China halts nuclear arms talks with US over Taiwan support
Beijing said US weapons sales to Taiwan has ‘compromised atmosphere’ for continued talks on nuclear…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 874
As the war enters its 874th day, these are the main developments.
What would a second Trump presidency mean for China? Goldman Sachs weighs in
If Donald Trump wins the U.S. election, his plans for 60% tariffs on Chinese goods…
A new Raffles hotel opened in India’s ‘Pink City.’ Here’s what it looks like inside
Raffles Jaipur is a 50-room luxury hotel in the heart of Rajasthan’s capital city.
Why did Republican Donald Trump choose JD Vance as his vice president?
Experts say Vance will likely not persuade swing-state voters, but he will energise Trump’s far-right…
CNBC Daily Open: Rising geopolitical risk
The Nasdaq Composite plunged nearly 3% as semiconductors came under pressure amid reports of tougher…
Biden tests positive for COVID, cancels Las Vegas campaign event
White House says the US president has ‘mild symptoms’ and will self-isolate at his home…
Asia-Pacific markets set to mostly fall after Nasdaq records its worst day since 2022
Japan’s trade deficit is predicted to narrow in June from 1.2 trillion yen, or $7.7…
House Democrats circulate letter urging DNC not to rush Biden nomination
President Biden has faced mounting pressure to drop out of the race after his debate…
Hong Kong journalist group head says fired by WSJ in press freedom row
Hong Kong journalists work in a narrowing space after drastic political changes were introduced in…
Biden tests positive for Covid, cancels speech in Las Vegas
Biden, who was delivering speeches in Las Vegas, “is experiencing mild symptoms,” White House press…
What can be expected from the new UK government?
Labour government lays out its legislative plans as king opens Parliament.
US special counsel appeals dismissal of Trump’s secret documents case
Former president and Republican 2024 nominee is accused of mishandling classified government files at his…
Here’s why international buyers are pulling way back from the U.S. housing market
Foreign buyers are facing high prices and tight supply in the housing market, and they’re…
Paris mayor takes dip in ‘safe to swim Seine’ ahead of Olympics
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the Seine as the river was declared safe for…
Chip stocks shed $480bn on China trade fears, Trump’s Taiwan comments
Even as many chip stocks were hammered, companies with chip manufacturing operations in the US…
Chaos at Copa America raises doubts over U.S. 2026 World Cup readiness
The U.S. is set to host 78 out of the 104 World Cup matches as…
UN chief slams Israel for dooming prospects for two-state solution
Antonio Guterres says recent developments in West Bank are ‘driving a stake through the heart’…
King’s Speech charts out new UK government’s priorities
New Labour government says it is prioritising reviving the economy, acute housing shortage and a…
Gaza is ‘most documented genocide in history,’ says Palestinian UN rep
“What is happening in Gaza is going down as the most documented genocide in history.”
