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DiplomacyWar

EU deal on Ukraine talks overshadows AI-focused summit in Dublin

EU leaders have agreed that the E5 format — Germany, France, U.K, Italy and Poland — plus the European Commission and Council will represent the bloc at any future peace negotiations.

Politico20 minutes ago
Climate

At least 10 killed in Guinea in crackdown on gold mining

Guinea banned artisanal gold mining in Siguiri on November 2 due to environmental degradation, causing mass exodus.

Al Jazeera45 minutes ago
ElectionsEconomy

Victoria election 2026: Labor and Greens trade accusations of ‘dodgy deals’ as preference fight puts key seats at risk

Greens say they will not direct preferences to Labor in 15 seats after party’s ‘unforgivable’ decision earlier in week Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast The Greens have retaliated against Lab

The Guardian13 hours ago
Society

Burkinabe authorities vow to support gold miners expelled from Guinea

Since November 6, thousands of Burkinabe gold miners have been returning home. In Bobo-Dioulasso, more than 37,000 Burkinabe nationals, including some 8,000 children, as well as more than a thousand citizens of other nat

Africanews19 minutes ago
PoliticsTechnology

How will the US deal with Nvidia scandal?

Tech giant CEO resigned and will testify before Congress.

Al Jazeera32 minutes ago
DiplomacyEconomy

US-China Board of Trade holds first meeting days before Trump-Xi summit

The United States and China held the inaugural meeting of their bilateral Board of Trade on Friday, just days before US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Shenzhen. “Today, the Office of t

South China Morning Post51 minutes ago
Health

New video shows last pickup by DoorDash driver who mysteriously vanished after completing an order

The missing father of two did not have any known mental health issues, his father says

The Independent1 hour ago
PoliticsEconomy

France and Germany near deal on De Cos for ECB top job as EU confirms two candidates

Two candidates are vying to succeed Christine Lagarde at the ECB, an EU official stated on Friday as EU leaders met in Dublin, while reports coming out of Spain said France and Germany are close to a deal on the central

Euronews1 hour ago
Economy

The fight over Canadian steelworker jobs

Stelco's US owner blames Trump's tariffs for layoffs, but its support for those same tariffs has raised questions.

Al Jazeera2 hours ago
TechnologyEconomy

The Nvidia affair: Are markets about to fall out of love with AI?

Jensen Huang’s departure from Nvidia exposes the vulnerabilities behind the AI boom. As equities reel in response to his resignation following extramarital affairs, alleged Chinese espionage and a summons to testify befo

France 242 hours ago
Economy

West Bank: ‘Without international trade and financial support, large settlements would not exist’

France is considering legislation to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, namely the West Bank. Ivar Ekeland, Professor Emeritus at Paris Dauphine-PSL University and Chair of t

France 243 hours ago
Economy

UK-EU deal will ‘dissolve’ £60m a year of costs for plant trade, says Angela Eagle

Signing of agreement to smooth movement of food, plants and animals next week will not recoup huge sums firms were forced to spend The removal of border checks and paperwork on plant imports will “dissolve” £60m of annua

The Guardian3 hours ago
EconomyTechnology

Nvidia has lost nearly $2tn in value. What could it be worth without Jensen Huang?

Nvidia has lost about $1.8tn (€1.6tn) in market value since its record close on 6 October. After Jensen Huang’s exit, investors are weighing whether the chipmaker can keep growing at the pace that made it the biggest nam

Euronews5 hours ago
ScienceHealth

‘10,000-tonne level talent’ biologist Zhao Yingming leaves Chicago for Hangzhou

In early November, a low-resolution photo of an internal meeting circulated on China’s social networks, accompanied by a caption with only one sentence: “It is said that he is a top-tier introduced talent at the 10,000-t

South China Morning Post7 hours ago
Economy

Beijing clarifies offshore trust tax rules, exempting Hong Kong MPF accounts

China’s finance ministry on Friday clarified the enforcement details of its offshore trust tax, officially excluding Hong Kong pension fund accounts held by mainland Chinese and providing detailed calculation methods for

South China Morning Post7 hours ago
EconomyHealth

Nvidia scandal: Howard Lutnick under pressure over alleged lack of action

US commerce secretary faces sack as warnings emerge about alleged Chinese spy’s ties to Jensen Huang and delays in adding Megaspeed to trade blacklist US politics – live updates The US commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick,

