Business News - The Last 24 Hours

"Insulting": UK PM Slams Trump Over NATO Troops Remark In Afghanistan
NDTV - 1 hour 27 min ago
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Friday denounced as "insulting" Donald Trump's claim that troops from NATO allies avoided the front line in Afghanistan, as anger grows at the US president's remarks.

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FOX Business - Trump says he's 'not a huge fan' of 401(k) withdrawal plan for homebuyers' down payments - 2 hours 23 min ago

BBC - Watch: Starmer condemns Trump's remarks - 3 hours 45 min ago

Reuters - Exclusive: Mexico weighs stopping oil shipments to Cuba amid concerns of Trump retaliation, sources say - Reuters - 4 hours 26 min ago

CNBC - Sen. Warren blasts CFPB director for undermining Trump's credit card affordability push - 4 hours 57 min ago

NDTV - What Trump Leaves Out About Greenland's World War II Role - 5 hours 9 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Merz says Germany won't join Trump's 'Board of Peace' - 5 hours 35 min ago

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Russia Today - Starmer says Trump should apologize for ‘insulting’ UK troops - 46 min 56 sec ago

Indiatimes - ‘Insulting and appalling': Starmer demands APOLOGY from Trump over 'NATO troops in Afghanistan' slur - 48 min 42 sec ago

The Guardian - What are the Trump administration’s policies about detaining immigrant children? - 1 hour 10 min ago

The Independent - California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast - 1 hour 21 min ago

New York Times - China Wins as Trump Cedes Leadership of the Global Economy - 2 hours 58 min ago

SCMP - Trump admin pushes out official whose unit banned Chinese vehicles - 3 hours 8 min ago

Sydney Morning Herald - UK PM, Prince Harry slam Trump's Afghanistan comments - 3 hours 28 min ago

BusinessInsider - Gavin Newsom's Davos trip mixed Trump criticism, a USA House snub, and bright-red kneepads - 11 hours 52 min ago

The Hindu - World Economic Forum 2026 LIVE: African President pitches business deals to Trump’s son Eric - 20 hours 8 min ago

LARRY KUDLOW: President Trump checkmates Russia and China in the great game
FOX Business - 1 hour 31 min ago
President Trump is a winner. He has completely dominated the world’s chess board

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Deutsche Welle - Germany investigates Russian espionage case - 7 hours 32 min ago

Reuters - Indian Oil buys Angola, Brazil, UAE oil to replace Russian crude, sources say - Reuters - 17 hours 26 min ago

BBC - Dozens of sanctioned Russian tankers navigate Channel despite UK vow of 'assertive' action - 17 hours 59 min ago

NDTV - French Navy Boards Tanker 'From Russia' In Mediterranean: Macron - 22 hours 19 min ago

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The Guardian - Russia deploys new high-speed drones amid claims they contain western parts - 12 hours 4 min ago

BusinessInsider - Russia can build 500 Iranian-designed Shahed drones in a single day, Zelenskyy says - 18 hours 54 min ago

AI, credit card rates, and housing — what 6 of our portfolio name CEOs said in Davos
CNBC - 2 hours 55 min ago
A look into key insights from the Club CEOs at this years World Economic Forum.

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FOX Business - Nvidia CEO says AI boom will create 'six-figure' construction jobs - 6 hours 36 min ago

NDTV - Trump-Jamie Dimon's Relationship Ends In $5-Billion Suit Against JPMorgan, CEO - 13 hours 31 min ago

CNBC - TikTok forms U.S. joint venture, names a CEO - 22 hours 58 min ago

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The Straits Times - Shorter hospital stays, care closer to home for patients the way to go: IHH group CEO - 2 hours 57 min ago

New York Post - Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon sees pay surge 21% to $47M in 2025 - 3 hours 18 min ago

Indiatimes - Europe must shape up or will lose to US and China, say CEOs - 5 hours 2 min ago

BusinessInsider - Read the memo TikTok's CEO sent staff after closing a deal to avoid a US ban - 8 hours 43 min ago

SCMP - Asian CEOs feeling burden of China, US tech restrictions, survey finds - 14 hours 56 min ago

Databricks obtains $1.8 billion in additional debt ahead of IPO
CNBC - 4 hours 31 min ago
Databricks is among the highly valued technology companies that are primed to go public in 2026.

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AllAfrica - Kenya: President Ruto Urges Kenyans to Invest in Kenya Pipeline, Safaricom IPOs, Dismisses Critics - 13 hours 19 min ago

SCMP - China’s rocket start-ups push the envelope as IPOs gather pace - 16 hours 27 min ago

The Straits Times - The Assembly Place soars 43% above IPO price on SGX debut - 21 hours 41 min ago

This capital city is now the hottest housing market in the US for 2026
FOX Business - 5 hours 21 min ago
The Hartford, Connecticut, housing market is No. 1 in the nation, according to Zillow. A majority of homes in the city sold above their list price as competition grows.

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BusinessInsider - What Trump could do next to open up the housing market, according to famed real estate investor Grant Cardone - 13 hours 27 min ago

Trump admin cancels $30B in Biden-era loans
FOX Business - 5 hours 25 min ago
The Trump administration canceled $30 billion in Biden-era green loans, saying they were part of the "Green New Scam," the Energy Department announced.

Over 5,000 People Killed During Iran Protests: US Rights Group
NDTV - 5 hours 39 min ago
A US-based rights group said Friday it has confirmed the deaths of more than 5,000 people during protests that swept Iran, adding that the vast majority were protesters targeted by security forces.

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NDTV - US Imposes Sanctions On Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' Over Protest Crackdown - 5 hours 48 min ago

The future of shopping has arrived — and Google wants to run it
CNBC - 6 hours 1 min ago
Google is enabling retail's transition into agentic commerce, rewriting how we shop online.

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BusinessInsider - With 'Personal Intelligence,' Google finally admits how much it knows about you. It's scary-good. - 8 hours 25 min ago

Indiatimes - Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis calls ChatGPT ads ‘premature and takes subtle swipe at Sam Altman, reveals plans for Gemini - 17 hours 20 min ago

Iran is not a major oil producer, but it still moves prices. Here's why
CNBC - 6 hours 23 min ago
Iran is not a major producer of oil, but the recent civil unrest there still moved markets. Here's why.

UBS Planning Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading for Some Wealthy Clients: Bloomberg - Decrypt
Bloomberg - 7 hours 4 min ago
UBS Planning Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading for Some Wealthy Clients: Bloomberg Decrypt

Will US-Russia-Ukraine talks bring war to an end?
Deutsche Welle - 7 hours 26 min ago
Ukraine, the US and Russia are set to hold their first-ever trilateral meeting to find ways to end the war.

NDTV - Russia Demands Ukraine Pull Out Of Donbas Region Ahead Of Abu Dhabi Talks - 8 hours 47 min ago

CNBC - European markets set for a lackluster open; Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Europe is 'lost' - 16 hours 26 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Ukraine updates: Peace talks put to test at UAE meeting - 20 hours 30 min ago

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SCMP - Russia and Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue - 1 hour 55 min ago

Indiatimes - Russia, Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue - 5 hours 20 min ago

Russia Today - Russia-US-Ukraine talks begin in Abu Dhabi – UAE FM - 5 hours 27 min ago

The Independent - Russia’s attacks have devastated Ukraine’s energy grid – and history explains why - 6 hours 58 min ago

New York Post - BlackRock and Trump ally Larry Fink look to make war-torn Ukraine great again - 11 hours 57 min ago

The Guardian - Ukraine, Russia and US set for rare trilateral talks amid hopes for a breakthrough - Europe live - 14 hours 41 min ago

EU, India To Sign Landmark Security Pact Amid Push For Free Trade Deal
NDTV - 7 hours 48 min ago
In a significant move to bolster ties between two of the world's largest democracies, the European Union (EU) and India are set to unveil a "Security and Defence Strategic Partnership" and are closing in on a landmark Free Trade Agreement.

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The Hindu - India EU to upgrade ties at Delhi summit, but still working out trade deal - 6 hours 34 min ago

Indiatimes - EU on the cusp of historic trade deal with India, says European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen - 9 hours 4 min ago

"When States Compete, India Wins": Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh To NDTV
NDTV - 7 hours 57 min ago
Showcasing Andhra Pradesh's success under the Chandrababu Naidu government, IT minister Nara Lokesh has said 25% of all investments in India are flowing to the state, and underlined that this is just the beginning.

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Deutsche Welle - India: Can 'heritage walks' make learning history more fun? - 9 hours 28 min ago

NDTV - 'Free Trade, Not Barriers': Norway Backs India-EU "Mother Of All Deals" - 13 hours 42 min ago

Associated Press - India-EU FTA announcement after Republic day, talks to conclude soon: Report - The Financial Express - 15 hours 56 min ago

CNBC - India’s youth are turning concerts into an economy. The money is following - 20 hours 15 min ago

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Indiatimes - In a first, India to showcase over 160 agri exhibitors at Gulfood 2026 - 4 hours 47 min ago

The Hindu - WEF to launch five new centres for Fourth Industrial Revolution, one in India - 13 hours 14 min ago

Intel stock drops 14% as manufacturing troubles overshadow earnings beat
CNBC - 9 hours 19 min ago
Over the last year, Intel shares have rallied more than doubled on hopes of a turnaround for the embattled American chipmaker.

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New York Post - Intel shares plunge as chipmaker suffers manufacturing woes, inventory shortages - 3 hours 56 min ago

The Hindu - Ambitious scheme to spur next-gen battery manufacturing in India stumbles - 7 hours 23 min ago

Indiatimes - India seeks to boost manufacturing, hit $1.3 tn in exports through deregulation, sources say; announcement likely in Budget - 15 hours 23 min ago

What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?
BBC - 9 hours 35 min ago
While TikTok's future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.

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BBC - What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users? - 9 hours 35 min ago

CNBC - TikTok was thriving in the U.S., even before a joint venture saved it from a potential ban - 11 hours 34 min ago

Reuters - TikTok seals deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban - Reuters - 12 hours 39 min ago

Bloomberg - What the TikTok Deal Means for the App’s Future in the US - bloomberg.com - 14 hours 35 min ago

Deutsche Welle - TikTok establishes joint venture to avoid US ban - 17 hours 15 min ago

NDTV - Trump Claims Credit As TikTok Reaches Deal To Continue Operating In US - 19 hours 39 min ago

FOX Business - TikTok avoids US ban by finalizing historic Trump-backed American majority ownership deal - 20 hours 43 min ago

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SCMP - Who are the owners of the new TikTok US entity? - 1 hour 54 min ago

New York Times - TikTok Updates Its Terms and Conditions in the U.S. - 3 hours 24 min ago

New York Post - Trump-backed deal to ‘save’ TikTok faces lingering security questions for Congress: ‘It’s a smokescreen’ - 4 hours 33 min ago

BusinessInsider - What we know about who's buying TikTok's US business - 6 hours 30 min ago

The Guardian - TikTok announces it has finalized deal to establish US entity, sidestepping ban - 21 hours 21 min ago

The Straits Times - TikTok seals deal for new American joint venture to avoid US ban - 22 hours 27 min ago

Indiatimes - TikTok reaches deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban - 22 hours 28 min ago

The Independent - TikTok deal: ByteDance sells majority stake in US operation to non-Chinese investors to avoid ban - 23 hours 2 min ago

India's Axis Bank places consumer lending arm's stake sale on hold, sources say - Reuters
Reuters - 9 hours 51 min ago
India's Axis Bank places consumer lending arm's stake sale on hold, sources say Reuters

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Indiatimes - World Economic Forum 2026: Godrej chases deals in India’s hot consumer space - 14 hours 49 min ago

How a smaller IRS, budget cuts may impact 2026 tax filing: 'Buckle your seatbelts,' one expert says
CNBC - 10 hours 13 min ago
IRS staffing and budget cuts could impact the 2026 tax filing season. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

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Indiatimes - Small savings inflows touch Rs 2.17 lakh crore despite shift to new tax regime - 4 hours 54 min ago

AllAfrica - South Africa: Colonial Tax Records Hold 3 Lessons for South Africa Today - Economic Historian - 16 hours 4 min ago

SCMP - South Korean brands drop campaigns with K-drama star Cha Eun-woo amid tax allegations - 18 hours 11 min ago

Exclusive: Amazon plans thousands more corporate job cuts next week, sources say - Reuters
Reuters - 10 hours 24 min ago
Exclusive: Amazon plans thousands more corporate job cuts next week, sources say Reuters

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FOX Business - Amazon to cut thousands of jobs in sweeping corporate layoffs - 16 hours 17 min ago

NDTV - Amazon To Cut 14,000 More Jobs Next Week: Teams That Will Be Hit - 19 hours 15 min ago

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Indiatimes - Citigroup plans another round of layoffs after 1,000 jobs cut: Here's when will it happen, who's at risk and what employees need to know - 10 hours 36 min ago

The Guardian - Poundland shuts 149 stores, cuts 2,200 jobs and focuses on £1 items - 11 hours 30 min ago

The Hindu - Amazon plans thousands more corporate job cuts next week, say sources - 17 hours 30 min ago

BusinessInsider - Amazon expected to cut thousands more corporate jobs soon - 22 hours 6 min ago

New York Post - Amazon planning thousands of job cuts next week after axing 14,000 due to AI: report - 23 hours 43 min ago

Germany news: Berlin, Rome sign cooperation agreement
Deutsche Welle - 10 hours 54 min ago
Germany's Friedrich Merz and Italy's Giorgia Meloni signed a series of agreements for closer cooperation in areas of defense and economics. DW has more.

Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to co-operate with UK police
BBC - 11 hours 12 min ago
The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.

