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Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2023 -- The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.

The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.

CBS News - Top Stories - 31 minutes ago

India vows to protect trade after after US passes Russia sanctions bill

India said on Sept. 17 it would protect its trade interests and continue buying oil from diverse suppliers after U.S. lawmakers approved a Russia sanctions bill.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 50 minutes ago

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 25 basis points as it battles stubborn inflation, with more hikes potentially on the way.

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 25 basis points as it battles stubborn inflation, with more hikes potentially on the way.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

EU opens door to unprecedented status for Canada amid US trade spat

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first "associate member" to integrate supply chains amid U.S. tariff tensions.

Fox News - Business - 3 hours ago

Trump Threatens Trade Measures on Europe if Canada's Potential EU Associate Membership Done as a 'Hostile Act'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sept. 16 that she would like Canada to become the EU’s first ‘associate member.’

Epoch Times - US News - 5 hours ago

When trade routes become geopolitical battlegrounds -- m read

Global trade routes are turning into geopolitical battlegrounds as infrastructure, logistics and chokepoints reshape the cost and risk of globalisation.

Gulf News - Business - 5 hours ago

Trump says EU letting Canada become an associate member could be 'hostile act' and threatens to cut off trade

Trump has embroiled U.S. in a deepening trade war with its northern neighbor

Independent UK - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member' -- Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

BBC News - World - 6 hours ago

Diana Fox Carney appointed Canada's 1st ocean envoy, chair of Our Ocean Conference -- Diana Fox Carney — Prime Minister Mark Carney's wife — is stepping into a new, unpaid role focused on ocean conservation, including chairing an international conference set to take place in Halifax next year. -- Politics

Diana Fox Carney — Prime Minister Mark Carney's wife — is stepping into an unpaid role focused on ocean conservation, including chairing an international conference set to take place in Halifax next year.

CBC News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Who's to Blame for Higher Prices? Trump's Own Fed Chair Just Pointed a Subtle Finger. -- Ian Prasad Philbrick

Trump is dealing with the consequences of his own actions. So are we.

Slate - Politics - 9 hours ago

Stephen Harper says Canada had 'no choice' but to walk away from U.S. trade talks -- Politics

Former prime minister Stephen Harper, in his closing remarks at the Canada Investment Summit, backed the federal government's decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States.

CBC News - Politics - 10 hours ago

On shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto film fest bristles at Trump's trade war

The 51st Toronto International Film Festival has unspooled against a backdrop of rising tensions between the U.S. and Canadian governments, though it would be hard to tell it from the convivial atmosphere on the ground.

CTV News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Arkansas Democrat Hallie Shoffner: 'We'd Trade Five Americans' for One 'Undocumented Immigrant'

Hallie Shoffner, who is running to unseat Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), defended “undocumented” farm workers as exceptionally hardworking, after previously saying she grew up around “undocumented” farm workers, discussing Mexican H-2A employees on her family farm, defending farmers’ reliance on foreign-born labor, and leading a nonprofit that assisted “undocumented Hispanics.” | Politics

Breitbart - Politics - 12 hours ago

US Fed makes quarter-point rate hike over high inflation

Washington, United States: The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points Wednesday, its first hike in three years as the central ban...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 12 hours ago

NFL Week 2 trades warrant $50 bonus with Polymarket

Gain instant access plus a $50 bonus for the Polymarket mobile app with the Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1.

New York Post - Sports - 13 hours ago

Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023 -- The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.

The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.

CBS News - Business - 13 hours ago

BoC concerned trade war will weigh on confidence, deliberations show

Governing council discussed how the trade dispute could put a chill on household spending, business investment and hiring

The Globe and Mail - Business - 13 hours ago

The Wire star's widow slams the Emmys for In Memoriam snub: 'I'm incredibly disappointed'

‘It simply is not right to not acknowledge him and his work,’ the actor’s widow said

Independent UK - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Trade $25, get $25 for Lions vs. Bills on Kalshi

Trade $25, get $25 with the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX for NFL Week 2: "TNF."

New York Post - Sports - 16 hours ago

Losing access to Bab el-Mandeb would be 'catastrophic,' Qatar warns - The Houthi Red Sea coast offensive has placed another vital shipping route at risk as the Hormuz blockade disrupts trade and energy supplies. Qatar said closing the Red Sea gateway would worsen the crisis and has called for a diplomatic solution. 15/09/2026

The Houthi Red Sea coast offensive has placed another vital shipping route at risk as the Hormuz blockade disrupts trade and energy supplies. Qatar said closing the Red Sea gateway would worsen the crisis and has called for a diplomatic solution.

