Business leaders can no longer ignore the ‘north-south’ climate divide, top UN official warns
The head of U.N. Global Compact spoke about the growing “chasm” between the global north…
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Donald Trump says he plans to reach out to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
During his first term in office, Trump met with Kim on three occasions between 2018…
Brundle has ‘no doubt’ Hamilton can win eighth world title with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton still has what it takes to win a record-breaking eighth F1 world title…
Extreme weather disrupts schooling for nearly 250 million kids, UNICEF says
UN agency says students in 85 countries experienced climate-related disruptions last year.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,065
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Air pollution in Thailand’s Bangkok forces more than 350 schools to close
Thai capital ranked as eighth-most polluted city worldwide as microparticles levels soar.
Captain Cook statue vandalised again before controversial ‘Australia Day’
A statue of the British explorer is splashed with red paint and vandalised in Sydney’s…
‘Dam for a dam’: India, China edge towards a Himalayan water war
Despite protests from locals, India is building a giant hydro dam on the Siang River…
Premium Times seeks editors, reporter
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United Nations confirms US will leave World Health Organization in 2026
The UN body has received a formal request from Washington to withdraw next year as…
Trump praises President Xi, says he looks forward to ‘getting along with China’
During his campaign trail, Trump had floated imposing tariffs upward of 60% on Chinese goods.
Bank of Japan hikes policy rates by 25 basis points to highest since 2008
The move comes in line with expectations from CNBC’s survey from Jan 15-20, which saw…
Constitutional amendment to allow Trump third term introduced in the House
President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of somehow serving a third term in…
Trump orders release of last files on assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK
US president says ‘everything will be revealed’ on JFK assassination that has fuelled conspiracy theories…
After stabbings, China’s social media firms face scrutiny over hate speech
Chinese platforms have pledged to crack down on hate, but anti-foreigner sentiment still circulates widely…
Singapore eases monetary policy for the first time since 2020
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will reduce slightly the slope of its exchange…
CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s demands push S&P to new record
After Trump said he would “demand that interest rates drop immediately,” the 2-year Treasury yield…
The Verdict: ‘Another struggle’ for Man Utd | Butland error cost Rangers
Adam Bate and Anton Toloui give their verdict on Manchester United beating Rangers 2-1 at…
Wealthy leaders share financial advice they gave their kids: Invest early, learn from failure — and think carefully about inheritance
Wealthy leaders share the financial advice they gave their kids, including invest early, budget —and…
Japan core inflation climbs to a 16-month high, boosting case for rate hikes
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points later in…
