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Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence

Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence

The leaders of China, Russia and India are among the heads of state gathering at a meeting billed as a counterweight to U.S. global influence

UN spotlights nuclear weapon states' refusal to ratify test ban treaty at divisive time

UN spotlights nuclear weapon states' refusal to ratify test ban treaty at divisive time

The United Nations is warning that any new nuclear test could trigger an arms race

Two tankers carrying Saudi oil attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Two tankers carrying Saudi oil attacked in Strait of Hormuz

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were struck by unknown projectiles within minutes of each other while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz late on Monday, according to shipping intelligence and tracking firms Marisks and Kpler.

President Trump rules out using nuclear weapons against Iran

President Trump rules out using nuclear weapons against Iran

President Trump ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran to end the war, calling it a "stupid question" to ask about the nuclear option.

US manufacturing activity slows in August; input prices still elevated

US manufacturing activity slows in August; input prices still elevated

WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing activity eased in August after strong growth in the prior month, with new orders slowing and input prices remaining high amid persistent supply-chain strains.

Oil settles up by more than 2.5% as US and Iran resume military attacks

Oil settles up by more than 2.5% as US and Iran resume military attacks

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled more than 2.5% higher on Monday after a resumption of military action between the U.S. and Iran rekindled market concerns about global supply disruption, as the conflict extended into its sixth month.

Analysts react to global bond selloff

Analysts react to global bond selloff

SINGAPORE, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark bond yield hit the 3% level for the first time since 1996 on Tuesday amid a broad-based global bond selloff, underscoring how inflation, fiscal concerns and rate hikes are reshaping markets that once anchored global borrowing costs.

US construction spending drops to nearly three-year low in July

US construction spending drops to nearly three-year low in July

WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in July, hitting the lowest level in nearly three years as higher mortgage rates weighed on single-family homebuilding.

Iran defiant as Bessent says US likely to announce bank sanctions this week

Iran defiant as Bessent says US likely to announce bank sanctions this week

By Parisa Hafezi and David Lawder DUBAI/ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept 1 (Reuters) - U.S.

Iran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'

Iran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'

Aug 30 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries, particularly those in the Gulf, to unite against what he called their "real enemy" and said divisions among Muslims served the interests of their adversaries.

Malaysia PM unveils measures to tackle living costs, support local businesses

Malaysia PM unveils measures to tackle living costs, support local businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday introduced measures to address rising living costs and support businesses, including restoring higher quotas for subsidised petrol and diesel purchases, as well as more funding for schools and small traders.

Netanyahu condemns rioters after weeks of West Bank settler violence, and other Middle East news

Netanyahu condemns rioters after weeks of West Bank settler violence, and other Middle East news

Israel’s prime minister has spoken out after weeks of settler violence in the occupied West Bank and condemned the criminal actions of a “handful of rioters.”