Donald Trump selects Kevin Hassett to lead National Economic Council
The appointment came as Donald Trump renewed his vow to raise tariffs on imports from…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,006
These were the key developments on the 1,006th day of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US stock market surges to record high despite Trump’s tariff threats
The S&P 500 rises 0.57 percent after US president-elect’s tariff announcements roil European and Asian…
Vietnam’s richest man is vying to dethrone Asia’s ride-hailing king, Grab
Pham Nhat Vuong’s Xanh SM has big ambitions, but critics question its growth potential in…
Breaking norms, Trump signs transition memorandum with Biden White House
US President-elect Trump sidestepped agreements that would require donor disclosures and vetting for government picks.
China’s industrial profits fall by 10% in October as deflation worries linger
Industrial profits are a key gauge of the financial health of factories, mines and utilities…
New Zealand expectedly cuts benchmark rate by 50 basis points as economy struggles
New Zealand’s central bank slashed its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 4.25%,…
Jim Cramer defends cryptocurrency support: ‘National debt worries are never going to go away’
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday defended his stance on cryptocurrency.
The shipping industry is wrestling with one of its largest challenges
The shipping industry is contending with a shortage of seafarers, and it’s fueling a troubling…
Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro plotted election coup: Police report
An 884-page report by Brazil’s police details former President Bolsonaro’s alleged attempt to overturn 2022…
Biden announces Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement
US President Joe Biden says the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is ‘designed to be a permanent cessation…
Chilean President Boric rejects allegations of sexual harassment
Authorities confirm criminal investigation being conducted over allegations of harassment.
As the people of Basta await ceasefire, Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon
Tired of fleeing, the people who took refuge in Basta are staying put, despite the…
What does government boycott of Haaretz mean for press freedom in Israel?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet approves proposal to sanction the country’s oldest newspaper.
Workday stock slips on light quarterly forecast
Workday called for a 25% adjusted operating margin in the current quarter, below Wall Street’s…
Dell shares fall on light forecast despite growing AI sales
Dell is a top vendor for computers required to develop and deploy artificial intelligence, especially…
US says drones spotted near its military bases in England
US air force says the drones do not appear ‘hostile’ and there has been no…
Protesters head to Islamabad to demand the release of ex-PM Imran Khan
Tension rise in Islamabad as supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan clash with security…
Israel-Lebanon permanent ceasefire has been accepted, Biden says
Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah agreed to a permanent ceasefire in cross-border hostilities, following a year-long…
Databricks closes in on multibillion funding round at $55 billion valuation to help employees cash out
Databricks is raising at least $5 billion in cash — though it could raise as…
