Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,034
Here are the key developments on the 1,034th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
World
Honda shares set for best day in more than 16 years on share buyback plan, Nissan deal
Shares of Japanese automaker Honda surged over 15% following its announcement to buy back up…
CNBC Daily Open: Markets begin last trading week with holiday cheer
Large tech firms sprinkled holiday cheer on U.S. markets. Investors are also awaiting to see…
Former US President Bill Clinton hospitalised with fever
Clinton, 78, admitted to hospital for testing and observation, deputy chief of staff says.
‘Do the upright thing.’ A petition to ban reclining on airplanes has garnered 186,000 signatures
Should you recline your seat while flying? An ad campaign says no, with a video…
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher after Wall Street gains on tech strength
Traders will monitor any developments related to the planned merger of Japanese automakers Nissan and…
Trump’s 25% tariff could be an existential threat to Canada’s recovering auto industry
There’s growing concern that potential tariffs on Canadian imports to the U.S. could be an…
Guatemala finds children taken by Jewish sect after abuse investigation
The Jewish sect, Lev Tahor, has accused Guatemala authorities of religious persecution.
Canada records almost 50,000 deaths from fentanyl since 2016
The highly addictive opioid is behind an increasing number of deaths in Canada, according to…
UN raises death toll for recent Cite Soleil massacre in Haiti’s capital
The UN now says 207 people were killed in a slum neighbourhood of the capital,…
Israeli tech CEO who was severely wounded in Gaza sells startup for about $100 million
Less than a year after being wounded in Gaza, Itamar Ben Hemo sold software startup…
Germany’s AfD rallies in Magdeburg, site of deadly Christmas market attack
The far-right party holds ‘memorial’ rally for victims of car-ramming attack that has inflamed debate…
Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital director pleads for help before it’s ‘too late’
Israel orders emptying of facility with nearly 400 civilians inside, including babies who need oxygen…
Why is the UK denying treatment to children from Gaza?
The UK denies entry to a four-year-old amputee to receive treatment.
France unveils new government as battle over budget looms
Macron names a new government, putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime…
Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
The Panama government has controlled the canal since 1999, based on a treaty signed with…
Yemen facing ‘highest burden’ of global cholera outbreak, WHO warns
Yemen sees 249,900 cases and 861 deaths this year – 35 percent of global cholera…
Venezuela says it has released another 177 imprisoned election protesters
About 2,000 demonstrators were jailed following disputed July vote, in which Maduro declared himself victor.
China claims cooperation in Baltic Sea cable probe, Sweden says otherwise
Sweden’s foreign minister says China denied request for prosecutors to probe Chinese ship linked to…
Bangladesh tells India it wants ex-PM Hasina back for ‘judicial process’
Dhaka sends formal request to extradite Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August amid…
