‘A rapidly closing window:’ Major UN report offers sobering assessment of world’s climate efforts
The fight to secure a livable future for everyone on Earth requires much more urgent climate action, according to the findings of a major new UN report.
Trump overstated net worth by up to $3.6 billion each year, NY attorney general alleges in new filing
Attorney General Letitia James’ office found that Trump’s net worth in any given year between 2011 and 2021 was overstated by $1.9 billion to $3.6 billion.
Spanish prosecutors accuse Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player at World Cup
Spanish state prosecutors have accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player on the lips without her consent.
European gas prices jump 10% as strikes get underway at major LNG facilities in Australia
European gas prices moved sharply higher on Friday as workers at Australian natural gas facilities went on strike.
Asian Development Bank says the world faces ‘immense’ funding challenges
The challenges faced by the Asia region, as well as the world, are “immense,” said the Asian Development Bank.
From BMW to Porsche: Take a look at the cars on display at one of the world’s biggest auto shows
The BMW Vision Neue Klasse, Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class, Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition and even a Lamborghini made of Lego pieces were on display at IAA Mobility.
U.S. slams Russia’s ‘sham elections’ in occupied areas; India seeks G20 consensus on the war
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Russia’s “sham elections” in occupied areas of Ukraine.
China’s property market is going in ‘two directions,’ says ex-central bank advisor
Li Daokui says that “in the coming two months a lot of policies will go out, including policies to stabilize the finances of the largest property developers.”
CNBC Daily Open: Employers are holding on to workers — and it’s costing them
Technology stocks were hit by a double whammy of Thursday’s economic data, and a report that China is banning government workers from using iPhones at work.
Asia’s ultra-rich population records largest drop in the world. Here’s how North America and Europe did
Asia’s ultra-high net worth population declined about 10.9% in 2022, marking the largest fall in the world, a recent report by Altrata showed.
