Business News - The Last 24 Hours

Hong Kong fire: Three days of mourning as China begins probe
Deutsche Welle - 18 min 32 sec ago
Hong Kong is beginning a period of three days of mourning for the victims of the city's deadliest fire since 1948. China has launched a fire safety inspection campaign for high-rise buildings across the country.

BBC - Eight more arrested over fire in Hong Kong that killed at least 128 people - 19 hours 33 min ago

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The Guardian - UK immigration plans may betray Hong Kong refugees, says exiled politician - 43 min 58 sec ago

Sydney Morning Herald - ‘Please Lord, help me’: Hong Kong ‘helper’ saved toddler and his grandma as towers burned - 3 hours 16 min ago

New York Times - Deadly Hong Kong Fire Is a Test of Beijing’s Rule in the City - 3 hours 37 min ago

SCMP - Hotelier races to shelter Hong Kong fire victims using Grenfell experience - 4 hours 3 min ago

Indiatimes - Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze that killed 128 and counting - 6 hours 28 min ago

What Ukraine can expect from Trump's new envoy Dan Driscoll
Deutsche Welle - 47 min 32 sec ago
Dan Driscoll's first visit left behind mixed feelings in Kyiv. As US President Donald Trump's envoy, he will soon return to Ukraine to negotiate a peace plan.

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Deutsche Welle - Ukraine updates: Kyiv hit with another deadly attack - 2 hours 48 min ago

Reuters - Rubio plans to skip NATO meeting at key moment for Ukraine, sources say - Reuters - 16 hours 41 min ago

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The Independent - Russian drone strike on Kyiv kills two as Ukraine peace talks continue - 35 min 58 sec ago

Indiatimes - Ukraine: Zelensky removes top aide after anti-graft raids - 6 hours 21 min ago

Russia Today - EU issues warning to Ukraine over graft scandal - 14 hours 42 min ago

The Guardian - Zelenskyy chief of staff resigns after property raid by Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies – Europe live - 17 hours 23 min ago

Sydney Morning Herald - Zelensky’s chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption scandal widens - 17 hours 53 min ago

BusinessInsider - Ukrainian soldiers say Russian strike drones are flying smaller drones into battle like an 'aircraft carrier' - 22 hours 24 min ago

Trump Backs Conservative Nasry Asfura In Honduras Presidential Election
NDTV - 1 hour 13 min ago
US President Donald Trump weighed in on Honduras' tightly contested presidential race on Wednesday, backing Nasry Asfura of the conservative National Party, saying he can work with Asfura to counter drug trafficking.

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Deutsche Welle - Trump plans to pardon ex-Honduran President Hernandez - 1 hour 50 min ago

BBC - Trump says he will pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking - 3 hours 16 min ago

NDTV - Trump, Maduro Spoke Last Week, Discussed A Possible Meeting: Report - 14 hours 25 min ago

FOX Business - Melania Trump announces new business venture ahead of movie release - 15 hours 30 min ago

Bloomberg - Venezuelans Ignore Trump’s Warships and Jump Into Holiday Season - Bloomberg.com - 19 hours 44 min ago

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The Independent - ‘Putin’s whole life revolves around war – he’s manipulating Trump and doesn’t want peace’, ex-US aide warns - 3 hours 41 min ago

Indiatimes - 'Treated very harshly': Trump pardons ex-Honduras prez Hernandez, threatens aid cut before election - 4 hours 25 min ago

SCMP - US halts asylum cases after troop killing as Trump steps up migrant crackdown - 7 hours 26 min ago

Russia Today - Trump and Maduro spoke in secret phone call – NYT - 8 hours 24 min ago

The Guardian - Trump to pardon ex-Honduras leader serving drug trafficking sentence in US - 11 hours 12 min ago

BusinessInsider - The Trump phone was set to be released in August. Months later, it's still nowhere to be found. - 23 hours 15 min ago

Amazon Employees Sign Open Letter To CEO, Flag Key Issue Over AI Rollout
NDTV - 1 hour 18 min ago
The employees said that Amazon says it wants to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, but its emissions have actually grown by 35 per cent since 2019.

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BusinessInsider - Amazon faces global Black Friday protests as workers push back on warehouse conditions, AI expansion, and ICE ties - 11 hours 39 min ago

Indiatimes - Melania Trump launches her own production company, Muse Films, ahead of $40 million Amazon documentary premiere - 11 hours 59 min ago

The Independent - Melania Trump reveals name of her new production company ahead of controversial $40M Amazon documentary release - 16 hours 33 min ago

Russian drones fly undeterred over Moldova and Romania
Deutsche Welle - 2 hours 4 min ago
Moldova and Romania are witnessing serious airspace violations by Russian drones. Moldova is virtually defenseless, but the Romanian government is playing down the incidents, calling them "accidents."

