Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 866
As the war enters its 866th day, these are the main developments.
World
‘Don’t get tired’: Samsung Electronics workers extend strike indefinitely, say chip production disrupted
This is the first strike by the labor union in Samsung Electronics’ entire 55-year history,…
CNBC Daily Open: Powell says high rates threaten growth
Powell says prolonged high rates could harm economic growth. The S&P 500 notches its 36th…
Amazon’s Asian rival Shein wants to be supply chain giant, but some fear Chinese cyber spying inside global trade links
Shein’s plans to sell supply-chain tech and services around the world have U.S. cybersecurity experts…
China’s inflation numbers miss expectations to rise 0.2% in June
China’s consumer price inflation rose by 0.2% in June from a year ago, missing expectations,…
China’s ETF market sees ‘explosive’ growth, inflows jump 5-fold in three years, Morningstar says
Chinese exchange-traded funds saw a “staggering” growth in the last few years, with inflows consistently…
Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open after Powell’s dovish tone; Japan and China inflation in focus
China’s consumer price index is expected to climb 0.4% in June, compared with 0.3% in…
Biden announces new NATO aid for Ukraine, as his reelection campaign teeters
President Biden is scheduled to deliver a press conference Thursday following NATO summit events.
US Fed’s Powell cites slowing job market in signal rate cuts may be coming
Cutting interest rates ‘too late or too little could unduly weaken economic activity and employment’,…
Dozens of Palestinians killed in Israeli air raid on Gaza encampment
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has warned of ‘disastrous repercussions’ for truce talks if Israeli ‘massacres’…
US DOJ says it disrupted Russian social media influence operation
DOJ disrupted a Russian-government-backed, AI-enabled propaganda campaign to use a bot farm to spread disinformation.
Israeli attack on school shelter kills dozens
A school sheltering internally displaced Palestinians was hit by Israeli fire – killing at least…
Outgoing Israeli general condemns settler violence in occupied West Bank
Yehuda Fox said that the Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank, is in Israel’s…
What’s causing the rise in drug-resistant superbugs?
Scientists warn climate change is fuelling antimicrobial resistance.
French prosecutors launch investigation into Le Pen’s campaign finances
Prosecutor’s office says it will look into allegations of embezzlement, forgery and fraud.
NATO to appoint representative in Kyiv to deepen Ukraine ties: US official
Jake Sullivan says US remains ‘committed’ to supporting Ukraine as world leaders join NATO summit…
UiPath to lay off 10% of workforce in companywide restructuring
Software developer UiPath will cut 10% of its workforce, or about 420 jobs, as part…
India’s Modi receives ‘Order of St. Andrew’ honour from Russia’s Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin presented the ‘Order of St. Andrew’ award to Indian Prime Minister…
First Ariane 6 rocket launches, as Europe rejoins a market dominated by Musk’s SpaceX
The European Space Agency has prepared its newest heavy-lift Ariane 6 rocket to launch from…
UN experts say Israel carrying out ‘targeted starvation campaign’ in Gaza
Report says famine has spread throughout the enclave after nine months of war.
