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L QNX and neueHCT Join Forces to Accelerate Global Intelligent Driving Deployment, Anchored by Major German Automaker Program Win Production begins in 2027, with projected volumes of several million units within three yearsSHANGHAI, CN / / September 28, 2026 / QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited NYSE:BBTSX:BB, and neueHCT, the intelligent driving NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC L HCLTech arm to acquire Croatia-based RPA platform Robotiq.ai for ₹98 crore IT services major HCL Technologies on Monday announced that its software business division, HCLSoftware, will acquire Croatia-based enterprise robotic process automation (RPA) platform provider Robotiq.ai in an all-cash MNA | Sep 29, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC L Coforge appoints former Bharti Enterprises vice-chairman Akhil Gupta as chairperson IT services firm Coforge Ltd has appointed former Bharti Enterprises vice-chairman Akhil Kumar Gupta as its chairperson and non-executive independent director for five years, effective Tuesday.The appointment follows wee NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC M Global market picture: S&P 500 +0.02%, Nasdaq 100 +0.09%; EUR/USD -0.06%, WTI +0.97% Global market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.09 percent, Dow futures is down 0.02 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent. In currencies, the dollar index i EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC L Seohan extends Andong–Yeongdeok road construction contract to Nov. 30, 2026 The contract value remains KRW 13.71 billion, equal to 3.06% of 2015 revenue. The prior end date was Sept. 30, 2026. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC L Samyoung M-Tek CEO Lee Youngjun lifts stake to 0.78% from 0.44% Lee Youngjun raised his holding to 102,000 shares as of Sept. 29 from 57,064 shares in the prior disclosure dated June 30. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC L Oil prices rise for second session on Middle East supply concern Brent crude rose 0.6% to $105.91 a barrel and WTI gained 0.8% to $93.32 by 0002 GMT. ENERGY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC L BlackBerry QNX and neueHCT partner on intelligent driving deployment QNX and neueHCT said they are joining forces to accelerate global intelligent driving deployment, anchored by a major German automaker program win. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC L Julong Holding Limited Announces Private Placement Julong Holding Limited announced a private placement. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC H JGBs Edge Lower, Tracking Declines in U.S. Treasurys — Market Talk JGBs edge lower in the morning Tokyo session, tracking overnight price declines in U.S. Treasurys. Japan's bond market may also be weighed down by rising oil prices that could spur a faster pace of BOJ rate increases. Ho CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 29, 2026, 12:29 AM UTC L Anthropic Warns AI May Pose Existential Risks To Humanity Anthropic Warns AI May Pose Existential Risks To Humanity - RTRS NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:28 AM UTC L Light & Wonder releases 2025 global corporate social responsibility report The report says materials reclaimed grew to about $22 million, dual-sourced direct material procurement reached 95% and the company reported zero material data breaches. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC H Nikkei Falls 0.8%, Dragged by Auto, Steel Stocks — Market Talk 2025 ET - Japanese stocks are lower in early trade as uncertainty about the Iran conflict and higher borrowing costs continues. Auto, steel and financial stocks are leading declines. Toyota Motor is down 2.6%, Nippon Ste GEOPOLITICS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC L China PBOC seen setting yuan midpoint at 6.7177 per dollar: estimate China PBOC seen setting yuan midpoint at 6.7177 per dollar: estimate GEOPOLITICS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:25 AM UTC L Samsung Electro-Mechanics Advances After New Investment Plan Samsung Electro-Mechanics Advances After New Investment Plan NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC L Samsung Electro-Mechanics Shares Rise 2.8% to KRW1,541,000 EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC L Light & Wonder Releases 2025 Global Corporate Social Responsibility Report Light & Wonder, Inc. (ASX:LNW) (together with its subsidiaries “Light & Wonder,” “L&W” or the “Company”) today released its 2025 Global Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) Report. The report marks a shift in the Game NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC H Gold Holds Losses on Rate Hike Concerns Gold traded near $4,100 an ounce on Tuesday after plunging 4% in the previous session, as persistent uncertainty over US-Iran negotiations kept oil prices elevated and increased pressure on the Federal Reserve to tighten CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 29, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC L Natco Pharma raises proposed investment in eGenesis to $16.70 million Natco Pharma Ltd on Monday said it has decided to increase its proposed investment in US-based biotechnology firm eGenesis Inc to USD 16.70 million (around Rs 139 crore) from the previously disclosed amount of USD 14 mil NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC L USFDA inspection at Zydus Lifesciences’ Ahmedabad facility ends with one observation Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Monday said the US health regulator USFDA has concluded an inspection at its manufacturing facility at SEZ II in Ahmedabad with one observation.The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) conduc REGULATION | Sep 29, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC L Samsung Electro-Mechanics to Invest About $5B in South Korea, Vietnam (23:38 GMT) *Samsung Electro-Mechanics to Invest KRW6.780T to Expand Production in South Korea, Vietnam (23:39 GMT) *Samsung Electro-Mechanics to Spend KRW4.270T to Expand Chip-Substrate Production in Sejong (23:40 GMT) NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC L AstraZeneca files US FDA application for ORPATHYS-TAGRISSO lung cancer combination HUTCHMED said AstraZeneca filed the application for approval in advanced lung cancer patients. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC L Tokyo Electron Stock Price Hits Near 6-year Low Tokyo Electron shares decreased to 11395.00 JPY, the lowest since November 2020. Over the past 4 weeks, Tokyo Electron lost 0.21%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 112.49%. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC L Quantum-Si Incorporated (QSI) Reports Proteus Outperforms Platinum Pro on Key Metrics Quantum-Si reported interim data showing its in-development Proteus platform outperformed Platinum Pro across accuracy, scale and peptide ID, including 30x more alignments per chamber and a 4.8x lower median false discov CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 29, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC L SEBI rejects charge of minimum public shareholding violation by Adani Group companies New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Monday ruled that allegations pertaining to minimum public shareholding (MPS) violation against four of the Adani Group companies REGULATION | Sep 29, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC L Quantum-Si Presents Interim Proteus™ Data at World HUPO 2026 Demonstrating a Significant Step Change in Performance Compared to Platinum® Pro All measurable sequencing metrics show profound improvement over Platinum ProBRANFORD, Conn., Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum-Si Incorporated NASDAQ:QSI (“Quantum-Si,” “QSI” or the “Company”), a proteomics com NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC L Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Stock Price Hits 16-month Low Sumitomo Mitsui Financial shares decreased to 3413.00 JPY, the lowest since May 2025. Over the past 4 weeks, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group gained 0.22%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 70.28%. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC L AstraZeneca files US FDA application for HUTCHMED lung cancer drug combination HUTCHMED (China) HKEX:13 said on Tuesday Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca LSE:AZN had filed an application with the US Food and Drug Administration for approval of the ORPATHYS-TAGRISSO combination in patients with ad GEOPOLITICS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC L New Zealand Sees Narrower Budget Deficits As Election Looms READ HERE NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC M Anthropic warns AI may pose existential risks in IPO filing The IPO prospectus says Anthropic models could resist shutdown, conceal information or act like blackmail. It also says roughly 80 of 261 prospectus pages cover risk factors, nearly double the 48 pages on business. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC L Mitsubishi Stock Price Hits 4-week Low Mitsubishi shares decreased to 4699.00 JPY, the lowest since August 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Mitsubishi gained 0.29%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 37.19%. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC L ITC acquires 100% of Sproutlife Foods, maker of Yoga Bar products Diversified conglomerate ITC Ltd on Monday said it acquired the remaining 52.5 per cent stake in Sproutlife Foods, which manufactures and sells food products under “Yoga Bar”, for around ₹645 crore.“The company today fur EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC L Entrée Resources publishes Sept. 28, 2026 shareholder letter from CEO Chris Adams Company says an updated Oyu Tolgoi technical report is planned for Q1 2027, with Lift 1 mine plan and production schedule expected in Q4 2026. