African and Caribbean Leaders Adopt 19-Point Reparations Plan at Ghana Conference

The African Union and the Caribbean Community adopted a sweeping 19-point reparations framework at a conference in Ghana, calling on nations that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade to provide financial compensation, cancel debts…

By Mara WhitfieldJune 21, 20262 min read

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MacroAugust 5, 2026

Japan cabinet secretary affirms Bank of Japan's authority over monetary policy tools

TOKYO, Aug. 5. Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara stated that decisions on specific monetary policy tools and measures remain the responsibility of the Bank of Japan, placing the government's position formally on record on the question of…

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MacroAugust 4, 2026

Trump administration tells AI companies no safety testing required for open-weight models

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5. The Trump administration has informed artificial intelligence companies that it will not require safety testing for open-weight AI models, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The communication addresses…

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MacroAugust 4, 2026

Standard Motor Products targets 11% to 12% adjusted EBITDA margin for 2026

NEW YORK, Aug. 4. Standard Motor Products disclosed a 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin outlook of 11% to 12%, the company said, while setting a leverage ratio target of 2x by year-end. The paired disclosures give investors two concrete…

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