Putin and Kim Jong Un’s relationship is a marriage of convenience: Here’s how it works
The Putin-Kim meeting is focused on deepening strategic transactions — the quid pro quo —…
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Israel warns Lebanon of prospect of ‘all-out war’ as U.S. seeks to de-escalate hostilities
Israel’s foreign minister said the state is “very close to the moment of decision” over…
Russia jails US soldier as it dangles prisoner swap deal
Sentence expands list of US citizens detained in Russia as Moscow says awaiting response on…
China and Malaysia deepen ties with renewed economic pact
Deal signed as China seeks to raise influence in Asia Pacific region amid rising geopolitical…
In Scotland, support grows for Labour as SNP’s dominance looks set to fade
Although independence remains a popular idea, Labour is viewed by many as the strongest party…
North Korea rolls out the red carpet for Putin as West fears nuclear implications
Vladimir Putin was met with a grand reception in Pyongyang, North Korea as Western officials…
Israel ready for ‘all-out war’ in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it has approved operational plans for an offensive against Hezbollah.
Explosions as fire rips through Chad weapons depot
A fire at a weapons depot in Chad sent a series of explosions near the…
CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia unseats Microsoft as world’s most valuable company
Nvidia on Tuesday surpassed Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable public company with a market cap…
UK inflation falls to Bank of England’s 2% target ahead of elections
The Office for National Statistics released inflation figures for May on Wednesday.
‘Inadvertent geoengineering’: Researchers say low-sulfur shipping rules made climate change worse
The rule change may help to explain why last year’s record-breaking heat was so extreme,…
The UAE is set to be the No. 1 ‘wealth magnet’ in the world, new report shows
A record-breaking 128,000 millionaires are expected to relocate in 2024, according to the Henley Private…
Chinese shadow bankers helped Mexican cartel launder drug money, US says
US prosecutors charge two dozen people over alleged $50m money laundering scheme.
Greek-owned Tutor believed to have sunk a week after Houthi missile attack
The crew abandoned the coal carrier after it was struck by Houthi missiles, which started…
China fears spark Indian race for cobalt in contested ocean waters
India has sought rights to explore an underwater cobalt-rich mountain. But Sri Lanka also has…
Inside Europe’s tech hubs: Does London have what it takes to remain No. 1?
The U.K. is seen as one of the world’s biggest tech hubs behind the U.S….
Luxury sneaker maker Golden Goose postpones IPO citing political turmoil in Europe
Golden Goose is known for its worn-looking trainers which have been made popular by celebrities…
Nvidia rally overnight lifts chip-related stocks in Asia on AI optimism
Asia tech stocks in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan climbed on the back of Nvidia…
Klarna rival Zilch raises $125 million with aim to triple sales and accelerate path to IPO
British fintech firm Zilch says it’s raised $125 million in debt from Deutsche Bank to…
Russia’s Vladimir Putin visits North Korea for first time since 2000
Russian and North Korean leaders aim to deepen ties as both countries face isolation.