NDTV - 'We Have 1, Russia Has 48. That's Ridiculous': Trump On 11 New Icebreakers - 22 hours 33 min ago

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SCMP - Russian strikes kill 2 in Kyiv, injure 29, as efforts to end war continue - 46 min 11 sec ago

BusinessInsider - Inside the high-speed missions fueling Western fighter jets on Russia's doorstep - 1 hour 25 min ago

Indiatimes - Kyiv rocked by explosions as Russia intensifies airstrikes; one dead, eleven injured - 3 hours 28 min ago

The Guardian - The week Europe realised it stands alone against Russian expansionism - 5 hours 44 min ago

Russia Today - Russia and Saudi Arabia set to scrap visas for each other - 14 hours 21 min ago

The Independent - Russia threatens to ‘completely block’ WhatsApp - 17 hours 25 min ago

Explained: India's Operation Sagar Bandhu In Sri Lanka
NDTV - 4 hours 4 min ago
India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative, to support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah triggered severe flooding, landslides and disruption across the island nation.

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Indiatimes - 7 most beautiful hill stations in India to visit this year - 1 hour 5 min ago

The Hindu - Air India is a responsibility not just a business opportunity for Tata Group: N. Chandrasekaran - 1 hour 27 min ago

SCMP - India races ‘against the clock’ to rebuild its lost maritime muscle - 10 hours 44 min ago

AI is taking jobs — here’s Coursera CEO's No. 1 tip for grads to stay competitive
CNBC - 4 hours 41 min ago
"They're [recruiters] going to be assessing your mindset and your traits as a human being more than your experience," Coursera's CEO told CNBC Make It.

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BusinessInsider - 3 ways to add beans to your meals for protein, fiber, and flavor, according to a private chef-turned bean company CEO - 50 min 31 sec ago

Indiatimes - ECI shifts West Bengal CEO office; AITC team meets CEC - 16 hours 23 min ago

New York Post - Comcast CEO mulls sweetened bid for Warner Bros. Discovery despite Trump opposition: sources - 23 hours 44 min ago

Explained: Why Airbus A320 Aircraft Are Undergoing Software Fix
NDTV - 4 hours 42 min ago
The EASA issued an emergency airworthiness directive that temporarily grounds up to 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft worldwide. This means that half of the global fleet of the world's best-selling airliner could be sidelined until there is a software fix.

FOX Business - Airbus orders immediate repairs on 6,000 jets worldwide during America's busiest holiday travel weekend - 11 hours 18 sec ago

Reuters - Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening widespread global disruption - Reuters - 12 hours 38 min ago

NDTV - Airbus Warns Of Disruption Over A320 Software Switch - 13 hours 41 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Airbus orders software changes to widely used A320 fleet, may disrupt flights - 13 hours 45 min ago

BBC - Airbus requests immediate modifications to thousands of aircraft - 15 hours 6 min ago

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The Hindu - Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption - 4 hours 55 min ago

Indiatimes - Airbus A320 Flight: How a mysterious solar blast on a Mexico flight in October triggered global aviation chaos a month later - 5 hours 32 min ago

New York Post - Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening widespread global disruption - 10 hours 17 min ago

SCMP - Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption - 10 hours 31 min ago

The Guardian - Jetstar cancels domestic flights across Australia after global Airbus A320 recall - 12 hours 18 min ago

New York Times - Airbus Orders Software Update for A320 Jets - 12 hours 27 min ago

BusinessInsider - Airbus issues a recall that will impact hundreds of US planes, including those from American Airlines and Delta - 13 hours 29 min ago

NDTV Exclusive: "Ireland Backs Early India-EU Free Trade Deal," Says Ambassador Kevin Kelly
NDTV - 5 hours 19 min ago
Ireland is "really optimistic" that the long-pending India-EU Free Trade Agreement can be concluded soon, with Dublin viewing the proposed pact as a "win-win" with transformative economic potential for both sides, Irish Ambassador to India said

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SCMP - Tripwire clauses: why is China alarmed by Malaysia’s new trade deal with the US? - 21 hours 44 min ago

Treasury's Bessent says department working to cut federal tax benefits for illegal immigrants
FOX Business - 13 hours 34 min ago
The Treasury Department moved to block illegal immigrants from federal benefits and financial system access as part of a broader Trump administration crackdown.

