Summer solstice 2024: Is it going to get even hotter now?
While Thursday marks the longest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere, it will not…
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Switzerland makes second interest rate cut as major economies diverge on monetary policy easing
The Swiss National Bank trimmed its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%…
Afghanistan vs India – T20 World Cup 2024: Teams, weather, toss, Kohli form
India will be wary of the Afghan bowling attack and not take them ‘lightly’ in…
The faces behind the numbers: 120 million displaced people worldwide
On June 20, the UN commemorates those unable to return to their countries of origin…
Putin and Kim take each other for a spin in Aurus limousine
The drive took place after the two leaders signed a deal that included a mutual…
‘Fed up’: Doctor exodus bleeds Sri Lanka’s healthcare after economic crisis
Nearly 10 percent of Sri Lanka’s doctors have moved to other nations in the past…
China Coast Guard accused of behaving ‘like pirates’ in South China Sea
Philippines says coastguard personnel armed with knives and spears boarded their boats at Second Thomas…
Shares of Australian fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez soar more than 39% on trading debut
The company’s IPO at AU$335.1 million is Australia’s largest IPO since chemical distributor Redox’s offering in…
New Zealand exits recession, but economic troubles linger
GDP grows 0.2 percent in first quarter, buoyed by record immigration.
India wants to be a developed nation by 2047. Here are 4 critical areas Modi can’t ignore
All eyes are now on Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance to see if…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 846
As the war enters its 846th day, these are the main developments.
CNBC Daily Open: Russia-North Korea defense pact
Russia and North Korea signed a “comprehensive strategic partnership” deal, including a mutual defense pact,…
Fossil fuel use, emissions hit record highs in 2023, industry report says
Renewables’ share of global energy consumption reaches nearly 15 percent, an all-time high.
The ‘impossible’ life of Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees
Forced out of Myanmar, the mostly Muslim Rohingya are struggling to find a place to…
This 30-year-old made $66,000 selling trash last year. His finds include Fendi bags and hundreds in cash
They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Indeed, Leonardo Urbano made as much…
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever announces his new AI startup, Safe Superintelligence
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever, who left the company in May, announced his new startup, which…
Asia markets are set to open lower as investors await China loan prime rates
Asia-Pacific markets are set to fall ahead of China announcing its one-year and five-year loan…
Are Israel and Hezbollah on the verge of full-blown war?
Israel’s military says plans for an offensive in Lebanon have been approved.
Attacks and rhetoric: Israel, Hezbollah could plunge Lebanon into war
Both sides are barely staying within the rules of engagement, leaving Lebanese anxious over what…
Canada lists Iran Revolutionary Guards as ‘terrorist’ group
Ottawa cites the IRGC’s ties to Hamas and Hezbollah, accusing Iran of ‘complete disregard for…
