Month: August 2024
CNBC Daily Open: Markets fall with Japan stocks in bear territory; Berkshire’s cash hoard at record high
U.S. and Asian stocks plummet. Japan confirms bear market territory. Yen surges. Berkshire’s cash horde…
Iran and Hezbollah attack on Israel imminent, Blinken tells G7: Report
US says seeking to limit attacks and response, urges G7 allies to use diplomatic pressure…
European markets plunge 2.5% as global volatility deepens; mining stocks shed 3.6%
European stocks fell sharply at the start of trade Monday as global volatility continues.
Police demand more identification from journalists covering protests
[[{“value”:”The journalists are to wear their organisations’ kits and provide valid means of identification. The…
How my encounter with the government changed me!, By Kenneth Amaeshi
[[{“value”:”…despite the intense attraction to align with this dominant anti-collective governance, my encounter with the…
Khelif calls for ‘bullying’ to end as she targets boxing gold medal
Imane Khelif has called for an end to “bullying” after the Algerian boxer guaranteed herself…
Egypt Through the Lens: Stage and screen
Stars of Egypt’s golden age of performing arts captured by leading photographers –from Umm Kulthum…
EDITORIAL: Managing nationwide protest through better statecraft
[[{“value”:”Tinubu should take these demands seriously and forget the ill-conceived notion that offering tokenisms in…
Paris 2024: Noah Lyles emerges as world’s fastest man with thrilling 100m Gold
[[{“value”:”Lyles’ victory marked the first time an American has won the men’s 100m Olympic gold…
Merino: From Shelvey back-up to Euro winner and Arsenal target
“When I lose a duel, I am upset,” yelled a furious Mikel Arteta at his…
Championship preview: Rooney’s redemption, Leeds go for gold?
The EFL Championship, in its current guise, has thrown up many weird and wonderful surprises…
Today on Sky Sports Racing: Ripon and Lingfield host afternoon action
Ripon and Lingfield take centre stage on Monday, with all 13 races live on Sky…
Japan’s Nikkei slumps more than 10 percent in worst losses since 1987
Fears about the health of the US economy are hitting Japan’s stock market and share…
UBS says ‘going into Japan now is like catching a falling knife,’ warns stock sell-off will continue
The Nikkei 225 and the Topix extended their declines, falling past 7% on the day,…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees transfer of missile launchers to border
North Korea has been expanding its short-range weaponry designed to overwhelm missile defences in South…
Mali breaks off diplomatic ties with Ukraine
Move comes amid controversy over attacks late last month targeting Malian soldiers and Russia’s Wagner…
Crypto selloff wipes out $270 billion in value as bitcoin, ether plunge
Bitcoin and ethereum suffered steep drops on Sunday as investors sold out of risky assets.
No passports needed: Singapore launches biometric immigration processing at Changi Airport
Singapore launches trials for travelers to clear immigration at Changi Airport using biometric data in…
Taiwan under pressure to bolster its defense as Trump-Harris presidential race stokes policy concerns
Experts say that Taiwan is under more pressure to build up its defense capabilities and…