Euronews - World - 16 hours ago

EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member amid Trump trade war

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was seeking a ’unique alliance’ with the EU – but not membership

Independent UK - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

UK Trade Union Congress votes to endorse BDS and end arms sales to Israel

TUC's motion supports the boycott movement for the first time and mandates the five-million-strong federation to campaign for workplace action, divestment and sanctions

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

'Tipping point': EU to use 'all tools' to rebalance China trade

A top European Union official cautioned again on Wednesday about unsustainable trade with China, pledging to use 'all tools' available to counter the...

Daily Sabah - Business - 18 hours ago

Trade tensions likely to hold back aspiring home buyers this fall

Market slowdown likely caused by uncertainty surrounding the Canada-U.S. trade war

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Harper backs Carney government as Canada looks beyond US for trade

Former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada had “no choice” but to walk away from trade negotiations with the United States and must reduce its economic reliance on its...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Stephen Harper says Canada had 'no choice' but to walk away from U.S. trade talks

Former prime minister Stephen Harper, in his closing remarks at the Canada Investment Summit, backed the federal government's decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States.

CBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Canada had 'no choice' but to walk away from U.S. trade talks: former PM Harper

Former prime minister Stephen Harper gave the closing speech at the Investment Summit in Toronto, calling for Canada to assert itself as a global energy superpower.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Former prime minister Stephen Harper backs ending U.S. trade talks

Former prime minister Stephen Harper says the federal government had no choice but to walk away from trade talks with the United States. While delivering closing remarks at Canada's first-ever national investment summit, Harper said the move was necessary and that Canada needs to reduce its reliance on the United States.

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

Canada to emerge from US trade war more independent: PM Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada intends to emerge from its trade war with the United States with a stronger, more resilient...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

The EU loves Carney. That won't necessarily make striking trade deals any easier

There are limits to any possible new relationship, but a sense of urgency could make both sides flexible

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

What weapon could the US have put into space? -- The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.

The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.

BBC News - US News - 1 day ago

Raptors confirm Kawhi Leonard is heading back to Toronto after completing trade deal -- Sports -- - -- Basketball

The Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to complete a trade to send star forward Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Ottawa lawful-access bill could be obstacle to EU-Canada digital trade agreement, European privacy groups say

On eve of the PM’s EU visit, European digital experts warn Canada’s Bill-22 poses a privacy threat to residents of the bloc

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

UAE and Iran discuss easing tensions at BRICS summit - The talks follow the UAE's suspension of trade and financial dealings with Iran in August and follow UAE's firm position that trust with Iran "is a mountain to climb" after Iran's attacks on the Gulf countries. 13/09/2026

The talks follow the UAE’s suspension of trade and financial dealings with Iran in August and follow UAE's firm position that trust with Iran "is a mountain to climb" after Iran's attacks on the Gulf countries.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Swanson: Clippers avoid a death penalty with Kawhi Leonard trade, but only if they clean house

The Kawhi Leonard trade will help the Clippers in the wake of the NBA's penalties, but the team needs to part ways with Lawrence Frank to start the recovery.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 2 days ago

Canada should lower pointless tariffs on goods from countries other than the U.S.

Many long-established tariffs raise prices for consumers and serve no useful purpose

The Globe and Mail - Business - 2 days ago

Norway mulls jail terms for trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Norway could impose prison sentences of up to three years on individuals or companies that trade with illegal Israeli settlements under proposed...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

EU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade deal

Manila and Brussels have already completed six rounds of talks aimed at reducing trade barriers across a broad range of sectors. The agreement would represent another step in Brussels’ efforts to diversify its trade relationships throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Euronews - Business - 2 days ago

Houthis seize key island in Bab el-Mandeb, take control of the strait - Houthi fighters reached Perim Island which divides the Bab el-Mandeb into two shipping lanes after government forces withdrew, completing the group's takeover of the strait. Together with Iran's Hormuz blockade, this puts roughly a third of the world's seaborne trade under hostile control. 12/09/2026

Houthi fighters reached Perim Island which divides the Bab el-Mandeb into two shipping lanes after government forces withdrew, completing the group's takeover of the strait. Together with Iran's Hormuz blockade, this puts roughly a third of the world's seaborne trade under hostile control.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Amid Trump trade war, Canada's exports to China up 30% in first half of 2026 -- Lisa Xing

The Canada-China Business Council and the University of Alberta's China Institute have crunched the trade data between Canada and China for the first half of 2026, and it shows Canadian exports to China rose by 30.1 per cent to $21.74 billion, while imports from China declined by 5.8 per cent to $44.86 billion.

