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    Australia's Central Bank Set to Resume Rate Rises●RBA Set to Resume Raising Key Rate as Patience on Prices Erodes✉newsBusinessBanking1 h ago

    The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to resume raising its key interest rate as policymakers lose patience with stubbornly slow progress on inflation. Economists are weighing the timing and size of the next move, with households and markets bracing for the return of monetary tightening after a pause.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank●Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/i sraeliMmastodonWorld313 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. His comments came as Israeli authorities announced a military closure across the occupied territory. The remarks have drawn widespread attention and criticism online, amid already heightened tensions and ongoing Israeli military operations in the region.

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    ECB raises interest rates by 25 basis points▼ECB hikes by 25 basis points, as expected✉newsBusinessBanking2 h ago

    The European Central Bank has raised its key interest rates by 25 basis points, in line with widespread expectations from economists and markets. The decision keeps the bank's campaign against elevated inflation moving forward, and analysts are now watching for signals on whether further tightening will follow at upcoming meetings.

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    Fed holds rates steady as inflation hits three-year high▼Fed holds interest rates steady as inflation hits 3-year high✉newsBusinessBanking6 h ago

    The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged even as inflation reaches its highest level in three years. The decision means borrowing costs will stay where they are for now, with policymakers weighing stubborn price pressures against signs of strain in the economy. Markets and economists are watching closely for signals on when, or whether, the central bank might move rates again.

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    Fed's Barr Says More Rate Hikes Likely Needed▼Fed’s Barr Says More Rate Hikes Likely Needed to Return Inflation to Target✉newsBusinessEconomy1 h ago

    Federal Reserve official Michael Barr said further interest rate increases are likely needed to bring inflation back to the central bank's target. The comments signal that policymakers remain cautious about declaring victory over price pressures, and markets and analysts are weighing what a longer tightening path would mean for borrowing costs and the economy.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank▼Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank✉newsWar1 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for war in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. The statement from a senior member of Israel's government drew immediate attention, with critics warning it escalates rhetoric over Israel's conduct in Palestinian territories amid ongoing tensions and military operations in the region.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank●More # Warcrimes "Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank # Smotrich comments come as IsraMmastodonWorldPolitics245 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, comments that landed as Israeli authorities announced a week-long comprehensive military closure across the territory, citing the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Critics online are denouncing the remarks as advocating war crimes, and the combination of the minister's language with a sweeping movement closure has drawn sharp international attention to escalating tensions in the occupied territory.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank▼Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat?✉newsWar3 min ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, prompting debate over whether his words reflect actual policy or political rhetoric. The remarks come amid heightened Israeli military operations in the territory, and observers are weighing how far the government may act on his call and what it means for Palestinians and regional stability.

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    Smotrich urges West Bank campaign mirroring Gaza war▼'Do there what we did in Gaza': Smotrich calls for full-scale war in occupied West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East1 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for waging a full-scale war in the occupied West Bank, saying Israel should 'do there what we did in Gaza'. The remarks, reported by Middle East Eye, drew immediate criticism from Palestinians and rights advocates who warn such an operation would bring Gaza-level devastation and displacement to the West Bank. The comments deepen concerns about escalating Israeli military action beyond Gaza.

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    Israeli finance minister calls for Gaza-style war in West Bank▼Israeli finance minister calls for Gaza-style war in occupied West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East5 h ago

    Israel's finance minister has publicly called for military action in the occupied West Bank resembling the campaign in Gaza. The remarks have drawn attention amid the ongoing war in Gaza and rising violence in the West Bank, with critics viewing the statement as an endorsement of escalatory and potentially unlawful military measures in occupied territory.

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    Netanyahu's UN speech draws scrutiny over history and security▼Netanyahu’s UN speech: History, settler violence, and Israel’s security threats - opinion✉newsWorldUnited Nations5 min ago

    Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly, with an opinion piece in The Jerusalem Post examining how he framed Jewish history, settler violence in the West Bank, and the security threats facing Israel. Commentary is debating whether his remarks adequately balanced historical claims with acknowledgment of extremist settler activity and regional dangers.

