Former Vice President Mike Pence drops his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Saudi Arabia is serious about its Jan. 1 deadline for companies to move regional headquarters to Riyadh — or lose out on government contracts
It’s holding on to its ultimatum that foreign firms need to base their regional headquarters in the kingdom or be barred from lucrative government contracts.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: UN adopts resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian truce; IDF ‘expanding their activity’ in Gaza
Israel said it’s increasing its air attacks on Gaza and “expanding” its ground forces. A Palestinian data provider said internet service have been cut off.
Global bond rout looks ‘tremendously dangerous’ for stocks, hedge fund manager warns
An intensifying bond rout is creating a “tremendously dangerous” outlook for global equities, according to Livermore Partners’ CIO.
Missy Elliott donates $50,000 to Virginia housing organization—it was enough to pay for 26 families’ past-due rents
For the one-year anniversary of “Missy Elliott Day,” the rapper donated $50,000 to a local Virginia organization.
Peak fossil fuel demand is coming, IEA chief Birol says — and China will be key
Demand for oil, coal and natural gas is on course to peak before the end of this decade, according to the International Energy Agency.
Volvo Cars CEO strikes cautious tone on solid-state battery technology
The CEO of Volvo Cars is bullish about the long-term potential of electric motors, but appears more cautious on solid-state battery technology.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: U.S. conducts military strikes in Syria; nine Arab countries condemn Gaza bombing
The Israel Defense Forces said they conducted an overnight raid in northern Gaza, “as part of preparations for the next stages of combat.”
China’s former premier Li Keqiang has died, state media reports
China’s former premier Li Keqiang died just past midnight after suffering a heart attack while in Shanghai, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported Friday.
Bank of Japan policymakers are meeting next week. Here’s what you need to know
While BOJ has a penchant for surprise, it’s cautious about unwinding its super easy monetary policy, wary that premature moves would jeopardize nascent improvements.