Foreign News Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks. Newsflez.live September 18, 2026 Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks. Post navigation Previous: Drone attacks by Colombian armed groups more than double in early 2026Next: New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century Related Stories Foreign News US prosecutor who led Trump-backed election probe exits Justice Department Newsflez.live November 6, 2026 Foreign News Paraguay resumes Pena impeachment proceedings as financial crisis deepens Newsflez.live November 6, 2026 Foreign News Millions fleeing Sudan’s war risk losing shelter as funds run low, UN warns Newsflez.live November 6, 2026