The US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 to March this year than initially reported, according to the government. This revision suggests a slowing job market and likely supports the US Federal Reserve’s plan to begin cutting interest rates soon, News.Az reports citing Al Jazeera.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced the defeat of Hamas’ Rafah Brigade during his visit to the Philadelphi Corridor on the Gaza-Egypt border, News.Az reports citing TASS .
The UN migration agency (IOM) warned on Wednesday that the spread of mpox in the Horn, eastern, and southern Africa raises infection risks for migrants needing essential healthcare and support. The agency issued an $18.5 million appeal to fund preparations for an anticipated surge in cases, News.Az reports citing UN Geneva.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) kept its key interest rate at 50% on August 20, despite a decline in annual inflation in July, News.Az reports citing Central Banking.
Japan reported a trade deficit of 621 billion yen ($4.3 billion) in July, attributed to soaring import prices, according to government data released on Wednesday, News.Az reports citing Mirror .
Britain's government borrowed more than anticipated last month, official data reveals, putting pressure on new finance minister Rachel Reeves as she prepares her first annual budget, News.Az reports citing RTE .
On Wednesday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed cease-fire negotiations and regional issues during a phone call requested by the U.S., News.Az reports citing Daily Sabah .
An Algerian tanker carrying around 30,000 tons of fuel is scheduled to depart on Wednesday, marking the first shipment of aid to help revive power plants in Lebanon, News.Az reports citing Anadolu Agency.
