Interest on new mortgages up again in Sept – Bank of Italy – Business
The average APR interest rate Italian banks put on new mortgages was up again in September, rising to…
China’s US Treasury holdings edge up as long-term sell-off continues
China slightly increased its US Treasury holdings in August and September – though the uptick did little to…
Members of Syria’s security forces and military detained over sectarian violence in Sweida
Members of Syria’s security and military services have been detained as part of an investigation into sectarian violence…
Rep. Bennie Thompson weighs in on White House demolition
Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson is condemning President Donald Trump’s demolition of the White House East Wing, calling it…
Rescued crayfish released back into river | Environment Agency
Critically endangered native crayfish that were rescued from a Yorkshire river impacted by drought conditions have been safely…
China’s US Treasury holdings are at record lows. Where is that investment going?
As China continues to cut its US Treasury holdings – reaching a near 17-year low in July as…
Japan’s Buddhist-backed Komeito facing ‘existential crisis’ after bruising election defeat
Komeito, the Buddhist-backed political partner of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is grappling with what it calls…
Immigration: Brain drain still flowing, but worst might be behind us
There were 14,000 migrant arrivals in July 2025 (up 8% on July 2024). There were 9900 migrant departures…
850,000 Syrian refugees have returned home since Assad’s fall, U.N. says
DAMASCUS, Syria — Since the fall of Bashar Assad’s government in December, some 850,000 Syrian refugees have returned home from…
Stock Market Outlook: 2 Forces That Could Spark Sell-Off in Tech-Heavy Market
By at least one measure, the US stock market is more concentrated in its biggest names than it’s…
Interest Rates: Economist Says Trump Could Be Right Calling Powell ‘Too Late’
It seems like not a week goes by without President Donald Trump criticizing the head of the Federal…
In Japan, bear attack fears rise after woman mauled outside disabled home
A woman in Japan was sent to hospital unconscious after an apparent bear attack outside a facility for…