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‘Stability is fragile’: An overlooked European conflict zone is at a tipping point between peace and combat

Davos, SWITZERLAND — With Europe’s attention centered on the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, peace and stability is far…

China’s VC playbook is undergoing a sea change as U.S. IPO exits get tougher

BEIJING — Venture capitalists in China that once rose to fame with giant U.S. IPOs of consumer companies are under…

Chinese firm behind ‘news’ websites pushes pro-Beijing content globally, researchers find

More than 100 websites disguised as local news outlets in Europe, Asia and Latin America are pushing pro-China content in a widespread influence campaign linked…

Hainan Airlines is handing out Rokid AR glasses for in-flight entertainment

BEIJING — Hainan Airlines this week started letting passengers on some routes use Rokid’s augmented reality glasses for free for…

Marianne Williamson drops long-shot 2024 presidential bid

Author Marianne Williamson announced her exit from the 2024 presidential race. “As of today we are suspending our campaign,” she…

China’s central bank encourages local businesses to accept foreign payment cards

BEIJING — China is encouraging banks and local businesses to accept foreign bank cards and is considering other steps to…

This semi name just hit a fresh all-time high. Why its stock market dominance could last

Nvidia shares hit a fresh all-time high on Wednesday, and its gains may still be in the early innings, according…

Budget office projects Biden green energy plan will cost much more than initial estimate

WASHINGTON — The U.S. budget deficit will grow by an estimated $1 trillion over the next 10 years, the nonpartisan…

NYCB woes reignite fears about shaky banks as anniversary of March crisis nears

Embattled lender New York Community Bank disclosed a litany of financial metrics in the past 24 hours in a bid…