DR Congo: UN peacekeepers suspended over serious misconduct charges
October 12, 2023
The UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, MONUSCO, has suspended some of its peacekeepers following reports of serious misconduct.
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World News in Brief: Reducing disaster risk for persons with disabilities, Afghan quake latest, global aid funding off track
October 12, 2023
The world must act on “unacceptable failures” to protect persons with disabilities from the damaging impact of living through a natural disaster, the UN office dealing with disaster risk said on Thursday.
UN-African Union cooperation a must, as landscape of conflict shifts
October 12, 2023
The United Nations-African Union partnership stands out as a “pillar of multilateralism”, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Thursday, one which has continued to grow in scope and depth.
UN rights body extends mandate of Special Rapporteur on Russia
October 12, 2023
The United Nations premier human rights body on Thursday extended the mandate of the independent expert on the situation of human rights in Russia for a further year.
Beyond the Valley: EP 46
October 12, 2023
Technology giants from Microsoft to Amazon have grown to become the most valuable companies in the world. Now global regulators are scrutinizing these firms more than ever, questioning their practices and power.
Elon Musk’s X rebuts EU allegations of ‘illegal’ content about the Israel-Hamas conflict
October 12, 2023
The EU said there are "indications" that X is "being used to disseminate illegal content and disinformation" in regards to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone pleads guilty to tax fraud charge
October 12, 2023
The 92-year-old appeared at Southwark Crown Court and pleaded to one count of fraud by false representation.
Hedge fund manager Dan Niles is short Tesla as stock rises 5% this month. Here’s why
October 12, 2023
The Satori Fund's Niles told CNBC that he sees significant headwinds for Tesla in the months ahead that could push the stock lower.
UK economy grew 0.2% in August, propped up by services sector
October 12, 2023
U.K. gross domestic product grew by 0.2% in August, up from a downwardly revised 0.6% contraction in July.
Morgan Stanley says these 3 global stocks will be winners in a world where data is king
October 12, 2023
Data is set to play a big role in boosting productivity, and three companies are well positioned to be "winners," according to analysts at the bank.
Is India still a bright spot? IMF upgrades growth, but economists say it will be a bumpy ride
October 12, 2023
The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for India, saying that the country's growth will remain strong in 2023 and 2024.
China’s ‘Big Four’ banks rally after state wealth fund boosts stake
October 12, 2023
Central Huijin Investment lifts stake in four of China's biggest banks to boost market confidence.
Taylor Swift’s concert film to get early-access screenings in U.S. and Canada
October 12, 2023
Due to unprecedented demand, The Eras Tour Concert Film is opening up early access showings of the film on Thursday in America and Canada.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: 22 U.S. citizens confirmed dead; Israel to form emergency government
October 12, 2023
Gaza's only power plant has run out of fuel amid an ongoing complete siege by Israel, whose war with Palestinian militant group Hamas entered its fifth day.
Bankman-Fried was very concerned about his image, including his big hair, ex-girlfriend Ellison testifies
October 12, 2023
In her second day on the stand, Caroline Ellison told jurors that Sam Bankman-Fried wanted her to hide FTX customer funds that were on Alameda's balance sheet.
Fed officials see ‘restrictive’ policy staying in place until inflation eases, minutes show
October 12, 2023
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Sept. 19-20 policy meeting.
Steve Scalise nominated as House speaker candidate by GOP lawmakers
October 12, 2023
Scalise defeated Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan in a 113 to 99 vote during a closed-door meeting.
Already a humanitarian crisis, war with Hamas could have major impact on Israel’s economy
October 12, 2023
Israel's armed forces called up more than 300,000 reservists, removing a significant part of the nation's workforce from the economy.
Europe gives Mark Zuckerberg 24 hours to respond about Israel-Hamas conflict and election misinformation
October 12, 2023
EU urges Meta to be "vigilant" about removing disinformation during conflict, ahead of elections.
Alphabet’s AI lab, DeepMind, cut employee costs by nearly 40% in 2022, alongside a drop in profit
October 12, 2023
Alphabet's AI lab, DeepMind, cut employee costs by 39% last year, according to a recent filing with a U.K. government agency.
