‘Life-threatening’ winter storm to hit US with snow, ice and ‘dangerously’ cold temperatures | US NewsJanuary 23, 2026
South Korea grows 1.5% in fourth quarter, missing forecasts as construction slump hits growthJustin M. LarsonJanuary 21, 20260 INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA – MAY 22: Shoppers look at goods at a Wal-Mart store May 22, 2006 in Incheon, South…
Greenlanders and Danes Hopeful but Some Are Upset by Talk of a ‘Deal’Justin M. LarsonJanuary 21, 20260 A lot of confusion was swirling in Denmark and Greenland after President Trump’s bombshell of a post on social media.…
An Anxious Japan Restarts the World’s Biggest Nuclear PlantJustin M. LarsonJanuary 21, 20260 Japan is reviving nuclear power, balancing the need for more clean energy against the lingering trauma of the 2011 Fukushima…
Chinese tech giants race to create the ‘everything app’ of the futureJustin M. LarsonJanuary 21, 20260 NANJING, CHINA – NOVEMBER 25: Aerial view of Alibaba Jiangsu Headquarters at night on November 25, 2025 in Nanjing, Jiangsu…
South Korean Ex-Premier Gets 23 Years in Prison for Role in Martial LawJustin M. LarsonJanuary 21, 20260 Han Duck-soo was convicted of playing a key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s imposition of martial law, which…
China’s new global playbook —from exporter to investorJustin M. LarsonJanuary 21, 20260 This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving…
China’s investment crash raises credit risks for homebuilders, banks, government: FitchJustin M. LarsonJanuary 21, 20260 CHONGQING, CHINA – JANUARY 16: An elderly man walks along a street with high-rise residential buildings under construction in the…
China says trade deal with U.S. will ‘drain Taiwan’s economy’ for American benefitsJustin M. LarsonJanuary 21, 20260 A giant screen shows a news report on China’s “Justice Mission 2025” military drills around Taiwan, in Beijing, China Dec.…
Taiwan’s $40 Billion Military Spending Plan Stalled by Political ImpasseJustin M. LarsonJanuary 21, 20260 Taiwan’s domestic gridlock is revealing a deep-seated fracture over how the island should defend itself and how much it can…
Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing Shinzo Abe, Former Leader of JapanJustin M. LarsonJanuary 21, 20260 Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, had admitted to shooting Mr. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, with a homemade gun at a political…
India’s largest company, Reliance, faces the biggest challenge at homeJustin M. LarsonJanuary 21, 20260 There could be 20% upside for Reliance Industries’ shares, according to Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities.Sheldon Cooper | Sopa Images…
Nikkei 225, Kospi, Nifty 50Justin M. LarsonJanuary 20, 20260 Mount Fuji and the Shinjuku skyline in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg…
What Are the Chagos Islands and the Diego Garcia Base?Justin M. LarsonJanuary 20, 20260 The islands, which Britain has agreed to hand over to Mauritius, are home to a strategically important U.S.-British military base.…
Islamic State Claims Deadly Attack on Chinese Restaurant in AfghanistanJustin M. LarsonJanuary 20, 20260 A bombing that killed seven people and injured a dozen more at a noodle restaurant in a busy area of…
Starmer Approves Contentious Chinese Mega-Embassy in LondonJustin M. LarsonJanuary 20, 20260 The government approved plans for a massive new Chinese Embassy near Tower Bridge, disappointing critics who fear it will enable…
India signs $3 billion LNG agreement with UAE, vows to double trade, as U.S. deal remains elusiveJustin M. LarsonJanuary 20, 20260 NEW DELHI, INDIA – JANUARY 19: (—-EDITORIAL USE ONLY – MANDATORY CREDIT – âPRESS INFORMATION BUREAU/ HANDOUT’ – NO MARKETING…
The Chinese Island Where Dreams of Real Estate Glory Never DieJustin M. LarsonJanuary 20, 20260 Intended as China’s version of Dubai’s palm-shaped artificial island, Ocean Flower Island is a $12 billion monument to debt-fueled economic…
A reckless risk or calculated gamble?Justin M. LarsonJanuary 20, 20260 Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s prime minister, during a news conference the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Jan. 19,…
Japan’s 40-year bond yield hits 4% record on fiscal jitters following election callJustin M. LarsonJanuary 19, 20260 Bird’s-eye view of central Tokyo including Tokyo Tower at sunrise hours.Vladimir Zakharov | Moment | Getty ImagesJapan’s 40-year government bond…
China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged despite slowing economic growthJustin M. LarsonJanuary 19, 20260 BEIJING, CHINA – JANUARY 06: The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) building is seen on January 6, 2025 in Beijing,…
Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng IndexJustin M. LarsonJanuary 19, 20260 Atlantide Phototravel | Corbis Documentary | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets traded subdued as investors weigh renewed U.S. tariff threats tied to…
How Trump Made Life Difficult for International Students and UWisconsinJustin M. LarsonJanuary 19, 20260 Last fall, the number of new international undergraduates fell by 25 percent compared to the previous year. That drop poses…
Slow Emergency Response Blamed in Deadly Pakistan Mall FireJustin M. LarsonJanuary 19, 20260 The blaze, which killed at least 23 and left dozens more missing during “wedding season,” burned all night and day…
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s Prime Minister, Calls for Snap ElectionJustin M. LarsonJanuary 19, 20260 Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to be Japan’s prime minister, is hoping to seize on her popularity by calling a…
