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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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Walmart reports mixed results as gas prices drag on US sales growth

Walmart reported mixed results Thursday, topping analyst estimates but experiencing slower US sales growth as consumers contended with lofty gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war.

ARKBRIDGE’s David Mali Highlights AI-Driven Risk Management at the Finance Magnates London Summit

David Mali of ARKBRIDGE at the Finance Magnates London Summit 2025 in London, discussing the growing role of AI and technology in modern trading and risk management.

Evergrande's Xu Jiayin: from real-estate tycoon to life in prison

Once China's richest man, disgraced property tycoon Xu Jiayin looked worn as a court in China handed the now white-haired Evergrande founder a life sentence on Thursday.

BYDFi Joins Coinfest Asia 2026, Connecting with Institutions, Builders and Traders in Bali

Global crypto exchange BYDFi is participating as a Gold Sponsor at Coinfest Asia 2026, taking place August 20-21 at Melasti Beach in Bali. Positioned as “The World’s Crypto Festival Built for Institutions, Builders & Traders,” the event brings together participants across digital assets, finance, technology, and trading. Attendees can meet the BYDFi team at Booth A1 throughout the two-day event.

Prince Harry: key dates in life of returning UK royal

With Prince Harry and his wife Meghan set for an imminent return to Britain, here are some of the key dates in his life:

Oil jumps on Iran war tensions, offsetting bond yield fears

European stocks fell Thursday after oil prices rose further on a threat by Washington of "economic warfare" against Iran, outweighing the relief sparked by the United States stepping in push down high government bond yields that could threaten economic growth.

PrimeXBT Expands Swap-Free Trading to PXTrader 2.0

PrimeXBT, a global multi-asset broker, has expanded its Swap-Free offering to PXTrader 2.0, giving traders access to both Swap-Free and Extended Swap-Free accounts on its proprietary Crypto and CFD trading platform.

Asian stocks rally as US Treasury steps in to ease bond fears

Asian markets rallied Thursday after the US Treasury said it would "at least double" the amount of long-term bonds to push down borrowing costs, after they surged this week to near two-decade highs.

What property giant Evergrande's sentence means for China's economy

For property giant Evergrande, the face of China's real estate woes, an excruciating saga that has dragged on for years culminated on Thursday with court rulings ordering fines and jail terms.

In Senegal's Saint-Louis, traces of slave-trading past fade away

A dilapidated two-century-old building in Saint-Louis, Senegal bears testament to the island's little-known past as part of the transatlantic slave trade, the traces of which are quickly and quietly disappearing from view.

US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time

The US gross national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, government data showed Wednesday, outstripping earlier forecasts at a pace fuelled in part by President Donald Trump's invalidated tariffs.

NASA satellite rescue mission fails

A complicated mission to save a NASA satellite from burning up in the atmosphere has failed, the US space agency said Wednesday, as the rescue spacecraft could not be controlled.

Many US Fed policymakers back interest rate hikes if inflation stays high

Many US Federal Reserve policymakers believe that interest rate hikes will be necessary if inflation does not decline, minutes of their July meeting showed on Wednesday, firming up expectations of monetary policy tightening on the horizon.

UK PM launches bid to help homeless, donating part of his wages

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled plans Wednesday to offer those sleeping rough a way off the streets by Christmas, and vowed to donate part of his wages to help curb homelessness.

Merck and Moderna's tailored cancer drug curbs melanoma recurrence in trial

US drugmakers Merck and Moderna said Wednesday an experimental melanoma drug that delivers treatment tailored to a patient's specific tumor prevented the cancer from returning in a large clinical trial.

Oldest human brain cells grown in lab 'recorded passage of time'

Peppercorn-sized clumps of human brain cells grown in a lab for a record seven years aged similarly to those inside our heads, suggesting they "recorded the passage of time," scientists said Wednesday.

UK media skewered for 'hounding' black academic

The British press is once again in the spotlight for its methods, this time over accusations that its full-throttle coverage of plagiarism allegations against the Cambridge academic Jason Arday led to his untimely death.

UK PM launches bid to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled plans Wednesday to offer those sleeping rough a way off the streets by Christmas, as part of his bid to curb homelessness.

Texas Counseling Center Highlights the Role of Counseling in Supporting Immigration Psychological Evaluations

Texas Counseling Center is highlighting the role professional counseling can play in helping individuals manage the emotional challenges associated with immigration proceedings and prepare for immigration psychological evaluations.

Humanoid-maker Unitree surges more than 600% on Shanghai debut

Chinese humanoid pioneer Unitree, whose backflipping robots wowed the world earlier this year, made a much-anticipated market debut in Shanghai on Wednesday with a similarly impressive leap in share price of more than 600 percent.

STARPRIME Completes Beta Testing of Market-Maker Model for Retail Brokers

The Market-Maker Model developed by STARPRIME has completed an extensive beta-testing phase, working with a select number of clients. The term ‘market maker’ carries a stigma of being a bad actor in our industry. That reputation has identifiable origins, and some of it has been earned. What follows is how a properly governed market-making arrangement differs, and where it can materially improve outcomes for retail brokers.

Southern African mothers plead for sons lured to Russia's war

Instead of celebrating her son's birthday this month, Zimbabwean mother Rodwin Chitewere spent the day praying for his body to be brought home from Russia, where he was reportedly killed fighting Moscow's war against Ukraine.

Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential race

Campaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms.

Freedom Holding Marks New Türkiye Milestone as Freedom Yatırım Secures Brokerage License

Istanbul, Türkiye - August 18, 2026. Freedom Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), has received an operating license from the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (CMB). Freedom Yatırım has become the first broadly authorized foreign brokerage firm to receive such a license in Türkiye since 1992.

Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days

US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of new tariffs on Canadian goods late Tuesday, after negotiations between both countries that went down to the wire.

Humanoid resources: China's robots search for workforce breakthrough

A horde of schoolchildren watched excitedly as a diminutive humanoid tour guide named Wuji welcomed them to a robot school in eastern China, gesticulating theatrically as it described the institute's aspiration to train the mechanical workforce of the future.

Trump pauses planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days

US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of new tariffs on some Canadian goods late Tuesday, after negotiations between both countries that went down to the wire.

Caldwell Strengthens Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice with Addition of Olga Kozlova in Dubai

TORONTO, ON AND DUBAI, UAE / ACCESS Newswire / August 19, 2026 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced the addition of Olga Kozlova as a Partner in the firm's Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice. Based in Dubai, Kozlova advises clients across the Middle East, North Africa and Europe on senior executive and board appointments, specializing in healthcare services, biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, MedTech and HealthTech.

Trump, Carney talk as Canada seeks to hold off new US tariffs

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney held urgent talks with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, hours before fresh US tariffs on Canadian goods were set to come into force.

French producer Nicolas Altmayer, Dior PR chief Favier die in car crash

Award-winning French film producer Nicolas Altmayer and Dior PR head Mathilde Favier were killed in a car accident in western France, local authorities said Tuesday.

Germany opens new drone research centre as security threats mount

Germany on Tuesday opened a new drone defence research centre to help combat the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles after a surge in suspicious sightings over critical infrastructure.

Canada seeks to avert new US tariffs as deadline looms

Fresh US tariffs are due to take effect on a range of Canadian goods after midnight Tuesday, as Ottawa seeks a deal to avert President Donald Trump's planned 50-percent duties.

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