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    Fed rate hike signals era of sticky inflation and faster growth▼Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation, faster growth✉newsBusinessBanking21 h ago

    The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again, a move being read as an acknowledgment that inflation is proving stubborn and the US economy is growing faster than expected. Commentators say policymakers are adjusting to a new environment in which price pressures persist despite earlier tightening, forcing the central bank to keep rates higher for longer than markets had anticipated.

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    Israeli minister urges West Bank war like Gaza campaign▼Israeli minister calls for war in West Bank, says Israel should 'do what it did in Gaza'✉newsWarMiddle East10 h ago

    An Israeli government minister has publicly called for military action in the occupied West Bank on the scale of the war in Gaza, saying Israel should 'do what it did in Gaza'. The remarks have drawn attention amid ongoing operations and rising tensions in the territory, with critics warning the comments signal willingness to widen the conflict and deepen humanitarian consequences for Palestinians.

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    Smotrich calls for war in West Bank, annexation plans●Israel's Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank, seeks annexation of parts of Gaza, southern Lebanon✉newsWarMiddle East10 h ago

    Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the West Bank and advocated annexing parts of both Gaza and southern Lebanon. The comments drew wide attention given his senior role in the Israeli government and their implications for regional escalation, territorial policy and already strained relations with Palestinians and Lebanon.

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    Smotrich urges Israel to wage war in West Bank like Gaza●Smotrich: Israel must ‘go to war’ in West Bank, ‘do there what we did in Gaza’✉newsWarMiddle East1 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel must 'go to war' in the occupied West Bank and 'do there what we did in Gaza', calling for military action on the scale of the Gaza campaign. The remarks drew immediate attention given his senior role in the government and the humanitarian toll of the Gaza war.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank●Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West BankMmastodonWarMiddle East298 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, drawing sharp criticism. His comments came as Israeli authorities announced a military closure across the territory, citing the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. The remarks have intensified concerns about escalation in the West Bank, where tensions and military operations have already been running high.

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    Egypt rejects Israeli calls to expand West Bank operations▼Egypt rejects Israeli calls to expand West Bank operations; Smotrich urges Gaza-style war✉newsWarMiddle East2 h ago

    Egypt has rejected calls from Israeli officials to expand military operations in the occupied West Bank, after far-right Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich urged a Gaza-style war there. Cairo warned such a escalation would destabilise the region further, deepening tensions between Israel and a key mediator in the conflict.

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    Displaced Palestinians in West Bank struggle to survive●‘My hands are empty’: Displaced Palestinians struggle to survive https://www. aljazeera.com/features/2026/9/ 27/my-handsMmastodonWorld213 h ago

    Palestinians displaced from Tulkarem and other West Bank cities describe being unable to meet basic needs, with one telling Al Jazeera 'my hands are empty'. The report highlights how forced displacement has left families without income, homes or possessions. Readers are sharing the accounts to draw attention to worsening conditions across the occupied West Bank alongside the war in Gaza.

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    Russia targets Ukraine's data centres and internet infrastructure●Russia strikes at heart of Ukraine's digital economy with attacks on data centres, internet |Stewart✉newsTechnologyInternet1 d ago

    Russia is attacking Ukraine's data centres and internet infrastructure, moves analysts describe as strikes at the heart of the country's digital economy. The attacks threaten government services, banking and communications that increasingly depend on connected systems, adding a new dimension to the conflict beyond strikes on energy and military targets.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank●🔴 BREAKING Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank Israeli official Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in theMmastodonWarMiddle East45 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank. Human rights experts and analysts warn his remarks should not be dismissed as election rhetoric, saying they point to a potential escalation of Israeli military operations against Palestinians in the territory. The statement has drawn sharp criticism and concern among observers already alarmed by rising violence in the region.

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    Israeli minister urges army to 'go to war' in West Bank●Israeli Cabinet minister says army should ‘go to war’ in occupied West Bank✉newsWar10 h ago

    An Israeli Cabinet minister has called on the military to launch a war in the occupied West Bank, remarks reported by Anadolu Agency. The statement lands amid escalating Israeli military operations and settler violence in the territory, and is likely to draw criticism from Palestinians, rights groups and international observers who warn such rhetoric could further inflame an already volatile situation.