CBC News - Business - 2 days ago

​Bangsamoro's parliamentary election is a turning point

It's a milestone of the self-determination fight in this region of the Philippines. It must be kept peaceful and fair.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 3 days ago

US-Canada trade war reshapes Canadian supermarket shelves

A growing movement among Canadian consumers to favor domestic products and avoid U.S. goods is changing what appears on supermarket shelves, prompting...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 3 days ago

People who get up early were left disappointed by Varadkar. Harris is ready to try again

If you promise to prioritise the people who get up early in the morning, you can’t spend your time delivering breakfast in bed to a bunch of others

Irish Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

How India has become Russia's trade lifeline

The war in Ukraine reshaped trade between India and Russia. Oil still dominates, but Indian companies are gaining ground in a wider range of sectors.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 4 days ago

Analysis - Trade 'war' or not, are Canada and the United States now dug in? Aaron Wherry - News - Politics - | September 12

Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, might not like to think of it as a trade 'war.' But whatever you call it — a difference of opinion? an incongruity? the unpleasantness? — it's been going for more than 19 months. And it seems now that it could be several more months before hostilities are reduced, let alone ceased.

CBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Trump Lands in Dublin, Talks Trade Deficits, Unified Ireland

Ireland’s trade deficit with the United States was a key topic of discussion, including the pharmaceutical industry imbalance.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

The 5 positive tipping points that could 'rapidly' heal the world

“For too long a sense has prevailed that solutions to the climate and nature are out of reach. This new research explodes that myth once and for all.”

Euronews - Environment - 4 days ago

If AI can do math, what's the point of mathematicians?

What happens when machines surpass the most brilliant human minds? Mathematicians are finding out

Scientific American - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Artificial Intelligence -- If AI can do math, what's the point of mathematicians?

What happens when machines surpass the most brilliant human minds? Mathematicians are finding out

Scientific American - Technology - 5 days ago

TV doctor Dr Amir Khan says stop apologising for these things at your GP appointment

This Morning's TV doctor Dr Amir Khan has shared NHS GP appointment advice, revealing the things patients unnecessarily apologise for during doctor visits, and he hears them all the time

WalesOnline - Health - 5 days ago

The trade war has created a boom for lobbyists

In the first two quarters of 2026, a record 17,000 clients spent a total of $2.6-billion lobbying the U.S. federal government

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 5 days ago

Twenty-five years ago, 73 employees of the top-floor restaurant in the World Trade Center's North Tower were trapped and left fighting for their lives on 9/11. Many of them were Asian migrants, seeking a better future. This is their story.

Twenty-five years ago, 73 employees of the top-floor restaurant in the World Trade Center’s North Tower were trapped and left fighting for their lives on 9/11. Many of them were Asian migrants, seeking a better future. This is their story.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 6 days ago

UK settlement trade ban offers a lifeline to Palestine, and to an Israel on the brink

After years of broken promises and Israeli impunity, some of the occupation's western enablers are finally willing to impose sanctions

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Settlement trade ban: Burnham succeeds in weeks where Starmer failed for years

While more action is still needed, these sanctions go a long way towards bringing Britain in line with ICJ ruling on Israeli occupation

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 6 days ago

Trump breaks silence after UK trade ban on West Bank settlements

The US president seemed unusually hesitant to elaborate on the joint sanctions from Britain, Canada and France

Independent UK - Politics - 7 days ago

Canada's new tariffs: Are small businesses 'cannon fodder' in the trade war? -- Jeff Lagerquist -- -

Experts say Canada's new tariffs will have an outsized impact on the country's small and medium-sized businesses, with few consequences for individual consumers.

