Elections
U.S. Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rate by 0.25 Percentage Point
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh counters President Trump's lower‑rate push, prompting market reactions and raising new worries about AI safety.
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Elections
Sweden's centre‑left opposition wins national parliamentary election
Centre‑left coalition defeats ruling right‑wing bloc by the slimmest margin after 99% of votes tallied
Business
The US Federal Reserve raised its key interest rates for the first time in three years, seeking to bring down high inflation, while facing potential confrontation with President Donald Trump
The US Federal Reserve defied expectations by raising its key interest rates for the first time in three years, a move aimed at curbing persistent inflation pressures. The policy shift places Chairman Kevin Warsh at the center of a tense dynamic with President Donald Trump, whose administration has long advocated for lower borrowing costs.
Elections
Queensland parliament updates: Youth ‘circuit breaker’ bill to pass
Reported by The Age - Latest News and Brisbane Times - Latest News. First detected September 16, 2026 at 23:42 UTC.
Elections
Hashim Thaci Convicted of War Crimes, Sentenced to 25 Years at The Hague
The former Kosovo president, a top commander of the KLA, is found guilty of murder, torture and illegal detention during the 1990s conflict with Serbia.
Business
2026 Russian State Duma election results
Russians braced for government moves following the election, perceiving it as legitimizing Kremlin policies
Elections
‘Paid to stalk’: Brethren and Liberals called to answer for far-right election plot
Reported by The Age - Latest News and Brisbane Times - Latest News. First detected September 16, 2026 at 08:54 UTC.
Elections
US House Advances Sanctions Bill on Russia; Trump Plans 100% Tariffs on India and Others
The House moves forward on a measure targeting Russian actions, while President Trump signals a widespread tariff strategy aimed at India and additional nations.
Business
New Zealand Parliament passes India trade deal bill, tariff relief on 95% of exports
Reported by India Today | Latest Stories and Business Line - Home. First detected September 16, 2026 at 02:14 UTC.
Crypto markets
U.S. Senate Vote on Crypto Bill Fails, Bitcoin Slides, Crypto Stocks Tumble
The CLARITY Act failed to secure the 60‑vote threshold in the Senate, triggering a decline across Bitcoin and crypto‑related equities.