The Guardian9 hours ago
TechnologyEconomy

Hong Kong raises 2026 growth forecast to 4.8% as AI-driven exports power economy

Hong Kong has upgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.8 per cent, buoyed by recent strength in artificial intelligence-related exports, with the full-year performance expected to be the strongest in five years. T

South China Morning Post10 hours ago
Economy

'The market will look for alternatives,' on Huang resignation says Andrea Renda, Digital Economy expert

Nvidia is at the centre of the global artificial intelligence revolution. But the American chip giant is now facing an extraordinary crisis, following the shock resignation of its CEO Jensen Huang amid allegations of an

Euronews11 hours ago
Economy

'The structure of the European economy needs to change more quickly,' says IMF Europe chief Mateusz Szczurek

Europe's economy is facing a dangerous combination of challenges: sluggish growth, mounting public debt and rising borrowing costs. As sovereign bond yields put pressure on government finances, Europe's ability to invest

Euronews11 hours ago
TechnologyEconomy

European shares fall as Nvidia CEO’s exit raises doubts over AI boom

Equity markets mostly fell on Friday, following losses on Wall Street as investors weighed what Jensen Huang’s resignation from Nvidia could mean for the AI industry. Oil prices rose after US President Donald Trump said

Euronews11 hours ago
Economy

High Bank Fees Hamper Albania’s Crackdown on Cash

Albanian businesses are required by law to facilitate payments by card but complain of exorbitant bank fees.

Balkan Insight12 hours ago
Economy

Jensen Huang’s abrupt exit stuns Nvidia’s China staff, clouding the outlook in a key market

Jensen Huang’s abrupt resignation stunned some Nvidia staff in China and raised questions about the future of the US chipmaker’s operations in a market its co-founder had spent years cultivating, according to company sou

South China Morning Post12 hours ago
Economy

Why Japan’s job market is attracting more Chinese university graduates

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in China, Jessica Zhang chose to look for work in Japan. She is now studying Japanese at a language school in Kyoto on a student visa while working as a supermarket cashier. She

South China Morning Post13 hours ago
Economy

Finance Ministry looks to rein in defense spending push amid funding concerns

The revised ⁠spending proposal could mean ​cuts by as much as half in planned purchases of some ​missiles and aircraft.

The Japan Times16 hours ago
EconomyHealth

Sheep price records continue to tumble

Sheep values are soaring at saleyards across the country in a golden age for producers who are enjoying never-before-seen prices for their stock.

ABC News16 hours ago
Economy

Chinese e-commerce sellers brace for Thai import duties. Will a 30% tariff threaten sales?

A new tariff of up to 30 per cent on e-commerce goods entering Thailand may squeeze Chinese vendors, but intense price competition and their ability to keep costs low are likely to limit its impact, analysts said. Thaila

South China Morning Post17 hours ago
Economy

The yen is becoming too difficult for some investors to trade

Traditional signals such as interest-rate differentials have become less reliable guides for the currency.

The Japan Times17 hours ago
Economy

Right-wing influencer claims Democrats will tank the economy so they can blame Trump

Ben Shapiro pointed to opposition against artificial intelligence infrastructure as proof that Democrats would target an industry ‘responsible for the vast majority of economic growth’

The Independent18 hours ago
HealthEconomy

Eli Lilly beats Novo Nordisk to China approval for first oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug

China has approved US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly’s weight-loss pill orforglipron, making it the country’s first available oral GLP-1 treatment for obesity as global drug makers seek to tap the country’s massive weigh

South China Morning Post18 hours ago
EconomyDiplomacy

Why Japanese firms are shrugging off bilateral tensions, adjusting China sales strategies

Macroeconomic issues are occupying the thoughts of leading Japanese multinationals as they adjust strategies in China, but few say they worry that diplomatic tensions will cost them opportunities in one of their largest

South China Morning Post18 hours ago
EconomyTechnology

Nvidia’s Huang ousted by board in move that roils AI economy

Longtime CFO Colette Kress is taking the job of interim CEO, Nvidia said, and Huang will no longer have ties with the chipmaker.

