
The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a set of globally-traded food commodities, averaged 128.8 points in September, versus a revised August level of 129.7 points. The September reading represents a 3.4 percent increase from a year ago.

Success at top universities is often less about innate brilliance and more about discipline, structure, and smart strategies. If you have ever wondered how to study effectively and achieve top results without burning out, this is the guide for you. By adopting some of the same techniques used by high-performing students at elite schools, you can transform your academic habits and see tangible results.

Friendship has always been one of the most powerful connections humans can create. In today’s interconnected world, making friends no longer has borders. Technology, travel, and global communication allow us to connect with people from every corner of the planet.

Apple is aiming to explore new trends as it moves to bring immersive live AR sports into the mainstream with its Vision Pro headset. Though the headset itself is over a year old, support for the well-regarded system has been lacking, with this new sports implementation looking to raise the bar of live sports entertainment.

Leasing has always been about flexibility. But now, it is also about responsibility. A growing trend called green leasing is reshaping how companies and individuals approach leased equipment and electric vehicles (EVs). Instead of focusing only on cost and convenience, green leasing puts sustainability at the center. This shift is not accidental—it’s a response to global demands for lower emissions, energy efficiency, and smarter resource use.

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would be imposing 100% tariffs on China starting November 1 or sooner, accusing Beijing of a “hostile” trade stance related to rare earth mineral exports. The new surcharge will be piled on top of existing taxes (30%).

An analysis conducted by the artificial intelligence ChatGPT ranked Uruguay as the Latin American country most likely to survive a potential Third World War, highlighting its political stability, energy self-sufficiency, and geographic location.

Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly admitted on Thursday that his country's air defenses were responsible for the Dec. 25, 2024, downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Brazilian-manufactured Embraer 190 jet, which killed 38 people.

US President Donald Trump suggested that Spain should be expelled from NATO for failing to commit to the alliance's newly increased defense spending target.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, recognizing her for “her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela” and “her struggle for a fair and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.”