Blinken says Gaza ceasefire talks are at ‘decisive moment’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Tel Aviv to meet Israeli leaders…
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CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street’s ‘dress rehearsal’
Markets were reassured that Japan’s central bank will not raise rates in a volatile environment…
U.S., China sign agreement to cooperate on financial stability
The U.S. and China last week signed agreements for cooperating on financial stability, according to…
Gold set for fresh highs ahead of Fed rate decision — analysts see prices at $3,000 by next year
Gold prices have reached multiple highs this year, with more to come as the next…
European markets set to start the new trading week in mixed territory
European stocks are expected to start the new trading week in mixed territory, after global…
China’s Xi holds talks with Vietnam’s new leader in Beijing
Meeting between leaders of China, Vietnam signals close ties between neighbouring states despite occasional tensions.
Philippines and China say ships collided at new South China Sea flashpoint
They blame each other for the early morning incident at Sabina Shoal in the Spratly…
Russia’s Shiveluch volcano erupts after powerful 7.0 earthquake
The eruption triggered a ‘code red’ warning for aircraft.
Chechen leader drives gun-mounted Tesla truck, invites Musk to Russia
Ramzan Kadyrov says Cybertruck will be given to Russian forces fighting in the war in…
Harris leads Trump in polls on eve of Democratic National Convention
Democratic nominee leads Republican by 3-6 points ahead of party convention Chicago.
Ukraine hits second key bridge as continues incursion into Russia’s Kursk
Stating the incursion’s aims for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs border…
China blames Philippines for Coast Guard collision at Escoda Shoal, warns it to stop ‘provocation’
The Chinese Coast Guard accused Philippine vessels of “illegally” intruding and colliding with one of…
In major policy shift, Singapore announces unemployment support scheme
The scheme will give laid off workers up to SG$6000 (USD$4,561) per month for six…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 906
As the war enters its 906th day, these are the main developments.
CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street ‘dress rehearsal’
Markets were reassured that Japan’s central bank will not raise rates in a volatile environment…
Planning a luxury trip to Singapore? Here’s what to do and where to stay
For many, Singapore is synonymous with luxury, with everything from top-tier accommodations to high-end shopping…
Asia markets set for a breather after last week’s rally; inflation data and central bank decisions on deck
Traders will watch out for central bank releases, including the Bank of Korea’s rate decision…
UK to conduct review on tackling ‘extremist ideologies’, including misogyny
Misogyny, ‘Islamism’ and far-right ‘extremism’ among trends to be analysed, Home Office says.
Cholera outbreak in Sudan killed at least 22 people, health minister says
Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim has declared a cholera epidemic due to contaminated drinking water and weather…
Trump vs Harris: Who’s winning over more Americans?
As the new face of the Democrats, Harris is in the ‘honeymoon phase’. But can…