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    Australia's central bank is expected to deliver another interest rate increase, with economists warning the tightening cycle is raising the risk of pushing the economy into recession. Higher borrowing costs would add further pressure on households already dealing with elevated living costs, and markets are watching closely for the Reserve Bank's next decision on the cash rate.

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    IDF boosts West Bank troops amid holiday attack fears●IDF reinforces West Bank troop deployment amid concern of terror attacks over holidays✉newsWarTerrorism10 h ago

    The Israeli military is reinforcing its troop deployment in the West Bank ahead of the holiday period, citing concern over potential terror attacks. The move signals heightened alert levels across the territory, with additional forces being positioned to respond to security threats during a period Israel regards as high risk for attacks.

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    Fed Rate Hikes Pressure Asian Markets, But Banks May Gain●Fed Rate Hikes Put Asian Markets Under Pressure, but Banks and Insurers May Benefit✉newsBusinessBanking1 h ago

    US Federal Reserve rate hikes are weighing on Asian equity markets, with investors concerned about capital outflows and higher borrowing costs. However, analysts note that banks and insurers across the region could benefit, as rising interest rates tend to improve lending margins and returns on invested assets. Commentary is focusing on this split impact across Asian financial sectors.

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    Smotrich urges Gaza-style action in West Bank▼Smotrich calls for doing in West Bank 'what we did in Gaza'✉newsWarMiddle East13 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for carrying out in the occupied West Bank what Israel has done in Gaza, drawing sharp attention to his comments. The remarks are likely to fuel criticism of Israel's military operations in the Palestinian territories and deepen concerns over escalating violence in the West Bank amid the ongoing Gaza war.

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    Chinese VP Han Zheng calls for Palestinians to govern Palestine●🟢 Diplomacy | 5/10 Statement by Chinese VP on Palestine and Ukraine Chinese VP Han Zheng called for the governance of thMmastodonWarUkraine21 d ago

    Chinese Vice President Han Zheng issued a statement addressing both Palestine and Ukraine, calling for the West Bank and post-conflict reconstruction of Gaza to be governed according to the principle of 'Palestinians governing Palestine'. The remarks position China as an active voice on Middle East governance questions and come amid ongoing international debate over Gaza's future administration and the war in Ukraine.

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    Israel imposes week-long comprehensive closure on West Bank●📢 Israeli occupation authorities imposed a comprehensive closure on the occupied # westbank and closed ❌ 🛂 border crossiMmastodonWorldDefense416 h ago

    Israeli authorities have imposed a comprehensive closure on the occupied West Bank, closing border crossings for one week, citing the Jewish holidays, according to Palestinian media reports. Measures include tightened restrictions on Palestinian movement. The announcement is drawing criticism online, with commentary accusing Israel of using the holidays to justify further restrictions on Palestinians in the occupied territory.

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    Smotrich urges Israel to wage war in West Bank●Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to "go to war" in the occupied West Bank and "do thereMmastodonWarMiddle East38 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to 'go to war' in the occupied West Bank and 'do there what we did in Gaza,' prompting sharp criticism for advocating the replication of the Gaza military campaign against the territory's roughly three million Palestinian residents. Commenters are condemning the remarks as a call for ethnic cleansing and warning of a dangerous escalation in the occupied territory.

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    Smotrich Urges Gaza-Style Military Action in West Bank●‘Do What We Did in Gaza’: Smotrich Calls for War on Occupied West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East1 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for military action in the occupied West Bank, urging forces to 'do what we did in Gaza'. The remarks, reported by Palestinian media, are drawing criticism as an open call to extend the devastating Gaza war to a second Palestinian territory, intensifying concerns about escalation.

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    Israeli Minister Smotrich Calls for War in West Bank▼🔴 BREAKING Israeli Minister Smotrich Calls for War in West Bank Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for militarMmastodonWorldDefense213 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for military conflict in the occupied West Bank, telling Ynet News that Israel needs to 'go to war in Judea and Samaria' and replicate the operations conducted in Gaza. His remarks have drawn sharp criticism from Palestinians and international observers, who warn such a campaign would escalate violence across the territory and worsen the humanitarian situation there.