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC L US cash grains: soy basis mostly steady, weak at some Midwest sites Spot soybean basis values were mostly steady to weaker in the US Midwest as scattered weekend harvest activity brought fresh supplies to processors. Corn basis bids were steady to stronger, while futures fell after soybe COMMODITIES | Sep 29, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC L Hanmi Semiconductor wins KRW 7.87 billion equipment order from UTAC Thai The supply order is for micro SAW & VISION PLACEMENT semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Delivery to Thailand runs from Sept. 28, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC L Anthropic prospectus warns of governance conflicts Anthropic says governance decisions may conflict with the financial interests of Class A holders. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC L Hanmi Semiconductor wins 8 billion won order Reuters via IG said the order is for Hanmi Semiconductor Co., Ltd. Further details were not provided. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC L Soy basis mostly steady-weak on scattered harvest activity Spot basis values for soybeans were mostly steady to weaker in the US Midwest on Monday, spot checks showed, reflecting scattered weekend harvest progress that steered fresh supplies to soy processing facilities.Basis va NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:09 AM UTC L HUTCHMED (China) Limited Files US NDA for ORPATHYS Plus TAGRISSO in MET-Driven EGFRm NSCLC HUTCHMED said AstraZeneca submitted a US FDA NDA for ORPATHYS (savolitinib) plus TAGRISSO (osimertinib) in MET overexpression/amplification EGFR-mutated NSCLC after progression on an EGFR-TKI, supported by positive Phase GEOPOLITICS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC L Belite Bio Announces Oral Presentations at Two Upcoming Medical Conferences SAN DIEGO, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Belite Bio, Inc NASDAQ:BLTE (“Belite Bio®” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage drug development company focused on advancing novel therapeutics targeting degenerative retinal NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC L Hanmi Semiconductor Wins 8 Billion Won Order HANMI Semiconductor Co., Ltd. KRX:042700 NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC L HUTCHMED Announces Submission of US NDA for ORPATHYS® plus TAGRISSO® in MET-Driven EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer Filing seeks approval for a biomarker-directed, all-oral treatment option for patients whose tumors have MET overexpression or amplification, after progression on an EGFR-TKI therapy —— Application supported by SAFFRON, NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:08 AM UTC L Flashlight Capital calls for overhaul of Secom's overseas strategy Flashlight Capital urges Secom's board to acquire controlling stakes in S-1 and Taiwan Secom. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC L Anthropic IPO filing shows Founder LLC giving co-founders 50.1% voting power The filing says Anthropic co-founders will control a single Class F share with 50.1% of voting power over key matters. It also says CEO Dario Amodei received nearly $18 million in 2025 compensation and Class A shareholde EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC L Anthropic leaders to control AI lab via 'Founder LLC' to promote public good over market forces By Echo Wang, Ross Kerber and Jeffrey DastinAnthropic has long positioned itself as the virtuous AI company. An early look at its IPO filing shows how it is creating a new "Founder LLC" vehicle aimed at serving the commo EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:05 AM UTC L Flashlight Capital Calls For Overhaul Of SECOM's Overseas Strategy Flashlight Capital Calls For Overhaul Of SECOM's Overseas Strategy NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:05 AM UTC L Accelerate Resources consolidates 100% ownership of high-grade manganese project Reuters brief says the company has consolidated full ownership of the project. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:05 AM UTC L KIMPTON SURFCOMBER HOTEL UNVEILS A FULL LINEUP OF FALL EXPERIENCES IN MIAMI BEACH Immersive events at the new Solei Beach Club, seasonal dining and a charitable giveback bring a fresh take on the season to South BeachMIAMI BEACH, Fla., Sept. 28, 2026 // -- Fall looks a little different in Miami Beach. NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC L Accelerate Resources Consolidates 100% Ownership Of High-Grade Manganese Project Accelerate Resources Ltd ASX:AX8 NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC H Pope Leo: Urges Russia And Ukraine To Hold Talks On Ending Four-Year War Laments National Leaders Pursuing "Ever More Destructive" Wars GEOPOLITICS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC M Global market picture: S&P 500 +0.02%, Nasdaq 100 +0.06%; EUR/USD unchanged, WTI +0.69% Global