China’s Factory PMI Returns to Growth in September
China’s official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1 in September from 49.8 in August, ending two months of contraction while smaller factories remained below the growth threshold.
Morocco Appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as First Woman Prime Minister
King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri to lead Morocco’s government after her party won the most seats in the September 23 election.
Catania Airport Reopens After Mount Etna Alert Is Lowered
Flights resumed at Catania Airport on September 29 after Mount Etna’s aviation alert was lowered from red to orange, the airport operator said.
Australia’s Central Bank Raises Cash Rate to 4.60% as Inflation Risks Persist
The Reserve Bank of Australia unanimously raised its cash-rate target by 25 basis points to 4.60% on September 29, citing elevated inflation.
Polo Weakens Over Mexico as Flood Threat Spreads Into U.S. Southwest
Polo crossed Baja California Sur and Sonora on September 29 as its moisture added to a broader flash-flood threat across the U.S. Southwest.
U.S. and Mexico Close Labor Case at Akwel’s Ciudad Juárez Plant
The U.S. and Mexico said an Akwel automotive-parts plant completed a USMCA labor-remediation plan, triggering the resumption of customs liquidation.
UNHCR Warns 8.3 Million Could Lose Refugee Assistance as Funding Falls
UNHCR warned on September 29 that nearly 8.3 million displaced and stateless people risk losing vital assistance as funding cuts strain registration and protection services.
What the UN General Assembly’s 2026 High-Level Week Is—and Why It Matters
A clear guide to the 81st UN General Assembly, its general debate, and why leaders gather in New York.