Israel approves new illegal settlement on UNESCO site near Bethlehem
The Nahal Heletz settlement shrinks Palestinian land and poses ‘imminent threat’ to a World Heritage…
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Barclays planned to withdraw from Israeli bond auctions: Report
UK bank wanted to quell criticism over involvement with defence firms supplying Israeli military.
‘Reclaim the night’: Thousands rally in India after doctor’s rape, murder
Protesters across India are demanding more safety for women after a trainee doctor’s body was…
A candidate cull ahead of Tunisia’s presidential election
Most prospective candidates saw their names ruled out, with many finding themselves in prison.
Protests escalate in India over rape and murder of doctor
The discovery of the 31-year-old’s body last week at a state-run hospital has led to…
US actress Gena Rowlands, star of The Notebook, dies at 94
Rowlands starred in dozens of films during a career that began on stage and television…
North Korea to reopen for international visitors, tour operators say
North Korea will resume international tourism this winter, ending a COVID-era ban on travelers, according…
UK economy expands 0.6% in second quarter; June growth stalls
GDP has recorded slight but steady growth almost every month so far this year as…
Ukraine must decide how its Russian incursion ends — advance further or retreat before it’s too late
Ukraine must decide whether to try to hold or advance its incursion, or to withdraw…
Tencent-backed Airwallex hits $500 million annualized sales, aims to get IPO-ready by 2026
Payments startup Airwallex has reached an annual revenue run rate of $500 million and will…
In Japan’s ageing countryside, some villages face extinction
Japan has an estimated 9 million abandoned homes as rural areas grapple with rapid population…
NASA to decide on how to bring home stranded astronauts by end of the month
Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were stranded after problems emerged with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.
Bank of Japan will take longer to hike rates given the yen’s rapid strengthening, BMI says
Following market turbulence, BOJ’s Deputy Governor Uchida Shinichi released a statement affirming that the bank…
Minouche Shafik resigns as Columbia president after tumultuous year
Shafik drew criticism over her handling of Gaza war protests that rocked the university campus…
China’s bond market intervention reveals financial stability worries
The country’s latest efforts to stem a bond market rally shows that authorities are worried…
Schumer says a crypto bill can pass Senate this year; key Dems join ‘Crypto4Harris’ call
Top Democrats joined virtual town hall to back crypto and a Kamala Harris administration.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 902
As the war enters its 902nd day, these are the main developments.
CNBC Daily Open: Inflation battle is ‘absolutely’ done
The S&P 500 closed higher for the fifth straight session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…
China reports slight beat in July retail sales, but industrial data disappoint
Other data for July released in the last two weeks have indicated consumer demand remains…
Japan second-quarter GDP beats expectations, expands 0.8% from previous quarter
On a year-on-year basis, however, the country’s GDP fell for a second straight quarter, down…
