30-year bond auction
ICBC ransomware attack triggers global regulator, trader scrutiny
Regulators and traders were trying to gauge the impact of a ransomware attack on the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.
Abril Elfi
At Least 7 Dead And Millions Without Electricity After Storm Ciarán Hits France
Winds of at least 108 mph have hit France’s Atlantic coast leaving seven dead, dozens injured and millions without electricity.
amraam
Ukraine war orders starting to boost revenues for big US defense contractors
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 is starting to boost defense contractors’ revenues.
agriculture
Ireland considering the slaughter of 200,000 cows to combat climate change
Ireland has presented a new proposal which include killing 200,000 cows in order to combat climate change and meet the European Union’s climate change goals.
Beijing
Chinese ambassador’s remarks spark outrage across Europe
Last week’s remarks by the Chinese ambassador to France and Monaco, Lu Shaye, sparked significant criticism which prompted Beijing to provide better clarification.
allies
Ted Cruz slams Biden for pandering to French President Macron
Senator Ted Cruz posted on Twitter on Wednesday to criticize President Joe Biden and his foreign policies, claiming that it caused America’s oldest ally, France, to turn to China’s Xi Jinping for support.
centcom
ISIS commander killed in Syria by U.S. military
A drone strike that was carried out by the American-led coalition in Syria has killed a senior member of the Islamic State group.
Europe
Finland to become 31st member of NATO
Turkey’s parliament approved Finland’s NATO application on Thursday, making it the 31st nation in the Western defense alliance.
Europe
Germany strikes halt transport systems
Airports, bus and train terminals across Germany were shut down on Monday.
Derailment
Greece’s worst train tragedy
A deadly head-on collision between two trains in Greece has resulted in at least 38 people dead, 72 injured. 350 passengers were reportedly on that train.