Health
FDA approves balloon-expandable pulmonary valve for children
The Autus valve is widened later with a balloon catheter; six-month study findings cover the first 60 of 62 enrolled patients.
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Agriculture
USDA sets October interest rates for farm loans
Direct operating loans carry a 5.375% rate, while direct ownership rates vary by financing type; storage loans range from 4.5% to 5%.
Security
Canadian Army reorganizes around four mission-based formations
The Army says a new structure assigns clearer roles to its high-readiness, domestic operations, support, and training formations.
Economy
Mexico consumer confidence falls 1.2 points in September
INEGI and the Bank of Mexico put the seasonally adjusted consumer-confidence index at 45.1 points, one point below its year-earlier level.
Business
Mexican airports handle 128.3 million passengers through August
Sectur reported 86.8 million domestic and 41.5 million international passengers in January–August, citing civil-aviation data.
Government
BC vessel master fined $30,000 over commercial prawn licence violations
A Nanaimo court imposed the fine and ordered gear forfeited after four convictions tied to 2023 fishing activity.
Economy
Mexico fixed investment rises 1.4% in July
INEGI’s real, seasonally adjusted indicator rose 6.0% year on year as machinery and equipment gains offset a monthly fall in construction.
Economy
Mexico private consumption was flat in July
INEGI’s seasonally adjusted real indicator held at 113.2 points month to month and was 1.1% higher than a year earlier.
Fiscal Policy
Treasury says federal payment checks screened $3.7 trillion in FY2026
The department says new verification controls returned about 13,500 payments totaling $175 million that would have gone to deceased people.
Environment
Colombia gold-mining footprint reaches 118,410 hectares in 2025
Government and UNODC mapping found alluvial gold mining evidence across 118,410 hectares, up from 113,310 hectares in 2024.
Economy
Pakistan raises petrol price and cuts diesel for 6 October
Petrol rose 0.88 rupee to PKR 393.64 per litre, while high-speed diesel fell 1.88 rupees to PKR 397.76.
Technology
Pakistani technology firms showcase AI products in Abu Dhabi
Five technology companies are participating at AI Everything Global 2026 in a pavilion supported by the Pakistan Software Export Board.