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US alarmed Russia close to accepting nuclear-armed North Korea

The United States voiced alarm at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday that Russia was close to accepting a nuclear-armed North Korea, as

US alarmed Russia close to accepting nuclear-armed North Korea
Asia|Political|World

China says Philippines has 'provoked trouble' in South China Sea with US backing

China accused the Philippines on Friday of having "provoked trouble" in the South China Sea with U.S. backing, which Manila denied, as tensions between the two neighbours

China says Philippines has 'provoked trouble' in South China Sea with US backing
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's Khamenei says toppling of Syria's Assad was result of US-Israeli plan

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the toppling of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was the result of a plan by the United States and Israel.

Iran's Khamenei says toppling of Syria's Assad was result of US-Israeli plan
MidEast|Political|World

US will remain in eastern Syria and seek to prevent IS resurgence, Pentagon says

The United States will maintain its presence in eastern Syria and will take measures necessary to prevent a resurgence of Islamic State, Deputy Assistant

US will remain in eastern Syria and seek to prevent IS resurgence, Pentagon says
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Mexico doing all it can to protect trade agreement with US, Canada, official says

Mexico is doing everything it can to protect a regional trade agreement with the U.S. and Canada, the Latin American nation's deputy economy minister said in an

Mexico doing all it can to protect trade agreement with US, Canada, official says
Asia|Europe|Political|World

North Korea's Kim: Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has told the Russian defence minister that Ukraine's use of long-range weapons is the result of direct military intervention by the United

North Korea's Kim: Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine
Political|US|World

Biden administration advancing $680 million arms sale to Israel, source says

The Biden administration is pushing ahead with a $680 million arms sales package to Israel, a U.S. official familiar with the plan said on Wednesday, even as a

Biden administration advancing $680 million arms sale to Israel, source says
Economy|Finance|US

US pending home sales rise for third straight month, NAR says

Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes rose unexpectedly in October, notching a third straight month of increases, despite high mortgage rates and as inventory of properties for sale

US pending home sales rise for third straight month, NAR says
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Court overturns US sanctions against cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash

The U.S.

Court overturns US sanctions against cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US auto sales set to rise in November amid steeper discounts, report shows

New vehicle sales in the U.S. are projected to have risen 6.7% in November from a year earlier, driven by higher discounts to clear elevated inventory, according to a joint report by

US auto sales set to rise in November amid steeper discounts, report shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US core capital goods orders unexpectedly fall in October

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly fell in October, suggesting a moderation in business spending on equipment this quarter.

US core capital goods orders unexpectedly fall in October
Americas|Asia|US|World

US, China swap detained citizens after years of diplomacy

China and the U.S. have each released three citizens both governments said were wrongfully detained in the other country

US, China swap detained citizens after years of diplomacy
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street stocks end lower after inflation data, tech stocks push Nasdaq down

Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq leading declines, as technology stocks slumped on Thanksgiving eve

Wall Street stocks end lower after inflation data, tech stocks push Nasdaq down
Political|US|World

UN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. What is it?

In 2006, the U.N. Security Council voted for a resolution to end a bruising monthlong conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group, and pave the way for lasting security along the border

UN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. What is it?
Americas|US

GM and other US automakers would take big hit from Trump tariffs

U.S.

GM and other US automakers would take big hit from Trump tariffs
US

Biden to deliver remarks Tuesday afternoon, White House says

U.S.

Biden to deliver remarks Tuesday afternoon, White House says
Business|Economy|Finance

Companies bolster currency hedges after Trump win as tariffs loom

Multinational companies are beefing up their foreign exchange hedging strategies to guard their overseas earnings from larger currency

Companies bolster currency hedges after Trump win as tariffs loom
Economy|Finance|US

US monthly house prices rise strongly in September

U.S. single-family house prices increased solidly in September, which together with a resurgence in mortgage rates will further reduce affordability for many prospective

US monthly house prices rise strongly in September
Election|US

Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona's constitution

Top officials in Arizona have certified the state’s election results

Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona's constitution
US

Trump's transition: ethics and security concerns

U.S.

Trump's transition: ethics and security concerns
US|World

Republican senator blocks promotion of US Army general associated with Afghanistan withdrawal

A Republican senator has blocked the promotion of U.S.

Republican senator blocks promotion of US Army general associated with Afghanistan withdrawal
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US lawmakers say Hong Kong is becoming hub for financial crime

Lawmakers in the U.S.

US lawmakers say Hong Kong is becoming hub for financial crime
Election|US

What Sherrod Brown says went wrong in his Senate race — and for Democrats

What Sherrod Brown says went wrong in his Senate race — and for Democrats

What Sherrod Brown says went wrong in his Senate race — and for Democrats
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Black Friday puts consumer spending in market's glare with stocks near records

The health of the U.S. consumer and the retail sector will be in focus in the coming week, as Black Friday kicks off a holiday shopping season that could shed

Black Friday puts consumer spending in market's glare with stocks near records