Author: Editor-In-Chief
Glittering towers line the Mediterranean coastline, New Gaza and New Rafah offshore, more than 100,000 homes lined with neat industrial parks, and even a new airport.There is no consultation with the people who are supposed to benefit from this development.This is the outline of a “master plan” for post-war Gaza announced by Jared Kushner, a real estate developer and son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week.”There is no Plan B,” Mr. Kushner said, unveiling his ambitious plans.Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza has killed more than 71,000 Palestinians in Gaza, with thousands…
France’s famous high-speed rail service TGV INOUI is facing a backlash after introducing new premium class vehicles that prohibit children from riding. As of January 8, national railway operator SNCF is offering “Optimum” class on many TGV INOUI routes to and from Paris, according to the ticket sales website SNCF Connect. In addition to flexible tickets and dedicated customer service, the offer promises a “dedicated first-class carriage” designed with “privacy” and “access to a quiet, dedicated space on board.” The railway company said that not only are there “limited passenger numbers” in the cars, but also the types of passengers…
listen to this article | 8 minutesThe conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a more volatile phase, marked by direct military attacks, heightened rhetoric, and the steady erosion of years of restraint. From attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities to Tehran’s coordinated retaliation across the region, the risk of escalation has become less theoretical and more concrete. The impact will be immediate for Gulf states whose security and economic stability are directly exposed to the conflict between the United States and Iran. It is in this environment that Qatar’s diplomacy between Washington and Iran should be understood. Neutrality…
This year’s World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos felt different, and not just because Meta and Salesforce occupied storefronts on the main promenade. AI dominated the conversation, overshadowing traditional topics like climate change and global poverty, but CEOs weren’t shy. There was a lot of talk about public criticism of trade policy, warnings about the AI bubble bursting, and what’s next for the industry. Meanwhile, back in Silicon Valley, AI startup Humans& raised a $480 million seed round but had no product on the market, just a vision for “social intelligence” AI and a team of former Anthropic, Google,…
New Delhi, India, December 5, 2025 – Passengers are seen amidst heavy crowds and confusion at the Indira Gandhi International Airport after strict new crew roster rules caused widespread delays and cancellations. Amarjeet Kumar Singh | Anadolu | Getty ImagesIndia’s largest airline IndiGo, which canceled more than 2,500 flights over several days last month, causing widespread disruption, reported a 78% drop in profit in the December quarter and its stock price fell more than 3%.The company announced its results after the market closed on Thursday and set aside 5.8 billion rupees ($63 million) in compensation for flight disruptions in December.…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Happy Friday. Since TikTok has secured a presence in the US (more on this below), my screen time is likely to remain much longer than it should be.Stock futures fell this morning. The market is about to have another winning day.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. Pricing rightsPeople take photos at the Wall Street Bullring in the New York Financial District, New York City, June 24, 2024. Spencer Pratt | Getty ImagesYesterday’s inflation data provided another encouraging sign…
The presidents of Ukraine, Russia and the United States are preparing to hold their first trilateral meeting this weekend to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, but nearly half of the country remains without electricity and heat in freezing temperatures after repeated attacks by Russian drones targeting its energy infrastructure.The attack appeared to be aimed at breaking Ukraine’s resistance to negotiations on territorial concessions to Russia, but Ukraine and the United States said the issue remained unresolved at the end of talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Donald Trump in Davos, Switzerland, this week.After these talks on Thursday,…
Victoria Mboko continued her rapid rise in the rankings and reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time with a 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-3 victory over 14th seed Clara Thorson at the Australian Open.Mboko served for the second set and held three match points before Thorson fought back, but the 19-year-old showed maturity beyond her years and didn’t let the setback derail her. Mboko is one of five teenagers to reach the third round in women’s singles, with fellow first-timers Tereza Valentova and Nikola Bartunkova also making a big impression, along with 18-year-old Mila Andreeva. The…
US President Donald Trump delivers a special speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting held in Davos on January 21, 2026. gesture. The World Economic Forum will be held in Davos from January 19th to January 23rd, 2026. Mandel Gunn | AFP | Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump backed away from tariffs on European countries and ruled out taking over Greenland by force while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.But his freewheeling special speech at the forum, which lasted more than an hour, contained the kinds of attacks that have become trademarks of his presidency.President Trump…
Intel’s logo is seen at India Mobile Congress 2025 in Delhi, India on October 11, 2025.Kabir Jhangiani | Null Photo | Getty Imagesintel Shares fell 14% on Friday after the chipmaker issued lackluster guidance and warned of supply shortages.The company will not be able to meet all demand for its products, CEO Lipbu Tan said during a fourth-quarter earnings call with analysts on Thursday. He said production efficiency, or yield, was also below target. “We are in the middle of a multi-year journey,” he said. “It will take time to resolve.”The company expects first-quarter sales to be in the range…