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Zimbabwe's central bank has lowered interest rates, moving in the opposite direction to most global central banks that are holding or raising rates. The decision comes as geopolitical risks linked to Iran continue to weigh on markets. Bloomberg reported the rate cut, highlighting the country's unusual monetary path amid persistent inflation challenges and external uncertainty.

Donald Trump delivered a hard-hitting address to the United Nations, but Bloomberg reports the rhetoric did little to move his main targets. China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin and Iran showed no sign of being swayed or deterred by the president's bluster, underscoring the limits of Trump's UN platform in shaping the behaviour of US adversaries.

Meta has introduced a new lineup of artificial intelligence products, according to Bloomberg. The company is positioning the offering as an attempt to succeed where competitors have struggled to gain traction with AI. The announcement is drawing attention as tech giants race to convert AI investments into widely adopted consumer and business products.

BP is considering selling its Brazilian biofuels business, according to a Bloomberg News report picked up by Reuters. The potential divestment would mark another step in the energy major's efforts to streamline its portfolio and refocus on core oil and gas operations, though no buyer or valuation has been named and the company has not confirmed a deal.

Bloomberg reports that Chinese authorities have imposed restrictions on overseas travel for family members of artificial intelligence experts, according to the headline circulated in global news coverage. The measure is understood as part of China's tight controls over sensitive technology sectors, aimed at preventing experts with access to sensitive AI work from leaving the country. The exact scope and enforcement of the restrictions remain unclear.

Andrew Bailey, who served as co-Deputy Director of the FBI under the Trump administration, has resigned, according to Bloomberg Law. Bailey, formerly Missouri's attorney general, was appointed to the bureau's leadership alongside Dan Bongino earlier this year. The news is spreading rapidly across US politics circles, with observers awaiting word on the reasons behind his departure and what it means for the FBI's leadership.

A Bloomberg opinion piece argues that universal public health insurance is the answer to the United States' ongoing healthcare crisis. The article contends that millions of Americans face unaffordable care and gaps in coverage, and that a publicly funded universal system would address these failures. The argument feeds into a long-running American debate over single-payer healthcare versus the current mixed public-private model.

Malaysia's Barisan Nasional has announced it will leave its governing coalition at the next general election, according to the New Straits Times and Bloomberg. The decision signals a major shake-up of the country's politics ahead of the vote, ending an alliance that has shaped Malaysian government in recent years. The announcement is drawing attention across the region as parties begin positioning for the polls.

European Union officials say they are optimistic the United States will not impose a ban on diesel exports, according to a Bloomberg report. The news offers reassurance for European fuel supply chains and refiners who have relied on American diesel shipments, though no formal US policy commitment has been announced.