Oil prices rose on Friday for a fourth straight day due to global supply concerns following powerful storms in the United States, with China's first public sale of state crude reserves causing a momentary blip in the rise.
Japan's core consumer prices were flat in August, ending a decline for the first time in 13 months, data by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications showed on Friday.
Mexico's foreign ministry said on Thursday it had recovered valuable manuscripts from the 16th century, including some relating to conquistador Hernan Cortes, months after a group of academics reported them missing from Mexico's national archives.
Australia must match developed nations and commit to cutting carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, or face higher borrowing costs, its treasurer said on Friday, as pressure builds on the government to firm up climate policies ahead of a key summit.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Thursday that the decision by the Biden administration to lift international travel restrictions in early November will be a boost to the U.S. economy, especially for tourist destinations like New York and for business travel.