Iran president denies plot to kill Trump, calls for him to pursue peace
Interview comes less than a week before Trump, who has previously followed a tough line…
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WHO says at least 8 dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania
Marburg virus can spread between people through direct contact or via blood and other bodily…
Six Palestinians killed by Israeli drone attack on Jenin camp
At least six Palestinians were killed in an Israeli drone attack on the Jenin refugee…
Japan’s tourist arrivals hit all-time high as weak currency draws masses
Asian country welcomed record 36.8 million visitors in 2024, tourism agency says.
CNBC Daily Open: Tech stocks can’t climb out of their hole yet
The Nasdaq fell for the fifth day in a row. All “Magnificent Seven” stocks dropped,…
These Chinese apps have surged in popularity in the U.S. A TikTok ban could ensnare them
A law that could see TikTok shut down in the U.S. threatens to ensnare other…
UK inflation unexpectedly cools to 2.5%, core price print slows further
U.K. inflation fell to a lower-than-expected 2.5% in December, with core price growth slowing further, according to…
UK homeowners brace for higher mortgages as borrowing costs spike
Hundreds of thousands of U.K. homeowners are facing the prospect of higher mortgage rates after…
Nvidia-backed AI video platform Synthesia doubles valuation to $2.1 billion
Synthesia CEO Victor Riparbelli told CNBC his company isn’t “dependent” on venture capital, unlike companies…
TikTok users in US flock to ‘China’s Instagram’ ahead of ban
Chinese users of Xiaohongshu welcome influx of Americans, but caution that sensitive topics are off-limits.
Olympic champion Zheng ousted as Australian Open 2025 delivers first shock
Zheng exits after second round loss to unseeded Siegemund as former champions Sabalenka and Osaka…
6 killed in Israeli drone strike on occupied West Bank’s Jenin refugee camp
An Israeli military drone reportedly fired three missiles at a group of people in the…
Travelers can soon fly from Singapore to the ‘gateway’ to Komodo National Park
Jetstar Asia said it’s launching the first direct route between Singapore and Labuan Bajo, Indonesia,…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,056
Here are the key developments on the 1,056th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
India’s disappearing camels: How a law to save them is wiping them out
As global camel population rises, it’s on drastic decline in India. Experts say law passed…
CNBC Daily Open: Tech rout in markets continues
The Nasdaq fell for the fifth day in a row. All Magnificent Seven stocks dropped,…
US watchdog sues Elon Musk over late disclosure of Twitter stake
US Securities and Exchange Commission says Musk’s failure to disclose stake allowed him to underpay…
Australia warns of ‘strongest possible action’ if citizen killed in Ukraine
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says gov’t working to verify report that volunteer fight was killed…
South Korean investigators enter president’s home in second arrest attempt
Investigators used ladders to climb into President Yoon Suk-yeol’s home after he failed to appear…
