Investors were already wary of Korean stocks. Then the country descended into chaos
The ‘Korea discount’ refers to South Korean securities trading at lower valuations relative to regional…
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Israel forces Palestinians in Maghazi camp to flee for their lives again
Israel has again ordered the forced evacuation of Palestinians after it claimed rocket attacks originated…
CNBC Daily Open: Alphabet and Tesla power Nasdaq to record highs
Four of the seven megacap tech stocks added roughly $416 billion in market cap for…
‘Our lives don’t matter’: Bangladeshi Hindus under attack after Hasina exit
Bangladeshi Hindus – seen as allies of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina – face mounting threats,…
Forced to Flee South Lebanon
A Lebanese journalist documenting the conflict with Israel has no choice but to evacuate his…
Trump taps failed candidate Kari Lake to lead Voice of America
US-president elect names supporter known for denying the results of the 2020 presidential election.
South Korea’s Yoon vows to ‘fight to the end’ as leadership hangs in limbo
South Korean leader defends short-lived martial law decree as leader of his party throws support…
Artificial solar eclipse: Why are satellites trying to block the sun?
European Space Agency launches Proba-3 to create an artificial solar eclipse and study the sun’s…
Somalia, Ethiopia agree on compromise to end tension, Turkish leader says
Turkiye’s President Erdogan announced the breakthrough after talks between the Ethiopian and Somali leaders in…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,022
Here are the key developments on the 1,022nd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Israeli drone attack on Gaza aid convoy kills 12 as hunger crisis deepens
The bombing was the latest Israeli attack targeting security guards escorting humanitarian aid in the…
CNBC Daily Open: Nasdaq climbs past 20,000, powered by megacap tech gains
Tech stocks and their investors were cheering on Wednesday as four of the seven megacap…
Fingerprints, shell casings link Luigi Mangione to murder scene, police say
New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says crime lab analysis shows matches to gun, snack…
Brazil’s President Lula to undergo additional surgery for brain bleed
Hospital says the Brazilian leader is doing well as he prepares for a second surgery…
UN General Assembly demands ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Gaza, supports UNRWA
UN members vote overwhelmingly to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and in support of the…
Across Asia, the ‘manosphere’ cheers the return of Donald Trump
Young men from China to South Korea are celebrating Trump’s re-election as a victory against…
Brian Mast: Pro-Israel hawk set to lead US House foreign policy panel
Rights advocates decry the nomination of the Florida Republican, who has compared Palestinian civilians to…
Indian outbound travel will be ‘the story’ of the next decade, says Hilton executive
Indian travelers spent $34 billion on outbound travel in 2023. That’s “minuscule” compared to what’s…
Will the status of Syrian refugees in Europe change?
Several European countries pause Syrian asylum requests days after the al-Assad dynasty collapsed.
FBI head Wray to step down, clearing way for controversial Trump pick Patel
Trump has regularly criticised Wray for role in probes into former president and was widely…
