50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls over Legal Questions

G7 Finalizes $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Backed by Russian Assets

The economic lifeline is expected to be disbursed by the end of the year.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Takeaways from Biden's trip to Germany over Ukraine aid

President Biden closed out the week by meeting with European allies in Berlin. The president used the overseas trip to urge continued Western support for Ukraine. CBS News national security ...

U.S. and Europe Agree to Finalize $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Backed by Russian Assets

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said an agreement was close. She also rebuked China’s lending practices and called for more debt relief.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Ukraine war briefing: Biden plans military aid surge from billions still available, say reports

Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on election win – but gloom and uncertainty prevail in Kyiv. What we know on day 988. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war The Biden White House ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

ASML share plunge wipes over $50 billion off Dutch chip giant's value

ASML published its third-quarter earnings Tuesday, a day earlier than expected.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Paris aid conference mobilizes €1 billion for Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Biden Announces $425 Million in Aid to Ukraine

President Biden spoke by telephone to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine about the security package, which includes munitions, armored vehicles and other weapons.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

The U.S. election is a make-or-break moment for aid to Ukraine

Ukrainian officials are likely watching U.S. polls with more than a touch of nervousness this week, as the vote remains too close to call.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Musk’s $1 Million Offer Raises New Legal Questions

Some election lawyers said the giveaway may run into laws that prohibit paying people to register to vote.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Legality of Musk's $1M offer ‘questionable’: Fmr. Pennsylvania AG

Bruce Castor, Pennsylvania's former attorney general, said the Tesla billionaire is toeing the line of legality.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Hurricane Milton’s insured losses could reach $50 billion, says Verisk

Data and technology company Verisk Analytics Inc. VRSK said Wednesday it estimates the insured losses to onshore property from Hurricane Milton could range from $30 billion to $50 billion.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Helene, Milton losses expected to surpass "truly historic" $50 billion each

Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.

Wall Street Giants to Make $50 Billion Bet on AI and Power Projects

KKR and Energy Capital Partners plan to invest in development of data centers and the power infrastructure to support them.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Super Micro's $50 billion stock collapse underscores risk of AI hype

Since being added to the S&P 500 in March, Super Micro has lost about two-thirds of its value and now faces the risk of Nasdaq delisting.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Super Micro's $50 billion stock collapse underscores risk of AI hype

In March, Super Micro Computer was added to the S&P 500 after an epic run that lifted the stock by more than 2,000% in two years, dwarfing even Nvidia’s gains.

With $32 Billion in Aid, Native Americans Push Against History of Neglect

A pandemic relief bill set aside long-term funds for tribal lands that have lacked the tax revenue, and infrastructure, to spur businesses and wealth.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Paris aid talks mobilize €1 billion for Lebanon, as war drags on

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Zelenskyy pleads for more aid as Russia drops glide bombs on Ukraine

Russia has been dropping new glide bombs on Ukraine. The bombs use old Soviet-era ammunition retrofitted with wings and GPS systems. Holly Williams reports.

UK counterterror police probe whether Russia planted parcel bomb

Package caught fire at a DHL depot in Birmingham in July

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Biden announces $425 million security aid package for Ukraine

President Biden on Wednesday discussed U.S. support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression during a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and announced a new $425 million ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Trump and Harris campaign donations: four key takeaways

Democratic candidate raises more than her Republican opponent in third quarter

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Defence group RTX to pay $950mn to resolve US charges over Qatar bribes

Prosecutors said the company paid $30mn to a cousin of the Qatari Emir to facilitate weapons sales

Business - Financial Times - October 16

UK graduates face tough jobs market as AI transforms recruitment

Fierce competition for roles has been sharpest in highly paid sectors such as IT and consulting

Business - Financial Times - October 16

No, Ukraine and Israel didn’t steal aid from Florida and North Carolina

In other words, guns and ammunition cannot be used to address the damage caused by the hurricanes.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

South Korea says North is sending troops to aid Russia's war in Ukraine

South Korea’s spy agency says North Korea has dispatched troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine

World - ABC News - October 18

Iran aided Russia against Ukraine. Now it needs to call in the favor

Iran could do with assistance from its powerful ally, Russia. The extent to which Moscow can — and will — help is uncertain, however.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Pentagon Chief, in Surprise Visit to Ukraine, Announces New Aid but Not Kyiv's Main Asks

Lloyd Austin announced $400 million more in military assistance but no agreement to allow the Ukrainians to use long-range missiles inside Russia.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Putin disrupting food aid for Gaza by attacking Ukraine ports, says Starmer

Russian president ‘willing to gamble on food security’ by stepping up strikes on grain ships, says UK prime minister. Keir Starmer has accused Vladimir Putin of disrupting food supplies to Gaza ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia to Aid Fight Against Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III called the situation “very, very serious,” though he said that what the soldiers were doing in Russia was “left to be seen.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Ukraine's Zelensky thanks G7 states for latest military aid

World - Yahoo News - October 23

German minister announces winter aid worth €200 million for Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Europe Urges Trump to Support Ukraine but Braces for Possible Cut in U.S. Aid

European leaders have discussed how to help Ukraine fend off Russia without Washington’s support, even as they try to convince the president-elect not to cut aid to Kyiv.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 14 hours ago

U.S. aid to Ukraine in doubt after Trump election victory

Since President-elect Donald Trump's victory, Russia has ramped up attacks against Ukraine. The win has also raised concerns about a pullback in U.S. support. CBS News Imtiaz Tyab has more.

Negotiations stall over some crucial issues on final day of UN biodiversity summit in Colombia

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Ukraine faces uncertainty as Trump's election raises questions about war with Russia

Following Donald Trump's election, Ukrainians are left wondering what his proposed peace deal could mean for the ongoing war. Amidst the turmoil, Kyiv says it is now battling North Korean troops ...

European Parliament votes in favour of €35 billion loan for Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - October 22

No questions over McDonald's Sinn Féin leadership - O'Neill

The party has come under pressure over its handling of recent child safeguarding issues.

The questions being asked over the Southport attack

The complexities of how our prosecutions work can mean there are limits on what the public can know.

Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership

Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.

50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls over Legal Questions

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