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CNBC Daily Open: Oil soars on Middle-East tensions
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on May 31, 2024 in New York City. 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 […]
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Iran is targeting the U.S. election with fake news sites and cyber operations, research says
A man walks past an anti-U.S. mural on the wall of former U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran January 21, 2020. Nazanin Tabatabaee | Via Reuters Iran is stepping up its influence campaign aimed at the U.S., researchers at Microsoft said in a new report, adding to the ongoing efforts by Russia and China to sway American […]
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Hamas’ new political leader Yahya Sinwar is seen as more extreme — and less willing to compromise
Yahya Sinwar (C), Palestinian leader of Hamas in Gaza Strip, greets people during an event marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of Hamas in Gaza City, Gaza on December 14, 2022. Ali Jadallah | Anadolu | Getty Images Hamas on Tuesday appointed Yahya Sinwar as the leader of its political wing following the assassination […]
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Trump possible target of Pakistani national charged in murder-for-hire plot
Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Federal prosecutors have charged Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national with alleged ties to Iran, in a murder for hire plot of a U.S. politician or government officials. Courtesy: Department of Justice A Pakistani national with ties to Iran was charged in a foiled plot to assassinate U.S. government officials on […]
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Trying to cut back? These 10 places are deemed the ‘best’ places for an alcohol-free trip
Years ago, the manager of a hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand told me about an unusual booking that he once received during the middle of the night. A traveler had flown his entire family via private jet from Brunei to the Thai island after learning upon landing in Brunei that it is a “dry country” […]
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Middle East on knife-edge after killing of Hamas leader in Iran; Israel’s opponents vow retaliation
Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Ismail Haniyeh attending an exclusive interview with Anadolu in Istanbul, Turkiye on April 20, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images The Middle East is on edge after a dramatic escalation that saw top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in a strike in the Iranian capital of Tehran early Wednesday. Iranian […]
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Iran says Israel will ‘pay heavy price’ after death of top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
Palestinian group Hamas’ top leader, Ismail Haniyeh speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, March 26, 2024. Majid Asgaripour | Reuters Iranian officials are condemning what they say was an Israeli strike on Tehran that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Palestinian militant organization Hamas and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issued separate statements confirming the death […]
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Iran says Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran
Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Ismail Haniyeh attending an exclusive interview with Anadolu in Istanbul, Turkiye on April 20, 2024. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for the attack. Israel has vowed to kill Haniyeh and other […]
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The West must be ready to face the ‘deadly quartet’ of global adversaries, analysts warn
NATO leaders attend the Allied and Partner Heads of State and Government Meeting as part of the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Washington DC., United States on July 11, 2024. Anadolu | Getty Images LONDON — Hot on the heels of last week’s NATO summit that highlighted the threat and “systemic challenges” […]
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As NATO meets, leaders look to ‘Trump-proof’ the military alliance
Former U.S. president Donald Trump pictured during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at Winfield House, London on Dec. 3, 2019. NICHOLAS KAMM | AFP | Getty Images As NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary with a summit in Washington this week, the alliance is facing some familiar foes and challenges: Russia’s war on Ukraine […]
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