Amazon says distraction of Olympics, Trump assassination attempt contributed to weak forecast
Amazon is pointing to an unusually busy news cycle as one of the drivers behind its weak revenue forecast.
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Fire rips through building in Manila’s Chinatown, killing 11
A fire ripped through a building in the Philippine capital’s Chinatown early Friday, killing 11 people, authorities said.
As Misery Multiplies, Pakistanis Rise Up Against the Ruling Elite
In almost every corner of Pakistan, anger at the ruling elite is nearing a boiling point.
Bank of England cuts interest rates for first time in over four years
This was CNBC's live blog covering the Bank of England's August monetary policy meeting.
Bangladesh bans ‘militant and terrorist’ party following violent protests
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her political partners blamed Jamaat-e-Islami, its Islami Chhatra Shibir student wing and other associate bodies for inciting violence during recent student protests over a quota system for government jobs.
Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami party following violent protests that left more than 200 dead
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh on Thursday banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party, its student wing and other associate bodies, terming the party as a “militant and terrorist” organization as part of a nationwide crackdown following weeks of violent protests that left more than 200 people dead and thousands injured.
Amid global turmoil Blinken aims to ease anxiety over US election on 6-nation Asia tour
SINGAPORE (AP) — With large parts of the world in turmoil and deep uncertainty over the future direction of America’s global role, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought this week to project an aura of calm normalcy as he traveled through Asia on his first overseas mission since President Joe Biden jolted the 2024 presidential race with his withdrawal.
Hopes of finding more survivors in the mud and debris wane after landslides in India kill 194
WAYANAD, India (AP) — Hopes of finding more than 180 missing people alive waned as rescue workers searched through mud and debris for a third day Thursday after landslides set off by torrential rains killed at least 194 people in southern India.