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• Qualcomm shares fell 5.66% to $178.12 today despite the company announcing a new AI chip partnership with Amazon Web Services. • The stock price decline occurred even as the company reported improved operating margins and a substantial partnership in the artificial intelligence sector. • This price drop creates a critical test for traders to determine if the stock's previous upward trend can be sustained at current support levels.

• Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh agreed with a majority ruling that the United States Postal Service cannot implement specific mail ballot rules before the 2026 midterm elections. • Kavanaugh indicated in his opinion that he is not closing the door on the USPS enacting these rules at a later date. • This decision prevents the immediate application of Trump-backed ballot rules, affecting how mail-in voting is managed for the upcoming midterms.

Policymakers keep steady course as jobs market comes under strain and Iran war pushes up energy costsBusiness live – latest updatesThe Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold despite growing concern over inflation as the Iran war pushes households into a fresh cost of living crisis.Against a volatile backdrop in global markets as the fighting in the Middle East intensifies, the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted to keep its key base rate at 3.75%. Continue reading...

• The KOSPI index rose 1.37% to close at 6,717.97 on September 16, ending a four-day decline. • Institutional investors bought a net 1.2 trillion won in shares, offsetting 1.6 trillion won in selling by foreign investors. • The rebound was driven by large-cap semiconductor and power equipment stocks as investors believed U.S. interest rate concerns were already reflected in prices.

• The EUR/USD currency pair remained steady around 1.1610 during the early Asian session on Friday. • Traders are currently analyzing a hawkish interest rate hike from the European Central Bank. • Market participants are awaiting U.S. Consumer Price Index data and trade balance reports to determine future currency movements.

• Karnataka hurdler Krishik M missed the Asian Games selection despite meeting the Athletics Federation of India benchmark three times. • The athlete is currently ranked seventh in Asia but failed to secure a spot on the team. • This exclusion prevents a top-ranked regional competitor from representing India on a major international stage.

Charity stresses small boat rescues are tiny part of its work and speaks out after volunteers abused by far-right agitatorsThe lifeboat charity RNLI has vowed to continue to rescue asylum seekers in the Channel despite attacks on volunteers and staff after the recent high-profile small boat landings.RNLI bosses said workers had been subjected to online and physical abuse and there had been “baseless” rumours that the charity has housed asylum seekers or moved them to secret locations after helping them to shore. Continue reading...

• Noah Wyle hosted the second night of the Creative Arts Emmys to announce winners for various television categories. • The ceremony introduced a new Legacy Award to honor programs that have made a lasting impact on society and the television industry. • The Special Awards committee selects candidates for the Legacy Award annually before the Board of Governors casts the final vote.

• German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed to remain in office following a victory by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. • Conservative leader Friedrich Merz stated that his CDU party was shaken to its very foundations by the election results. • The outcome threatens the long-standing firewall, a policy where mainstream parties refuse formal cooperation to prevent the far right from taking power.

Friedrich Merz said his conservative CDU was shaken ‘to its very foundations’ after far-right victory in Saxony-AnhaltA “shocked” and chastened Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay in office despite the far right’s triumph in a state election that has brought anti-immigrant, pro-Kremlin politicians within striking distance of power.The German chancellor, appearing ashen-faced in front of reporters in Berlin, said on Monday that the landslide victory by the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in Saxony-Anhalt had shaken his conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) “to its very foundations”. Continue reading...

Archive documenting concerts, rehearsals, soundchecks and conversations estimated at up to £1.6mAn archive of more than 100 hours of Oasis recordings – including concerts, rehearsals and candid conversations between Noel and Liam Gallagher – is to be auctioned for up to £1.6m despite objections from the band.The collection was amassed by the band’s sound engineer Huw Richards, who worked with Oasis from the release of their 1994 debut album, Definitely Maybe, until 2001. It comprises 209 DAT tapes, 73 analogue cassettes and three MiniDiscs, and is being sold by Richards’s son, Owain. Continue reading...

• Southeast Asia blockchain funding reached $680 million in 2026 despite a decrease in the total number of deals. • Investment was dominated by Crypto.com and Singapore, with the latter benefiting from a regulatory structure that supports licensed digital asset businesses. • Higher funding levels indicate strong market confidence in the region's digital asset infrastructure despite a more selective investment environment.

The president was moved to a separate aircraft during a July trip after officials learned of a possible Iranian threat, leaving questions about the plane’s defenses unansweredDonald Trump intends to use the Boeing jet gifted by Qatar for his trip to Ireland next week, marking the first time the aircraft will leave the US since concerns were raised over whether it can adequately protect the president from attack.The decision, a senior administration official told the Washington Post, comes weeks after Trump suggested the plane would be grounded for about a month while it underwent unspecified security upgrades. Continue reading...

Non-profits say requests for legal help and housing on rise amid Trump funding cuts for prevention and responseAs cities and states across the US report historic drops in homicides, domestic violence killings remain alarmingly high.In Chicago, where homicides fell from 805 in 2021 to 425 in 2025, killings tied to domestic violence increased by 15% between 2024 and 2025. In Kansas City, Missouri, homicides in general have dropped since 2023, but 2025 was the second deadliest year for homicides tied to domestic violence. In Ohio, too, 2025 was the deadliest year for domestic violence killings, while homicides in general followed the national decrease. Across the US, the share of violent crimes that involve domestic violence has increased from 25% in 2020 to 27.5% in 2024, according to a 2026 FBI report. Continue reading...