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    Powell to remain on Fed board after chair term ends▼Fed chair Jerome Powell says he will stay on central bank's board after term expires next month✉newsBusinessBanking6 h ago

    Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says he will stay on the central bank's board of governors after his term as chair expires next month. The announcement keeps him involved in US monetary policy even as a successor takes over the top role, a move drawing attention amid ongoing debate over interest rates and the Fed's leadership transition.

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    Russia strikes another Kyiv data centre, widening attack on Ukraine's internet●Missile War Monitor: Russia strikes another Kyiv data centre as it widens its war on Ukraine's internet✉newsTechnologyInternet2 h ago

    Russia has struck another data centre in Kyiv, continuing a campaign targeting the infrastructure that keeps Ukraine's internet running. The attack, tracked by war monitors, signals a deliberate shift toward knocking out connectivity for civilians and services, not just military targets. Observers warn such strikes disrupt communications, banking and emergency response, adding civilian hardship to the ongoing bombardment of Ukrainian cities.

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    ECB's Vujcic says energy prices to stay higher for longer●ECB’s Vujcic Says Energy Prices Will Stay ‘Higher for Longer’✉newsBusinessBanking1 d ago

    Boris Vujcic, a member of the European Central Bank's governing council and Croatia's central bank governor, said energy prices will remain elevated for an extended period, warning of persistent pressure on inflation and the eurozone economy. His remarks come as policymakers weigh how long to keep interest rates restrictive amid uncertain energy costs and uneven growth across the region.

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    IDF boosts West Bank troop deployment over holiday attack fears▼IDF reinforces West Bank troop deployment amid concerns over holiday terror attacks✉newsWarTerrorism1 h ago

    The Israeli military has reinforced its troop deployment in the West Bank as concerns grow about potential terror attacks during the holiday period. The move adds forces to an area already under heightened security, with officials reportedly seeking to prevent incidents during the festive season, when tensions and attack risks have historically risen.

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    Fed rate hike fuels recession warnings▼The Fed Just Raised Interest Rates. Recession is next✉newsBusinessBanking3 h ago

    The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates, and commentators are warning that a recession could follow. The hike is part of the central bank's effort to curb inflation, but higher borrowing costs risk slowing the economy sharply. Debate is focused on whether the Fed can bring prices down without triggering a downturn.

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    Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza, arrest four West Bank farmers▼Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza, arrest four farmers in West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East1 d ago

    Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian in Gaza and detained four farmers in the occupied West Bank, according to Middle East Eye. The incidents highlight the continuing violence in both territories, with near-daily raids and lethal fire reported despite ongoing ceasefire diplomacy.

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    Smotrich urges West Bank war and annexation of Gaza, southern Lebanon▼Smotrich: Israel must 'go to war' in West Bank as 'we did in Gaza,' annex most of Strip, south Lebanon✉newsWarMiddle East8 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called on Israel to wage war in the West Bank as it did in Gaza, and to annex most of the Gaza Strip along with southern Lebanon. His remarks, reported by The Times of Israel, land amid ongoing conflict and debates over Israel's long-term plans for Palestinian territories and its northern border. The comments are drawing attention for their extreme territorial scope and implications for regional escalation.

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    Israel's Smotrich calls for 'war' in West Bank●📡 [GRID SIGNAL INTERCEPTED] Source: Al Jazeera Data: Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real thMmastodonWorld111 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera, which asks whether the statement is rhetoric or a real threat. The remarks come amid ongoing Israeli military operations and settlement expansion in the territory, and are drawing criticism from those who see them as incitement to further escalation against Palestinians.

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    BOJ October Rate Hike a Real Possibility, Ex-Official Says●BOJ Rate Hike in October Is Real Possibility, Ex-Official Says✉newsBusinessBanking1 h ago

    A former Bank of Japan official says an interest rate hike at the central bank's October meeting is a real possibility, Bloomberg reports. The comment adds to speculation over when the BOJ will raise rates further, a decision closely watched by global markets given its impact on the yen and international borrowing costs.

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    Smotrich's call for 'war' in the West Bank draws alarm●Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat? https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/i sraMmastodonWorldPolitics29 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank, prompting debate over whether the statement is election rhetoric or a signal of real military escalation. Commenters warn his words should not be dismissed as mere campaign talk, given his influence in the Israeli government and the potential consequences for Palestinians in the territory.

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