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Tunisia’s revolution 14 years on: ‘The emperor has no clothes’
The Arab Spring did not bring democracy to the region, but it remains a beacon…
Conflict, extreme weather and disinformation top global risks in 2025, Davos survey says
Risk specialists identified armed conflict, extreme weather and misinformation among the top global risks for…
German economy contracts 0.2% in 2024 in second consecutive annual slowdown
The German economy contracted by 0.2% in 2024, in the second consecutive year of declines…
LA wildfires day 9: What’s the latest, who are victims and what’s next?
Fires continue to blaze across California, prompting authorities to issue a Red Flag Warning for…
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…
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…