market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.02 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.06 percent, Dow futures is down 0.01 percent and Russell futures is down 0.02 percent. In currencies, the dollar index i EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC L South Korea's Kospi Opens 0.7% Lower at 6844.41 South Korea's Kospi Opens 0.7% Lower at 6844.41 NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC L New Zealand forecasts smaller deficit as economy grows By Lucy CraymerNew Zealand's government on Tuesday forecast a smaller budget deficit and lower debt than projected in its May Budget, while striking an upbeat tone on economic growth ahead of a general election in Novemb NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC L ITC Properties Group targets Guangzhou Chaog! Xiyang Technology ITC Properties Group targets Guangzhou Chaog! Xiyang Technology NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC L Key facts: 005930 speeds Pyeongtaek; plans DRAM/NAND; shares -5.43% This is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original sources. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC L Nikkei Stock Average Opens 0.5% Lower at 65557.99, Dragged by Auto, Financial Stocks Nikkei Stock Average Opens 0.5% Lower at 65557.99, Dragged by Auto, Financial Stocks EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC M Metro Russia placed under temporary state administration, Metro loses control Russia placed Metro Russia under temporary state administration under presidential decree No. 302. Metro AG retains formal ownership but lost operational control; the unit has 91 wholesale stores and about 9,000 staff. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC L CARsgen says first patient dosed in China Phase I trial of CT1190B CAR-T The registrational Phase I study is for relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma. CARsgen said the study targets patients who failed at least two prior standard treatment lines. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC L IHI Corporation announces transfer of equity interests in Steinmueller Engineering GmbH Reuters via IG brief on IHI Corporation's notice regarding the transfer. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC L New Zealand: Sees NZ$6.8B Budget Deficit In 2026-27 Cuts Bond Programme By NZ$15B - Reduces 2026-27 Bond Programme By NZ$4B To NZ$30B - Still Sees Budget Surplus In 2028-29 - Sees 2026-27 Annual GDP Growth At 2.9% MACRO | Sep 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC L Virtuix names Melissa Nora Mohr to board, effective Sept. 24, 2026 Virtuix Holdings Inc. said Melissa Nora Mohr will join its board effective Sept. 24, 2026. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC L CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz sells $5.08 million in common shares Kurtz sold 20,000 Class A common shares on Sep. 24-25 at prices between $252.15 and $263.24 per share. His directly held stake fell to 7,591,504 shares; he also reported 400,000 indirectly held shares through the Kurtz F EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC L HUTCHMED says AstraZeneca files US NDA for Orpathys-Tagrisso lung cancer combo The filing covers savolitinib with osimertinib in MET-driven EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer after EGFR-TKI progression. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC L Ihi Corporation - Notice Regarding The Transfer Of Equity Interests Of Steinmueller Engineering GmbH IHI Corporation TSE:7013 NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC L Ascletis says ASC50 cuts PASI score 48.9% in 28-day U.S. psoriasis study The trial was a 28-day U.S. proof-of-concept study in plaque psoriasis. Ascletis said effects continued beyond the final dose and no serious events or liver-related signals were reported. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC L Ascletis Pharma Inc. Reports Positive 28-Day ASC50 POC Data Ascletis reported a 48.9% placebo-adjusted PASI reduction after 28 days of once-daily 200 mg ASC50 in mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis, with a 6.5-day half-life and mild AEs. PASI reduction reached 65.9% 15 days after t NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC L Belite Bio to present Phase 3 DRAGON topline results for tinlarebant The company said the topline readout in adolescent Stargardt disease is scheduled for Oct. 4, 2026, at Euretina in Vienna. EARNINGS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC L ITC Neocloud Group to acquire 80% stake in target company for RMB83.62 million ITC Neocloud Group to acquire 80% stake in target company for RMB83.62 million MNA | Sep 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC M New Zealand govt 2026/27 pre-election forecasts show growth, inflation and debt path Treasury forecasts outline the outlook for growth, unemployment, CPI, current account, budget balance, cash and net debt through 2029/30. MACRO | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC