Corruption derailing climate fight, watchdog warns
Transparency International says corruption holds back global cooperation on climate change policy.
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Kering slightly beats fourth-quarter forecasts but sales at embattled Gucci brand plunge 24%
French luxury goods firm Kering on Tuesday reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales that were nevertheless down…
Luka Doncic makes LA Lakers debut with win against Utah Jazz
Five-time All-NBA guard Luka Doncic begins LA Lakers career just over a week after his…
British oil major BP reports sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, vows strategy reset
British oil major BP on Tuesday posted a sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, pledging to…
Google switches name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America for US users
California-based internet giant says the name of the body of water will depend on location…
As Jordan’s King Abdullah meets Trump, can he resist US pressure on Gaza?
Trump’s comments on displacing Palestinians from Gaza faces strong opposition from Jordan and Arab countries.
UN suspends operations in Yemen’s Houthi stronghold after staff detained
The UN said the ‘extraordinary and temporary measure’ was taken to ensure the safety and…
Italy’s UniCredit posts fourth-quarter profit beat, raises shareholder returns
Italy’s second-largest lender UniCredit on Tuesday posted a fourth-quarter profit beat, raising shareholder returns amid…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,083
Here are the key developments on the 1,083rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
BYD rolls out driver assistance tech across its EV models — with DeepSeek’s AI help
Advanced smart driving will become a standard safety feature similar to seatbelts and air bags,…
North Korea warns of retaliation after US nuclear submarine docks in Busan
Pyongyang warns of ‘acute military confrontation’ after USS Alexandria submarine docks in South Korean port.
Trump tariffs are ‘punitive,’ former U.S. ambassador to Singapore says, warning of U.S. job losses
Lavin said that “we’re in for a bit of bad news in the near term,”…
Chinese companies could see another year of record dividend payouts in 2025
Chinese companies are enticing investors with record dividend payouts, with some market watchers saying more…
Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats
Asian economies are striving to avert Trump tariffs as they have hefty trade surpluses with…
Trump administration to ban transgender people from military enlistment
The Republican leader has repeatedly sought to limit the ability of transgender people to serve…
Trump slaps 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, raising new trade war fears
US president says measures are a response to domestic industry being ‘pummelled by both friend…
CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s cuts continue sweeping through the US government, and even the penny is not spared
It’s been just over three weeks into Trump’s second term, and the flurry of announcements…
How lessons from annoying air travelers can help you get ahead at work
A new book by frequent flyer Brandon Blewett seems like another rant about annoying passengers….
Elon Musk-led group makes $97.4bn bid for OpenAI
Musk’s bid could ratchet up longstanding tensions with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the future…
US judge orders Trump administration to obey halt on spending freeze
Judge rules US government has defied previous ruling that suspended Trump’s sweeping order to freeze…
