The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Monday for strictly limited passenger traffic, marking a critical, if symbolic, step in implementing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The move follows intense diplomatic efforts and comes as the agreement enters a more complex second phase.
A massive strike by public transport workers has brought buses and trams to a standstill across Germany, leaving commuters stranded in sub-zero temperatures as a bitter dispute over pay and conditions escalates.
The UK's economic recovery faces a significant drag from recently implemented fiscal tightening, with growth forecasts remaining subdued for the coming year, according to a leading economic forecaster.
Israel is set to partially reopen the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, allowing limited pedestrian movement for Palestinians. The move, a condition of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, comes amid ongoing tensions and a continued ban on foreign journalists.
Amid broader market uncertainty, companies with high insider ownership and robust earnings forecasts can signal aligned interests and resilience. We examine three such UK-listed firms, from a gold miner to a convenience food giant, where those running the show have significant personal stakes.
After weeks of closure, the vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to resume limited operations, facilitating the movement of urgent humanitarian cases and some foreign nationals.
Chinese authorities have executed four individuals convicted of leading a massive online fraud and gambling ring based in Myanmar, linked to over $4 billion in illicit proceeds and the deaths of six Chinese nationals. The move is part of a widening crackdown on cross-border criminal networks targeting Chinese citizens.
A young Australian woman on a holiday with friends in Japan's Hakuba Valley has died following a horrific incident where her backpack became entangled in a moving ski lift chair, leaving her suspended.
Alibaba Group has announced a massive 3 billion yuan ($431 million) campaign to promote its Qwen AI app during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, significantly outpacing similar efforts by rivals Tencent and Baidu. The move intensifies a high-stakes battle for user adoption in China's rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector.
While investors chase pure-play AI stocks, cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike demonstrates how leveraging AI defensively within a robust platform model can drive sustained, profitable growth amid escalating digital threats.
In a tense Sunday interview, ABC's George Stephanopoulos confronted Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche about a Wall Street Journal investigation revealing a major investment by a UAE security official into a cryptocurrency company founded by Donald Trump.
As Virgin Galactic's stock hovers near historic lows, the market is grappling with a critical question: Is the pioneering space tourism company a deeply undervalued opportunity, or a speculative bet burdened by persistent losses and ambitious, yet unproven, timelines?
Amidst shifting economic currents in Asia, a class of smaller companies—often overlooked as 'penny stocks'—is attracting attention for their distinct financial profiles and niche market positions. We analyze three such firms with market capitalizations below US$200 million.
Investors in Camellia Plc (LON:CAM) have faced a challenging half-decade, with shares falling 34% as the company grapples with shrinking revenues and an elusive path to profitability. While dividends have softened the blow, the stock continues to lag the broader market.
Amidst a complex global economic backdrop, Asia's equity markets are hiding gems trading significantly below their estimated intrinsic value. We spotlight three companies—from gaming to aviation and medtech—that our cash flow analysis suggests are deeply discounted, offering potential for investors with an eye on long-term fundamentals.
Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP) presents a complex picture for investors. While boasting a strong 54% total return over five years, recent performance has been mixed, raising questions about whether its current share price of around $94.70 truly reflects its underlying value or future challenges.
Israel and Egypt have initiated a tightly controlled pilot reopening of the Rafah border crossing, a move tied to the broader U.S.-backed peace framework. The initial phase permits a small number of pre-vetted individuals to cross daily under heavy security coordination.
A senior Iranian official has refuted earlier media claims that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy would conduct live-fire military exercises in the vital Strait of Hormuz this week, calling the reports inaccurate.
A consortium of nine major corporations, including Google and Singapore Airlines, is launching a voluntary trial for centralized sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement. This pilot, led by the newly formed SAFCo, is a critical step ahead of Singapore's pioneering green levy on departing flights set for October, aiming to refine systems for a 1% SAF usage target.
House Speaker Mike Johnson stated on Sunday that he believes he has secured enough Republican support to pass a stopgap funding bill and end the partial government shutdown by Tuesday at the latest, citing logistical hurdles due to severe weather.
