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Global arms trade soars in 2023 amid deadly conflicts
The top 100 global arms producers increased weapons and military-related sales by 4.3 percent last year, according to new research, as nations react to a more volatile and dangerous geopolitical ...The Hill - 23h -
Iran warns Syria conflict could spread regionally; Israel and Hezbollah trade fire despite truce
Iran warns Syria conflict could spread regionally; Israel and Hezbollah trade fire despite truceNBC News - 9h -
Is the Ukraine conflict a proxy or direct war against Russia?
The difference between them is a matter of perception and interpretation by the (indirect and direct) belligerents involved.The Hill - 2h -
Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals
The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?Financial Times - 14h -
An extraordinary global economy will require extraordinary agility
Policymakers need to adjust their approaches including through pre-emptive negotiations with the incoming US administrationFinancial Times - 14h -
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U.S. Sending $725 Million in Arms to Ukraine, Including More Land Mines
The package, the largest since April, comes amid deep concerns in Ukraine that the Trump administration may cut off aid. The president-elect has vowed to end the war quickly, but has not said how.The New York Times - 16h -
Immigration advocacy group launches political arm to counter Trump agenda
A top immigration advocacy group announced on Tuesday a new political arm to highlight the human consequences of the incoming Trump administration’s immigration enforcement plans. The Immigration ...The Hill - 3h -
NATO chief wants less talk of peace process in Ukraine, more arms
NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte argued that Ukraine needs to be put in a “position of strength” instead of being pushed toward peace talks, while speaking at a Tuesday conference ahead of the ...The Hill - 1h -
Wolves in EU lose safeguards, allowing culls as numbers soar
The European Commission says numbers have soared and the animals are now causing damage to livestock.BBC News - 8h -
Nigeria’s radical idea for car owners facing soaring petrol prices
The government is encouraging citizens to convert their vehicles to run on compressed natural gasFinancial Times - 7h -
Israel will not differentiate between Lebanon and Hezbollah if ceasefire collapses, defence minister Katz says – Middle East crisis live
Israel Katz says Israel will no longer offer Lebanon an exemption and will enforce ‘maximum impact and zero tolerance’. Israeli media reports that the cabinet is set to meet in the coastal city of ...The Guardian - 5h -
Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.The New York Times - 2d -
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China’s share of global electric car market rises to 76%
Market share increases after strong demand within country offsets risks from western tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Business live – latest updates China’s share of the global electric vehicle ...The Guardian - 6h -
Global Airlines Too Slow to Switch to Green Jet Fuel, Study Says
The advocacy group Transport and Environment faults carriers for slow adoption rates, and oil producers for underinvesting in the sustainable aviation gas.Inc. - 31m -
Amid Syria’s Rebel Offensive, a Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers
Iran and Russia, both stretched by conflicts of their own, have experienced setbacks in Syria after a rebel offensive in the northwest of the country.The New York Times - 3h -
Woods still has 'fire' to compete amid injuries
Tiger Woods has said he still has "fire to compete" despite not featuring in a golf tournament for five months following a sixth back surgery.BBC News - 2h -
China retaliates against latest US chip restrictions
Beijing bans export of materials used in semiconductors and batteriesFinancial Times - 2h -
Can the world’s trade police survive Trump II?
Relevance of World Trade Organization under scrutiny amid US president-elect’s protectionist stance. The sting of teargas was a price worth paying, said Michael Dolan, as he looks back on the ...The Guardian - 8h -
Sabres Should Swing Trade For Surging Blackhawks Forward
With the Sabres needing more offense, they should consider making a push for this Blackhawks forward.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
College basketball rankings: Auburn moves up to No. 2 in Coaches Poll; Oregon soars into top 10
The Tigers are on the tail of the Jayhawks after winning the Maui InvitationalCBS Sports - 1d -
Global warming fills New England's rich waters with death traps for endangered sea turtles
Global warming is filling the plankton-rich waters of New England with death traps for sea turtlesABC News - 49m -
White House defends pardon of Hunter Biden amid backlash
Republicans and some Democrats have accused Joe Biden of damaging trust in the justice department.BBC News - 21h -
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Steps Down Amid Chipmaker’s Struggles
Pat Gelsinger stepped down after nearly four years at the helm of the onetime highflying company, Intel said Monday.The New York Times - 20h -
Tuberville praises defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations
Following his meeting Monday with Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tommy Tuberville told reporters Hegseth would be "great" for the position.ABC News - 3h -
L.A. rethinking LeBron's 82-game goal amid slump
LeBron James' recent struggles have the Lakers rethinking the initial goal to have him play in all 82 regular-season games.ESPN - 3h -
Why Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Firing Amid a Lebanon Cease-Fire
Some violations of the truce, and some amount of violence, are to be expected, analysts say, and do not necessarily mean the deal will collapse and war will resume anytime soon.The New York Times - 3h -
Hegseth passing on meetings with moderate senators and Democrats amid misconduct allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet choices have been making the rounds on Capitol Hill to meet with the senators who will vote for their confirmation, but defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth ...CBS News - 2h -
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Hezbollah and Israel Trade Fire, Further Testing Cease-Fire
Both sides have accused each other of violating the deal; Hezbollah fired into Israel for the first time since the truce took effect, and Israel responded with airstrikes.The New York Times - 21h -
Middle East latest: Israel and Hezbollah trade fire, threatening Lebanon ceasefire
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has fired into a disputed border zone held by IsraelABC News - 19h -
Hedge funds profit from ‘Trump trades’ around US election
Element Capital and Graham Capital among macro managers that did well out of recent market swingsFinancial Times - 15h -
Singapore gets tough on commodity trading practices after series of scandals
Long jail sentence for 82-year-old former oil trader is sign of ‘zero tolerance’ for fraudFinancial Times - 14h -
The White House Goes on the Defense, and Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire
Plus, mail trucks get a “goofy” upgrade.The New York Times - 8h -
South Korean stocks rebound from lows in chaotic trading as president says he's lifting martial law
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF, which tracks more than 90 large and mid-sized companies in South Korea, tumbled 6% to hit a 52-week low.CNBC - 5m
