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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a cautious approach to future rate cuts, noting that the Fed will act based on economic conditions, inflation trends, and the job market.

Global rice prices dropped after India resumed non-basmati white rice exports, easing supply concerns for importers in Asia and Africa and stabilizing the market.

Britain’s last coal-fired power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, closed on Monday, ending over 140 years of coal-powered electricity and marking a key step toward renewable energy.

AI-driven tools are transforming the workplace by automating daily tasks, allowing professionals to focus on strategic, creative, and complex decision-making roles.

The FDA has approved Cobenfy, the first new schizophrenia medication in over 30 years, offering a novel treatment approach for managing symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.

The Republic of Korea and the UK have launched a high-level dialogue platform to enhance economic and financial cooperation, focusing on supply chains, security, and climate change issues.

At least 63 people are dead and millions are without power after Hurricane Helene devastated the southeastern US, leaving widespread destruction in its path. Rescue operations continue.

The EU has advised airlines to avoid Lebanese and Israeli airspace throughout October due to escalating tensions and an increase in airstrikes, citing serious security risks.

OPEC Fund partners with Evocabank to provide a $10 million loan aimed at empowering Armenian MSMEs, with a focus on climate action and women-led enterprises.

Halving food loss and waste could reduce global agricultural greenhouse emissions by 4% and decrease the number of undernourished people by 153 million, FAO says.