UK economy grows 0.2% in August, in line with expectations
The U.K. economy had previously recorded modest but steady expansion in almost every month this…
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Armed attackers kill 20 coal miners in southwest Pakistan
The attack is the latest in Balochistan province, and security concerns are growing before a…
Taiwan says four employees of Apple supplier Foxconn arrested in China
Workers reportedly arrested in Zhengzhou for equivalent of breach of trust.
How Russia’s war economy and defense spending could actually make it weaker
Russia’s war-orientated economy and military spending plans risk deepening major imbalances within the government’s finances,…
Wegovy and Zepbound rival targeting ‘next generation’ of obesity drugs, Zealand Pharma CEO says
Danish biotech Zealand Pharma is targeting the “next generation” of weight loss drugs as competitors…
New Zealand defence chief slams ‘misogynistic’ trolling over ship sinking
New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins says sinking of HMNZS Manawanui has nothing to do…
JPMorgan Chase is set to report third-quarter earnings – here’s what the Street expects
JPMorgan will be watched closely for clues on how banks are faring at the start…
Kyiv says Ukrainian reporter Victoria Roshchyna died in Russian detention
The award-winning freelance journalist was known for her reporting on life in Russian-occupied Ukraine.
Elon Musk hypes $30,000 Tesla self-driving Cybercab and larger Robovan at robotaxi event
Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi event started almost an hour late on Thursday and included more big…
China’s ‘whatever it takes’ moment? Investors hope for billions in new stimulus
Investors are on tenterhooks as Beijing prepares to deliver fresh policies to boost its economy.
Obama hits campaign trail for Harris in key swing state of Pennsylvania
Former president slams Donald Trump as Democrats push to shore up support for Kamala Harris…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 959
As the war enters its 959th day, these are the main developments.
CNBC Daily Open: CPI’s higher than expected. Is it just a ‘janky’ data point?
It’s important to see whether individual data points cohere into a larger pattern, or if…
US man pleads guilty to thrashing Islamic centre at New Jersey university
Jacob Beacher vandalised property at the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University during Eid…
India’s Ratan Tata, the man who knew how to ‘think big and bold’
Tata, who passed away on Wednesday, was known for his humility and his expansive vision.
Bank of Korea trims interest rates after holding for almost two years
The BOK cut its benchmark interest rate from 3.5% to 3.25% after a “clear trend…
Sex trafficking trial for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs set to begin in May
Entertainment mogul is accused of using network of associates for sex trafficking and intimidation of…
Indonesia eyes hefty tariffs on China as businesses decry cheap imports
Jakarta is proposing 200 percent tariffs on Chinese goods, citing the United States’ policies as…
Prominent Palestinian activist slams US sanctions as ‘madness’
Majed al-Zeer says the US claim that he is a Hamas representative in Europe is…
What’s behind escalating China-Philippines tensions in the South China Sea?
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr raises concerns over disputed waterway at key regional summit.
