The leaders of the 27 European Union (EU) countries agreed on Thursday to give Ukraine a new $54 billion aid package after Hungary gave in not to veto the move.
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Houthi Rebels Fired at 2 Commercial Ships in Red Sea Days After US, UK Hit Dozens of Houthi Targets in Yemen
The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles at two commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Tuesday, the first attacks since the US and UK launched strikes against dozens of Houthi targets in Yemen over the weekend.
Taiwan Chip Giant TSMC to Build Second Japan Factory, With Sony and Toyota Also Investing in the Venture
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has announced its plan to establish a second manufacturing plant in Japan, with support from tech giant Sony and carmaker Toyota.
McDonald’s, Starbucks Experience Sales Decline as Israel-Hamas Conflict Drags On
McDonald's and Starbucks blamed the Israel-Hamas conflict for a sales drop in 2023. American restaurant giants McDonald's and Starbucks have pointed fingers at the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas as the reason for a decline in sales towards the end of 2023.
Top US Treasury Officials to Visit China to Discuss Economic Issues That Put the Two Superpowers at Odds
A team of five officials from the US Treasury Department is heading to China this week for economic talks.
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President Joe Biden has issued an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in the West Bank.
The US has reportedly taken measures to counter a widespread Chinese hacking operation that compromised thousands of internet-connected devices.
The European index rose 3.1% last week to its highest level since January 2022. Investors in Europe's stock markets are bracing for a flood of earnings reports, data releases, and statements from central banks, with the trading getting off to a shaky start this week.
Trafigura is evaluating the security risks of future Red Sea voyages following an attack on the company's Marlin Luanda oil tanker by Yemen-based Houthi rebels.
A British oil tanker was reported to be engulfed in flames in the Gulf of Aden after Houthi rebels hit it with a missile on Friday after transiting the Red Sea.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen supported President Joe Biden's economic program, comparing it with that of former President Donald Trump.
Keppel DC REIT has faced a 16.1% to 4.332 cents decline in its distribution per unit (DPU) for the second half of the year.
Saudi Arabia has opened its first liquor store in over 70 years, marking a significant departure from its conservative traditions.
NATO Signs $1.2 Billion Contract for 155mm Artillery Ammunition to Boost Ukraine's Depleted Supplies
NATO has signed a $1.2 billion contract for thousands of artillery shells, some of which will be delivered to Ukraine after it complained of ammunition shortages amid war with Russia.