CBC News - Business - 7 days ago

Average asking rents fall 4.8% in August as trade war adds fresh uncertainty: report

The average asking price for a rental unit in August was $2,035, down 4.8 per cent compared with a year ago.

CTV News - Business - 7 days ago

Trade war creates boom for lobbying firms with access to U.S. President

‘When Trump starts throwing around the ‘tariff’ word, we start getting phone calls,’ lobbyist says

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 7 days ago

The Fed's interest rate call could come down to a few hundredths of a point

As markets vacillate between which way they see policymakers leaning, all eyes will turn to economic reports measuring producer and consumer prices.

CNBC - Business - 7 days ago

U.S. reveals import ban on slew of Canadian goods as trade war escalates

Import bans on motorbikes, alcohol and dairy products are due to come into effect on Sept. 29 as the rift between the countries deepens.

CNBC - Business - 7 days ago

Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect as trade rift with U.S. deepens

Duties on Canadian imports of U.S. steel and aluminum products have doubled to 50% as a trade war between Washington and Ottawa intensifies.

CNBC - Business - 8 days ago

Banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements is a start, but Labour must not stop there

The government must look at how it can provide accountability, reparation, and investment in Palestine commensurate with the damage the UK has caused

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 8 days ago

UK trade ban on illegal settlements is historic and welcome, if long overdue

A British trade ban will not end an illegal Israeli occupation on its own, but economic pressure will restrict resources, change business decisions and encourage other countries to follow

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Libya's Food Security Is Becoming a Global Trade Question

An 83% surge in grain imports highlights how heavily Libya depends on global supply chains, with international producers, traders, shippers, and importers playing an increasingly important role in keeping food moving from overseas markets to Libyan tables.

International Business Times - World - 8 days ago

China's imports in August miss estimates as calls for rebalancing trade grow

China's exports and imports gathered momentum in August, as the world's second-largest economy faces mounting pressure to rebalance trade.

CNBC - Business - 9 days ago

To build in America, developers need to navigate the trade war

Rising material costs linked to tariffs, as well as fluctuating oil prices and a tight labour market, are weighing on the construction industry

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 9 days ago

Climate change, conflict, and trade tensions are pressuring the global food system. Can societies adapt peacefully?

Climate change, conflict, and trade tensions are putting pressure on the global food system. New research suggests the biggest risk is not food shortages, but whether societies can peacefully adapt to change.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 10 days ago

How to watch the cameras that watch you -- In the trade-off between privacy and security, it helps to know how much surveillance is happening around you. There are now easy ways to find out.

In the trade-off between privacy and security, it helps to know the extent of your local surveillance infrastructure. There are now easy ways to find out.

BBC News - Technology - 13 days ago

New curating team appointed at IFTUK as organisation changes date of key event

NEW appointments have been announced at Irish Film and Television UK (IFTUK) this week.Founded i...

Irish Post - Business - 13 days ago

Bank of Canada holds interest rates as Canada-US trade war escalates

The Bank of Canada has kept its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25 percent as policymakers weigh rising inflation against the economic impact of an escalating Canada-US trade war.Their decision on...

International The News - Business - 14 days ago

El Niño is now stronger than at any point in the last 1,000 years, study finds

“One more warning sign here of what we're facing in a warmer world.”...

Ars Technica - Science - 16 days ago

Traders brought Central American cacao to Georgia 1,000 years ago

We built this city on good cacao" does have a nice ring to it.

Ars Technica - Science - 20 days ago

QSE index opens higher, gains 7.30 points

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose 0.07% at the opening of Wednesday s trading session, gaining 7.30 points from the previous sess...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 21 days ago

Young people looking to 'AI-proof' trade jobs while employers want human skills

Checkatrade’s recent survey found that 48% of young people were considering a trade career.

Evening Standard - Technology - 22 days ago

Russia and China expand trade via Arctic sea route

Russia and China are expanding Arctic trade links as the first Chinese container ship reaches Murmansk via the Northern Sea Route

Russia Today - Business - 23 days ago

Is the US seeing a turning point in obesity rates?

Obesity rates climbed in the US for years, but now there are signs this could be changing. Use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has increased rapidly — are they helping?

Deutsche Welle - Health - 24 days ago

Whale museum with rooftop viewpoint to open in Norway in 2027

Norway’s new whale museum is set to open in 2027 in Andenes, but from arctic whale watching and scenic hikes, here’s what else you can get up to in the coastal village.

