wool ambitions

Himachal Pradesh is distributing Merino-Gaddi crossbred sheep to raise fine-wool output, while pastoralists and researchers warn that local breeds and migratory systems need protection.

Pringles launches thicker Dippers range for US snack market

Pringles will introduce a thicker, wavier potato snack designed to hold dips, with three flavours scheduled to reach US retailers in September.

US and Venezuela announce 65-billion-barrel oil development agreement

The United States and Venezuela have announced a private-sector agreement covering 17 fields with 65 billion barrels of proven reserves and planned investment of nearly $100 billion.

South African creators seek stronger businesses beyond brand partnerships

South Africa’s creator economy is expanding into podcasts, events and commerce as industry figures call for collective bargaining and wider digital access.

From forced labour to living heritage: Sao Tome's colonial plantations

Conceicao Moreno is a descendant of agricultural workers, of whom many were brought by force from other African nations to Sao Tome and Principe to labour on colonial-era plantations.

Leaders of Russia, China, Iran to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan

Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping are expected in Central Asia's Kyrgyzstan Monday for a two-day summit, also attended by Iran's and India's leaders, of a regional bloc seeking to be a counter-influence to the West.

REI Labor Day sale runs through September 7 with outdoor gear discounts

REI's 2026 Labor Day sale runs from August 28 through September 7, with discounts across tents, sleeping gear, apparel, stoves and outdoor electronics.

Extreme heat exposes vulnerabilities across Britain's rail network

A hot and dry summer has renewed scrutiny of how Britain's railways handle expanding steel, shrinking soils and ageing infrastructure.

SmartMarket Solutions Announces Its BBB Accreditation with an A+ Rating

SmartMarket Solutions, the company behind the AI-managed "SmartMart" vending opportunity, is a Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Business and holds an A+ rating, the highest rating the BBB assigns.

Meta's teen safety deal runs into an unsolved problem: proving age

Meta's landmark settlement with nearly every US state promises curfews and time limits for teens on Instagram and Facebook -- but rests on age and parent checks nobody has figured out how to make work.

Fed chair Warsh flags high US inflation as 'concerning'

US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh on Friday offered rare insight into his economic outlook, flagging that high inflation in the world's largest economy was "concerning" and saying that he saw current interest rates as not being "restrictive."

Same Election Question, Two Different Odds: Predictions.io Launches Free Cross-Venue Comparison Tools

As prediction-market volume hits record highs and regulators circle, identically worded midterm questions are trading several points apart depending on the venue. Predictions.io now tracks 9,700+ markets across Kalshi, Polymarket and Manifold in one place - with free fee and odds calculators so traders can see what a price actually costs them.

Stocks advance with all eyes on Fed chair's speech

Stocks rose on Friday ahead of a keenly awaited speech by US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh as investors seek clues about the outlook for interest rates amid stubbornly high inflation in the world's biggest economy.

MEXC Launches Earn Plus With Limited-Time Event Offering Up to 800% APR Booster

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has launched Earn Plus, a new flexible savings product, and introduced a limited-time event that offers eligible users an APR boost of up to 800%.

Stocks rise ahead of Fed chair's policy speech

Stocks mostly rose Friday as investors awaited a key speech by US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for clues about the outlook for interest rates amid elevated inflation.

All eyes on Warsh as Fed chair kicks off key central banking meeting

Markets will be wanting much -- but expecting little -- from US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh as he kicks off the Jackson Hole central banking conference in Wyoming on Friday.

Japan spent record $96 bn in yen interventions: ministry

Japan spent 15.4 trillion yen ($96 billion) to boost the yen between late July and late August, the finance ministry said Friday, the largest monthly intervention on record.

STARCARES Completes Basketball Court Revamp in the Philippines, Benefiting Nearly 20,000 People

The renovated court at Communal Elementary School opens a dedicated space for learning, sport, and community life in Buhangin.

Nepal orders rescuers to safety as overflow brings new flood risks

Nepal ordered rescuers searching for survivors of deadly floods to get to safety as it reported a debris dam had burst in Tibet on Friday, bringing risks of new torrents.

Anger in Austria over business park on former Nazi camp site

A few crumbling concrete blocks in an overgrown field are all that remains visible of what was once a sprawling Nazi forced labour complex around the Austrian town of Leobersdorf.

Tanker pays record $5.3 mn to transit Panama Canal: administrator

A tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas has paid $5.3 million for priority passage through the Panama Canal ahead of El Nino-related restrictions, the waterway's deputy administrator, Ilya Espino de Marotta, told AFP on Thursday.

China's help critical, but unlikely, for US to choke off Iran

The United States has threatened the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, but analysts say that a successful chokehold would require unlikely cooperation from China.

US court rules Pentagon ban of Anthropic unlawful

A US federal judge ruled Thursday that sanctions imposed in February by the Trump administration against AI giant Anthropic were illegal, finding that the government had punished the artificial intelligence company for publicly criticizing the Pentagon.

Labor Day 2026: Complete Starter Tool Kit Under $375

Early Labor Day sales have yielded a complete house-repair kit for under $375, offering new homeowners and DIYers an affordable entry into tool ownership. The package includes essential power tools from Ryobi and a comprehensive set of manual hand tools, addressing the needs of casual home maintenance without the cost of professional-grade equipment.

Death toll nears 400, rescuers search for 1,400 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods

Rescue teams waded through mud on Thursday searching for more than 1,400 people missing after flash floods and landslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border, as the death toll rose again to 392, with entire villages swept away.

YZi Labs Backs TermMax to Advance On-Chain Bond Market Infrastructure

TermMax, a fixed-rate lending protocol built by Term Structure Labs, announced on August 26 that it has received a strategic investment from YZi Labs. Terms were not disclosed.

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