North Korea says will ‘completely’ cut road and rail links with South Korea
The move marks an escalation and Pyongyang calls it a response to war exercises that…
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China’s property stimulus raises optimism — but more steps are needed for a sectoral turnaround
Home sales during the Golden Week holiday — which is traditionally a peak period for…
HSBC exec says there’s a lot of AI ‘success theater’ happening in finance
Some financial services firms are making bold statements about AI but not seeing tangible results,…
Where are the Israeli captives taken in the Hamas-led October 7 attack?
Despite pressure to agree to a deal that would see captives released, Israeli PM Benjamin…
Gaza has become a ‘graveyard’ for children amid Israeli attacks: UN
A year of Israel’s genocide in Gaza has silenced forever the hopes and dreams of…
China’s Golden Week holiday signals persistent consumer caution
China’s Golden Week holiday affirmed a trend in more cautious spending, while consumers put greater…
CNBC Daily Open: Opportunity in October’s choppiness for stocks
The see-saw motion of stocks in October isn’t all that bad if investors can seize…
Left and right prey on weak French government as it prepares ‘austerity’ budget
France’s new and already beleaguered government is to present its 2025 budget Thursday amid an…
Mining giant Rio Tinto to acquire Arcadium Lithium in $6.7 billion deal
The world’s second-largest miner Rio Tinto said Wednesday it will acquire U.S. lithium producer Arcadium…
New book claims Trump spoke seven times to Putin since leaving White House
Reporter Bob Woodward’s new book alleges Trump kept close ties with Putin. Trump’s team has…
At least two killed, 30 injured, in latest Russian attacks on Kharkiv
Ukraine’s second-biggest city has been regular target for Russia since its full-scale invasion two-and-a-half years…
Duterte legacy in the balance as he seeks return to Davao stronghold
The end of a renewed ‘drug war’ and arrest of a pastor allied with Duterte…
Baidu’s robotaxi unit is exploring expansion into global markets in the ‘near future’
Chinese tech company Baidu’s robotaxi unit Apollo Go is in talks to expand overseas in…
Is Biden administration seeking deescalation – or driving Middle East war?
As Washington calls for a regional ceasefire, it continues to provide political and military support…
Boeing withdraws contract offer after talks with union end without a deal
The breakdown extends a machinist strike at Boeing that has halted production of most of…
DOJ indicates it’s considering Google breakup following monopoly ruling
It comes after a U.S. judge found Google guilty of holding a monopoly in general…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 957
As the war enters its 957th day, these are the main developments.
‘She doesn’t stop talking’: How extroverts unknowingly irritate fellow travelers
Hours of chatting. Jam-packed vacation days. The same activities that extroverts thrive on can overwhelm…
Brazil lifts ban on Elon Musk’s X platform
The platform formerly known as Twitter was suspended in Brazil, one of its largest markets,…
Mexico’s security minister says beheaded mayor asked for no protection
The death of Mayor Alejandro Arcos has reignited fears over political violence in Mexico, where…
