Getty Images New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing federal criminal charges, according to CBS News, the BBC’s US partner. Adams, 64, was elected to lead the most populous US city nearly three years ago on a promise to rein in crime. But he and a string of top officials in his orbit have … Read more
Flags of the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation Manuel Augusto Moreno | Moment | Getty Images Russia has established a weapons program in China to develop and produce long-range attack drones for use in the war against Ukraine, according to two sources from a European intelligence agency and documents reviewed by Reuters. IEMZ Kupol, a subsidiary of Russian state-owned arms company Almaz-Antey, has developed and flight-tested … Read more
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 05: A person looking at milk products in a supermarket on September 05, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. Australia is currently facing a severe cost of living crisis, with rising prices for essentials like food, housing, and utilities significantly outpacing wage growth, leaving many households struggling to make ends meet. James Gourley … Read more
China’s government announced it will offer a one-time cash allowance to those in extreme poverty, a day after its central bank rolled out a slate of stimulus measures aimed at shoring up the economy. The handout will be provided to “extremely poor people, orphans and other needy people on the occasion of the 75th anniversary … Read more
Allies including the US, UK and EU have called for a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon, following an escalation in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The 12-strong bloc proposed an immediate 21-day pause in fighting “to provide space for diplomacy towards the conclusion of a diplomatic settlement” and a ceasefire in Gaza. In a joint statement, … Read more
An Amazon Web Services data center in Stone Ridge, Virginia, US, on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Nathan Howard | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like … Read more
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at the City Hall, after it was revealed that he received a fresh round of federal grand jury subpoenas, New York City, U.S., August 16, 2024. Adam Gray | Reuters New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on criminal charges in federal … Read more
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for September 25 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Japan’s Self Defense Force patrolled the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday for the first time in an attempt to send a message to China, the Yomiuri newspaper, reported citing multiple government sources. JAPAN … Read more
In a pointed warning to the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin said any nation’s conventional attack on Russia supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. Putin’s announcement came as the Biden administration announced $375 million in additional security assistance to Ukraine, including air-to-ground weapons, munitions for rocket systems … Read more
India’s economic growth story is a stunning one — but the question of where investors should park their money is not always straightforward, with one Blackstone executive highlighting a common mistake. India is set to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027, according to its finance ministry . The country’s stock market has also been … Read more