UK economy shrinks for second month, contracting 0.1% in October
It marked the country’s second consecutive economic downturn, following a 0.1% GDP decline in September.
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After the bulldozer: Indian Muslims grapple with loss amid demolished homes
From death to the loss of relationships, India’s wave of bulldozer demolitions leaves a long-lingering…
US unveils $500m military aid for Ukraine as Russia closes in on key city
Outgoing Biden administration eager to fast-track more packages before aid-sceptic Trump takes office early next…
Coffee prices climb to near 50-year highs — and it may take years for the rally to run out of steam
Drought and high temperatures, alongside a global reliance on supplies from relatively few regions, are…
Europe can make up the Ukraine funding shortfall if the U.S. withdraws, analysts say
Ukraine relies on military and financial aid from international partners to sustain its military campaign,…
New AI winners beyond Big Tech are set to emerge, UK fund manager predicts
New AI winners beyond Big Tech are set to emerge, UK fund manager predicts
China signals readiness to mend ties with U.S. ahead of Trump inauguration
Chinese president tries to avoid a trade war through negotiations with Trump team but concessions…
Why a bill on religious seminaries is Pakistan’s latest flashpoint
Bill weakening government oversight over religious schools was part of a political deal. Now Islamabad…
Singapore workers are afraid to admit using AI at work, even as demand for AI talent surges
Demand for AI talent has surged in Singapore, but 45% of workers report feeling uncomfortable…
US watchdog cites FBI missteps but avoids blame in report on January 6 riot
The FBI has faced criticism that it failed to act to prevent the deadly attack…
Palestinians decry ‘barbaric’ Israel strike on Nuseirat that killed dozens
Several members of same family were killed in an Israeli strike on a shelter for…
US President-elect Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to his inauguration
Experts say Trump’s invitation is largely unprecedented, but Xi is unlikely to accept, given their…
Trump backs dockworkers in fight over automation
US president-elect says savings from automation are not worth the ‘distress, hurt, and harm’ caused…
Indonesia’s Prabowo steers strategic middle path amid China, US rivalry
Indonesian President Prabowo heralds new focus on foreign policy, but balancing Beijing and Washington will…
CNBC Daily Open: Inflation’s hot, but so are markets this year
It’s important to keep stocks’ performance this year in mind even as investors wonder what…
Venezuela releases more than 100 people imprisoned after contested election
The government has taken steps to release some arrested in post-election crackdown but continues to…
Broadcom shares rise 13% on profit beat, ‘massive’ opportunity in AI
Broadcom is seeing soaring demand from the boom in generative AI infrastructure.
Hundreds march at Mazen al-Hamada’s funeral in Damascus
Hundreds of mourners marched at the funeral of Syrian activist Mazen al-Hamada, who was found…
Will Biden administration’s final push for a ceasefire in Gaza succeed?
Two top US diplomats travel to the Middle East to push negotiations to end Israel’s…
France’s Macron set to name new prime minister on Friday
French president’s office says a new PM will be named Friday morning following Michel Barnier’s…
