UN report says 1.1 billion people living in acute poverty
Index shows that 83.2 percent of the world’s poorest people live in sub-Saharan Africa and…
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Leaked US warning to Israel to ‘let aid in Gaza’ is merely a distraction
The Biden administration is trying to hide its complicity in genocide and help Harris win…
Israeli strike hits Syria’s Latakia, state media reports
Two injured in rare strike on port city that is a stronghold of President al-Assad…
Is China’s new stimulus enough to revive its economy?
China is trying to revive its economy from a COVID-era slump, but is it doing…
TSMC posts forecast-beating profit amid soaring demand for AI chips
World’s largest contract chipmaker reports record $10.1bn net profit for the third quarter.
In Taiwan, boba tea fans bemused at Dragons’ Den cultural appropriation row
Taiwanese struggle to understand the fuss after Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu calls out Montreal-based company.
Israeli settlers’ ambitions for Lebanon and Greater Israel
As Israel’s invasion of Lebanon escalates, some Israelis are pushing the idea of expanding Israel’s…
Paul Pogba ready to ‘give up money’ to play football for Juventus again
Midfielder wants to be in France’s squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but the…
West Bank villagers return to shattered Zanuta with keys but no homes
Settler attacks forced Palestinians out of Zanuta. They’ve now returned, but aren’t allowed to rebuild.
India hits out at ‘cavalier’ Trudeau as rift with Canada deepens
Canadian PM said India made ‘horrific mistake’ by violating country’s sovereignty as relations plunge to…
Auto giants launch a flurry of cheaper electric vehicles — taking the fight to China
Europe’s top carmakers unveiled low-cost EVs at the Paris Motor Show this week, seeking to…
CNBC Daily Open: Strong earnings, macro conditions propelling stocks up
With monetary policy easing, the economy staying strong and inflation cooling, stocks look like they…
TSMC third-quarter profit beats expectations as AI boom drives 54% hike
TSMC, the world’s largest producer of advanced chips, posted a 54% hike in third-quarter profit.
Three state court rulings ease voting restrictions ahead of US elections
Rulings in three states – including Georgia – reverse measures that would have limited some…
JD Vance says Donald Trump did not lose the 2020 election
The Republican has previously sidestepped questions about whether he supports Trump’s false claims of voter…
Uncovering the mysterious side of art pricing. ‘Everyone’s trying to make money’
Galleries don’t always display prices, making the art world mysterious, or possibly even “shady,” according…
A tough new EU cyber law is off to a messy start, with many countries failing to adopt the rules
New European Union rules requiring businesses to bolster their cyber defenses are already off to…
US says B2 bombers launched ‘precision strikes’ against Houthis in Yemen
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says strikes aimed at countering Houthis’ ‘destabilising behaviour’.
China accuses Japanese vessel of ‘illegally’ entering disputed waters
The incident is the latest between China and Japan around disputed islands in the East…
Intel faces headwinds in China as trade body calls for security probe
Intel products have been recommended for a security review by a trade group in China…
