France's economy worrisome but not in danger, central bank chief says
France's central bank chief says the economy is worrisome but not catastrophic, pressing for deficit cuts after a downgraded growth forecast.
World
ECB Officials Signal Further Rate Hikes as Energy Prices Weigh
ECB policymakers in Germany and Estonia have left the door open to further rate increases if energy-driven inflation persists in the euro zone.
Odisha Orangutan Rescue Prompts Indonesia Trafficking Probe
Indonesia is coordinating with India after five baby orangutans were rescued from an Odisha forest, suspecting a transnational wildlife trafficking network.
French maize crop ratings hit record low after hottest summer on record
French maize crop conditions fell to a record low of 26% good or excellent by September 7, as an exceptionally hot, dry summer hit yields.
German Environmental Group Sues Lower Saxony Over Rosatom-Linked Nuclear Fuel Permit
BUND Niedersachsen has sued Lower Saxony to overturn approval for expanding the Lingen nuclear fuel plant, citing procedural errors and security risks from Rosatom's involvement.
Portugal Backs Frozen Russian Asset Use for Ukraine, Weighs Belgian Concerns
Portugal supports using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine while acknowledging Belgium's call for EU-wide guarantees against financial risks.
India, China Arranging Xi-Modi Meeting Ahead of BRICS Summit
China's foreign ministry says Beijing and New Delhi are arranging a bilateral meeting between Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi during the BRICS summit in India.
India Hosts BRICS 2026 as Its Global Standing Transforms
India hosts the 2026 BRICS summit, capping a turnaround from its 2012 portrayal as the bloc's least attractive economy to one of its strongest members.
Hong Kong Court Jails Three Tiananmen Vigil Organizers in Subversion Case
Three Hong Kong activists who organized annual Tiananmen vigils were sentenced to five to seven years in prison for inciting subversion.
German Corporate Insolvencies Reach 13-Year High in First Half of 2026
German corporate insolvencies rose 6.7% year-on-year to 12,812 cases in the first half of 2026, the highest first-half total since 2013, federal statistics show.
UK economy grows 0.4% in July as AI-linked services drive output
Britain's GDP rose 0.4% in July and 1.6% year-on-year, led by computer programming and services, official data show.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing Visits Cambodia in Push for Regional Reintegration
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing met Cambodia's acting head of state Hun Sen in Phnom Penh, continuing his push to rebuild regional ties within ASEAN.
Iran Calls IAEA Board's UN Security Council Referral a 'Political Tool'
Iran's IAEA ambassador Reza Najafi criticised the Board of Governors' resolution referring Tehran to the UN Security Council, calling it politically motivated.
Iran Urges End to Saudi Blockade as Houthis Seize Key Yemeni Port
Iran demands an end to Saudi Arabia's blockade of Yemen and renewed negotiations after Houthi rebels captured the Red Sea port of Mokha.
Iranian Guards Guided Houthi Push to Seize Yemen's Mocha, Sources Say
Iranian Revolutionary Guards guidance and arms helped Yemen's Houthis seize the Red Sea port of Mocha, sources say, tightening their hold on Bab el-Mandeb.
Dutch tour bus overturns in eastern Switzerland, several dead (2026-09-11)
A Dutch tour bus overturned in eastern Switzerland on Thursday afternoon, killing several people and injuring others, police said. The coach was carrying 48 passengers.
Andersson Pitches Unity as Sweden Votes in Tight Election
Swedish Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson is campaigning on unity ahead of Sunday's election, but faces tensions within her left-wing bloc.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to meet Kanthapuram at Markaz campus
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim will meet Sunni leader Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar at the Markaz Central Campus during his five-day India visit.
ECB May Need Mildly Restrictive Rates, Nagel Signals
ECB policymaker Joachim Nagel says the central bank may need to raise rates to a mildly restrictive level, with future moves hinging on energy prices.
BRICS Leaders Converge on New Delhi as Global Tensions Test Bloc's Unity
Leaders of the expanded BRICS group meet in New Delhi this weekend, with wars, tariffs and great-power rivalry testing the bloc's ability to act in concert.