Asia-Pacific markets mixed after Powell signals smaller rate cuts; China markets closed for holiday
South Korea, Hong Kong and mainland Chinese markets are closed for a public holiday Tuesday.
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Israel launches ground offensive into southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has launched a ground offensive into several Lebanese villages near the border.
Israel says has started ‘targeted ground raids’ in Lebanon
Military describes attacks as ‘limited, localised and targeted’ and supported by air force and artillery.
Consumer companies vie for share of India’s booming stock market
More consumer-facing companies in India are listing on India’s stock exchanges, or have big plans…
Raging wildfires in central Greece leave two people dead
Two people died overnight in a large wildfire burning through forestland above a seaside resort…
AI chipmaker Cerebras files for IPO to take on Nvidia
Cerebras faces competition from Nvidia, as well as cloud providers that have developed in-house chips…
More than 100 killed by Hurricane Helene in southeastern US
Clean up and rescue efforts are under way after Hurricane Helene wrought havoc across five…
‘Cruel’: Biden administration toughens asylum restrictions at US border
Migrant rights advocates slam measures, which will make it more difficult to apply for asylum,…
Russia to hike defence spending by a quarter in 2025
The increase represents a new post-Soviet high for the country as it continues its war…
How will Lebanon cope with a looming humanitarian crisis?
Israeli attacks have forced hundreds of thousands of Lebanese civilians from their homes.
Israel says ‘next phase’ of war with Hezbollah in Lebanon to ‘begin soon’
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel will use all the means at its disposal to…
Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump pleads not guilty
Suspect Ryan Routh faces several charges, including attempted assassination of a major US presidential candidate.
These families have been fleeing Israel’s bombardment in Lebanon
Lebanon’s prime minister says as many as one million people have been displaced by Israel’s…
Powell indicates further rate cuts, but insists the Fed is ‘not on any preset course’
The central bank chief asserted that he will seek to balance fighting inflation with supporting…
EchoStar to sell Dish to DirecTV, combining major pay-TV providers
EchoStar CEO Hamid Akhavan appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” on Monday after the…
China stocks just had their best day in 16 years, sending related U.S. ETFs soaring
The Shanghai Composite rallied 8.06% in its best day since September 2008.
UK’s last coal-fired power plant to close after more than 100 years
Britain’s transition to net zero is changing the country’s energy landscape.
Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 100 in US with rescues continuing
Severe damage in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee as Trump, Harris set…
Tickets, teams, India vs Pakistan: The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 guide
How many teams are playing and who are the favourites? When is India vs Pakistan?…
Israeli tanks mass near Lebanon border amid fears of ground invasion
A large number of Israeli tanks and soldiers were seen near Israel’s border with Lebanon.
