Minimalist News

Permanent members will pay $1 billion to join the board, which was initially envisaged to implement the Gaza cease-fire, but which now could become an “international peace-building body.”

Of all the U.S.’s allies in Europe, Denmark was among those that fought closest alongside Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Israeli authorities began tearing down structures in the Jerusalem compound of Unrwa, escalating a battle between the government and the main agency tasked with providing assistance to Palestinian refugees.

Other major powers invited to join the Board of Peace have reacted cautiously so far.

President Trump, after pledging to punish the Iranian regime for killing protesters, backed away from military intervention last week.

Pro-government forces seize a military base, oil facilities and a dam on the Euphrates river before reaching a truce with the Kurdish-led militia.

Gold rose on Wednesday as tensions between the U.S. and Europe simmered over President Trump’s renewed push to take over Greenland.

Senior state planners are formulating a five-year plan to lift domestic demand, acknowledging that the world’s second-largest economy currently faces an imbalance between “strong supply and weak demand.”

Japan’s long-term government bond yields surged to multi-year highs Tuesday, spurred by fears that an upcoming election could lead to a consumption-tax rate cut that might worsen the country’s public finances.

Dozens were injured in the crash involving two high-speed trains in southern Spain.

U.S. agreements with three island nations have benefited both sides but have also had challenges.

Mexico’s government has conducted three transfers of imprisoned criminals wanted by U.S. authorities.

The company lobbied hard for proximity to Venezuela’s oil wealth—but it has little appetite for making major investments there in the near term.

President Trump is urging oil companies to dive back into Latin America, but for ConocoPhillips, “the bar’s likely higher.”

Only U.S.-bound tankers of crude have left the oil-exporting country since the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, a new report says.

Oil traders Vitol and Trafigura and Greek tanker owners are diving back into the country after Nicolás Maduro’s ouster.

Bailey said markets were less volatile than might have been expected, but added policymakers must keep a close eye on developments.

More than 1,000 pubs have banned Labour Party members over a plan to raise taxes. Even hairdressers are refusing service.

The annual rate of inflation is likely to fall to the Bank of England’s 2% target by the middle of this year, aided by cheap imports from China, the rate-setter said.

U.K. house prices are expected to rise in 2026, with Scotland and Northern England showing the strongest growth and sales prospects, according to real-estate website Zoopla.

The narrower November deficit was largely due to an increase in revenues following the government’s decision to increase a tax on employment.

Its foreign minister betrays the real nature of the Tehran regime.

Trump’s new coalition couldn’t do better than the Atlantic alliance.

Surging long rates warn that Japan needs better economic policies.

Unlike the restraint we showed in 2025, this time we’ll have no qualms about firing back with all we have.

He needs therapy more than the U.S. needs to own the island to ensure its defense.

Invading Greenland would drive Europe into China’s arms.

The EU’s executive branch said it would introduce a mandatory phase out of copper networks for EU member states by 2035.

Here’s what you need to know about Denmark’s history with the vast, potentially mineral and energy-rich territory.

The Treasury Secretary said he expects to proceed with the agreement, despite some European Union lawmakers saying they might put it on hold over Trump’s Greenland comments.

From Boeing aircraft to bourbon whiskey, the European Union has created a list of hundreds of categories of American products that it plans to target if trade talks unravel.

President Trump’s push to take control of the Arctic island is threatening the alliance’s cohesion, one of Germany’s highest ranking officers warned.

The developer’s bondholders had previously rejected proposals to restructure payment on the bond.

Momentum slowed recently, with last year’s economic performance underscoring how China’s growth has become increasingly lopsided.

The number of births fell to the lowest level in decades, while the country’s population shrank for a fourth consecutive year.

Economists see a politicized central bank damaging investor confidence in the U.S. system while Beijing advances in globalizing its currency.

Xi Jinping has ordered the Communist Party’s discipline inspectors to flex their powers even more forcefully and ensure his policies are executed as intended.

American special forces boarded a vessel that had been pursued for two weeks, while the Coast Guard seized another tanker in waters off Latin America.

The move raises the stakes over the Trump administration’s attempt to seize the Bella 1, which officials say is part of fleet transporting illicit oil.

Officials are using the alleged attack as a pretext to threaten retaliation and a tougher stance in negotiations.

Kyiv said the guarantee offered by the U.S. would be too short to deter Russia from future aggression.

The U.S. president offers few specifics after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

BAT South Africa said it would cease cigarette production in the country because of “the devastating impact of the illicit cigarette trade”.

Palace guard dogs are said to protect Malawi’s president from intruders and witchcraft. The outgoing leader decided to keep a few.

The military exercises come at a time of already strained relations with the U.S.

While the US president fires off social media posts increasing tariffs, the bloc has to overcome political divisions to retaliate

Bank strategist published note suggesting European investors could sell US assets in response to trade threats

Canadian leader calls on ‘middle powers’ to unite as Davos braces for US president’s arrival

Organisation’s executives including chair Larry Fink discuss future of annual shindig for political and business elites

Billionaire’s firm plans portfolio to profit from rising and falling prices, following sharp sell-off in digital assets sector

Firm’s co-founder Orlando Bravo tells FT that sector sell-off is creating a ‘huge buying opportunity’

OpenEvidence, based in Massachusetts, has topped a $12 billion valuation in a funding round led by Thrive and DST.

The saga over President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape the Federal Reserve has another twist.

CNBC takes a look at how diplomatic tensions over Greenland have reached a crisis point.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell plans to attend the oral arguments at the Supreme Court.

Employees are prioritizing flexibility and growth opportunities in the workplace, according to Glassdoor's latest report.

Slowdown in sales growth of Reliance Retail has led brokerages to cut target prices on Reliance Industries.

A scammer almost convinced me to give him all the money in my Coinbase account.

Netflix this week amended its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery assets amid a Paramount Skydance hostile takeover attempt.

The model relies on a combination of account-level signals and behavioral signals, OpenAI said.

Bristol Myers Squibb and Microsoft's new partnership aimed at accelerating early detection of lung cancer.

United Airlines said 2026 is off to a strong start, both for premium seats and no-frills tickets, as it reported fourth-quarter earnings.

The U.S. remains the "closest of allies" with the U.K. despite a growing rift between the U.S. and Europe over the future of Greenland, Rachel Reeves told CNBC.

Big pharma is grappling with new drug pricing deals and roughly $300 billion in potential lost revenue from patent expirations of blockbuster drugs.

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Tuesday he's worried about frothiness in certain pockets of the market.

Trump will be meeting with world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, later this week.

Sellers tried to absorb the tariff shock by buying stock ahead of time, but much of that inventory has run out, forcing some businesses to raise prices.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff described AI models as "suicide coaches" at the World Economic Forum's flagship conference Tuesday.

The U.K. inflation rate rose to 3.4% in December, above forecasts of 3.3% from economists polled by Reuters.

The Supreme Court tariff decision could decide the fate of President Donald Trump's threat to tariff NATO nations over control of Greenland.

EWIT's board have defeated Boaz Weinstein's U.S. activist hedge fund for a second time following a bitter boardroom battle.

China's tech giants are jostling to gain an edge in the AI race, as firms seek to develop models capable of coordinating and performing functions across sites.

Chinese companies are no longer just exporting overseas, instead eyeing partnerships and local investments for global expansion.

Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell, mirroring overnight losses on Wall Street after President Donald Trump escalated rhetoric over Greenland.

The 'sell America' trade is in full swing Tuesday morning.

ServiceNow has been on an acquisition frenzy as it looks to position itself as a key AI software player.