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'We just need rain': Germany's Rhine river hits new low
Parts of Germany's Rhine are now unnavigable for most shipping, an industry group warned Tuesday, after the river dropped to an all-time record low following months of little rainfall and hot weather.
African leaders to gather in Egypt for business summit
African leaders will meet in Egypt on Friday for a business summit that Cairo hopes will bolster its clout across the continent.
France's Le Pen defiant after top ally hit by antisemitism claims
French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Tuesday vowed to hit back at allegations of antisemitism targeting her de-facto number two Jordan Bardella, which have punctured her buoyant campaign at a time she is riding high in the polls.
MEXC Unveils "WE SEE YOU" Brand Visual Refresh, Putting People Behind Every Trade in Focus
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today announced a visual refresh of its brand centered on "WE SEE YOU." The new identity shifts the focus from accounts and trading activity to the people behind them. Beyond the visuals, "WE SEE YOU" gives a more human expression to a philosophy MEXC has long put into practice: seeing the person behind every account.
Families demand justice for Cameroon's 'nightmare' wave of murdered women
Courage Anushuni still cannot make sense of his pain after his mother Cameroonian teacher Geraldine Achia was beaten to death, with her husband the prime suspect.
Slovenia sees surge in '.si' sites after Trump hypes 'super intelligence'
US President Donald Trump's push to rebrand artificial intelligence (AI) as "super intelligence" (SI) has sparked a flurry of requests for internet domains ending in ".si", to Slovenia's surprise.
STARTRADER Raises Lloyd's of London Client Fund Insurance to USD 30 Million in Aggregate
The aggregate cover increases thirtyfold from USD 1 million, applies to available balances and open positions in the event of insolvency, and remains free to clients.
Australian central bank lifts key interest rate to 15-year high
Australia's central bank raised the key interest rate to a 15-year high on Tuesday to curb inflation, which the government blamed on the prolonged war in the Middle East.
South Korea volleyball team latest to be bussed to wrong Games venue
South Korea were victims of another Asian Games transport mix-up in Japan when the bus carrying their men's volleyball team went to a venue an hour away from where they should have gone.
8.3 mn refugees at risk due to 'severe' funding cuts: UN
Nearly 8.3 million refugees and other forcibly displaced people face losing vital assistance from UNHCR, the UN's refugee agency warned Tuesday, as protection services crumble due to "severe" funding cuts.
Stocks drop and oil rises as Hormuz hopes fade
Asian stocks mostly fell and oil prices extended gains as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade amid expectations the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again next month.
India turns to corals and seagrass to shield against rising seas
Under a blazing sun, workers crouch on a shrinking island off India's southern coast, threading bright green seagrass shoots onto wooden frames before anchoring them onto the ocean floor.
AI bosses head to White House as safety pressure builds
President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson will convene leading artificial intelligence executives at the White House on Tuesday amid calls from Congress for stronger industry oversight.
Certification of Boeing 737 MAX delayed by software bug
US air safety regulators are delaying certification of the 737 MAX 10 until determining a fresh software glitch poses no safety risk, a top official said Monday.
Celine Dion wows Paris Fashion Week with surprise gig
Celine Dion kicked off Paris Fashion Week in style on Monday, stepping onto the catwalk beneath the Eiffel Tower and belting out "I'm Alive" to a delighted crowd in a surprise performance.
AMD buys firm founded by AI 'godmother' Fei-Fei Li
Chip maker Advanced Micro Devices announced Monday it has acquired World Labs, an artificial intelligence company founded by Fei-Fei Li, one of the field's most prominent researchers, sometimes referred to as "The Godmother of AI."
Trump announces 'biggest' US steel plant in battleground Iowa
US President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled plans to build what he called America's biggest ever steel plant in Iowa, a crucial battleground state for midterm elections in a few weeks.
US stocks fall, bond yields rise as Middle East war drags on
Wall Street stocks retreated Monday as US Treasury yields continued to climb after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's offer of a seven-day truce.
Spain housing protests keep heat on government as PM seeks new law
Protesters angered by Spain's chronic housing crisis and the eviction of a pensioner camped in central Madrid for a third night on Monday, maintaining pressure on the government ahead of a key cabinet meeting.
Shein sees 1% revenue growth in first half of 2026
Fast-fashion giant Shein reported on Monday one-percent on-year growth in net revenue to $20.1 billion in the first half of the year amid global regulatory headwinds.
Moscow seizes Russian assets of German food retailer Metro
Russian authorities on Monday seized the assets of German wholesaler and food retailer Metro -- the latest in a series of business takeovers linked to countries that back Ukraine.
AlgoQuant Asset Management Selects Liquid Mercury to Enhance Digital Asset Trading Infrastructure
AlgoQuant will deploy Liquid Mercury's institutional-grade trading technology to scale its multi-strategy investment platform and enhance execution capabilities across global digital asset markets.
UK to reopen refugee resettlement scheme to push 'safe' migration
UK interior minister Shabana Mahmood announced Monday the reopening of a scheme for refugees to settle in Britain as part of a renewed focus on "safe and legal routes" for vulnerable people to reach the country.
Aster Launches Perpetual Grid Trading 2.0 with Up to 140,000 $ASTER Liquidity Mining Campaign
Aster, the privacy-first onchain trading platform backed by YZi Labs, today announced the launch of its Liquidity Pool Mining campaign, a four-week incentive campaign featuring a total reward pool of up to 140,000 $ASTER and running from September 28 to October 25, 2026 (UTC). To celebrate the launch of Perpetual Grid 2.0, the program is open to all Aster users running Perpetual Grid strategies on eligible trading pairs.
SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time
Elon Musk's Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday after blasting off from Texas, in a major milestone for SpaceX's future plans, including trips to the Moon and Mars.
Boy among 3 dead in migrant Channel crossing accident: French authorities
Three migrants including a 10-year-old boy died on Monday off the French coast while trying to illegally cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said.
SGFX Creates a Standout Brand Experience at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
SGFX made its presence felt at Forex Expo Dubai 2026 with an experience-led approach that brought crowds to its stand and extended the brand’s visibility across the wider exhibition floor.
Japanese convenience store enlists Lady Gaga to bolster recruitment
Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart has enlisted Lady Gaga for a recruitment campaign, convincing the pop icon to trade vocal registers for cash registers in an effort to plug staffing shortages at thousands of outlets.
More Asian Games woes as bus takes Pakistan team to wrong venue
Organisational chaos again dogged the Asian Games in Japan on Monday when the official bus carrying the Pakistan men's volleyball team went to the wrong venue.
Women's Fashion Week kicks off in Paris
Paris Women's Fashion Week opens Monday with a debut show from South African brand MaXhosa Africa and a fresh collection from new-ish Canadian trendsetters Matieres Fecales, look to lift the gloom surrounding the sector.
PU Prime Deepens Argentina Presence Through FX Expo Buenos Aires 2026
PU Prime strengthened its engagement with Argentina’s financial sector through its participation in FX Expo Buenos Aires 2026, held on September 17–18 at Golden Center Eventos. The event brought together investors, industry professionals, and market enthusiasts from across Latin America, providing PU Prime with a medium to connect with local traders. The company also received the Best Mobile Trading App award during the event.
PU Prime Strengthens UAE Momentum with Strong Showing at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
PU Prime, a global multi-licensed online brokerage, has announced its participation in Forex Expo Dubai 2026, where the company received the Best Trading Education Experience award and presented two educational sessions. The event marks another step forward in PU Prime's growing presence across the UAE, following the February 2026 licensing of its Dubai-based entity, PU Prime Financial Services LLC, by the Capital Market Authority (CMA).