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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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S.Africa sounds alarm as infant vaccinations plummet

South Africa's infant vaccination rate has fallen to its lowest level in years, with more than a third of babies receiving no vaccines at the start of 2026, the health department said Thursday.

Finland defends shores against oil spill risk

On a lush island in the Gulf of Finland, workers are toiling to protect the coastline from oil-spills -- a risk heightened by Russian shadow fleet shipments and Ukrainian drone attacks.

Germany-led 'frugal' EU states demand budget plan cuts of 'several hundred billion'

Germany and five other so-called "frugal" EU members demanded Thursday that the European Commission's seven-year budget proposal of nearly two trillion euro ($2.3 trillion) be slashed by "several hundred billion euros".

Stocktwits Expands CME Group Alliance with the Integration of Single Stock Futures Data

Real-time Single Stock futures data on 50+ names, including AAPL, NVDA and TSLA, is now available natively alongside Stocktwits conversation and sentiment

MEXC Launches SHEIN Subscription with $1M Quota as Inaugural IPO Express Event

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has launched IPO Express, a new event offering eligible users access to SHEIN’s IPO subscription, ahead of its scheduled listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 1, 2026. The first-in-market opportunity is designed to allow users to gain economic exposure to SHEIN’s post-listing performance using USDT and receive mirror credits, without directly holding SHEIN shares.

Germany's Merz hosts 'frugal' leaders ahead of EU budget battle

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday welcomed for Berlin talks the leaders of three fellow "frugal" EU members -- Austria, Denmark and Finland.

KiiChain Integrates TRON to Expand 24/7 On-Chain FX and Stablecoin Payments

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Harmovest Capital Strengthens Global Financial Services Through Technology and Compliance

Harmovest Capital today announced the continued development of its global financial services platform, bringing together technology, international market access, compliance and professional services within an integrated financial ecosystem. The initiative reflects the company’s focus on supporting clients and professional partners across regional markets while strengthening its capabilities in an increasingly interconnected financial landscape.

Nvidia to buy AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 bn: report

Nvidia is set to buy artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, news outlet The Information reported on Wednesday, as the US chipmaking giant seeks to diversify.

'Housing First' approach gets Swedish city's homeless off streets

After years on the streets it took a while for Viking Weiner to get used to the feeling of being at home in his new apartment in Sweden's second city Gothenburg.

Search for 1,300 missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

Rescue teams rushed Thursday to find more than 1,300 people missing on the Nepal-Tibet border in flash floods and landslides that killed at least 165 and swept away entire villages.

Once a top export, prized Kashmir carpet fades

It has survived wars and upheavals, but the famed handwoven Kashmir carpet industry is now battling a steady decline as younger generations abandon the painstaking craft.

Search for 1,000 missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

Rescue teams rushed Thursday to find more than 1,000 people missing on the Nepal-Tibet border in flash floods and landslides that killed at least 165 and swept away entire villages.

Search for missing after Nepal-Tibet floods kill 165

Rescue teams rushed Thursday to find hundreds of people missing on the Nepal-Tibet border in flash floods and landslides that killed at least 165 and swept away entire villages.

Qantas says profits slump as fuel costs surge

Australian airline Qantas said Thursday it expects fuel costs to stay high, after the Middle East war pushed up prices and led to a slump in annual net profits.

'Be more honest': Markets crave clarity from cryptic Fed chair

US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will have to soothe investors frazzled by his cryptic communication style in a key speech on Friday, analysts say, or risk having his leadership undercut by other policymakers filling the void.

Lofty bond yields, Bessent's intervention pose challenge to Fed's Warsh

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's controversial efforts to lower Treasury yields have potentially put him at odds with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, complicating the latter's communications challenge this week.

VVater Expands Global Presence Through New Partnership in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East

New partnerships will support international presence in mining, defense, healthcare, industrial and government markets

Meta, US states agree $18 bn settlement in landmark teen safety case

Meta agreed to pay a coalition of US states as much as $16.7 billion and to impose sweeping new limits on how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram, according to a court filing on Wednesday that ends a landmark trial in California.

Nvidia doubles revenue, forecasts even more AI spending

AI juggernaut Nvidia on Wednesday reported quarterly revenue of $96.2 billion, more than double from a year earlier, as the world's most valuable company beat Wall Street expectations and forecast even stronger sales ahead.

Canada renews push to boycott US products

Philippe Meranger just finished his grocery shopping in Montreal.

Rescue crews scramble after Nepal-Tibet floods kills at least 160

Rescue teams rushed Thursday to find hundreds of people missing on the Nepal-Tibet border in flash floods and landslides that killed at least 160.

Why Global Finance Still Relies on Wall Street Despite Diversification Trends

Global investors seek to diversify away from the United States due to political polarization and rising public debt, yet no significant exodus has occurred. This persistence stems not from loyalty but from a lack of viable alternatives; other financial systems lack the depth and infrastructure to absorb massive capital flows without destabilizing themselves.

Stocks mixed as oil drops, US inflation stays high

Wall Street stocks finished lower Wednesday after US inflation came in steady but elevated as markets traded cautiously ahead of earnings from Nvidia and a widely anticipated Federal Reserve speech.

Bolivia's Paz appoints new economy minister amid bailout talks

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Tuesday named a new economy minister to replace a close ally forced out by lawmakers in the midst of an acute crisis.

Rent TRON Energy and Reduce USDT Fees : TronBid Expands Marketplace

TronBid expands its two-sided TRON resource marketplace, giving users new ways to rent Energy, trade Energy and Bandwidth, and reduce USDT fees for TRC-20 transactions.

Bill Gates warns world unprepared for AI upheaval

Bill Gates warned Wednesday that the world is dangerously unprepared for the upheaval brought by artificial intelligence, with the technology destroying jobs and threatening human connection, especially for young people.

MEXC TradFi Gala Concludes With Over 170,000 Registrations and $4.3 Billion in Daily Trading Volume

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has concluded the TradFi Gala, a month-long Futures trading campaign that drew more than 170,000 registrations and reached $4.3 billion in daily average trading volume.

Meta and US states discuss settlement in landmark social media trial: report

Social media giant Meta has been in discussions with multiple US states to settle a major child privacy and consumer protection case out of court, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.

Iceland to vote on resuming EU talks in close referendum

Icelanders are to vote Saturday on whether to resume entry talks with the European Union amid growing global insecurity, in a referendum seen as going down to the wire.

'Our patron saint': Tennesseans mourn local hero Dolly Parton

With Dolly Parton's "Jolene" filling the night air, fans of the late country music icon laid flowers at a Tennessee statue of the singer who changed their US state forever.

Pakistan's girls fight for their place in the boxing ring

Sweat trickling down her face, aspiring teenage boxer Hoorain Zahra works on a punch combination, eager to follow in the footsteps of her idol Aliya Soomro.

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