
Business & Economy · Sep 25, 2026
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate in September, signaling a new phase of monetary tightening aimed at persistent inflation. The decision is reshaping borrowing costs for U.S. businesses, pushing up mortgage and corporate borrowing rates, and altering market expectations for growth and earnings.

World News · Sep 25, 2026
Thousands of Punjab farmers staged fresh demonstrations in September, blocking roads and railways to demand written assurances on land pooling, procurement at minimum support prices and a halt to parts of a proposed India US trade deal. State leaders opened talks and gave timebound written commitments, but unions say deeper guarantees are needed before they suspend agitation.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 25, 2026
The 2026 MICHELIN Guide Toronto and Region, unveiled on September 22, kept its star roster intact while expanding recognition across the Greater Toronto Area and honoring chefs doing community work. The results reflect a maturing local scene where resilience, regional destinations and softer awards matter as much as new stars.

Technology & AI · Sep 25, 2026
Beijing’s Cyberspace Administration published a 25-article draft on September 18, 2026 that would bar platforms from offering AI-powered “virtual relatives or companions” to people under 18 and require stricter age assurance and minors mode functions across games, social apps and generative AI services.

World News · Sep 25, 2026
A month of street demonstrations by a youth movement over an alleged national medical entrance exam leak culminated in the resignation of India’s education minister, highlighting deep public anger over fairness in education and the government response to dissent.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 25, 2026
At the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, Spanish epic La Bola Negra won the People’s Choice Award while Canadian filmmakers and homegrown titles collected key honours, underscoring TIFF’s continuing role as a global launchpad and a platform for Canada’s screen community.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 24, 2026
The 51st Toronto International Film Festival returned to Toronto with a record slate of films, a strong showing of Canadian premieres and runaway red carpet fashion, even as the industry and audiences grappled with questions about artificial intelligence and cultural priorities.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 24, 2026
Thousands took to Mumbai’s streets in February 2026 for the city’s 16th Pride March, blending celebration, fashion and renewed demands for legal protections and social inclusion.

Technology & AI · Sep 24, 2026
The Supreme People’s Court published 24 guidelines laying out legal red lines for deepfakes, voice cloning, data harvesting and civil remedies as Beijing tightens AI governance.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 24, 2026
This week (September 22–24, 2026) saw a surge in Indian presence on international fashion stages — from Nazranaa’s temple‑inspired couture at New York Fashion Week to a high‑profile Indian contingent at Vogue World: Milano — underscoring a growing appetite for Indian narratives and craft on global runways.

Business & Economy · Sep 24, 2026
The Federal Reserve on Sept. 16 raised its benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points — the first increase since 2023 — signaling the possibility of another hike later this year as oil-driven inflation and resilient domestic demand complicate policymakers’ path back to 2% price stability.

Business & Economy · Sep 24, 2026
The Federal Reserve’s Sept. 16 rate increase to a 3.75–4.00% target range underscored a shift toward tighter policy even as the August jobs report showed overall hiring. The catch: information-sector employment fell and technology-sector restructuring has continued, leaving an uneven outlook across U.S. labor markets and corporate balance sheets.

World News · Sep 24, 2026
South Africa begin their three-match ODI series against world champions Australia at Kingsmead with a depleted pace attack, as both teams use the contest to build towards the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 21, 2026
Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil has delivered the biggest opening weekend in the horror franchise’s history, taking $60 million in North America and more than $108 million worldwide.

Lifestyle & Entertainment · Sep 18, 2026
Netflix's Best of the Best begins streaming September 18, bringing Maitreyi Ramakrishnan into a coming-of-age comedy about friendship, college life and the fiercely competitive world of Bollywood-fusion dance.