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FOX Business - IRS releases guidance for Trump's 'no tax on tips' and overtime deductions: What to know - 20 hours 8 min ago

CNBC - Switzerland has long welcomed the ultra wealthy. A referendum on a new tax has riled them up - 20 hours 26 min ago

BBC - State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax - 20 hours 53 min ago

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SCMP - Hotels hit back as Tokyo plans to hike lodging tax with percentage-based system - 6 hours 44 min ago

New York Post - What to know about Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ as IRS releases new guidance on overtime rules - 6 hours 57 min ago

The Guardian - People deriving income solely from state pension won’t be taxed, says chancellor - 15 hours 30 min ago

Indiatimes - IRS tax refund 2026: When will your IRS income tax refund arrive — and will Americans get bigger checks? - 17 hours 3 min ago

Trump Says Any Document Signed By Biden With Autopen Is "Terminated"
NDTV - 14 hours 7 min ago
Donald Trump said Friday all documents signed by autopen under Joe Biden were "terminated," in a legally uncertain move as the US president escalates attacks on his predecessor.

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Russia Today - Trump moves to void Biden-era executive orders signed by autopen - 2 hours 17 min ago

Indiatimes - Trump to terminate all documents signed by autopen? Warns Biden could face perjury charges as the former President faces health issues and cancer treatment - 13 hours 26 min ago

SCMP - Trump says all orders signed by Biden with autopen are ‘terminated’ - 14 hours 22 sec ago

The Independent - Trump says he will cancel all Biden orders ‘signed by autopen’ and threatens ex-president with ‘perjury’ charges - 14 hours 28 min ago

Stock market swings got you reeling? Answer these 6 questions before making a trade
CNBC - 16 hours 40 min ago
Frustrating as volatility can be, it also tends to present opportunities.

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The Straits Times - How well do you know the Singapore stock market? - 13 hours 44 min ago

Indiatimes - What time does the stock market close today? Black Friday market hours today explained - 16 hours 48 min ago

The Hindu - Stock markets end flat in highly volatile trade ahead of GDP, IIP data - 23 hours 55 min ago

Zelensky's top adviser resigns after anti-corruption raid on his home
BBC - 16 hours 49 min ago
Andriy Yermak, 54, has been the Ukrainian president's chief of staff throughout Russia's full-scale war.

BBC - Zelensky's chief of staff resigns after Ukrainian anti-corruption police raid home - 18 hours 51 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Zelenskyy ally Andriy Yermak resigns amid corruption probe - 19 hours 8 min ago

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The Independent - Who is Andrii Yermak? Zelensky’s right-hand man who resigned after police raid in corruption probe - 16 hours 27 min ago

The Guardian - Zelenskyy’s top aide quits after anti-corruption searches of his home - 16 hours 56 min ago

SCMP - Zelensky’s chief of staff raided amid Kyiv’s growing corruption scandal - 21 hours 49 min ago

Defence, Russian Oil, Ukraine War: What's On Agenda For Putin's 2-Day Visit
NDTV - 17 hours 46 min ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India from December 4 to 5. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday that he will be attending the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.

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BBC - Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in Moscow - 20 hours 27 min ago

Bloomberg - Orban to Meet Putin as He Eyes Sanctioned Russian Refineries - Bloomberg.com - 22 hours 16 min ago

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The Independent - Fiona Hill: Russian expert on why Putin knows exactly how to get Trump on side - 3 hours 36 min ago

Indiatimes - Putin in India on Dec 4–5: Annual Summit to focus on major MoUs across defence, trade, nuclear energy, Arctic ties, agriculture & mobility - 16 hours 29 min ago

Exclusive: Huawei, ZTE seal 5G deals in Vietnam after US tariffs, as ties with China warm - Reuters
Reuters - 18 hours 57 min ago
Exclusive: Huawei, ZTE seal 5G deals in Vietnam after US tariffs, as ties with China warm Reuters

Property Play: The warehouse real estate sector is seeing a rebalance. Here's what to watch for
CNBC - 19 hours 29 min ago
After a pandemic-driven surge and subsequent pullback, warehouse real estate supply and demand is finally starting to come into balance.

Too many bosses want to be liked, but it's not a sign of good leadership, says Google exec
CNBC - 19 hours 39 min ago
Many managers shy away from critical or constructive feedback in the pursuit of being well liked.

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Indiatimes - ChatGPT is 3 and Google just crashed the party - 2 hours 39 min ago

Barcelona distances itself from sponsor's cryptocurrency after backlash
BBC - 20 hours 41 min ago
Experts say the deal may put fans at risk as the Catalan club tries to relieve its financial woes.