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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.

Israel's Finance Ministry has come out against the proposed acquisition of Israeli shipping company Zim by Germany's Hapag-Lloyd. The objection from the ministry throws a political and regulatory hurdle in front of a deal that would see one of the world's largest container lines take over a strategically significant Israeli carrier, and the dispute is now being watched closely in both shipping and financial circles.

The Philippine Senate is holding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte, with proceedings opening on September 23, 2026. The trial has drawn large public attention, with hundreds of thousands of people following the Senate's official broadcast of the proceedings. Sara Duterte, daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, faces impeachment charges, making this a landmark political and constitutional moment in the Philippines.

Zimbabwe faced DR Congo in an international football fixture drawing attention across multiple countries. DR Congo came out on top, with Yoane Wissa scoring to take his international tally to eight goals in twelve matches, firing his country to victory. Fans and outlets are sharing lineups, live streaming details and reaction to the result as the match trends worldwide.