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G7 begins 100-million-barrel emergency oil release with diesel frontloaded within 20 days
G7 countries will coordinate a 100-million-barrel emergency reserve release over four months, with a substantial diesel drawdown frontloaded within 20 days.
Kenya Salama highway crash kills 17 pilgrims as investigators examine overtaking sequence
Seventeen Catholic pilgrims and their driver have died in a multi-vehicle crash at Salama as Kenya’s NTSA investigates the collision on a known highway black spot.
Brazilian beef faces 67% China import duty after 1.1-million-tonne quota is exhausted
Brazilian beef shipments above China’s 1.106-million-tonne annual quota now face a 67% total import duty after the allocation was exhausted.
RBI forward-dollar liabilities hit record $200bn after $143.5bn inflow surge
RBI net forward dollar liabilities reached a record $200 billion in August after policy measures attracted $143.5 billion of foreign-currency inflows.
Dangote breaks ground on $16bn Kenya refinery with 700,000-bpd capacity
Dangote Group has broken ground on a $16 billion, 700,000-bpd refinery in Lamu that could transform East Africa’s fuel supply and industrial landscape.
France, Germany and Italy inflation jumps as Europe’s energy shock pressures ECB
Inflation has accelerated sharply across France, Germany, Italy and Spain as energy prices rise, increasing pressure on the ECB ahead of euro-area data.
South Korea exports hit record $120.9bn as AI drives 263% semiconductor surge
South Korea’s September exports surged to a record $120.9 billion as semiconductor shipments rose 262.8% to an unprecedented $60.3 billion.
US veteran health centers struggle with staffing shortages despite major expansion of care facilities
New US veteran health centers are struggling to hire doctors and nurses. See why staffing shortages threaten access despite major VA investment.
France student protests spread nationwide as school conditions and budget anger fuel unrest
French student protests are spreading nationwide over school conditions and funding. See why clashes are escalating as France prepares major budget cuts.
US church closures accelerate as 100,000 congregations face uncertain future
Up to 100,000 US churches could close or be repurposed over the next decade. See why the shift could reshape communities far beyond religion.