1Worldlivemint.com
Gold Holds Steady With US-Iran Standoff and Fed Outlook in Focus
Gold prices have remained steady at near $4,060 an ounce following the US-Iran Standoff and Fed Outlook. President Donald Trump called for talks with Iran, stating that his latest offer of talks is Tehran's "last chance" and expects a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, US and Japanese officials have indicated they're committed to defending the yen, a move that could push US bonds at a time when inflation concerns and the Iran war are increasing yields. The Fed kept its policy unchanged when it met last week, although there were three dissenting votes in favor of a hike. Goldman Sachs Group analysts predict that central-bank gold demand, led by China, could help gold prices rebound despite temporary downside price pressure from energy and rates markets.
2Worldstluciachronicle.com
Ibrahim Traore: Why Burkina Faso’s popular leader faces a reality test - St. Lucia Chronicle – Daily St Lucia News
Captain Ibrahim Traore, a 38-year-old army officer who took power in a 2022 coup, has become one of Africa's most recognisable leaders, hailed as a symbol of sovereignty and resistance to foreign influence. However, his rule has been marked by increased restrictions on political activity, persistent insecurity, and questions over whether his message of national renewal can translate into lasting change. Since taking power in 2022, Traore has expelled French troops, strengthened ties with Russia, promoted local industry and agriculture, and presented economic self-reliance as a national priority. His government has joined other military-led governments in the Sahel region moving away from traditional Western security partnerships. Supporters argue that these measures are laying the foundations for economic independence and ensure that national resources are directed towards domestic development rather than external interests.
3Financebusinessupturn.com
Nifty 50 Climbs 3% at Open as Indian Equities Stage Strong Rally
Indian equities rose sharply at the opening bell, with the Nifty 50 index rising 3.00% to 24,703.90. The strong open indicates renewed investor confidence in Indian equities, with sentiment appearing high at the start of trading. The 3% advance marks a significant move for the index, highlighting the scale of investor appetite for risk assets in early trade. Analysts will be monitoring key technical levels as the NSE pushes higher, with both the intraday high and low at 24,705.90 indicating the strength of the market. Further direction is likely to be influenced by global cues and domestic institutional flows throughout the remainder of the session.
4Worldhk.marketscreener.com
Japan's H1 food exports reach record high, fuelled by green tea, yellowtail
Japan's food exports rose 10.9% to a record high in the first half of 2026, driven by strong demand for beef, apples, rice, green tea, mixed sauce and yellowtail. Exports totalled 897.7 billion yen ($5.7bn) from January to June, up from 809.7b a year earlier, marking a record for the first-half for the second consecutive year. Exportports to the United States, Japan's largest market, rose 15.3% to 162.6bn yen, while shipments to all of the top 10 export destinations increased from the previous year, including China. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries attributed the growth to increased global interest in Japanese cuisine, increased awareness of Japanese food and products fuelled by inbound tourism, increased sales through existing distribution channels, and the development of new export markets. Japan aims to raise annual exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products to 5 trillion yen by 2030.
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Colombia intercepted a boat near the Malpelo sanctuary carrying 1,764 pounds of marine animals; officials are investigating illegal fishing - United Kingdom
Colombia has intercepted a boat carrying approximately 1,764 pounds of suspected illegal marine animals near the Malpelo sanctuary, bringing renewed attention to illegal fishing in one of the country's most ecologically important marine reserves. The Colombian Navy, known as the Armada de Colombia, stopped the vessel during maritime control and security operations in the Colombian Pacific. Three Ecuadorian citizens were handed over to the Judicial Police as authorities began investigating the suspected illegal catch. The marine animals were transferred to Colombia’s National Natural Parks authority. The Malpalo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary is one of Colombia‘s most important marine protected areas and is home to hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, dolphins, humpback whales and large schools of fish. Despite its protected status, illegal fishing remains an ongoing concern.
6Scienceeuropesays.com
The largest moon in the Solar System is bigger than Mercury and hides an ocean beneath its icy surface
The largest moon in the Solar System, Ganymede, is larger than Mercury and may contain an ocean beneath its surface. Despite being officially classified as Jupiter's biggest moon, its internal complexity and size make it one of the most unusual worlds in the solar system. GanyMede, which orbits Jupiter roughly every seven Earth days, travels larger than any other planet and holds signs of an immense hidden ocean. Observations from the Hubble Space Telescope suggest that GanyMEDe likely contains an underground saltwater ocean, which could contain more water than all of Earth’s surface oceans combined. The only moon in Solar System known to have its own intrinsic magnetic field, which creates auroras around the moon’’�s poles while sitting in Jupiter’larger magnetic environment. Gianmede may never be reclassified as a planet, but it stands as one of these planet-like moons.
7Businessmix929.com
SK Hynix and South Korean union hold talks over bonus pay
SK Hynix and representatives from one of its South Korean unions are meeting for the fifth round of discussions over bonuses at the chipmaker's factory complex in Cheongju city. The two companies are reportedly at odds over SK Hynx’s lucrative bonus scheme, which involves sharing 10% of its annual operating profit with workers and could result in an average payout of 779 million won ($547,127) per worker in 2026. Management has proposed paying more than half of bonuses in shares and restricting their sale for a certain period, according to the union. The union expressed concern over stock-price fluctuations and threatened to take action if the company failed to present a "concrete and forward-looking revised proposal". Shares have jumped more than 130% this year but have lost nearly half their value since June.
8Techmangaloremirror.com
Mitsubishi Electric’s ME Innovation Fund Invests in JIJ, Startup Using Quantum Computers to Develop Mathematical Optimization Middleware - Mangaloremirror
Mitsubishi Electric’s ME Innovation Fund has invested in JIJ, a startup using Quantum Computers to develop Mathematical Optimization Middleware. This investment will enable Mitsubishi Electronic to integrate JIJ’�s middleware-based development environment with Mitsubish Electric‘s application development and software implementation knowhow, and its quantum technologies, including interconnection technology for quantum computers. Mitsubrish Electric aims to establish technological superiority in quantum computing and accelerate R&D to achieve early commercial adoption. Yu Yamashiro, CEO of JIJ Inc., expressed his excitement at the investment, combining his expertise with Mitsubsubishi's expertise in quantum-related technologies.
9Politicsstamfordadvocate.com
Judge rules New York can’t ban federal agents from wearing face coverings
Judge Mae D'Agostino in the Northern District of New York has ruled that New York cannot ban federal agents from wearing face coverings in the state. This ruling comes after a federal judge in California earlier this year blocked a similar law, which was implemented after the Trump administration increased immigration arrests. The judge stated that the federal government's actions violate the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution, which bars state governments from regulating federal law enforcement. The measures were part of a state budget bill signed into law by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The decision is expected to have implications nationwide for other states that have implemented similar measures.
10Financeqoshe.com
Consumer inflation slows to 9.2pc in July - Mubarak Zeb Khan
Consumer inflation in Pakistan fell to 9.2% in July, from 11.07% the previous month, largely due to a slight fall in energy prices. This is the second consecutive slowdown in Pakistan's inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The government has begun raising prices over the past two weeks, potentially increasing inflationary pressures. In FY26, inflation was recorded at 7.05%, compared to 4.49% in FY25. For FY27, the government has projected an inflation target of 8.2%.
