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Afghanistan opium poppy cultivation surges despite Taliban govt ban: UN
Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan more than quadrupled in 2026 despite a Taliban government ban, the United Nations said Thursday, urging that impoverished farmers needed alternatives to the lucrative crop.
US Fed holds interest rates steady despite 'too high' inflation
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady, even as its Chairman Kevin Warsh said inflation remained "too high" but insisted that politics played no part in the central bank's decision not to continue raising rates days before crucial midterm elections.
Pioneering US labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96
Dolores Huerta, the US labor leader and civil rights icon whose union work changed the lives of migrant workers, has died, her family said Wednesday. She was 96.
Airbus aims for record deliveries despite disappointing quarter
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said Wednesday its third quarter revenues dipped as it finished fewer planes, but insisted it would still deliver a record number this year.
US Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady, in line with market expectations, days ahead of crucial midterm elections where surging inflation has been a key issue.
Real Madrid, La Liga apology over Mbappe shows power of Chinese market
Faced with a widespread boycott in China following the controversy sparked by Kylian Mbappe's comments about Mao Zedong, Real Madrid added its own apology on Tuesday.
US labor leader Dolores Huerta dead: family
US labor leader and civil rights campaigner Dolores Huerta, whose union work with Cesar Chavez changed the lives of migrant workers, has died, her family said. She was 96.
'Cruise for life' strands passengers in Cambodia as operator goes bust
Around 200 passengers who paid to live on a cruise ship while travelling the world were abruptly left in Cambodia after the company ran out of money -- but passengers told AFP on Wednesday they had no regrets.
French firm Safran helps build aircraft wings of the future in UK factory
For the French aerospace company Safran the future runs through a century-old factory in Britain where it aims to manufacture mechanisms key for the folding wings that will enable the next-generation of Airbus planes to meet ambitious fuel reduction targets.
Canada hikes rates to contain oil price surge caused by Iran war
Canada's central bank raised its key interest rate to 2.5 percent Wednesday, as it tries to prevent an oil price surge caused by the Iran war from sparking broader inflation.
World Bank warns of worsening food insecurity as commodity prices soar
The World Bank on Wednesday warned that global commodity prices were set to increase by 23 percent by the end of 2026, with energy prices at four-year highs due to the war on Iran and food prices driven up by global conflicts and El Nino.
Nintendo producer 'all nervous' as Zelda classic remake hits shelves
He has been behind some of Nintendo's biggest hits, but producer Eiji Aonuma still feels "nervous" as he awaits players' reactions to the new Zelda video game, "Ocarina of Time" out November 5.
Billionaire Ambani's Jio soars in market debut after India's biggest IPO
Shares in India's Jio Platforms surged nearly 27 percent on its market debut Wednesday, after raising more than $3 billion in the country's biggest initial public offering.
Two hundred 'Cruise for life' passengers stranded in Cambodia
Around 200 passengers who paid to live on a cruise ship while travelling the world were abruptly left in a Cambodian port after the company ran out of money, an official said on Wednesday.
S.African activists push back on data centre rush
A little boy balanced a large bottle of water on his shoulder as he returned from a communal tap near land acquired by a major data centre developer in South Africa's water-scarce city of Cape Town.
Billionaire Ambani's Jio jumps 21% in market debut after record India IPO
Shares in India's Jio Platforms surged more than 21 percent on its market debut Wednesday, after raising more than $3 billion in the country's biggest initial public offering.
UK set for cautious budget as borrowing costs climb
Britain's finance minister John Healey will unveil his first budget Wednesday, as he juggles commitments to defence spending and easing household bills with little financial room to manoeuvre.
'They don't care about us': Trump food aid cuts leave Americans struggling and angry
Christine, a retired widow in Arizona, placed food staples in her cart at a charity food distribution event -- as she's had to do monthly since the Trump administration slashed federal food assistance programs.
US Fed expected to hold rates steady ahead of key midterm elections
The US Federal Reserve will announce a decision on setting interest rates on Wednesday, with markets expecting the central bank to hold steady days ahead of crucial midterm elections, despite surging inflation.
AI chip giant SK hynix says quarterly operating profit soars 630%
South Korean chip giant SK hynix said Wednesday its third-quarter operating profit soared 632 percent on-year, largely driven by the artificial intelligence industry's explosive demand for its advanced memory chips.
Charles tackles thorny legacy of slavery on Caribbean trip
King Charles III began a Caribbean tour in the Bahamas Tuesday where he acknowledged "the great suffering of the past" in the face of pressure to apologize for the slave trade.
Storied Paris department store seeks bankruptcy protection
Paris department store BHV Marais, which courted controversy last year with a partnership with Asian fast-fashion giant Shein, said Tuesday it had sought bankruptcy protection to protect its operations and jobs.
UN nuclear watchdog chief urges Iran to grant access
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urged Iran during a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday to grant immediate access to his agency so it can verify the Islamic republic's nuclear materials.
Boeing shares tumble after it releases cautious growth forecast
Boeing shares slumped around nine percent Tuesday as the company's cautious production growth timeframe surprised Wall Street, deepening questions about how fast recent plane certification and defense procurement wins will translate to the bottom line.
Boeing releases cautious growth plan as shares fall sharply
Boeing shares slumped around nine percent Tuesday as the company's cautious production growth timeframe surprised Wall Street, deepening questions about how fast recent plane certification and defense procurement wins will translate to the bottom line.
Boeing reports smaller loss as it aims for stable output growth
Boeing on Tuesday reported a smaller quarterly loss compared with the same period last year -- when plane certification delay costs heavily dented results -- as it ramps up output carefully.
Tech firms gain on Anthropic IPO optimism; HSBC slumps in London
Tech firms rose Tuesday for a second day as AI titan Anthropic's IPO filing revived optimism over the sector.
Dangote, Nigeria's oil tycoon rewriting Africa's story
After going from hawking sweets to his primary schoolmates to becoming Africa's richest man, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote now stands on the cusp of what could be the continent's biggest-ever IPO.
Mbappe apologises for Mao Zedong comment after Chinese sponsors drop him
Kylian Mbappe apologised on Tuesday after the Real Madrid star was dropped by major Chinese brands for apparently joking about Mao Zedong in a video that has gone viral.
Tech firms track Wall St rally on mixed day for stock markets
Tech firms rallied Tuesday following a healthy run-up on Wall Street as traders welcomed AI titan Anthropic's IPO filing that revived optimism over the sector.
HSBC profit jumps on higher rates, lower costs
HSBC profits jumped in the third quarter thanks to higher interest rates and lower costs, the bank giant said Tuesday, but its share price slid as the results undershot investor expectations.
Mercedes-Benz cuts 2026 profit outlook on tough China market
Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday became the third big German carmaker to cut its outlook for the year on tough conditions in China, underlining the scale of the crisis facing the industry.