North Korea says it strongly condemns US nuclear strategic plan
SEOUL - North Korea expressed serious concern and strongly condemned on Aug 24 a revised nuclear strategic plan approved by US President Joe Biden this year.
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CNBC Daily Open: October’s gravity bringing stocks down
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U.S. crude oil jumps as Biden comments on possible Israel retaliation against Iran
U.S. crude oil prices rose about 5% on Thursday, posting a third consecutive session of gains on fears that Israel could strike Iran's oil industry in retaliation for Tehran's ballistic missile attack this week.
Hong Kong markets resume rally as investors weigh China stimulus, oil gains
SINGAPORE — Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Friday following losses on Wall Street, with concerns over Middle East tensions keeping investors on edge in the run up to September's U.S. payrolls report.
Middle East war could swing US election for Trump
As we near the first anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel, the conflict in the Middle East has escalated significantly. Iran just launched nearly 200 missiles on Israel, and Israel has continued its fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Gaza.
The long-feared Middle East war is here
When Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel this week in retaliation for the Israeli assassinations of the Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, some were surprised by Tehran’s forceful response.
Brain drain contest: China’s 1,000 Talents vs US soft power
The suggestion of a “reverse brain drain” in which more and more Chinese scientists are leaving America for positions in China has been broached repeatedly by pro-Beijing newspapers addressing worries that the Trump administration’s China Initiative scheme may return.