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Tensions are heightening in the Middle East as Israel escalates military actions against Hamas, with a recent airstrike in Qatar leading to concerns about regional stability and U.S. involvement.
South Korean workers detained during an immigration raid in Georgia are set to return home following delays, highlighting challenges in securing visas for Asian companies operating in the U.S.
The call for trade action against Israel from EU leaders reflects a growing international reaction to the situation in Gaza, suggesting increased scrutiny on diplomatic relations and trade agreements.
The financial markets are experiencing a surge, with stocks reaching record highs due to easing inflation and strong corporate earnings, despite ongoing global geopolitical tensions.
Significant shifts in U.S.-China relations are influencing market strategies; China maintains a hardline position on trade talks, complicating future negotiations and impacting global investment dynamics.

South Koreans Are Freed in Georgia After Hyundai Immigration Raid wsj.com 2 hours ago by Jiyoung Sohn
The detained Koreans were scheduled to depart from Atlanta on a chartered plane headed for South Korea.
Israel Is Straining Its Hard-Won Ties in the Gulf wsj.com 7 hours ago by Jared Malsin
This week’s strike in Qatar cemented Arab concerns about Israel’s appetite for using its powerful military, and raised questions about whether…
South Korean Detainees, After Delay, Set to Return Home Thursday wsj.com 10 hours ago by Timothy W. Martin
South Korean officials had targeted a Wednesday departure, but said a delay had occurred due to unspecified circumstances on the U.S. side.
Trump Has Heated Call With Netanyahu Over Israeli Strike on Qatar wsj.com 12 hours ago by Alexander Ward
President Trump told the Israeli prime minister that targeting Hamas leaders in Doha wasn’t wise, and was angry to learn about the attack from…
After 18 Months, Prince Harry and King Charles Meet in Person wsj.com 13 hours ago by Max Colchester
Royal father and son meet in London amid hopes of a detente in royal relations.

Trump ally Charlie Kirk assassinated in Utah ft.com 5 hours ago by FT Client Support
US president condemns activist’s death as a ‘heinous assassination’ and a ‘dark moment for America’
Charlie Kirk, conservative activist, 1993-2025 ft.com 11 hours ago by FT Client Support
Rightwing influencer amplified Maga worldview to a young generation
Charlie Kirk’s killing and the ‘despicable violence’ of US politics ft.com 9 hours ago by FT Client Support
Leaders from both parties condemn incident — but shootings are now a feature of polarised America
How Oracle’s Larry Ellison rode the AI ‘tsunami’ ft.com an hour ago by FT Client Support
Tech billionaire capitalised on the AI boom to briefly claim the title of world’s richest person
The secretive corporate empire that captured a breakaway state ft.com 6 hours ago by FT Client Support
Sheriff dominates the economy of Transnistria and its pro-Russian government, but the war in Ukraine has thrown its future into doubt

Trump’s pressure on Europe to slap 100% tariffs on India and China raises eyebrows cnbc.com 3 hours ago
Europe is unlikely to acquiesce to the White House's request to slap high tariffs on its Asian counterparts.
Manhunt for Charlie Kirk shooter expands after two people detained had no links to killing, FBI says cnbc.com 6 hours ago
Authorities are searching for the gunman who assassinated political activist Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah. Kirk was a close ally of Presid…
5 takeaways from the producer price inflation report with another key reading on tap cnbc.com 17 hours ago
The producer price index, a gauge of costs at the wholesale level in the U.S. economy, posted an unexpected 0.1% decline in August.
Emergence of an ‘anti-Western alliance’ raises questions about a new axis of power cnbc.com 11 hours ago
Analysts see the apparent strengthening of ties between China, Russia and North Korea as “worrisome” and part of a long-term strategy from Bei…
Here's why Jim Cramer thinks red-hot IPO Klarna is still a buy at these levels cnbc.com 10 hours ago
CNBC's Jim Cramer explained why he thinks newly-minted IPO Klarna is a buy even after shares climbed during its first trading session.