Steve Witkoff, a U.S. special envoy, traveled to Moscow to discuss a peace plan with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine traveled across Europe to shore up support.
CNBC Daily Open: Crypto trips up markets’ festive mood
After a great start to December, markets stumbled in just the second day of the month, tripped over by the cryptocurrency market.
A third Russian tanker attacked in the Black Sea, Turkish authority says
The Turkish maritime authority reports a tanker carrying sunflower oil from Russia to Georgia was attacked in the Black Sea.
Trump Alleges Fraud, Without Evidence, in Honduras Election
Honduras was on edge after tallies showed two candidates separated by about 500 votes. Then President Trump claimed that officials were rigging results.
CANI files a CA ballot measure to let an oversight board review and undo nonprofit conversions in science and tech since Jan. 2024, indirectly targeting OpenAI (Keach Hagey/Wall Street Journal)
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CANI files a CA ballot measure to let an oversight board review and undo nonprofit conversions in science and tech since Jan. 2024, indirectly targeting OpenAI — The coalition backing the effort ha…
Google Patches 107 Android Flaws, Including Two Framework Bugs Exploited in the Wild
Google on Monday released monthly security updates for the Android operating system, including two vulnerabilities that it said have been exploited in the wild.
The patch addresses a total of 107 security flaws spanning different components, including …
India tells smartphone makers to put state-run cyber safety app on new devices
India wants all smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a state-owned cyber security app.
Hong Kong leader orders independent investigation into fire that killed 151
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee says committee to be led by a judge and will identify the causes of deadly blaze.
UN will cut 2026 budget by $577m by slashing workforce
The UN plans to cut nearly a fifth of its staff positions as unpaid member dues climb to $1.59 trillion.
Bulgaria protest turns violent in Sofia as crowds oppose 2026 draft budget
A peaceful protest in Sofia escalated into violence as tens of thousands of Bulgarians demonstrated against the government’s 2026 draft budget.