Hong Kong, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Asian stocks stutter as traders prepare for Fed decision

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2026-09-16

Asian stocks struggled Wednesday as investors prepare for an expected interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve later in the day, though there was a little support from a dip in oil prices following their recent run-up. With inflation still running well above the central bank's target and the Middle East crisis keeping crude above $100 a barrel, monetary policymakers are widely tipped to lift borrowing costs for the first time since 2023. That ha......

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warn of 'red line'

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Beijing, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Rights group, relatives accuse China of using torture in prison

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Washington, United States, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - US issues advisory to 'reconsider travel' to Saudi Arabia

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Washington, United States, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Washington clears way for new French envoy to US: source

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Seoul, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Court orders N. Korea pay Seoul $32.5 mn for blowing up office

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Sanaa, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Houthi official says Saudi report of attack on Mecca 'lie'

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Vologda, Russia, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Russia's Stalin-admiring provincial leader waging an ultra-conservative crusade

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Quito, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Ecuador imposes state of emergency in Quito, Guayaquil

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