The Japan Times21 hours ago
WarEconomy

As Japan looks to strengthen defences and security strategy, analysts warn of escalation

Japan aims to become harder to defeat militarily and less vulnerable to economic pressure from China under plans to overhaul its three key security documents by the end of the year. Analysts said the proposed revisions c

South China Morning Post21 hours ago
PoliticsEconomy

Carney wraps meetings on security, trade with European leaders in Ireland

Prime Minister Mark Carney heard from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday about the state of negotiations with Russia as the two discussed continental security with European leaders.

CBC22 hours ago
Economy

Live: ASX down, Nvidia shares tumble after CEO Jensen Huang's exit

Australian shares have opened lower after Wall Street wavered and Nvidia shares tumbled on news of CEO Jensen Huang's resignation. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live mar

ABC News23 hours ago
EconomyTechnology

Nvidia without Huang 'a significant loss' and puts the AI boom under a microscope, say economists

Speaking at Web Summit Lisbon, one economist calls founder Jensen Huang’s exit “a critical mistake” and a “significant loss” for the industry, while another says large corporations are built to outlast the people who run

Euronews23 hours ago
Economy

How the decline of the department store could shape the future of shopping

Department stores are fading away and retailers are grappling with the challenges of online trade. So what might this mean for physical shops and consumers?

ABC News23 hours ago
EconomyClimate

Uzbekistan calls for shared early warnings and climate finance across Central Asia at COP31

The proposed framework also covers restoring degraded land and tackling dust storms as the region faces growing water pressure.

Euronews27 hours ago
Economy

Iran: Exiled journalists still repressed by regime

For many independent reporters, leaving Iran does not mean fully escaping the grasp of the Iranian state. The regime uses family members, bank accounts and the property they left behind to apply pressure across borders.

Deutsche Welle29 hours ago
Economy

EU will examine Israel association agreement after massive public petition

Organizers say the EU should suspend its trade and political dialogue with Israel.

Politico29 hours ago
Economy

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid spy scandal and market loss

Tech giant's market value drops below $4 trillion after Huang steps down following espionage and affair allegations.

Al Jazeera29 hours ago
Economy

EU defence start-ups face funding and bureaucracy traps, MEPs warn

Europe's rearmament ambitions face another hurdle after MEPs overwhelmingly backed a damning report exposing two major obstacles holding back defence start-ups and SMEs from bringing new technologies to market.

Euronews29 hours ago
EconomySociety

Poundland owner secures two extra weeks to ensure retail chain’s survival

US investment firm Gordon Brothers is ‘taking due care’ to consider if one of three bidders has enough funds Business live – latest updates Poundland’s owner has said it is “taking due care” to consider if one of three b

The Guardian29 hours ago
Economy

LEGO shop BrickLink downed by 'unusual activity' on its website

The popular online LEGO marketplace was taken down on 5 November and remains offline as a precaution while the company investigates the incident.

Euronews30 hours ago
Economy

Trump threatens to double tariffs on Mexico if it does not halt migrants

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to double tariffs on Mexico if it does not stop ‌more than a thousand migrants walking north towards the United States after last week’s US election, warning that they would

South China Morning Post30 hours ago
Economy

Taiwan to close Papua New Guinea office and halt spot-market LNG purchases

Taiwan will close its representative office in Papua New Guinea later this month after the Pacific island country repeatedly demanded its closure, citing its “one-China policy”. The withdrawal will cut off Taiwanese tech

South China Morning Post31 hours ago
Economy

North Macedonia Opposition Accuses Govt Over Subsidiary of Failed Serbian Bank

Opposition accuses central bank and government of trying to silence it as political accusations fly over the financial status of the North Macedonia-based subsidiary of Serbia's recently-failed Alta Banka.

Balkan Insight31 hours ago
Economy

Nvidia moves to oust spy-tainted CEO Jensen Huang after word of affair with subordinate: report

The company's stock fell roughly 8 percent in after-hours trading following Wednesday's reports, extending a market value loss of more than $300 billion since the scandal began

The Independent31 hours ago
Economy

Paraguayans get some savings back after banking collapse disrupted economy

Paraguay's Central Bank said Wednesday, November 11, it had partially returned savings to all eligible Ueno Bank depositors locked out of their accounts when it collapsed last week. The digital bank's takeover on Novembe

France 2432 hours ago
SocietyEconomy

China’s diaspora crackdown reaches deep into Europe, report finds

The report alleging Beijing uses hundreds of European outposts to monitor and police diaspora communities lands as EU trade officials meet a Chinese counterpart.