These regional banks are at risk of being booted from the S&P 500
October 12, 2023
This year's regional banking crisis has already caused changes in the S&P 500 index. More changes may be coming if the industry faces a protracted slump.
How to donate to help victims of the Israel-Gaza crisis
October 12, 2023
People looking to help those affected by the Israel-Gaza crisis can consider donating to charities working on the ground.
Wholesale inflation rose 0.5% in September, more than expected
October 12, 2023
The producer price index was expected to show a 0.3% increase in September, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
Russia warns Israel-Hamas war is entering ‘hot’ phase and could be ‘potentially very dangerous’
October 11, 2023
It's a busy day for international diplomacy in Europe as allies discuss the war in Ukraine, Israel-Hamas conflict and oil market stability.
European stocks close higher after best day in 11 months; LVMH slides 6%
October 11, 2023
European stock markets closed higher Wednesday after clocking their best one-day performance in nearly a year in the previous session.
Oil prices could surge if Iran enters the war, Pioneer Natural Resources CEO says
October 11, 2023
"If Iran enters the war, we're going to see much higher oil prices, obviously," Sheffield said Wednesday on CNBC's "Squawk Box."
LVMH shares fall to 2023 low as growth slows, pulling luxury sector down
October 11, 2023
The world's largest luxury firm, seen as a bellweather for the industry, posted nine-month and third quarter results.
Satellite images show the scale of destruction in Gaza as Israel responds to surprise Hamas attack
October 11, 2023
Israel is expected to launch a ground offensive on the Gaza Strip in an attempt "to make sure Hamas won't have any military capabilities."
An ‘extended war’? Markets may be underestimating the Israel-Hamas conflict
October 11, 2023
While market reactions remain muted following a modest rally, some industry watchers caution that several risks have yet to be fully priced in.
UN teams ramp up aid after another earthquake strikes Afghanistan
October 11, 2023
UN teams have stepped up their response after another strong earthquake struck western Afghanistan early on Wednesday, just days after powerful earthquakes killed over 2,000 people in the same region.
Sudan: Massive protection crisis continues warns UNHCR
October 11, 2023
The displacement crisis prompted by ongoing conflict in Sudan continues unabated with nearly six million people forced out of their homes and women and children making up nearly nine in 10 of those uprooted, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Wednes...
Colombia stepping up efforts achieve historic peace goals, UN envoy says
October 11, 2023
As Colombia prepares to mark the seventh anniversary of the peace agreement that ended the decades-long conflict there, the Government has increased its efforts to realize the accord’s goals, the UN envoy for the country said on Wednesday.
In Iceland, UN deputy chief says all conflict – across regions and with nature – must end
October 11, 2023
Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has wrapped up a three-day visit to Iceland, where she stressed the UN’s dual objective for peace – for the world and with nature – and noted the country’s role enhancing global cooperation on peace as well as cl...
World News in Brief: recovery efforts in Ukraine, human rights in Sudan and WHO report
October 11, 2023
In Ukraine, a UN team on the ground is working closely with the Government, local authorities, the private sector, and communities – including youth groups – to boost the country’s massive recovery efforts.
UN chief urges immediate action to prevent Israel-Gaza conflict spillover
October 11, 2023
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday voiced grave concern over the escalating conflict in Israel and Gaza and stressed the need to prevent the violence from spreading into the wider region.
Iran: Rights experts ‘dismayed’ over continued imprisonment of Nobel Laureate Mohammadi
October 11, 2023
UN independent human rights experts on Wednesday called for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, an imprisoned Iranian human rights activist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering commitment to women’s rights in the country.
Exxon Mobil agrees to buy Pioneer Natural Resources for nearly $60 billion in all-stock merger
October 11, 2023
Exxon Mobil said Wednesday it agreed to buy shale rival Pioneer Natural Resources for $59.5 billion in an all-stock deal.
Klarna takes aim at Google and Amazon with AI image recognition tool for shopping
October 11, 2023
A new feature in the Klarna app will let users point their phone at an item of clothing or electronics gadget and find results for similar products.