US weighs polysilicon price floor and tariffs to counter China in solar and chips sectors, targeting supply chain leverage in critical clean-energy and semiconductor inputs.

Cambodia's milled rice exports surged 68% YoY to 707,471 tons in the first seven months of 2026, putting the country on track to surpass 1 million tons for the first time, the Cambodia Rice Federation said.

Cambodia exported 707,471 tons of milled rice in the first seven months of 2026, up 68% year-on-year, generating $415.1 million in revenue. The Cambodia Rice Federation said the country is on track to surpass 1 million tons in annual exports for the first time.

UBS fined $125 million by US regulators for money laundering violations. The penalty targets anti-money-laundering compliance failures at the bank.

UBS has been fined $125 million by US regulators for money laundering violations.

Armed man detained near Trump's golf club ahead of his arrival, per local sheriff's office. Loaded pistol, assault rifle, body armor and notebooks with 'concerning notes' found at his home.

A person with a weapon was detained near Trump's golf club before his arrival, according to a statement provided to TASS by the local sheriff's office. In the car of 38-year-old Janine John Tale, a loaded pistol was found, and in his home, an assault rifle, two radios, a bulletproof vest, and several notebooks with 'concerning notes' were discovered.

New Zealand's unemployment rate rose to 5.6% in the June 2026 quarter, up from 5.4% in the March quarter, Stats NZ data showed Wednesday. The broader underutilization rate climbed to 13.8% from 12.9%, with youth underutilization reaching 37%.

New Zealand's unemployment rate rose to 5.6 percent in the June 2026 quarter from 5.4 percent in the prior quarter, according to official Stats NZ data released Wednesday. The broader underutilization rate climbed to 13.8 percent, with 166,500 people unemployed and youth underutilization reaching 37 percent.