Politico32 hours ago
EconomyTechnology

UK economy grows 0.7% in third quarter as AI demand lifts output

Britain’s economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter, in line with expectations. Computer programming and consultancy helped drive growth as demand for AI and cloud computing rose, while the Iran war pushed up energy costs.

Euronews33 hours ago
Economy

Why are Northern Europeans snubbing EPSO and the EU institutions?

German, Finnish, Dutch and other Nordic graduates are not interested in EU careers, as new figures from the EPSO competition show that northern Europeans are largely staying away. Is Brussels doing enough to compete with

Euronews33 hours ago
EconomyClimate

Merz urges EU to stand firm on carbon market reforms despite growing opposition

The German Chancellor has warned against weakening the EU's carbon market, insisting that businesses need predictable carbon prices despite mounting pressure from member states and his own economy minister.

Euronews33 hours ago
Economy

Malaria aid cuts will rob children of their futures – here’s what we can do to stop it

Tackling malaria must be a ‘non-negotiable’ in national budgets, even in the age of aid cuts, Joy Phumaphi writes

The Independent33 hours ago
Economy

Duterte-Carpio impeachment trial zeroes in on US$3,220 Tokyo meal

A six-figure dinner bill in Japan involving Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s family has drawn scrutiny over her perceived lavish lifestyle, as ordinary Filipinos grapple with elevated inflation and a slowi

South China Morning Post33 hours ago
TechnologyEconomy

AI slump not seen affecting Bank of Japan’s rate-rise plan

One increase every three months is still forecast even after tech share declines.

The Japan Times37 hours ago
Economy

Japan’s producer prices pick up, backing case for another BOJ rate hike

Prices for goods traded between Japanese firms climbed 0.7% month on month in October, the fastest since May.

The Japan Times37 hours ago
Economy

A.I. and Market Whiplash

A Times reporter who covers financial markets helps us make sense of tech turbulence.

The New York Times37 hours ago
PoliticsEconomy

As Beijing pushes for cash return, Chinese firms can unlock 15% valuation boost: report

Chinese companies could unlock a further 15 per cent in equity valuation upside by stepping up share buy-backs and dividend payouts, as Beijing seeks to encourage listed firms to return more cash to investors, according

South China Morning Post38 hours ago
Economy

Not money pits or ‘empty houses’: Akiya market seeks rebrand

The emphasis now is more on second homes and less on fixer-uppers.

The Japan Times38 hours ago
Economy

Commercial rock lobster fisheries closed due to antibiotic trade risk

Commercial rock lobster and dive fisheries in parts of Tasmania's south-east will be closed for three months to "mitigate trade risks" linked to antibiotic use by the salmon industry.

ABC News39 hours ago
Economy

ANZ boss warns global markets in 'dangerous situation' as interest rates rise

ANZ boss Nuno Matos says he sees a "dangerous situation" of rising rates and frothy equity markets.

ABC News39 hours ago
EconomyTechnology

Nvidia board weighs ouster of CEO Jensen Huang amid spy scandal

Nvidia's board met late Wednesday to consider removing chief executive Jensen Huang, after reports of two extramarital affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy, fuelled a market sell-off and raised questions ab

France 2439 hours ago
EconomyTechnology

Nvidia board weighs ouster of CEO Jensen Huang amid spy scandal

Nvidia's board met late Wednesday to consider removing chief executive Jensen Huang, after reports of two extramarital affairs, including one with an alleged Chinese spy, fuelled a market sell-off and raised questions ab

France 2439 hours ago
Economy

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Politico39 hours ago
Economy

Yen nears key ¥160 level after U.S. inflation data, sparking intervention risk

The prospect of tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve risks widening the U.S.-Japan rate differential and adding to downward pressure on the yen.

The Japan Times39 hours ago
EconomyPolitics

Paraguay partially refunds Ueno Bank depositors after collapse

Paraguay's Central Bank said Wednesday it had partially returned savings to all eligible Ueno Bank depositors, following the lender's collapse last week. The crisis triggered mass protests and the impeachment and arrest

France 2440 hours ago
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