China ramps up Wall Street meetings as Trump inauguration looms
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has met with several U.S. finance executives as Beijing seeks…
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Trump promises ‘fully expedited’ permits for investors of $1 billion-plus in U.S.
The Truth Social post signals Trump’s aim to deregulate federal agencies, undo Biden-era environmental rules,…
Adidas’ German headquarters raided in connection with tax investigation
Adidas’ German headquarters was raided as authorities investigate a yearslong tax concern.
‘Our homes were destroyed’ Palestinian residents return to Yarmouk camp
Residents of the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp have started returning to their homes.
Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO attacker Mangione fights New York extradition
Mangione appears in court day after arrest in Pennsylvania for murder of Brian Thompson in…
The CPI report Wednesday is expected to show progress on inflation has hit a wall
The consumer price index is expected to show a 2.7% 12-month inflation rate for November.
Police fire tear gas at Kenya protesters rallying against femicide
Hundreds gather in Kenya’s capital to rally against gender-based violence.
How can Syria be rebuilt and who will pay?
Years of war and sanctions have left much of the country in ruins.
Argentina’s Milei emerges as blueprint for global far right
One year into his presidency, Milei has fast become a symbol of what the global…
Two presidents, two sons, different standards of outrage
Hunter Biden was accused of influencing policy for personal gain. His critics aren’t upset over…
Alphabet shares jump 5% after Google touts ‘breakthrough’ quantum chip
Google shares rose on Tuesday after the company’s unveiling of “Willow,” its latest quantum computing chip.
US sanctions China cyber firm for potentially deadly ransomware attack
Some firewalls targeted in the US were protecting critical infrastructure companies, the US Treasury Department…
Oracle shares head for worst day of 2024 after earnings miss
Oracle shares fell on Tuesday following disappointing quarterly results from the database software company.
Kenyan police tear gas protesters marching against femicide
Police in Nairobi used tear gas to disperse protesters demanding an end to femicide.
Israel’s Netanyahu decries ‘absurd’ charges at corruption trial appearance
Netanyahu took the stand for about four hours and will resume testifying on Wednesday.
What is Iran signalling since the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad?
A stalwart Assad ally for decades, Iran has to decide how it will approach the…
‘Step towards justice’: US indicts ex-military officials for Syria abuses
Officers Jamil Hassan and Abdul Salam Mahmoud behind torture of detainees, including US citizens, prosecutors…
48-year-old turned down a VP job with a 25% raise, but only 10 days of PTO: ‘It sets a precedent for what the company values’
Sherri Carpineto declined a big job offer because of its limited PTO policy, which she…
Walgreens shares pop on report pharmacy chain could sell itself to PE firm Sycamore
Walgreens and Sycamore have been discussing a deal that could be completed early next year,…
Pakistan’s military charges former spy chief over ‘political activities’
Lieutenant-General Faiz Hamid, under arrest since August, is the first spy chief accused of helping…