Samsung shares slide 5% despite record shareholder return plan
Samsung Electronics shares fell over 5% Monday after the company said shareholder returns could hit 110 trillion won this year.
International Relations
Ampol's Half-Year Profit Jumps Nearly Five-Fold on Record Refining Margins
Ampol's interim profit surged nearly five-fold to a record A$857.2 million, driven by sharply higher refining margins amid Middle East supply disruptions.
China's Property Slump Deepens After Evergrande Founder's Life Sentence
China's property crisis continues to drag on the economy, with prices still far from equilibrium and exports increasingly relied upon for growth.
UK productivity shows sustained recovery, economists say
UK productivity is showing sustained improvement, with output per hour rising 1.1% annually, easing pressure from an ageing population and defence spending.
Electric cars take 25.7% of European market in July
European BEV registrations rose 13.6% in July, with France and Germany driving growth while Italy's share slipped.
Zelenskyy urges unity and forgiveness at Kyiv prayer breakfast
At Ukraine's National Prayer Breakfast, President Zelenskyy called for national unity, forgiveness, and mutual support to secure a strong peace.
US Envoy Clarifies Golan Remarks After Backlash in Washington
US envoy Tom Barrack walks back remarks on Golan Heights, reaffirming Trump-era policy after criticism.
Nordic-Baltic Leaders Pledge Continued Support in Kyiv
Nordic and Baltic leaders met in Kyiv, pledging continued support, including Norwegian aid and defense cooperation.
Zelenskyy seeks early EU funds to close $27 billion defense gap
Zelenskyy asks Nordic and Baltic leaders to advance EU loan funds to cover a $27 billion defense budget shortfall.
West Bank Mourns Teenager Killed in Nablus Refugee Camp
A 14-year-old Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces in Nablus. His funeral drew mourners to the Askar refugee camp.
Zelenskyy meets Finnish president, US senators in Kyiv
Zelenskyy hosted Finland's president and US senators in Kyiv, signing drone and robotics deals and discussing Russian attacks.
Carney's Stand Against Trump Tariffs Tests Canada's Economic Sovereignty
Canada retaliates against new US tariffs, testing Carney's warning that middle powers must resist economic coercion.
Amputee Palestinian beaten with pipe by settler in West Bank
A 61-year-old Palestinian amputee was beaten with a pipe by an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank; police arrested a 16-year-old suspect.
China Delays Chang'e-7 Lunar Mission, Citing Launch Conditions
China postpones Chang'e-7 lunar mission, citing launch conditions; no new date given.
Child killed in Israeli strike on central Gaza home
An Israeli airstrike on a home in Zawaida, central Gaza, killed a four-year-old and wounded five, including a child.
Tropical Storm Narra Floods Guangxi, Thousands Relocated
Tropical Storm Narra caused flash flooding in Guangxi, China, displacing thousands and prompting a Level I emergency response.
China's inbound tourism boom: night markets, tech hubs, and mountain sports draw global visitors
China's inbound tourism is surging, with international visitors drawn to night markets, tech hubs, and mountain sports events.
Iran announces major gas discovery in southern Fars Province
Iran discovers 7.5 trillion cubic feet of sweet gas in Fars Province, boosting output amid infrastructure repairs and looming US sanctions.
Iran Calls US Sanctions Threat 'Desperate' as Hormuz Shipping Stalls
Iran's foreign minister dismissed new US sanctions as a desperate move, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slows and Pakistan steps in as mediator.
Nordic, Baltic Leaders Pledge Continued Support at Kyiv Flag Day Ceremony
Nordic and Baltic leaders joined Zelenskyy in Kyiv for Flag Day, pledging sustained support and new air defense cooperation.