Israel launches fresh strikes on Gaza as UN nears vote on aid
Israeli forces launched fresh attacks throughout the night across the Gaza Strip, residents said on Monday.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin submits candidacy for Russia’s 2024 election; EU adopts 12th package of sanctions against Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow has no interest in fighting NATO, noting instead that he’s interested in “developing relations” with it.
European markets lower after fifth straight week of gains
European markets retreated Monday to start the penultimate week of 2023.
CNBC Daily Open: The Fed attempts to rein in markets
The “everything rally” appears to have lost its legs as the Fed itself seems slightly spooked by how aggressively markets are pricing in rate cuts.
Landmark national security trial opens in Hong Kong for prominent activist publisher Jimmy Lai
Lai was arrested in August 2020 during a crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement under the national security law following huge protests four years ago.
The best — and worst — countries to retire in Europe
Moving to another country to eventually retire requires a lot of careful research and planning, taking into account social security, health care, and finances.
Shares of Chinese AI giant SenseTime plunge to an all-time low after founder’s death
SenseTime shares plunged 18.25% in Monday morning, hitting an all-time low after the AI company announced the death of its founder Tang Xiao’ou.
North Korea fires ICBM after condemning U.S. ‘war’ moves
Monday’s missile launch came after North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile on Sunday night, flying about 350 miles and falling into the ocean.
Asia’s family offices have been betting big on risk — but that could be changing
A global survey by Citi showed there has been a shift out of cash and into risk assets by family offices around the world — with one notable exception, Asia.
Canceled flights? Lost bags? See how airlines rank when problems arise
AirHelp evaluates 83 airlines on how efficiently they handle customers’ compensation claims, with Qatar Airways dominating the list once again.
