Bank of Korea leaves rates unchanged at 3% in a surprise move
This is the lowest the BOK’s rate has been since August 2022.
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What to Know About the Gaza Cease-Fire
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal. For Palestinians, the agreement provides a respite from a devastating Israeli military campaign that has killed more than 45,000 people in Gaza. For Israelis, it could allow for the release of at least a third of the hostages captured by Hamas. But the ambiguity of the…
Joe Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address
President sounds alarm about growing power of ultra-wealth before handing presidency back to Trump Joe Biden delivered his final address as US president from behind the Resolute desk on Wednesday evening, sounding the alarm about the growing power of the US’s ultra-wealthy and warning that an emerging oligarchy threatens the foundations of US democracy. The…
Takeaways From Marco Rubio’s Senate Hearing
Mr. Rubio expressed views aligned with those of most senators who work on foreign policy, while taking care not to break from Donald J. Trump’s unorthodox ideas.
Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Brings Joy, but Is Shadowed With Uncertainty
An agreement offers Gazans at least some respite, and for Israelis it means the release of hostages. But the deal’s ambiguity leaves open the possibility that fighting could resume within weeks.
TikTok prepares to shut down app in US on Sunday, sources say – Reuters
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TikTok’s U.S. operations could be worth as much as $50 billion if ByteDance decides to sell
Business moguls should be prepared to spend tens of billions of dollars for TikTok’s U.S. operations should parent company ByteDance decide to sell.
Rubio details what Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy will entail
Sen. Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, is widely expected to win Senate confirmation to the post.
Why Trump Wanted a Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Before He Took Office
The agreement removed one of the most vexing international conflicts that hovered over the start of his second term.
Israel’s hostage families welcome ceasefire deal with relief and fear
They applaud the potential freeing of loved ones after 15 months of captivity in Gaza but remain anxious that gradual releases could leave some in Hamas hands.