Iran’s mission to the UN said on Friday that Tehran’s position on the Ukraine conflict was unchanged. Washington: Any Iranian transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia would mark a sharp escalation in the Ukraine war, the United States said on Friday, following reports that the two countries had deepened ties in recent weeks with such … Read more
A ship stranded in the growing salt flats of Lake Urmia in Iran. Hamed | Afp | Getty Images The diminishing availability of water resources across the globe should be considered one of the most pressing environmental security challenges of the century. That’s the view of one military geography and environmental security specialist, who recently … Read more
The Euronext NV stock exchange in Paris. Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European stock markets opened in mixed territory on Monday, as traders digested rising tensions in the Middle East following strikes by both Israel and Hezbollah over the weekend. The German Dax fell 0.18% at the open, while Italy’s FTSE … Read more
This photo taken from a position in northern Israel shows a Hezbollah UAV intercepted by Israeli air forces over north Israel on August 25, 2024. The Israeli military announced early August 25, 2024 that it was conducting pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon after detecting preparations for “large-scale” attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Hezbollah said … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. intelligence officials said Monday they were confident that Iran was responsible for the hack of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, casting the cyber intrusion as part of a brazen and broader effort by Tehran to interfere in American politics and undermine faith in democratic institutions. Although the Trump campaign and … Read more
An employee handles one kilogram of gold bullion at the YLG Bullion International Co. headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Chalinee Thirasupa | Bloomberg | Getty Images Gold prices have been hitting new highs and analysts expect more records, with some forecasting the metal to hit $3,000 per ounce next year, as … Read more
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during morning trading on March 4, 2024 in New York City. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need … Read more
Oil futures held steady Wednesday with U.S. crude trading above $78 per barrel, after President Joe Biden said Iran might refrain from attacking Israel if a cease-fire deal is reached in Gaza. Biden told reporters Tuesday afternoon his “expectation” is Iran would not strike Israel if a deal is clinched to stop the fighting in … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on March 27, 2024. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. … Read more
Hackers were able to break into the email accounts of Roger Stone, a longtime GOP operative and adviser to former President Donald Trump, in hopes of compromising the accounts of his senior campaign officials, according to new media reports. The FBI said Monday it is investigating a “cyberintrusion” aimed at the Trump campaign, just days … Read more
