WorldIsraeli forces moved on Thursday against rogue settlers besieging Palestinians, amid unusually strong criticism from the United States. The action came as Israel inaugurated an emblematic settlement elsewhere in the West Bank.
TechMicrosoft considered leaving China in 2023, when the market contributed about 1.5% of its global revenue and exposed the company to geopolitical risks. It has since stayed and adopted a new approach to serving Chinese customers.
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EconomyTraders have reduced their bets on a September Federal Reserve rate hike after subdued U.S. underlying inflation last month. Economist Odeta Kushi says the “hawkish bar has been raised,” but further inflation and economic data mean the Fed still cannot rule out a hike.
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World1:46Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Far East’s Kuril Islands for the first time on Thursday, prompting a protest from Japan, which also claims the territory.
WorldJapan and Russia’s dispute over the Pacific island chain dates to the end of World War II and has prevented them from signing a formal post-war peace treaty. Japan protested Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the Kurils, which Tokyo also claims, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calling the trip “unacceptable.”
WorldVladimir Putin’s visit to the disputed Kuril Islands has prompted a sharp reaction from Japan and revived one of Asia’s longest-running territorial disputes. The discussion examines why the islands matter and what the trip could mean for Russia-Japan relations.
World3:20In southern Ukraine, a passenger train carrying hundreds was hit by a Russian drone on Thursday, leaving two people dead.
EconomyThe program covers the AI boom, Fed relief and competition for capital, with HSBC’s Max Kettner discussing how rate repricing could drive an equity rally. Other segments examine an urgent U.S. push to rebuild missile stockpiles and the threat posed by the Rhine River crisis to German growth.
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WorldIsraeli settlers have besieged three homes in the occupied West Bank for several days, including one belonging to a Palestinian American. The US ambassador called it a “horrific act of terror” on Thursday. Allegra Pacheco of the West Bank Protection Consortium discusses the situation.
Politics8:53A report says construction projects at President Trump’s White House carry a price tag of at least $900 million, far more than previously reported, with taxpayers covering most of the cost. Washington Post investigative reporter Jonathan O’Connell explains, while former Trump White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews sharply criticizes the renovation budget.
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PoliticsIndia’s Parliament has concluded its monsoon session after weeks of disruption, while rival groups of lawmakers protested again. Opposition MPs are seeking accountability from Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged use of force during student protests in New Delhi last month. Shah said the government was ready for a “full discussion” and to answer questions in Parliament.
PoliticsZambians voted Thursday in an election centered on economic hardship in the copper-rich country, where President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term.
WorldIsraeli forces moved on Thursday against rogue settlers besieging Palestinians, amid unusually forceful criticism from the United States. Israel also inaugurated a symbolic settlement elsewhere in the West Bank. The US ambassador condemned the siege as an “act of terror.”
SocietyA federal judge in Miami is set to hear arguments on whether social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody while contesting extradition to the United Kingdom, where they face accusations of rape and sex trafficking. The discussion also examines Andrew Tate’s influence within the manosphere.
CultureSinger Becky G discusses signing with a record label at 14, her rise to fame, advocacy in her new music and major collaborations in an exclusive interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King.
World10:32Europe is enduring its fifth heatwave of the year, with temperatures near Gatwick Airport exceeding 36C and expected to climb further. Parts of England could reach 38C and Wales 35C on Thursday. The Met Office says this summer is on course to be the UK’s hottest since records began.
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SocietyAn illegal immigrant released from jail the day before is accused of murdering 68-year-old retiree Todd Stewart. Former DHS adviser Charles Marino criticizes California’s sanctuary policies over the case.
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WorldJapan has protested Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first visit to islands also claimed by Tokyo. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called his trip to the Kurils, known in Japan as the Northern Territories, “unacceptable”. Japan and Russia both claim four of the islands, and the countries have yet to sign a formal post-war peace treaty.
OtherThe National Retail Federation estimates that students and their parents will spend more than $1,400 on average this year for dorm-room essentials. Smart-shopping expert Trae Bodge offers ways to cut costs during college move-in.
EconomyFrancisco Blanch, head of commodities and derivatives research at BofA Securities, says China has become highly adept at managing energy consumption and is now a “swing buyer” of oil. He warns that low US inventories could push gasoline and diesel prices higher, while oil prices may fall in 2027 if conditions normalize in the Strait of Hormuz.
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World1:13Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Kuril Islands for the first time, prompting a protest from Japan.
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SocietyMore U.S. cities are moving to crack down on so-called teen takeovers, in which large groups of young people gather in public places, often after online invitations. Some gatherings have led to violence and arrests, prompting cities to respond in different ways.
SocietyA legal battle is intensifying in Texas after a surrogate gave birth to a baby with a severe heart condition. The intended parents, who are from California, had sought to terminate the pregnancy after learning of the diagnosis, but the surrogate refused.
SportsJust weeks after the World Cup, soccer legend Lionel Messi has spoken openly about possibly retiring following the death of his father.