Is South Africa ‘confiscating land’, targeting some groups as Trump claims?
US president has threatened to cut funding to South Africa over alleged land grabs. But…
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The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88
Spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia community was known for his development work around the…
CNBC Daily Open: Markets rise on tariff pause, but earnings disappoint
With the respite in U.S. tariffs on key countries, investors could turn their attention to…
World reaction to Trump’s comments on ethnic cleansing in Gaza
Hamas calls Trump’s idea a ‘recipe for generating chaos’ and says the people of Gaza…
TotalEnergies posts 21% drop in annual profit, targets buybacks of $2 billion per quarter in 2025
French oil major TotalEnergies on Wednesday reported a sharp drop in full-year earnings, against a…
World’s demand for gold hit another record high last year; appetite for bullion in 2025 remains firm
The world’s demand for gold hit another record high in 2024 amid robust central bank…
Trump’s trade war could have a clear winner: The UK
Britain’s economy could get a major boost if the country remains on the sidelines of…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,077
Here are the key developments on the 1,077th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
‘Insane’: Rights advocates denounce Trump’s call for US to ‘own’ Gaza
US president’s proposal for Gaza during news conference with Israeli PM Netanyahu prompts bewilderment and…
Amid ceasefire, Goma residents race to bury 2,000 bodies
Aid groups help Goma residents bury 2,000 bodies after last week’s battles, fearing disease spread.
Novo Nordisk posts net profit beat as Wegovy sales jump 107% in fourth quarter
Danish pharmaceutical behemoth Novo Nordisk reported better-than-expected net profit in the fourth quarter, amid soaring…
As Trump meets Netanyahu, protesters chant: ‘Palestine is not for sale’
Demonstrators gather outside White House to reject Israeli PM’s visit and Trump’s call for forced…
USAID places staff on leave, recalls personnel overseas
Announcement comes as US President Donald Trump confirms he is considering eliminating the aid agency.
Toyota Motor posts nearly 28% drop in third-quarter operating profit, missing estimates
Toyota Motor on Wednesday reported a second consecutive fall in profit, as it navigates competition…
CNBC Daily Open: Markets rise in a relief rally, but Alphabet earnings disappoint
With the temporary respite in U.S. tariffs on key countries, investors could turn their attention…
Nissan and Honda shares rise as report says automakers may call off merger talks
Honda and Nissan are considering calling off their merger talks, Japan’s Asahi Shimbun reported on…
USPS temporarily suspends some inbound packages from China, Hong Kong
The change comes after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs that also target a popular…
Donald Trump announces US aims to ‘take over’ Gaza during Netanyahu’s visit
The Israeli prime minister was the first foreign leader to visit Trump after his inauguration…
Trump says US will ‘own’ Gaza in redevelopment plan
US president pledges to turn enclave into ‘the Riviera of the Middle East’.
Trump doubles down on US “ownership” of Gaza
US President Donald Trump doubled down on remarks about the United States owning and redeveloping…
