At least six major Chinese electric car brands reported a sharp sales drop in January from December, according to CNBC’s analysis.
U.S. proposes critical minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China’s grip
The U.S. is mobilizing allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals as part of efforts to counter China’s dominance in the market.
Silver resumes its slide, plunging 13%, after short-lived rebound
Silver prices slid as much as 16% on Thursday, snapping a two-day rebound as investors continued to unwind positions.
Watch: Giant phantom jellyfish floating off Argentina
A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic.
Xi Jinping discusses growing links, ties with US and global crises in video call with Vladimir Putin
China’s Xi Jinping held a video call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral ties and exchange strategies and views on current geopolitical tensions. The call between the two allies came just before President Xi held a wide-ran…
Jesse Jackson Jr. pitches redemption in bid for old House seat years after campaign fraud conviction
Jesse Jackson Jr. has launched a spirited primary bid for his old U.S. House seat
WatchGuard VPN Client Flaw on Windows Enables SYSTEM‑Level Command Execution
WatchGuard has released a critical security update for its Mobile VPN with IPSec client for Windows to address a privilege escalation vulnerability. The flaw, originating in the underlying software provided by NCP engineering, allows local attackers to…
Residents of Cortina, a Winter Olympics Hub, Are Angry About All the Construction
In Cortina d’Ampezzo, a hub for the Games in northern Italy, some residents, including a former Olympian, are annoyed about all the construction. Others are annoyed that they’re annoyed.
‘My Crazy Friend’: The Royals Who Stayed Close to Epstein
Emails, texts, photos and videos show how Jeffrey Epstein, even after becoming a convicted sex offender, burnished his ties to royal family members from several countries and their advisers.
Rethinking Shakespeare in Shanghai
A recent production of “Othello” proves that small creative flowers can grow between the dreary slabs of cultural concrete laid by the Communist Party.