Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund overtakes Singapore’s GIC to top spending table
Notable overseas investments in 2023 included Nintendo in Japan and Vale Basic Materials in Brazil.
Year: 2024
Turkish inflation climbs to nearly 65%, with more rises expected
Price rises accelerated on an annual basis, but market watchers say the peak may be…
UN official in Gaza condemns Israeli attack that killed a baby in hospital
OCHA official in Gaza speaks out after an Israeli strike on Khan Younis killed a…
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 89
A drone strike in Lebanon killed senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri – here are the…
Photos: Aftermath of devastating earthquake in Japan
Local authorities put the death toll at 48, but the number is expected to rise…
Oil prices fall as traders monitor rising tensions in Red Sea
Oil prices were volatile Tuesday after Iran dispatched a warship to the Red Sea, as…
Shares of Apple suppliers fall in Asia after Barclays downgrades the iPhone maker
Shares of Apple suppliers fall in Asia on Wednesday after Barclays downgraded Apple on Tuesday.
CNBC Daily Open: A disappointing start to the year, but long-term view’s still bright
It wasn’t the upbeat start to the new year that investors had hoped for. But…
Who was Saleh al-Arouri, the Hamas leader killed in Beirut?
Killing of the deputy chief of Hamas’s political bureau could spark retaliation from Hamas and…
Who was Saleh al-Arouri, the Hamas leader killed in Beirut?
Killing of the deputy chief of Hamas’s political bureau could spark retaliation from Hamas and…
Copper could skyrocket over 75% to record highs by 2025 — brace for deficits, analysts say
Copper prices are poised to hit $15,000 on the back of mining supply disruptions amid…
China targets friendly media, diplomats to ‘tell story of Xinjiang’
Beijing organises visits to region where it is accused of potential crimes against humanity, but…
The 2024 box office is a franchise frenzy — at a time when audiences are feeling IP fatigue
The 2024 box office is packed with sequels, prequels and spinoffs, but audiences weren’t keen…
Maersk’s Red Sea shipping pause highlights challenges for U.S.-led efforts to protect trade
Maersk’s decision to pause Red Sea and Gulf of Aden transits until further notice underscores…
Apple shares fall 4% after Barclays downgrade
Barclays analysts think that weak iPhone 15 sales may be a harbinger of weak hardware…
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims
Harvard President Claudine Gay has been under fire for weeks over claims of plagiarism and…
Rivian stock falls 10% on declining fourth-quarter EV deliveries
Rivian said it delivered 13,972 vehicles from October through December, down 10.2% from the third…
Top Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri killed in Beirut suburb
At least six people killed in Israeli drone strike on Lebanese capital, state media report.
Maersk halts Red Sea shipping until further notice after Houthi militant attack
The decision by the Danish shipping giant extends a 48-hour pause implemented in the immediate…
