S&P 500 nears record high on Israel-Iran ceasefire hopes
Indexes up: Dow 1%, S&P 500 1%, Nasdaq 1.35%FedEx rises ahead of quarterly resultsAtlanta Fed chief says no…
Inside South Korea’s martial law fallout as Trump looms
Six-hour martial law imposition sent political shockwavesDoubts over president’s authority amid leadership crisisMarkets take a hit, diplomatic engagements…
Moldova says end of Russian gas for Transdniestria ‘very realistic scenario’
Minister says Russian gas-supply decision could be last-minuteSays gas supply to Moldovan rebel region could be terminatedGas needed…
Syrian rebels seize fourth city, close in on Homs in threat to Assad’s rule
People celebrate in uprising’s birthplaceRebels claim to be at the edge of HomsAssad government ‘fighting for their lives’,…
French government felled in no-confidence vote, deepening political crisis
Far right and left-wing lawmakers unite against BarnierPresident Macron faces tough choices over next cabinetPrimary concern is next…
South Korean president Yoon declares martial law
SEOUL, Dec 4 (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law, vowing to…
Putin says Russia will keep testing new missile in combat
Putin says Russia has more Oreshnik missilesMissile was fired for first time into UkraineRise in tension between Moscow…
Taiwan’s president to visit Tuvalu, Palau and Marshall Islands
Item 1 of 2 Taiwan President Lai Ching-te gives a keynote address on national day to mark the…