CNBC Daily Open: Trump and Xi exchange compliments on Day 1 in Beijing
Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to today’s edition of the Daily Open…
US energy secretary says Iran very close to nuclear weapon development
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright informed lawmakers that Iran is “frighteningly close” to developing nuclear weapons during a…
Iran war inflation is hitting Japan faster than previous oil shocks
Commodities Supply chain disruption looms over everything from tofu to autos A Tokyo area supermarket. Japanese consumers are…
US may rename Iran war ‘Operation Sledgehammer’ if fighting resumes
The US military is considering renaming its Iran war campaign “Operation Sledgehammer” if the ongoing ceasefire collapses and…
Spotlight on Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (May 5 –12, 2026)
Khalil al-Hayya speaking after the death of his son (Hamas Telegram channel, May 7, 2026)Trucks carrying medical aid…
CNBC Daily Open: Trump touches down in Beijing as U.S. prices heat up
US President Donald Trump (C) is greeted by China’s Vice President Han Zheng as SpaceX, Twitter and electric…
Chinese businesses planned undercover weapons sales to Tehran, US officials say
Chinese companies have been plotting to carry out clandestine arms sales to Iran, transporting weapons through other countries…
Warsh Confirmed as Next Federal Reserve Chair
In nearly 14 hours of congressional testimony in recent weeks, Gen. Dan Caine was repeatedly asked versions of…
Asia-Pacific markets: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, U.S.-China meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump is welcomed after arriving in Beijing to kick off a landmark state visit in…
Sen. Rand Paul’s son erupts in drunken tirade against ‘gays and the Jews’
WASHINGTON — The adult son of Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) launched a vile antisemitic and homophobic tirade at…
Israel concerned unwanted concessions may accompany Trump-Iran deal
Israel is concerned that US President Donald Trump may reach a “bad deal” with Iran, and is trying…
Mossad chief, Shin Bet head visited UAE to coordinate during Iran war
Mossad chief David Barnea visited the UAE at least twice during Operation Roaring Lion to coordinate regarding the…