Lawyers representing US soldier who crossed into North Korea are in plea negotiations with prosecutors
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Defector’s testimony offers ‘sickening’ glimpse of North Korea’s violent purges
In an interview with the South’s Chosun newspaper, the 52-year-old described the firing-squad execution in February 2019 of Han Song-ryol, a former foreign vice-minister in charge of American affairs.
Bangkok hotel horror: 6 foreigners killed in suspected poisoning, Thailand stunned
On Wednesday, Thai forensic police will attempt to unravel the disturbing case, which unfolded in the five-star Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel, a popular destination for upscale tourists, celebrities, and dignitaries. According to authorities, the six Vietnamese victims – three men and three women, two of whom also held American passports – had been dead for roughly 24 hours before a maid stumbled upon the grisly scene on Tuesday afternoon.
PwC weighs halving of China financial services audit staff, Reuters reports
PricewaterhouseCoopers is considering slashing up to half its financial services auditing staff in China, two people with knowledge of the matter said, as a regulatory investigation and an exodus of clients darken business prospects.
Trump says he would let Fed Chair Powell finish his term if he wins in November, Bloomberg reports
Donald Trump will allow Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to complete his term at the central bank if he won the November election, the Republican presidential candidate told Bloomberg Businessweek in an interview.
Stock futures are little changed after Dow posts best day since June 2023: Live updates
Stock futures are little changed on Tuesday night after the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its best day since June 2023.
IMF sees ‘bumps’ in path to lower inflation
The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that upside risks to inflation have increased, calling into question the prospect of multiple Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year.
Amazon's deal with AI startup Adept faces FTC scrutiny
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an informal inquiry into Amazon's recently announced deal with AI startup Adept, CNBC has confirmed.