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Last updated: September 27, 2026, 6:01 AM ET

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Gold-rich Nicaragua hands Chinese miners rights to a tenth of its land, deepening Beijing’s strategic foothold in the region’s mining sector. Europe braces for LNG tug of war with Asia as gas storage levels fall and competition for cargoes intensifies ahead of winter. Private credit turmoil eases as investor withdrawals slow, though analysts warn it’s too early to call the bottom in the sector. Big companies warn lack of ‘AI openness’ could hit investment in Europe, citing regulatory uncertainty as a key deterrent for expansion plans. Value of old supertankers soars past new builds as market goes ‘bananas,’ with freight rates driving premiums on aging vessels. De Beers bets on a taste for the real to restore diamonds’ sparkle, banking on a cultural shift toward natural goods. Armani to kick off stake sale talks with LVMH and L’Oréal, exploring a potential 15% stake sale amid luxury sector consolidation. US housing crunch puts private equity in midterm campaign crosshairs, as institutional investors face blame for soaring costs in key swing states. Big dreams and tiny revenue are the new norm for AI IPOs, with valuations far outpacing fundamentals in the latest wave of listings. The rules of AI etiquette are emerging in workplaces, as firms grapple with when and how bots should act without overstepping. Kazakhstan President dismisses defense minister after drill deaths, raising concerns over military readiness and governance stability. NZ political parties court squeezed voters as election race heats up, with cost of living dominating campaign platforms ahead of the vote. Australia home auction clearances hit 10-week low as rate hike looms, signaling cooling demand in the property market ahead of potential monetary tightening. Thai PM Anutin’s support drops in latest poll as pressures mount, with public backing falling to a new low amid economic and political headwinds. China dispatches pair of pandas to Atlanta Zoo, marking a renewed diplomatic gesture as Chengdu-born Pingping and Fushuang arrive for long-term loan. The surprising reasons China is skeptical of A.I. safety calls reflect broader distrust of Western-led tech governance frameworks. Women sluggers are no longer in a league of their own, as reunion highlights from 1940s–50s baseball players underscore a bright future for the sport’s legacy and inclusion. Heavy rain and wind batter northeast, bringing coastal flooding and power outages as a nor’easter strains infrastructure across the region. Maybe we should leave birds alone, as Britain’s beloved pastime of feeding garden birds faces scrutiny over ecological trade-offs. Trump promotes criticism of Republican who broke with him on immigration, amplifying social media attacks on a Florida lawmaker’s stance.