M AIRE Launches as AI — native Alternative to Traditional Consulting, Spanning AI Training Through to Implementation For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below: AIRE Launches as AI-native Alternative to Traditional Consulting, Spanning AI Training Through to Implementation Get AI Ready’s acquisition of MNA | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L New Zealand reduces bond issuance plan for 2027-30 NZDMO plans NZ$30 billion of bonds in fiscal 2027, down from NZ$34 billion in the May Budget. Four-year gross issuance was cut to NZ$109 billion from NZ$124 billion. RATES | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L Flashlight Capital calls for overhaul of SECOM overseas strategy The activist investor urged SECOM to consolidate S-1 and Taiwan SECOM and review current leadership. It said SECOM’s overseas revenue remains well below its 2023 roadmap target. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L Reuters diary: government debt auctions scheduled through November 30 Reuters diary lists government debt auctions in the United Kingdom, United States, Japan, Germany, France and other countries through November 30. The note says inclusion does not necessarily mean Reuters will file a sto RATES | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L Ascletis Announces Positive Results from 28-Day Proof-of-Concept Clinical Study in U.S. for ASC50, a First-in-Class and Best-in-Class Oral Small Molecule IL-17A Inhibitor for the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis 48.9% placebo-adjusted reduction in psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) score achieved in mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis patients with once-daily 200 mg 28-day treatment.- Steady-state elimination half-life after NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L Opaleye Management reports $272,179 Alpha Cognition share purchase Opaleye Management, a 10% owner, disclosed open-market purchases of 31,763 Alpha Cognition common shares. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L Belite Bio announces oral presentations at two conferences Belite Bio said it will give oral presentations at two upcoming medical conferences. EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L NZ forecasts 2026/27 operating balance before gains and losses at NZ$-8.7 billion (budget NZ$-14.09 billion) NZ forecasts 2026/27 operating balance before gains and losses at NZ$-8.7 billion (budget NZ$-14.09 billion) NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC H Pope Leo urges Russia, Ukraine to negotiate end to four-year war Pope Leo urges Russia, Ukraine to negotiate end to four-year war GEOPOLITICS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L NZ DMO forecasts 2026/27 bond issuance at NZ$30 billion vs NZ$34 billion in pre-election update NZ DMO forecasts 2026/27 bond issuance at NZ$30 billion vs NZ$34 billion in pre-election update NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L NZ government projects return to operating surplus in 2028/29 budget NZ government projects return to operating surplus in 2028/29 budget NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L HUTCHMED submits US NDA for ORPATHYS plus TAGRISSO HUTCHMED said it submitted a US NDA for ORPATHYS plus TAGRISSO in MET-driven EGFR-mutated lung cancer. REGULATION | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L NZ expects 2.3% GDP growth in 2026/27, matching budget forecast NZ expects 2.3% GDP growth in 2026/27, matching budget forecast MACRO | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L NZ forecasts 2026/27 cash balance NZ$-21.99 billion vs budget NZ$-24.22 billion NZ forecasts 2026/27 cash balance NZ$-21.99 billion vs budget NZ$-24.22 billion NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L NZ forecasts net debt at 43.7% of GDP in 2026/27, below budgeted 45.6% NZ forecasts net debt at 43.7% of GDP in 2026/27, below budgeted 45.6% MACRO | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L NZ unemployment rate forecast at 5.2% in 2026/27, budget targets 5.0% NZ unemployment rate forecast at 5.2% in 2026/27, budget targets 5.0% CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L NZ DMO plans gross bond issuance of NZ$109 billion through June 2030, down from NZ$124 billion forecast in May NZ DMO plans gross bond issuance of NZ$109 billion through June 2030, down from NZ$124 billion forecast in May NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L New Zealand sees smaller government deficit in 2026-27 New Zealand on Tuesday forecast a budget deficit of NZ$8.73 billion ($4.94 billion) for the fiscal year ending June 30 2027, smaller than the deficit of NZ$14.09 billion it had expected at the May Budget, as it opened it NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC L Pope laments national leaders pursuing increasingly destructive wars Pope laments national leaders pursuing increasingly destructive wars NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC