In a significant shift, Israeli military officials have privately told journalists that approximately 70,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza war, a figure that largely corroborates the enclave's health ministry data, according to local media reports.
As Southeast Asian foreign ministers gather in Cebu, ASEAN reaffirms its commitment to a stalled five-point peace consensus for Myanmar. While acknowledging the plan's failure to halt the civil war, Thai diplomats suggest recent elections—though widely criticized—could offer a new avenue for dialogue and humanitarian access.
As Nvidia's historic rally sets a high bar, investors are looking for the next wave of AI winners. Micron Technology and Amazon present compelling cases with unique drivers in the booming ecosystem.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights Texas Instruments (TXN) for its operational strength, as the chipmaker navigates a challenging market with better-than-expected guidance and analyst optimism.
As Nike shares face pressure, CNBC's Jim Cramer points to the company's ongoing turnaround and potential in the Chinese market as key catalysts for recovery, despite recent analyst downgrades.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights Micron Technology as a key beneficiary of the AI boom and ongoing memory chip shortages, with shares soaring nearly 400% in a year on robust data center demand.
In a move set to redefine border and cargo operations, U.S. AI specialist BigBear.ai has partnered with Abu Dhabi's Maqta Technologies. The collaboration, unveiled at a major industry forum, aims to develop next-generation AI solutions for government agencies and port operators worldwide, focusing on efficiency and security.
Maersk Air Cargo is ending its trans-Pacific Boeing 767 operations and partnership with Amerijet International, opting for larger Boeing 777 freighters. The move will result in pilot furloughs at Amerijet and signals a strategic pivot towards more efficient long-haul air cargo networks.
Medtronic secures a key European regulatory nod for its latest pulsed field ablation catheter while deepening its collaboration with Mindray, signaling a strategic push into high-growth areas of cardiac care and ambulatory surgery.
Electro Optic Systems (EOS), the Australian firm behind a landmark high-energy laser contract, is planning a strategic move of its headquarters and listing to Europe within the year, its CEO reveals, aiming to embed itself at the heart of the continent's urgent defence modernisation drive.
ARK Invest's founder capitalized on recent market weakness to increase holdings in three of her flagship disruptive innovation picks, signaling continued conviction despite sector volatility.
As the Bank of Canada holds rates steady, speculative capital is sifting through junior resource stocks. We examine three micro-caps—a driller, an explorer, and an oil hopeful—navigating unique challenges and opportunities in early 2026.
Alphabet's stock surge, driven by its successful integration of AI, has investors weighing whether its current valuation still offers a compelling entry point for long-term growth.
In its latest investor letter, David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital revealed it has sold its stake in HP Inc., redirecting capital towards AI-focused investments it believes offer superior risk-reward profiles amid the tech giant's recent struggles.
President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank is seen as a pivotal test of its political independence, potentially aligning monetary policy more closely with White House objectives.
A fatal shark attack on a 13-year-old boy at a popular Brazilian beach has reignited concerns over coastal safety and led authorities to expand monitoring efforts along Pernambuco's coastline.
Iran has announced plans to designate the armed forces of European Union member states as terrorist organizations, a direct response to the EU's blacklisting of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The escalation marks a new low in diplomatic relations and raises fears of further regional instability.
Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino has moved to calm market and labor fears following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that annulled key port contracts held by a CK Hutchison subsidiary. He announced that APM Terminals Panama is prepared to step in temporarily to ensure continuity, with a guarantee of no job losses.
South Africa has ordered Israel's deputy ambassador to leave the country, declaring him persona non grata in a significant diplomatic escalation reflecting Pretoria's strong stance on the war in Gaza.
South Africa has declared Israel's deputy ambassador persona non grata, giving him 72 hours to depart, citing "unacceptable" diplomatic violations and insulting social media posts targeting President Ramaphosa. The move escalates tensions already frayed by South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the UN's top court.
