Canadians warm to EU ‘associate membership’ proposal
From work and study to trade, Canadians see new possibilities in closer ties with the European Union.
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‘My children did not attack Iran’: 2bn South Asians suffer from distant war
A quarter of the world’s population faces a surging cost of living crisis because of the wars in the Middle East.
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Could this economic squeeze sway US voters?
Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power.
Published On 18 Sep 2026
Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high of 1.25% as inflation rises
Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.
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US approves $414M uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left
Uranium project investment could mark a turning point in US-Niger and US-Canada relations.
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From: Inside Story
Can ‘middle powers’ come together to build a new economic alliance?
Canada’s prime minister outlines plans for stronger ties with the EU.
Published On 17 Sep 2026
Brazil’s Lula announces welfare increases ahead of presidential election
Government says that increase represents an adjustment for inflation that has eaten away purchasing power since 2023.
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Ghalibaf’s maths missile at Trump decoded: Is Iran fixing US interest rates?
Iran’s speaker mocks US interest rates, citing the Taylor equation amid rising global oil prices and inflation.
‘The drought has left its mark’: Slovenia’s potato lovers lament low yields
Hundreds gather to share roast potatoes in northern Slovenia as think tank warns ‘chips are down’ across Europe.
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India to impose controversial fee for UPI instant payments: Who benefits?
It’s the end of an era for India’s popular instant digital payments system, which has been free of charge until now.
From: Counting the Cost
Why is inflation rising again around the world?
Rising energy prices are pushing inflation higher again, forcing major central banks to raise interest rates.
Published On 17 Sep 2026
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