Euronews - Environment - 27 days ago

Taylor Farms recall expands as company pulls jalapeños from Trader Joe's, Target, among others

Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled ready-to-use food products in multiple grocery stores containing potentially contaminated jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

CVS will offer $29 appointments for adults seeking weight-loss drugs

CVS said the appointments include an online visit with a licensed clinician and same-day medication pickup at 9,000 local CVS Pharmacy locations

Independent UK - Health - 1 month ago

G20 and Uzbekistan: Investment, industry and trade in a new economic reality

Uzbekistan is entering a period in which domestic transformation is becoming increasingly interconnected with global economic processes. The country h...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 1 month ago

Nolan's "Odyssey" Misses the Point

The big-budget movie keeps all the violence and spectacle but none of the nuance and wit of the classical epic.

The Nation - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Trader Joe's in North Center nabs union win after two-year ordeal

Employees of the store on Lincoln Avenue voted to join Trader Joe's United, becoming the first unionized location in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 2 months ago

Tanya Sweeney: I've had to ask my thirtysomething niece to give me an Instagram tutorial – a genuine low point

If you are still on Twitter/X, you might well be familiar with the ‘Meldrew Point’ account, which wishes a happy birthday to celebrities who turn 19,537 da...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 3 months ago

Sneaky tactics, pointless 8K and the brands experts have at home: Don't buy a TV without reading this

The Money blog's latest <em>Buy like a pro</em> feature looks at TVs.

Sky News - Business - 6 months ago

Anthropic vs Anthropic: Why is a Karnataka start-up suing the US AI giant? -- A Karnataka-based company named Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against US AI firm Anthropic PBC, alleging trademark infringement and brand confusion after the American company's India expansion. The case, now before a Karnataka court, comes as global AI giants enter India's booming tech market

A Karnataka-based company named Anthropic has filed a lawsuit against US AI firm Anthropic PBC, alleging trademark infringement and brand confusion after the American company’s India expansion. The case, now before a Karnataka court, comes as global AI giants enter India’s booming tech market

First Post - Technology - 7 months ago

Man Who Earned Jet in Pepsi Points in 1996 Finally Gets His Prize in Super Bowl Ad — Sort of (Exclusive)

In 1996, John Leonard took Pepsi's ad to redeem 7 million loyalty points for a fighter jet as an actual offer. The company laughed it off and won in court. Thirty years later, Leonard is turning those points into free flights for life, thanks to Frontier

People - Entertainment - 7 months ago

Mozambique eyes stronger ties with Qatar to boost trade, energy and tourism

The Peninsula brings the latest news from Qatar and around the world. We also cover in detail football, cricket, business, entertainment, Bollywood, Hollywood, Science, Technology, Health, Fitness and opinions from leading columnists.

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 9 months ago

Growing Number of Airports Say They Won't Air Kristi Noem's Video Blaming Dems for Shutdown at TSA Checkpoints

A growing number of major airports across the United States are refusing to display a TSA video in which Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blames Democrats in Congress for the ongoing government shutdown

International Business Times - US News - 11 months ago

'India is coming to table': Trump's aide Peter Navarro ahead of India-US trade talks

Ahead of India-US trade talks, US President Donald Trump’s adviser, Peter Navarro, has struck a triumphant tone and said ‘India is coming to the table’.

First Post - World - 1 year ago

Explainer: Turkey's main opposition party faces state-appointed trustee

Should the court rule that violations did indeed happen, it would nullify all decisions taken by the party's current leadership since the congress.

Global Voices - World - 1 year ago

China's exporters shrug off the trade war—for now

How long can they continue to do so?

Economist - Business - 1 year ago

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu: A turning point in Turkish politics?

Authorities have also taken measures to prevent potential protests, such as closing roads and banning demonstrations for four days. Access to a number of social media platforms was throttled.

Global Voices - World - 1 year ago

Canada Tariffs Delayed Too: Trade War Updates

Only the new China tariff is still set to start Tuesday, at least for now.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 year ago

"At What Point Does Profit Trump Safety?" Ex-National Cyber Director Presses Software Regulation Amid High-Profile Hacks

Recent cyberattacks in the U.S. might have been detected sooner if infected computers had logging software, a feature in premium Microsoft licenses. Former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis says this type of security should already be built in.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago