Business News - The Last 24 Hours

Trump says he will pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking
BBC - 2 hours 24 min ago
Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced in the US last year to 45 years behind bars for conspiring to import cocaine into the country.

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BBC - Afghans in US issue plea to Trump after Washington DC shooting - 5 hours 30 min ago

NDTV - Trump, Maduro Spoke Last Week, Discussed A Possible Meeting: Report - 5 hours 53 min ago

FOX Business - Melania Trump announces new business venture ahead of movie release - 6 hours 57 min ago

Bloomberg - Venezuelans Ignore Trump’s Warships and Jump Into Holiday Season - Bloomberg.com - 11 hours 12 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Fact check: Trump's remarks after National Guard shooting in DC — what's true and what's not? - 13 hours 2 min ago

CNBC - Trump says U.S. to 'permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries’ - 20 hours 19 min ago

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Indiatimes - Trump pardons convicted Honduran ex-president, threatens aid cutoff ahead of pivotal election - 1 hour 32 min ago

The Independent - Trump administration halts all asylum decisions in wake of DC National Guard shooting - 1 hour 32 min ago

The Guardian - Trump to pardon ex-Honduras leader serving drug trafficking sentence in US - 2 hours 39 min ago

SCMP - Trump says he’ll pardon ex-Honduras president serving US prison sentence - 3 hours 45 min ago

Russia Today - NATO state sets up ‘night watch’ to track Trump – media - 9 hours 8 min ago

BusinessInsider - The Trump phone was set to be released in August. Months later, it's still nowhere to be found. - 14 hours 42 min ago

New York Post - Comcast CEO mulls sweetened bid for Warner Bros. Discovery despite Trump opposition: sources - 15 hours 12 min ago

Sydney Morning Herald - Trump announces death of National Guard member - 19 hours 50 min ago

Airbus orders immediate repairs on 6,000 jets worldwide during America's busiest holiday travel weekend
FOX Business - 2 hours 27 min ago
Major airlines face holiday disruptions as Airbus A320 aircraft require urgent software fixes, affecting American Airlines and Delta fleets nationwide.

NDTV - Airbus Warns Of Disruption Over A320 Software Switch - 5 hours 9 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Airbus orders software changes to widely used A320 fleet, may disrupt flights - 5 hours 13 min ago

BBC - Airbus requests immediate modifications to thousands of aircraft - 6 hours 33 min ago

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New York Post - Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening widespread global disruption - 1 hour 45 min ago

SCMP - Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption - 1 hour 58 min ago

The Guardian - Jetstar cancels domestic flights across Australia after global Airbus A320 recall - 3 hours 46 min ago

New York Times - Airbus Orders Software Update for A320 Jets - 3 hours 54 min ago

BusinessInsider - Airbus issues a recall that will impact hundreds of US planes, including those from American Airlines and Delta - 4 hours 56 min ago

Indiatimes - US airlines with Airbus A320 jets to face operational delays this week? Here's complete truth, Airbus statement and all about crucial flight-control software update order - 5 hours 20 min ago

IndiGo, Air India Flights To Face Major Disruption Over A320 Software Issue
NDTV - 4 hours 14 min ago
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express flight operations will see disruptions as they work on fixing a potential issue related to flight controls in their A320 family planes and 200-250 aircraft will be impacted in the country, according to sources.

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NDTV - Russian President Vladimir Putin To Visit India On December 4-5 - 18 hours 15 min ago

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Indiatimes - Q2 GDP: Sizzling, six-quarter high growth lights up India economic scene - 29 min 30 sec ago

SCMP - India races ‘against the clock’ to rebuild its lost maritime muscle - 2 hours 11 min ago

The Hindu - Indian economy grows 8.2% in Q2 2025-26 - 15 hours 11 min ago

The Straits Times - Temasek appoints ex-DBS chief Piyush Gupta as its chairman for India - 21 hours 37 min ago

Treasury's Bessent says department working to cut federal tax benefits for illegal immigrants
FOX Business - 5 hours 2 min ago
The Treasury Department moved to block illegal immigrants from federal benefits and financial system access as part of a broader Trump administration crackdown.

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FOX Business - IRS releases guidance for Trump's 'no tax on tips' and overtime deductions: What to know - 11 hours 36 min ago

CNBC - Switzerland has long welcomed the ultra wealthy. A referendum on a new tax has riled them up - 11 hours 53 min ago

BBC - State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax - 12 hours 20 min ago

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The Guardian - People deriving income solely from state pension won’t be taxed, says chancellor - 6 hours 58 min ago

Indiatimes - IRS tax refund 2026: When will your IRS income tax refund arrive — and will Americans get bigger checks? - 8 hours 31 min ago

AllAfrica - Nigeria: Participants At Senate Hearing Divided Over Proposal to Increase Tax On Sugar-Sweetened Beverages - 16 hours 19 min ago

Trump Says Any Document Signed By Biden With Autopen Is "Terminated"
NDTV - 5 hours 34 min ago
Donald Trump said Friday all documents signed by autopen under Joe Biden were "terminated," in a legally uncertain move as the US president escalates attacks on his predecessor.

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Indiatimes - Trump to terminate all documents signed by autopen? Warns Biden could face perjury charges as the former President faces health issues and cancer treatment - 4 hours 53 min ago

SCMP - Trump says all orders signed by Biden with autopen are ‘terminated’ - 5 hours 27 min ago

The Independent - Trump says he will cancel all Biden orders ‘signed by autopen’ and threatens ex-president with ‘perjury’ charges - 5 hours 56 min ago

Cigarette Caused Hong Kong Fire? Worker Seen Smoking Moments Before Tragedy
NDTV - 7 hours 24 min ago
At least 128 people died on Wednesday in one of Hong Kong's worst fires in decades, after flames swept through Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, a residential complex in the city's hilly New Territories.

NDTV - All You Need To Know About Hong Kong's Deadliest Fire In Decades - 11 hours 7 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 128, scores missing - 18 hours 48 min ago

Bloomberg - What We Know About Hong Kong's Deadliest Fire in Decades - Bloomberg.com - 19 hours 16 min ago

CNBC - Chinese giants rush to pledge millions after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire since 1948 kills 94 - 22 hours 58 min ago

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SCMP - Death toll from Hong Kong fire climbs to 128 as city prepares for mourning period - 7 hours 53 min ago

The Guardian - Hong Kong community groups deliver aid to survivors of Wang Fuk Court fire - 13 hours 59 min ago

Sydney Morning Herald - Death toll from Hong Kong fire rises - 19 hours 49 min ago

Stock market swings got you reeling? Answer these 6 questions before making a trade
CNBC - 8 hours 8 min ago
Frustrating as volatility can be, it also tends to present opportunities.

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The Straits Times - How well do you know the Singapore stock market? - 5 hours 12 min ago

Indiatimes - What time does the stock market close today? Black Friday market hours today explained - 8 hours 16 min ago

The Hindu - Stock markets end flat in highly volatile trade ahead of GDP, IIP data - 15 hours 23 min ago

Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say - Reuters
Reuters - 8 hours 8 min ago
Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say Reuters

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Russia Today - EU issues warning to Ukraine over graft scandal - 6 hours 9 min ago

Indiatimes - Ukraine's $100M 'golden toilet' scandal explodes, Zelenskyy’s chief of staff quits after NABU raids - 8 hours 2 min ago

The Independent - Zuma’s daughter resigns from parliament over Ukraine war allegations - 12 hours 49 min ago

The Guardian - Friday briefing: How will Ukraine fare this winter as Trump pushes for a controversial peace deal? - 19 hours 21 min ago

SCMP - ‘Kill North Koreans’: posters urging South Koreans to join Ukraine war slammed - 19 hours 29 min ago

Ukrainian President Zelensky Removes Top Aide After Anti-Corruption Raids
NDTV - 8 hours 46 min ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday removed his powerful chief of staff and top negotiator, Andriy Yermak, after detectives raided his house as part of a sweeping corruption probe.

Deutsche Welle - Zelenskyy ally Andriy Yermak resigns amid corruption probe - 10 hours 36 min ago

NDTV - Anti-Corruption Agency Arrests 8 Over Hong Kong Fire That Killed 128 - 12 hours 57 min ago

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The Independent - Who is Andrii Yermak? Zelensky’s right-hand man who resigned after police raid in corruption probe - 7 hours 55 min ago

Sydney Morning Herald - Zelensky’s chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption scandal widens - 9 hours 20 min ago

Russia Today - Ukrainian corruption raids ‘not good news for Western Europe’ – Warsaw - 11 hours 29 min ago

SCMP - Zelensky’s chief of staff raided amid Kyiv’s growing corruption scandal - 13 hours 17 min ago

The Guardian - Ukraine corruption scandal threatens Zelenskyy’s special relationship with top aide - 15 hours 9 min ago

Defence, Russian Oil, Ukraine War: What's On Agenda For Putin's 2-Day Visit
NDTV - 9 hours 14 min ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India from December 4 to 5. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday that he will be attending the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.

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Bloomberg - Orban to Meet Putin as He Eyes Sanctioned Russian Refineries - Bloomberg.com - 13 hours 43 min ago

NDTV - 'We Have 1, Russia Has 48. That's Ridiculous': Trump On 11 New Icebreakers - 14 hours 50 sec ago

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Indiatimes - Russian drones, missiles attack Kyiv, injure 6, cause damage - 1 hour 12 min ago

Russia Today - Russia and Saudi Arabia set to scrap visas for each other - 5 hours 48 min ago

The Guardian - Former Ukip MEP denies taking money to promote Russian interests - 6 hours 15 min ago

The Independent - Russia threatens to ‘completely block’ WhatsApp - 8 hours 52 min ago

BusinessInsider - Ukrainian soldiers say Russian strike drones are flying smaller drones into battle like an 'aircraft carrier' - 13 hours 51 min ago

SCMP - Zuma’s daughter quits South African parliament amid Russian mercenary scandal - 14 hours 17 min ago

Property Play: The warehouse real estate sector is seeing a rebalance. Here's what to watch for
CNBC - 10 hours 56 min ago
After a pandemic-driven surge and subsequent pullback, warehouse real estate supply and demand is finally starting to come into balance.

Too many bosses want to be liked, but it's not a sign of good leadership, says Google exec
CNBC - 11 hours 7 min ago
Many managers shy away from critical or constructive feedback in the pursuit of being well liked.

Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in Moscow
BBC - 11 hours 55 min ago
Russia's leader praised what he called Orban's "balanced position on the situation in Ukraine".

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BBC - Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in Moscow - 11 hours 55 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Ukraine updates: Orban meeting Putin in Moscow - 18 hours 36 min ago

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The Independent - Trump ‘to hand occupied Ukrainian land to Putin in return for peace deal’ - 7 hours 38 min ago

Barcelona distances itself from sponsor's cryptocurrency after backlash
BBC - 12 hours 9 min ago
Experts say the deal may put fans at risk as the Catalan club tries to relieve its financial woes.

India economy grows at faster-than-expected 8.2% in September quarter even as tariffs bite
CNBC - 15 hours 29 min ago
In a quarter that was partially affected by the 50% U.S. tariffs, the Indian economy grew 8.2% in July to September period.

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Indiatimes - GST cuts boost demand as India posts 8.2% GDP growth, US tariff risks loom: Economists - 10 hours 34 min ago

AllAfrica - Liberia: Sen. Bartekwa Pushes LEC, Lerc to Cut Power Tariff for Businesses - 15 hours 50 min ago

EU to examine if Apple Ads and Maps subject to tough rules, Apple says no - Reuters
Reuters - 15 hours 59 min ago
EU to examine if Apple Ads and Maps subject to tough rules, Apple says no Reuters

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BusinessInsider - The best Black Friday iPad deals: Up to 25% off Apple's latest tablets - 1 hour 3 min ago

Indiatimes - Apple Black Friday Deals 2025: Grab these lowest prices ever on AirPods, Apple Watch, iPads & MacBooks - 13 hours 12 min ago

Former Brexit Party MEP denies taking payment from pro-Russian campaign
BBC - 17 hours 46 min ago
A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign.

Saudi Arabia may reduce January oil prices to Asia to five-year low - Reuters
Reuters - 18 hours 39 min ago
Saudi Arabia may reduce January oil prices to Asia to five-year low Reuters

Oil in Worst Monthly Run Since 2023 With OPEC+, Ukraine in Focus - Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg - 19 hours 48 min ago
Oil in Worst Monthly Run Since 2023 With OPEC+, Ukraine in Focus Bloomberg.com

Builder China Vanke’s Yuan Bond Gyrations Confound Credit Market - Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg - 20 hours 36 min ago
Builder China Vanke’s Yuan Bond Gyrations Confound Credit Market Bloomberg.com

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Indiatimes - CEA flags concentration of large, well-rated companies in bond market for raising funds - 11 hours 59 min ago

South Korea joins growing number of countries imposing sanctions on Prince Group as probe into Cambodian scams widens
CNBC - 20 hours 56 min ago
The measures are Seoul's first independent sanctions regarding transnational crime and the "largest single sanction measure in history."

Exclusive: Huawei, ZTE seal 5G deals in Vietnam after US tariffs, as ties with China warm - Reuters
Reuters - 21 hours 9 min ago
Exclusive: Huawei, ZTE seal 5G deals in Vietnam after US tariffs, as ties with China warm Reuters