France's 2027 Budget Fight Collides With Presidential Race
France's 2027 budget battle and presidential election are raising investor anxiety, with bond spreads at their widest since 2024.
International Relations
France's 2027 Budget Showdown: Four Scenarios for a Hung Parliament
France's minority government faces a tough 2027 budget battle, with options ranging from forced passage to unprecedented ordinances.
Beijing Urges Washington to Clear Path for High-Level Talks
China's foreign minister has called on the US to work towards removing hurdles to high-level engagement, ahead of a possible Xi visit.
Global Aid Flows to Nepal After Deadly Flash Floods
International aid, including cash and supplies, heads to Nepal after flash floods kill more than 160 and leave hundreds missing.
Himalayan Flash Floods Leave Nearly 1,500 Missing Across Nepal and Tibet
A catastrophic flood in the Himalayas has left nearly 1,500 people missing in Nepal and Tibet, including hundreds of foreign nationals.
Canada's defense sector booms as Ottawa pivots away from US suppliers
Canada's defense industry is expanding rapidly as the government boosts spending and seeks to reduce reliance on US military suppliers.
Tate Brothers Face Miami Court as Extradition Battle Intensifies
A US magistrate considers bail for the Tate brothers as they fight extradition to the UK on rape and trafficking charges.
EU nations urge Brussels to revive frozen Russian assets plan for Ukraine
Four EU states push European Commission to restart work on using frozen Russian central bank assets to fund Ukraine.
Michigan Democrats Face Internal Divisions After El-Sayed Primary Win
Michigan Democrats struggle to unify after a divisive Senate primary, with disputes over Israel and a controversial streamer complicating their November strategy.
Six Months Into Iran War, US Shifts Focus to Strait of Hormuz
Six months after the start of the Iran war, US goals have shifted, with reopening the Strait of Hormuz now a primary concern.
Zelenskyy's Senate plea revives Russia sanctions push, but House path unclear
Zelenskyy's direct appeal to senators helped advance a Russia sanctions package, though its future in the House remains uncertain amid tariff concerns.
Hormuz shipping edges up as Iran-Oman talks continue
Visible commodity vessel transits at the Strait of Hormuz rose slightly on Wednesday, even as Iran and Oman work on a waterway-sharing agreement.
34 Australians Missing After Devastating Himalayan Floods
At least 34 Australians are missing after catastrophic floods in Nepal and China, with over 160 confirmed dead and hundreds unaccounted for.
Glacial Collapse Floods Kill 160 on Nepal-China Border
Flash floods from a glacial collapse on the Nepal-China border have killed at least 160 people, with hundreds more missing.
Nepal flood rescue intensifies as toll crosses 160, hundreds missing
Rescuers in Nepal are searching for hundreds of missing people, including many foreign trekkers, after flash floods killed at least 162.
Tibet Floods: Three Dead, 265 Missing Near Nepal Border
Flash floods in Tibet's Gyirong County have killed three and left 265 missing near the Nepal border, with rescue operations ongoing.
Australian consumer spending stays firm in July, fuelling rate hike bets
Australian household spending rose 1.1% in July, extending a three-month run and strengthening market bets on a near-term RBA rate hike.
Nepal-China Border Flash Floods Kill 160, Hundreds Missing
Flash floods along the Nepal-China border have killed at least 160 people, with hundreds more missing and rescue operations underway.
BOJ Deputy Governor Signals Need for Timely Rate Hikes
BOJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino says timely rate hikes can prevent future abrupt tightening if inflation exceeds the 2% target.
Australia Q2 Business Investment Slips 3.6% as Data Centre Boom Pauses
Australian business investment dropped 3.6% in Q2 as a record data centre buildout paused, though firms raised forward spending plans.