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Brazil, US agree to form working group on tariffs

Brazil and the United States have agreed to form a working group to discuss US tariffs on Brazilian goods and other bilateral trade issues, Brazil's Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services said Wednesday.
01-Oct-2026
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Japan's cabinet approves bill for 1st food consumption tax cut

Japan's cabinet on Friday approved a bill to temporarily cut the consumption tax on food and beverages and introduce an income-based benefit program, marking a major step toward securing its passage during the current Diet session.
09-Oct-2026

MIDDLE EAST

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US rules out Iran attack before midterms as Yemen fighting escalates

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US will not attack Iran before November's US midterm congressional elections, asserting that the two countries are having "productive" talks about ending the months-long conflict.
09-Oct-2026

IEA backs faster release of 100 million barrels as fuel prices climb

The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday backed an accelerated release of about 100 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves, as Middle East tensions and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue to push up energy prices.
08-Oct-2026

Beyond defense pacts: Building lasting security in the Middle East

The successful construction of an autonomous Middle Eastern security framework depends on reconciliation among the regional countries.
08-Oct-2026

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