Coroner says death likely triggered by vitamin C deficiency and so‑called “sailor’s disease” common in convict era Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA six-year-old boy died from scurvy, the so‑called “sailor’s disease” common in the convict era, a coroner has found.Brisbane boy Connor Dean died after a cardiac arrest under general anaesthetic at Queensland children’s hospital in 2024. Continue reading...

John Sellers, 34, who moved with his family to Sweden aged 10, has been ejected despite his recent marriage to a SwedeA 34-year-old British man who has lived in Sweden since he was 10 has been deported in the latest of a series of Brexit-induced catastrophes for UK citizens in the country.John Sellers was told to leave despite living in Sweden for 24 years, having been educated in the country and newly married to his Swedish partner, Caroline. Continue reading...

• India defeated Thailand by 94 runs in a Women's Asia Cup 2026 group stage match, despite an early collapse of their opening batters. • Deepti Sharma and Nandani Sharma led the bowling attack, each claiming three wickets to bowl Thailand out for a total of 65. • This victory strengthens India's position in Group A, which also includes Thailand, Hong Kong, and Pakistan.

ICE spokesperson says Loreto Javar failed to disclose criminal conviction in Philippines when he applied for visaA 76-year-old man holding permanent US residency and grappling with stage four prostate cancer is reportedly being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention in Tacoma, Washington.Federal immigration officials detained Loreto Javar during his US citizenship interview in Tukwila, Washington, in June. Javar, a Filipino national, moved to the US in 1995 and has lived in the country with his wife and daughter ever since. Continue reading...

• India's Chief Economic Adviser reports that the nation's economy maintains strong near-term momentum, fueled primarily by robust domestic demand and exports. • The Reserve Bank of India's strategic deposit mobilisation is providing critical balance of payments support and stabilizing the Indian rupee against the US dollar. • This economic resilience is particularly significant as it persists despite ongoing global uncertainties and financial volatility.

• Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh and Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid warned at Jackson Hole that underlying inflation trends remain "stubborn" and "sticky" despite recent favorable PCE and CPI readings. • Warsh argued that recent data does not indicate a meaningful improvement in inflation trends, while Schmid noted the central bank has yet to fully "break through" the current economic resistance. • The comments highlight a cautious internal perspective within the Federal Reserve, suggesting that single 25 basis point adjustments may have limited impact on the broader economy.

• Trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. collapsed on August 22 after the Trump administration demanded that American streaming services be exempt from Canadian Content (CanCon) regulations. • Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the request, stating that Canada would not compromise on its national sovereignty, the protection of the French language, or its cultural heritage. • The dispute highlights a significant tension between U.S. commercial interests in the digital media market and Canada's legislative efforts to promote domestic art and language.

• The Euro (EUR) continued its three-day winning streak against the British Pound (GBP) on Thursday, though it retreated from session highs during the European opening. • German GfK Consumer Sentiment for September improved to -26.6, significantly beating market expectations of -29.6 and the August figure of -29.4. • The improvement was driven primarily by a surge in income expectations and a slight decrease in the willingness to save, according to the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions.

NSW parole authority says Mohommed Farhat followed ‘extremist ideology of antisemitic character’ while separately judge ruled ‘Fuk Israel’ was ‘political comment’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Sydney man convicted of writing “Fuk Israel” on cars and setting another vehicle alight has had his release on parole rejected a second time, despite a supreme court judge stating the case appeared to be a “serious miscarriage of justice”.Mohommed Farhat, 22, was initially due to be released on parole in December after serving 10 months in prison following the November 2024 vandalism in Woollahra. Continue reading...

Australia’s biggest oil and gas company recorded a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn in the six-month reporting periodFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWoodside Energy has scrapped its long-term emissions and clean energy targets, even after enjoying a period of windfall oil profits caused by the Iran conflict.Australia’s biggest oil and gas company recorded a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn ($A2.33bn) in the six-month reporting period, according to financials lodged on Tuesday, after the price of crude surged amid disruptions to global supplies. Continue reading...

A day after suggesting other projects were more important to Victorians, Carroll has committed to pushing ahead on train lineGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian premier, Ben Carroll, has made an about-face, committing to pushing ahead with the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop while promising to reduce its total cost by about 6%.Carroll will on Tuesday announce changes to the scope of the first stage of the project, known as SRL East – a 26km stretch of tunnels between Cheltenham and Box Hill – estimated to save $1bn. Continue reading...

Since Hurricane Sandy in 2012, a growing labor movement has addressed the climate crisis and economic inequalityRyan McElroen had spent years repairing the New York City subway underground when he got the opportunity to work in the middle of the ocean.“I had no views other than the darkness at work,” he said. “Then I went polar opposite.” Continue reading...

Rule would require states to provide federal government with information on voters in return for delivering ballotsThe US Postal Service prepared to publish a final ⁠rule late ⁠on ​Friday to impose new requirements on states to provide the federal government with information on voters before the November ⁠midterm congressional elections, despite a ​pair of court ‌orders ‌that currently block the ‌changes from taking effect.The USPS acknowledged in the text of the final rule posted online Friday, which is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register next week, that two injunctions issued by federal courts in California and Massachusetts currently bar it from moving ahead with the changes to comply with a March executive order signed by Donald Trump. Continue reading...

Volume of goods sold in stores and online dropped 0.5% in July, ONS saysBusiness live – latest updatesRetail sales across Great Britain weakened last month despite the men’s football World Cup and record temperatures boosting the demand for food and drink.The Office for National Statistics said the volume of goods sold in stores and online fell 0.5% in July. That is down from 0.7% rise in June – revised down from initial estimates of 1% – and a 1.3% rise in May. Continue reading...