Trump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills risks more than just joint military readiness
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – AUGUST 7: (L to R) Col. Lee Sung-jun, public affairs director of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff and Col. Ryan Donald, public affairs director of the United Nations Command (UNC), Combined Forces Command (CFC), and…
Bitcoin, ether jump as Trump urges Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act
Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bitcoin, ether and other cryptocurrencies surged after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a bill expected to boost the sector. Trump also hinted at regulating Hyperliquid, the decentralized exchange…
Genesis GV90: Hyundai reveals new all-electric flagship SUV
Genesis GV90 Courtesy Genesis SAN FRANCISCO — Hyundai Motor’s newest luxury flagship vehicle is an all-electric large SUV called the Genesis GV90. The up to seven-seat EV features a new design direction for Genesis and expands the luxury…
SK Hynix’s South Korean shares surge over 12% on stock buyback
Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Shares of SK Hynix surged over 12% in Seoul on Thursday after the company announced a massive stock buyback. The company said it is accelerating its 40 trillion won ($28.7 billion) share repurchase and…
China is defying the global bond yield surge, boosting haven appeal
China’s yuan has strengthened against the U.S. dollar this year. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese government bonds can play an important role in portfolio diversification as they are likely to continue behaving differently from…
Inside India newsletter: Chip squeeze hits Chinese smartphones as Apple, Samsung gain an edge
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of «Inside India« — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest-growing large economy. Chinese brands dominate the…
Japan exports beat estimates in July as robust chip shipments power fifth straight month of gains
Japan is looking to revitalize its semiconductor industry. The Japanese government has unlocked billions of dollars in subsidies for its domestic chip sector. Thicha Studio | Istock | Getty Images Semiconductor shipments continued to power Japan’s…
Trump declares ‘economic warfare’ on Iran, threatens its backers
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a meeting with cryptocurrency executives in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Aug. 19, 2026. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump said the U.S. will launch what…
U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade
An electronic display shows the national debt in Washington, Aug. 19, 2026. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Government debt has eclipsed $40 trillion, passing yet another staggering benchmark for red ink, according to the Treasury Department. The total…
Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less
President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a meeting with cryptocurrency executives in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Aug. 19, 2026. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed frustration that…