The Davos elite likes to make bold predictions. But they often get them wrong
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, kicks off next week. Here’s a recap of…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 324
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 324th day, we take a look at the main…
US states Wisconsin, North Carolina unveil TikTok bans
Moves come after US President Joe Biden signed law banning federal employees from using the…
JPMorgan Chase is set to report fourth-quarter earnings — here’s what the Street expects
JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, will be closely watched for clues on how…
A stablecoin collapse could spill into the U.S. bond market and economy, professor warns
While there are no signs of major stablecoins collapsing, an economics professor at Cornell University says…
China’s exports slump less than expected in December
Strong exports bolstered China’s economy in the last two years. But economists anticipate a slowdown…
Peru’s gateway airport to Machu Picchu closes as protests grow
Safety considerations led to the closure of airport in Cusco, a gateway to Peru’s tourism…
UK says Hong Kong freedoms continue to erode, drawing China anger
Former colonial power in the territory says it is in China’s interests that Hong Kong…
Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after suspected cardiac arrest
Mother confirms death of musician and only daughter of rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis Presley.
ExxonMobil predicted climate change while downplaying risk: Study
Texas, US-based company’s own scientists accurately predicted global warming as far back as the 1970s,…
South Koreans are the world’s biggest spenders on luxury goods
Morgan Stanley says South Koreans spend more on luxury goods per capita than even American…
IMF chief sees 2023 global growth forecast holding steady
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says 2023 to be another “tough year” for the global…
Japan says Fukushima water release to start in ‘spring or summer’
Plan will see some 1 million tonnes of water used to cool the ruined plant’s…
‘Extremely dangerous’ tornado tears across US South as storms hit
The National Weather Service received 33 tornado reports across southern states like Alabama, Georgia and…
Why Singapore isn’t imposing new travel rules on visitors from China
Singapore’s government cites statistics to show why new rules for Chinese travelers won’t necessarily make…
Crypto firms Genesis and Gemini charged by SEC with selling unregistered securities
The SEC alleged on Thursday that crypto firm Gemini, founded by the Winklevoss twins, and…
US regulator charges two crypto firms with unregistered offerings
The SEC charged Genesis, Gemini with illegally selling securities to hundreds of thousands of investors.
US extends temporary deportation protection to Somali citizens
Washington says armed conflict and humanitarian crisis in Somalia make it impossible for citizens to…
Exxon predicted global warming with remarkable accuracy years ago, study shows
A study from two Harvard academics and one from the University of Potsdam in Germany show…
Black Lives Matter co-founder’s cousin killed in police incident
English teacher Keenan Anderson went into cardiac arrest after being Tasered by US police during…
