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Dutch West Bank Import Crackdown Triggers Searches of Israeli Travelers at Schiphol

Israeli passengers at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport were searched by Dutch customs officers as the Netherlands began enforcing a ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank and the Golan Heights. The move has sharpened an already tense dispute over settlement policy, prompting Israel to retaliate against Dutch diplomats and warning that broader boycott pressure may be building.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read

Banking, Fintech & Insurance7h ago

RBI to Auction Rs 22,200 Crore in State Government Bonds as 12 States Tap Market for Fresh Borrowing

The Reserve Bank of India will conduct an auction of state government securities worth Rs 22,200 crore on September 29, 2026, with 12 states seeking funds through a mix of re-issued bonds and fresh tranches. The sale, to be executed on the RBI's E-Kuber platform, will include both competitive and non-competitive bidding, with retail investors also able to participate through the Retail Direct portal.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance7h ago

RBI Bulletin Flags India's 7.8% Growth Resilience Amid West Asia Shock, Inflation Pressures and Banking Funding Debate

The Reserve Bank of India's September 2026 Bulletin presents an economy that remains notably resilient despite renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia, rising energy prices and volatile global markets. Alongside reporting 7.8% growth in the first quarter of 2026-27, the Bulletin argues that a higher credit-deposit ratio alone is not a reliable sign of banking stress and points to strong foreign exchange reserves, FDI inflows and narrowing trade deficits as key buffers.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance55m ago

RBI Bulletin Says India's Economy Is Shielding Financial and External Sectors From Global Turbulence

India's financial and external sectors continue to benefit from a resilient domestic economy, even as geopolitical tensions, weather disruptions and firmer global bond yields weigh on the outlook, the Reserve Bank of India said in its latest bulletin. The central bank's assessment pointed to strong GDP growth, healthy foreign exchange reserves, steady credit momentum and moderate current account pressures, while warning that rising crude oil prices and food inflation could complicate the inflation path ahead.

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India Sports & Cricket3h ago

West Indies Lean on Raw Talent and Bowlers' Bite as India Series Looms

West Indies captain Shai Hope has framed the upcoming ODI series in India as both a harsh reminder of decline and a chance to measure progress against one of world cricket's toughest assignments. With a fragile batting line-up but a promising attack led by Shamar Joseph, Alzarri Joseph and a varied spin unit, the tourists are banking on raw talent and competitive bowling to stay relevant in a difficult rebuilding phase.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

U.S. and Argentina Launch Andes-Atlantic Corridor to Tie Strategic Infrastructure to Western Markets

The United States and Argentina have launched the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a sweeping infrastructure initiative aimed at modernizing transport, energy and digital links that move Argentine exports to Atlantic ports and Western markets. Announced on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly, the project is designed to attract public and private investment while deepening bilateral cooperation on supply chains, critical minerals and trusted technology.

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Commodities, Energy & FX2h ago

U.S. and Argentina Launch Andes-Atlantic Corridor to Rewire Trade, Energy and Critical-Mineral Flows

The United States and Argentina have unveiled the Andes-Atlantic Corridor, a sweeping infrastructure initiative designed to connect Argentina's mineral-rich northwest and Vaca Muerta energy basin to Atlantic ports and Western markets. Announced on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly High-Level Week, the project is being framed as the first Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment corridor in the Western Hemisphere and a major test of U.S.-Argentine economic integration. The plan aims to unlock billions in investment across rail, pipelines, ports, power and digital networks, while supporting exports of lithium, copper, oil and gas. It also aligns with Argentina's reform agenda and could draw financing from U.S. agencies including EXIM and the DFC, alongside private capital.

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Global Economy & Central Banks7h ago

Federal Reserve Approves National Westminster Bank's Plan for Stamford Representative Office

The Federal Reserve Board has approved National Westminster Bank Plc's application to establish a representative office in Stamford, Connecticut, marking a new foothold for the London-based lender in the U.S. market. The decision, announced Thursday, allows the bank to expand its presence in one of the country's major financial hubs through a non-branch office focused on liaison and market support functions.

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Global Economy & Central Banks8h ago

Federal Reserve Approves FS Bancorp's Bid to Merge With Pacific West Bancorp

The Federal Reserve Board has approved FS Bancorp Inc.'s application to merge with Pacific West Bancorp, clearing the way for the Mountlake Terrace, Washington-based company to indirectly acquire Pacific West Bank in West Linn, Oregon. The decision marks a significant step in a regional banking consolidation that could reshape the footprint of the combined institution across the Pacific Northwest.

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Israeli government(1)Golan Heights(1)El Al(1)Dutch customs authorities(1)Amsterdam Schiphol Airport(1)