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Toyota and Honda Face Cost Pressure From Proposed Canada Auto Tariffs

Japanese automakers could bear significant costs from a proposed US tariff on Canadian vehicle imports.

Search Continues After North Cyprus Ferry Disaster

Divers and rescue teams are searching for nearly 20 people missing after a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, killing at least eight.

HDFC Bank Weighs Leadership Options Ahead of CEO Transition

India's HDFC Bank is considering deputy managing director Kaizad Bharucha and an external candidate for its next chief executive.

NASA Launches Roman Space Telescope to Survey the Cosmos

NASA has launched the Roman Space Telescope, beginning a flagship mission designed to investigate major questions in astrophysics and...

Kyiv-Area Survivor Recounts Strike That Killed 38

A survivor has described the aftermath of a drone strike and ammunition-depot explosions that killed 38 people near Kyiv.

German Drone Maker's US Expansion Highlights Transatlantic Defence Capital

Quantum Systems gained an early US foothold with support from CIA-backed investor In-Q-Tel, illustrating the role of American capital in...

Plan for Global Defence Bank Seeks $116 Billion

A proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank aims to raise $116 billion for lower-cost lending to governments and defence contractors.

Asian Markets Slip as Oil and Bond Yields Rise

Asian shares fell as renewed US-Iran fighting lifted oil prices and elevated bond yields pressured investor confidence.

Financial Watchdog Warns AI Cyberattacks Could Threaten Global Stability

The Financial Stability Board says AI-driven cyber risk is the most immediate technology concern facing the global financial system.

Foreign Investment in Germany Rose 50 Percent in 2025

Foreign direct investment into Germany increased sharply in 2025, with stronger British inflows offsetting a decline from US companies.

Barclays Expects Two More US Rate Increases This Year

Barclays expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in September and December following more hawkish signals.

G20 Debate Intensifies Over China's Record Trade Surplus

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says G20 countries should consider additional trade barriers to address China's large surplus.

Asian Diesel Shipments to Africa Reach Multi-Year High

Asian diesel exports to Africa are set to reach their highest level in at least four and a half years as buyers replace reduced Middle...

China's Factory Downturn Eases but Services Remain Weak

China's manufacturing contraction moderated in August, but weak services activity points to an uneven economic recovery.

Iceland Rejects Renewed EU Membership Talks in Close Referendum

Icelandic voters have narrowly rejected reopening European Union membership negotiations after a closely contested national campaign.

Zambian Opposition Leader Charged With Treason

Zambian opposition figure Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason, according to his lawyer.