‘Dam for a dam’: India, China edge towards a Himalayan water war
Despite protests from locals, India is building a giant hydro dam on the Siang River…
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United Nations confirms US will leave World Health Organization in 2026
The UN body has received a formal request from Washington to withdraw next year as…
Trump praises President Xi, says he looks forward to ‘getting along with China’
During his campaign trail, Trump had floated imposing tariffs upward of 60% on Chinese goods.
Bank of Japan hikes policy rates by 25 basis points to highest since 2008
The move comes in line with expectations from CNBC’s survey from Jan 15-20, which saw…
Constitutional amendment to allow Trump third term introduced in the House
President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of somehow serving a third term in…
Trump orders release of last files on assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK
US president says ‘everything will be revealed’ on JFK assassination that has fuelled conspiracy theories…
After stabbings, China’s social media firms face scrutiny over hate speech
Chinese platforms have pledged to crack down on hate, but anti-foreigner sentiment still circulates widely…
Singapore eases monetary policy for the first time since 2020
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will reduce slightly the slope of its exchange…
CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s demands push S&P to new record
After Trump said he would “demand that interest rates drop immediately,” the 2-year Treasury yield…
Wealthy leaders share financial advice they gave their kids: Invest early, learn from failure — and think carefully about inheritance
Wealthy leaders share the financial advice they gave their kids, including invest early, budget —and…
Japan core inflation climbs to a 16-month high, boosting case for rate hikes
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points later in…
Twilio stock surges after company issues optimistic 2027 profit forecast
Twilio wants to grow in conversational artificial intelligence while also becoming more profitable.
Sudan’s army accused of ethnic killings after recapturing strategic city
Sudan’s army was welcomed after taking Wad Madani, but has been accused of carrying out…
Trump pulls security protections for Mike Pompeo, John Bolton
Hawkish foreign policy advisers from Trump’s first presidency have faced alleged assassination threats from Iran.
Boeing expects $4 billion loss for fourth quarter after chaotic 2024
Boeing outlined expected results and charges across its business in preliminary fourth-quarter results.
What is Israel’s deadly ‘Iron Wall’ military raid in the West Bank’s Jenin?
The military attack on Jenin began on Tuesday. At least 12 Palestinians have been killed…
Italy defends expulsion of Libyan war crimes suspect
Some senators express dismay that Italy ignored its obligations to the ICC to turn over…
Peace, prosperity, & respect: Trump lays out lofty goals at Davos
US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum about his lofty goals.
Purdue Pharma, Sacklers to pay $7.4bn in new opioid settlement
The deal is $1bn more than a settlement from last year that was rejected by…
US judge blocks Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship
Trump’s order targets a constitutional right automatically granting citizenship to anyone born in the country.
