
European Gas Fluctuates on Uncertainty Over Demand and War Risks
European natural gas futures swung between small gains and losses early Thursday amid lingering concerns about the Middle
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US, China to Hold Nuclear Arms Talks Before Xi-Biden Meeting
The US is set to hold rare nuclear arms control talks with China amid growing concerns over Beijing’s
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Novo Nordisk’s Earnings Surge on Frenzy for Obesity Drugs
Novo Nordisk A/S sales surged in the third quarter as demand continued unabated for its obesity and diabetes
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Swiss Inflation Holds at 1.7%, Boosting Case for SNB Rate Pause
Swiss inflation stalled in October, delaying an anticipated rebound and strengthening the case for Swiss National Bank officials
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ING Plans €2.5 Billion Buyback as Higher Rates Buoy Profit
ING Groep NV announced a bigger share buyback program than analysts had expected as higher interest rates continued
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Billionaire Targeted by Hindenburg Emerges Richer and Unbowed
Timur Turlov is still trying to make sense of how Hindenburg Research’s bet against his Kazakh brokerage backfired
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Saudi Budget Deficit Blows Out to $9.5 Billion as Revenues Slip
Saudi Arabia posted a budget deficit in the third quarter that was almost seven times larger than in
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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin’s warplanes ‘drop bombs’ on civilian shipping lanes as Kyiv troops advance
Vladimir Putin’s warplanes have dropped “explosive objects” into the paths of civilian shipping lanes in the Black Sea, the region’s military command said. “The occupiers are continuing to terrorise the paths of civilian shipping in the Black Sea with tactical aviation, dropping explosive objects into the likely paths of civilian vessel traffic,” it said. “There were three such drops registered in the last 24 hours. However, the navigation corridor continues to function under the watch of the defence forces.” Ukraine is trying to build up a new shipping lane without Russian approval to revive its vital seaborne exports. But Russia said it would consider any vessel a potential military target after it quit UN-brokered deal allowing Ukrainian goods to pass through. It comes as Ukrainian troops have made confirmed advances against Russia on two fronts, according to the Institute for the Study of War. “Geolocated footage posted on 30 October shows that Ukrainian forces have advanced northeast of Kurdyumivka (10km southwest of Bakhmut),” it said. Ukrainian forces have also “marginally advanced” west of Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia, according to geolocated footage seen by the think tank. Read More Ukraine suffers most intense bombardment of Russian shelling in a single day this year, Kyiv says North Korea likely sent more than million artillery shells to Russia, says South Korea’s spy agency Putin is expected to seek reelection in Russia, but who would run if he doesn't?
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South Korea’s Main Airlines Agree On Plan to Push Merger Through
Asiana Airlines Inc. agreed to a plan on merging with Korean Air after holding long-running talks to overcome
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North Korea likely sent more than million artillery shells to Russia, says South Korea’s spy agency
North Korea has shipped more than a million artillery shells to Russia since August to aid Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, according to a lawmaker in South Korea. The artillery shells were sent to Russia through ships and other transport means since early August, said lawmaker Yoo Sang-bum, citing an intelligence briefing. The short-range arms will last for about two months, he said. The South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS), which held the briefing, also believes the Kim Jong-un regime is operating its munitions factories at full capacity to meet Moscow’s arms demands. The hermit kingdom is also mobilising its citizens to increase production, the South Korean lawmaker said. North Korea also likely dispatched weapons experts to Russia in October to counsel Moscow’s officials on how to use the weapons. The signs of increased partnership come shortly after Mr Putin and Mr Kim met in east Russia in September, igniting speculation that North Korea will soon assist Moscow in its continuing invasion of Ukraine. The US and South Korea have speculated that the two nations have entered an arms arrangement to provide Russia with badly needed munitions in exchange for advanced Russian technologies that can strengthen North Korea’s nuclear-armed military. Experts also pointed out that the two leaders’ much-publicised meeting at Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome, a major satellite launch facility, was a sign that Mr Kim seeks Russian technology assistance for its spy satellite programme. They said such a quid pro quo arrangement between the countries can help Russia rebuild its artillery stock without facing a lull on the battlefield in Ukraine. Pyongyang and Moscow have, however, rejected claims by the US and South Korea. Officials in South Korea are concerned the arrangement could benefit North Korea with sensitive Russian technologies and boost Mr Kim’s nuclear weapons and missiles programme. The NIS believes it is more likely that Russia’s help will be limited to conventional capabilities, possibly to help North Korea improve its ageing fighter aircraft fleet, Mr Yoo said. He said North Korea is possibly getting Russia’s technological help for a military reconnaissance satellite after consecutive launch failures. The North’s latest attempt at launching a spy satellite in October had failed to materialise. Mr Yoo said the South Korean spy agency believes North Korea is now in its final phase of preparations for the third launch of the spy satellite which is more likely to be successful. In a joint statement, the US, South Korea and Japan strongly condemned what they described as North Korea’s supply of munitions and military equipment to Russia, saying such weapons shipments sharply increase the human toll of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. It came days after Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov rejected US claims that his country received munitions from North Korea as he returned from a two-day trip to Pyongyang. Read More North Korea has likely sent missiles as well as ammunition and shells to Russia, Seoul says Putin’s warplanes ‘drop bombs’ on civilian shipping lanes as Kyiv advances - live Putin is expected to seek reelection in Russia, but who would run if he doesn't? Israeli envoy to Russia says Tel Aviv passengers hid from weekend airport riot in terminal South Korea's spy agency says North Korea shipped more than a million artillery shells to Russia If Putin dies, this is what would happen in Russia
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Europe’s Great Housing Crisis Is Only Getting Started
In a leafy neighborhood in Dusseldorf, Milena and Manuel David planned to break ground this summer on a
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Electric Vehicles Are Testing the UK’s Love of Small Cars
It’s 4 p.m. on a wet Monday in southeast London, and we’re trying to parallel park uphill, a
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