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Behind the AI stock market bubble lies a weak yen

South China Morning Post

Behind the AI stock market bubble lies a weak yen

The world might be dividing into rival camps and competing trade blocs, but international capital flows remain footloose and fancy free. In so doing, they pose a threat to what remains of stability in the real economy. A good example of…

South China Morning Post

India wary of potential 100% US tariffs over Russian oil

Deutsche Welle

India wary of potential 100% US tariffs over Russian oil

The US Senate passed a Russian sanctions bill that could result in tariffs on India, as a major Russian oil consumer. Follow DW for more.

Deutsche Welle

Brazil Stocks Post Worst Week Since May as Petrobras Slides

Brazil Stocks Post Worst Week Since May as Petrobras Slides

Brazilian shares fell for a fourth straight session on Friday, closing the worst week since May, as Petrobras gave up early gains despite a record quarterly profit. The post Brazil Stocks Post Worst Week Since May as Petrobras Slides…

This burning summer is the proof: the voices of climate denial aren’t just delusional, they’re deadly | Sadiq Khan

The Guardian

This burning summer is the proof: the voices of climate denial aren’t just delusional, they’re deadly | Sadiq Khan

Look at our blazing forests and parched cities. Green policies aren’t a ‘luxury’, and we can’t burn more oil and gas. People need the truth Report: Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North…

The Guardian

Femi Otedola Tightens Grip on Nigeria’s Oldest Bank, First HoldCo

Femi Otedola Tightens Grip on Nigeria’s Oldest Bank, First HoldCo

Nigeria · DEALS Key Facts —The institution: First Bank of Nigeria was founded in 1894 and now operates under the holding company First HoldCo Plc, renamed from FBN Holdings in 2025. —Otedola’s stake: By late July 2025, Femi Otedola held…

Truck Shutdown Threat Returns in South Africa

Truck Shutdown Threat Returns in South Africa

South Africa · TRADE Key Facts —Sector value: South Africa’s road freight and logistics sector was worth R480 billion (about US$29.4 billion), according to Business Day reporting in 2023. —Driver breakdown: Of 44,021 registered truck…

Senate, NA leadership pledge closer cooperation for stable parliamentary system

Dawn

Senate, NA leadership pledge closer cooperation for stable parliamentary system

ISLAMABAD: The leadership of the Senate and National Assembly on Saturday agreed to enhance institutional cooperation and coordination for a stable parliamentary democratic system. According to a statement issued by the Senate Secretariat…

Dawn

Angola nears single-digit inflation for first time in decades as rate cuts begin

Angola nears single-digit inflation for first time in decades as rate cuts begin

Angola · ECONOMY Key Facts —Inflation trajectory: Angola’s inflation fell from 28.2 percent in 2024 to 12.4 percent in March 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund. —Rate decision: The National Bank of Angola cut its policy…

Windhoek and Sol Drive Heineken’s South African Growth

Windhoek and Sol Drive Heineken’s South African Growth

South Africa · COMPANIES Key Facts —Half-year revenue: Heineken NV reported first-half 2026 revenue of €17.6 billion (about US$20.3 billion), up 3.8% from a year earlier, with organic net revenue rising 2.7% to €14.8 billion (about US$17.1…

Uganda approves troop deployment to international force in Gaza

Uganda approves troop deployment to international force in Gaza

Uganda · GEOPOLITICS Key Facts —Parliamentary approval: Uganda’s parliament approved the deployment motion on Thursday, 6 August 2026, giving the government domestic legal cover to contribute troops. —U.S. request: President Yoweri…

Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5

BBC

Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5

A charity for families facing poverty runs the swap shop for uniforms to help with the cost of living.

BBC

Nigeria’s NNPC Listing: Tinubu Commits, But Sets No Date

Nigeria’s NNPC Listing: Tinubu Commits, But Sets No Date

President Bola Tinubu told the Nigerian Exchange Group board on 6 August 2026 that the totality of NNPC Limited would one day be listed — not a slice of it. He named no date, no valuation and no adviser, and the law that created NNPC…