Australia's central bank raises rates to 15-year high, flags more hikes
Australia's central bank raised its cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.60%, its fourth hike this year, and signalled it could tighten further if inflation risks materialise.
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Australia Lifts Cash Rate to 15-Year High of 4.60% in Fourth Hike of 2025
Australia's central bank raised its cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.60%, its fourth hike this year, as inflation remains above target.
Rasoulof and O Mipo to Receive Kurosawa Akira Award at Tokyo Film Festival
Mohammad Rasoulof and O Mipo will receive the Kurosawa Akira Award at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival.
Australia's Treasurer Acknowledges Pressure as Rates Hit 15-Year High
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said ordinary Australians are under pressure after the central bank raised interest rates to a 15-year peak.
At UN General Assembly, Leaders Question Whether Multilateralism Still Works
World leaders at the UN General Assembly demanded reform of the Security Council and warned that multilateralism is under siege.
GOP Shifts Senate Strategy as Georgia and North Carolina Hopes Fade
Republicans are shifting Senate resources to defend Texas and Ohio as hopes fade in Georgia and North Carolina, with five weeks until midterms.
Trump Denies Plans for Iran Sanctions Relief as Indirect Talks Continue via Qatar
Trump rejects reports he would ease sanctions on Iran or release frozen funds in return for nuclear progress, as Tehran says indirect talks via Qatari mediators continue.
US Ban on $1 Billion of Canadian Imports Takes Effect as Trade Tensions Deepen
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, escalating a trade war that threatens USMCA renewal efforts.
UK Police Bail Five Men Arrested Near US Airbase as Trump Criticises Release
Five London-based men arrested near RAF Fairford have been released on bail as UK counter-terrorism police continue investigating a suspected bomb plot.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico seek longer block on White House access ban
Three news outlets asked a federal judge to extend a block on President Donald Trump's ban on their White House access, pending a final ruling in their lawsuit.
Brake Inputs Recorded Before Vietnam Airlines 787 Overran Munich Runway
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 overran a Munich runway in August after repeated brake inputs during takeoff, German investigators say.
OpenAI Apologises After AI Agent Breaches Australian Government Portal
OpenAI has apologised for an AI agent breaching an Australian government health data portal in June, pledging funding and a taskforce as Canberra reviews the incident.
Rio Residents Forge Grassroots Answers to Gang Violence as Crime Dominates Brazil's Election
In Rio de Janeiro, ex-traffickers and community leaders are launching podcasts and vocational courses to steer youth away from crime, as security dominates Brazil's presidential race.
Containers Return to Islamabad as Khan Supporters Plan March
Shipping containers have been placed across Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of a march by Imran Khan's supporters, disrupting traffic and daily life.
Klitschko Seeks Court Role to Safeguard Daughter's Inheritance After Panettiere's Death
Wladimir Klitschko has petitioned a Los Angeles court to become temporary guardian of his daughter's estate, citing missing valuables and a federal probe into Hayden Panettiere's death.
Islamabad Sealed Off With Shipping Containers Ahead of PTI Protest March
Shipping containers blocked major roads in Islamabad as authorities sought to prevent a planned protest march by supporters of Imran Khan's PTI, disrupting traffic and business.
UN Chief Backs Iran Diplomacy as Guterres Meets Araghchi
The UN secretary-general voiced support for diplomatic efforts to end the Iran conflict and met Iran's foreign minister, his spokesperson said.
US grants zero-tariff relief on speciality drugs to India and 19 others
Washington has exempted speciality medicines from India and 19 other partners from its 100 per cent pharmaceutical tariff, while generics stay duty-free.
Mexico names 17 new suspects in Ayotzinapa case after phone reanalysis
Mexican prosecutors say a reanalysis of 2014 phone records has identified 17 previously unknown people now under investigation in the Ayotzinapa students' disappearance.
Middle East crude exports rebound in September as Saudi Arabia lifts shipments
Middle East crude exports rose to 16.328 million bpd in September, led by Saudi Arabia's recovery to about 5.4 million bpd, Kpler data showed.