World heads into food crises ‘blind’ as U.S. aid cuts squeeze UN food agency, experts warn
Climate shocks, conflict and a global fuel crisis, on top of surging interest rates and donor cuts, leave agencies less able to help those facing higher food prices.
World heads into food crises ‘blind’ as U.S. aid cuts squeeze UN food agency, experts warn
Climate shocks, conflict and a global fuel crisis, on top of surging interest rates and donor cuts, leave agencies less able to help those facing higher food prices.
China’s AI chip blitz arms Xi with a message for Trump: ‘You can’t choke us off’
A run of new chips and AI models from national champions gives Chinese President Xi Jinping a confidence boost, as the U.S. summit gets underway.
Historic day for global bonds as 10-year Treasury and JGB yields hit highest in decades
Japanese 10-year government bond yield rose to a 30-year high on Thursday, following a surge in Treasury yields.
Oil prices rise sharply after Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia
Oil rose Thursday, as traders assess a report that Asia is on track to import its highest volume of crude oil since the start of the US-Iran war.
CNBC Daily Open: A tarmac welcome buys U.S.-China truce a longer runway
The world gets two more months of trade truce between the world’s two most powerful economies.
Chinese authorities reportedly in possession of F-35 components in Hong Kong
Shipping giant UPS was sending a cockpit canopy and weapons bay door to the U.S. from Australia in late May when it was diverted to Hong Kong.
Mark Zuckerberg debuts $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and Muse Charm pendant as part of AI agent push
At Meta Connect, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed new VR Glasses and the Muse Charm gadget for AI agents.
SoftBank shares jump over 7% after $11.1 billion bond issuance to fund OpenAI bet
SoftBank shares jumped more than 7% after the Japanese tech investor issued $11.1 billion in bonds to help fund its OpenAI investment.
America’s Asian allies want a Trump-Xi truce — but not at their expense
There are concerns that Trump could soften Washington’s position on Taiwan or other regional security issues in return for concessions from Beijing.
