South Korea’s KOSPI surges at opening as chipmakers lead powerful rebound
South Korean shares opened sharply higher on Wednesday as investors returned to semiconductor and artificial-intelligence companies following a strong rally ...
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Hong Kong stocks open cautiously higher as Alibaba and Tencent advance
Hong Kong shares opened modestly higher on Wednesday, 5 August, supported by gains in major technology companies and an improved ...
On this day in 1962: Marilyn Monroe died
On 5 August 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home. She was only 36, yet she ...
Stranded Hormuz ships could become global carriers of invasive species
The prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz may be creating an unexpected global environmental threat, as marine ...
Global markets open cautiously as investors assess oil rebound and earnings
Global markets began Tuesday with a cautious and uneven tone as Asian shares struggled to extend Wall Street’s record-setting rally, ...
Global markets close higher as oil prices tumble on Iran diplomacy hopes
Global equity markets ended Monday largely higher as investors welcomed signs of possible diplomatic progress between the United States and ...
Brazil prepares for fourth consecutive interest rate cut
Brazil’s central bank is expected to reduce its benchmark interest rate for a fourth consecutive meeting on Wednesday, continuing a ...
Trump policies could benefit Africa, young Africans say
A growing number of young Africans believe that the policies of US President Donald Trump could produce positive results for ...
On this day in 1944: The secret annex in Amsterdam where Anne Frank were hiding was discovered by the Gestapo
On 4 August 1944, the hidden rooms above a business premises on Prinsengracht in Amsterdam were raided by German security ...
The peace deal hiding in plain sight
Russia and Europe could stop confronting each other — and start building together What if the war in Ukraine is ...