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BBC - Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to co-operate with UK police - 11 hours 12 min ago

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New York Post - Elon Musk’s Tesla pulls plug on Autopilot system — here’s why - 4 hours 49 min ago

BusinessInsider - Morgan Stanley says Tesla just got a 'critical unlock' for its bullish autonomous driving ambitions - 5 hours 26 min ago

Indiatimes - Tesla Autopilot ends amid California scrutiny: Here’s why Full Self-Driving subscription is the only option now - 6 hours 57 min ago

Wall Street braced for a private credit meltdown. The risk of one is rising
CNBC - 11 hours 57 min ago
Private credit is expected to grow from $3.4 trillion in 2025 to an estimated $4.9 trillion by 2029. Wall Street is starting to raise alarms about the risks.

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New York Post - Wall Street plays catch-up on solo 401(k)s as self-employment surges - 6 hours 15 min ago

Indiatimes - BTC USD today falls to $88,000, while gold and silver soar – here's why Peter Schiff blames Wall Street for Bitcoin price crash - 8 hours 31 min ago

Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as massive winter storm sweeps across U.S.
CNBC - 13 hours 10 min ago
U.S. airlines canceled flights and waived change fees for travelers as a cold snap and massive winter storm were forecast to sweep across the country.

FOX Business - US airlines issue travel waivers, announce cancellations ahead of widespread winter storm - 15 hours 52 min ago

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BusinessInsider - Major airlines drop rebooking fees as winter storm threatens key US cities - 4 hours 46 min ago

New York Times - Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights In Anticipation of Powerful Winter Storm - 6 hours 15 min ago

SCMP - Air travellers urged to ditch power banks as more airlines ban in-flight use - 12 hours 15 min ago

Indiatimes - Elon Musk says Starlink is the future. Airlines aren’t so sure - 12 hours 33 min ago

Adani group stocks plunge as U.S. SEC looks to question founder over fraud charges
CNBC - 14 hours 16 min ago
Adani group faces worries of U.S. SEC action against bribery and fraud charges.

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Indiatimes - ‘Ghost daycares in Minnesota’: Nick Shirley, Dexter drop Somali fraud bombshell at House Hearing - 6 hours 34 min ago

The Independent - Texas sheriff charged with fraud two months after Trump pardoned his brother - 18 hours 48 min ago

The Guardian - MPs ask Serious Fraud Office to investigate UK home insulation sector - 23 hours 56 min ago

Murals Of Native, Migratory Birds Transform Forgotten Corners Of Hong Kong
NDTV - 14 hours 21 min ago
A flock has landed in Wang Tong Village, a peaceful corner of Lantau Island on Hong Kong's southwestern edge. But this flock is unlike others: Its birds are made of paint.

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SCMP - Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan ‘sorry’ over traffic incident caught on camera - 7 hours 3 min ago

Demand for online jewellery boosts December retail sales
BBC - 15 hours 38 min ago
Sales rose by more than expected, but it remained a difficult festive period for many retailers.

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BBC - Demand for online jewellery boosts December retail sales - 15 hours 38 min ago

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The Guardian - British retail sales jump as online jewellery firms offer surprise Christmas sparkle - 14 hours 46 min ago

Donald Trump Has Threatened To Impose More Tariffs Than He Actually Has
NDTV - 18 hours 10 min ago
Donald Trump has imposed more tariffs than any American president in at least a century - but only a fraction of the ones he's threatened.

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Indiatimes - Apparel exporters warn of job losses amid US tariff uncertainty - 4 hours 42 min ago

The Hindu - Rahul Gandhi demands PM’s intervention to save tariff-hit textile sector - 9 hours 59 min ago

SCMP - How are US tariffs and trade barriers redrawing China’s export map? - 10 hours 27 min ago

Bank of Japan raises economic growth forecasts ahead of snap election, holds rates at 0.75%
CNBC - 20 hours 33 min ago
The BOJ also upgraded its GDP forecast for the 2025 fiscal year to 0.9%, and also raised its GDP projection for the 2026 fiscal year to 1% from 0.7%.

"He Is Just A Baby": Kamala Harris vs Team Trump Over 5-Year-Old's Detention
NDTV - 21 hours 38 min ago
The Ecuadorean boy and his father have been living in the US legally as asylum applicants, an attorney representing the family told the news agency Reuters.

Amazon Plans To Lay Off 14,000 Employees By Next Week: Report
NDTV - 22 hours 18 min ago
Amazon is planning a second round of job cuts next week as part of its broader goal of trimming some 30,000 corporate workers, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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The Independent - Nursing amazon worker says bosses berated her over pumping milk at work: ‘Why can’t you use your 15-minute break’ - 2 hours 29 min ago

New York Post - Baby teething toy sold on Amazon recalled over dozens of choking scares - 8 hours 48 min ago

Indiatimes - Amazon layoffs: Which departments will be affected? Here's the breakdown - 11 hours 44 min ago