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Cuba is once again in the United States’s crosshairs. Washington’s operation in Venezuela at the start of the year is largely seen to have paved the way for a similar undertaking on the Caribbean island. Recent media reports have revealed US military activity nearby while US officials have repeatedly said they want “Cuba to be…

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday has raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, citing resilience in advanced economies and increased AI investment.

Mercedes-Benz shares fell by 4% at around 1 pm CEST on Wednesday before paring their losses, after the firm announced sales of 491,700 cars and vans in the third quarter of 2026, 6% fewer than a year earlier.

The days when governments could lean on cheap money and fast growth to keep their debts in check are over, according to the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who called for spending discipline and tighter monetary policy around the world.

Financing the infrastructure of the future is a growing global challenge, as countries work to meet their development goals.

Dirty cooking fuels are back on the global agenda, after the first ever high-level event was held during the UN General Assembly (22 September).

Beef prices are soaring in China. Across the Pacific Ocean in the United States, cattle farmers are complaining that their businesses are becoming increasingly unsustainable. And in India, poultry rearers are slashing their production targets because they cannot afford feed.

Uzbekistan plans to offer international technology companies tax exemptions on qualifying investment returns and special rules for testing new products, as it seeks to turn Tashkent into a base for expansion across Central Asia.

Grand Teton National Park near the site of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Jackson Hole event. All eyes…