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☆ Trump claims Kim Jong Un ‘misses’ him. But he faces a very different North Korean leader this time around
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Hong Kong CNN —No United States leader has handled relations with North Korea quite like Donald Trump. But the second Trump administration will face an emboldened and arguably more dangerous North Korean leader. The North Korean leader has met with his “closest comrade” Russian President Vladimir Putin twice since last September and inked a major defense pact in June. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet in Pyongyang this past June. That means the North Korean leader may look for benefit in Trump’s return.

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☆ A pro-Trump European leader predicts he will abandon Ukraine: 'The Americans will quit this war'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

He said that the US "will quit" the war and there's a "military defeat in Ukraine," per reports. AdvertisementHungary's leader, Viktor Orbán, has a chilling forecast: the US will abandon Ukraine under President-elect Donald Trump. Orbán's forecast comes as world leaders hold key meetings this week, in part to discuss the war in Ukraine. European leaders are convening at a European Council summit in Budapest on Friday, where they are expected to discuss security and geopolitics in Ukraine. Orbán was among the first European leaders to congratulate Trump on his victory.

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☆ Europe cannot finance Ukraine war if Trump pulls U.S. out of the conflict, Hungary's Orban warns
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Ruxandra Iordache | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends ADF Talks as part of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) at NEST Congress and Exhibition Center in Antalya, Turkiye on March 01, 2024. Europe alone cannot shoulder the financial strain of supporting Ukraine against the ongoing Russian invasion, Hungarian leader Viktor Orban said Friday, warning that closely-allied President-elect Donald Trump will likely steer Washington out of the conflict. "Europe alone cannot finance this war. He is a person who hates war, a real businessman who thinks that life and things go well when there is no war." On Thursday, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico — whose country heavily relies on Russian hydrocarbons — questioned the European funding agenda.

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☆ China congratulates Trump, says it respects America's choice
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. China expressed respect for the U.S. election result and congratulated Donald Trump on his victory, and an official newspaper called for a "pragmatic" approach to bilateral differences as U.S. tariff threats loomed. Trump, a Republican who has promised to implement stiff tariffs, recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory over Democrat Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election. "We respect the choice of the American people and congratulate Mr. Trump on his election as president," a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement late on Wednesday. China-U.S. relations have been fraught for years, notably around trade and security including Taiwan and the South China Sea.

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☆ I'm a stay-at-home dad because I'm the more natural nurturer in my marriage. Our conservative community doesn't agree with our decision.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Eli Milliman became a stay-at-home dad when his wife started a full-time job and excelled in it. AdvertisementThis as-told-to-me essay is based on a conversation with Eli Milliman, a 46-year-old stay-at-home dad in Florence, Alabama. My wife, Shannon, and I grew up together in a conservative Christian community in Utah. I told her I didn't take pride in the idea that I must be the breadwinner because I'm the man. My parents even had concerns and questioned our decision to have me be a stay-at-home dad.

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☆ Peter Thiel's 'contrarian' election prediction came true
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Peter Thiel made a "contrarian" prediction that the election wouldn't be close. Thiel has a history of making contrarian bets in his investments and business ventures. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementIn September, conservative tech billionaire Peter Thiel made what he acknowledged was an unusual prediction about the 2024 election. My one contrarian view on the election is that it's not going to be close," Thiel said in September at an appearance at the All In Summit in Los Angeles.

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☆ Zelensky confirms deadly clashes with North Korean troops as Putin says he’s willing to talk with Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Helen Regan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —North Korean troops deployed to Russia’s Kursk region have fought Kyiv’s forces on the battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday, adding that the clashes resulted in fatalities. Zelensky said 11,000 North Korean soldiers are in the region, where Ukraine’s three-month military incursion into Russian territory has stalled. The New York Times reported earlier this week that a number of North Korean troops had been killed in a limited engagement with Russian and Ukrainian forces, citing senior US and Ukrainian officials. US officials had warned that around 10,000 North Korean troops are in the Kursk region and would be expected to enter combat against Ukraine. But Zelensky fears a greater role for North Korean troops if its allies fail to exert more pressure on Putin.

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Trump's first 100 days are likely to be a rollercoaster, especially given his affinity for headline-grabbing moves. These structured channels helped ensure open dialogue on issues like tariffs, technology restrictions, and financial stability. A potential role for Elon Musk as a geopolitical go-between China might look to alternative channels to manage relations with Trump's administration. National security and AI, autonomous vehicles National security considerations will also be front and center in Trump's early China policy, especially regarding technology restrictions. Expect tariffs, technology restrictions, and Trump's unique brand of diplomacy to push the relationship to its limits.

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☆ Europe praises Trump's victory amid wider fears of an impending economic nightmare
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Silvia Amaro | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Some European officials woke up to election results on Wednesday "not wanting to believe" them, several sources told CNBC. Many European leaders did not enjoy Trump's style of confrontational leadership during his first presidency, and there were several moments of tension with the former White House leader. As a result, many in Brussels celebrated the victory of Joe Biden in 2020, hoping for a better engagement. watch nowA second EU source, who also did not want to be named because of the sensitivity of the relationship, said: "It is not great, again." Any additional tariffs could further pressure the already moribund economic growth levels across the EU.

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☆ NATO chief warns that the alliance can't afford to not back Ukraine as Trump snatches a White House win
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Donald Trump won the presidential election Wednesday, clearing the way for his return to the White House. His past rhetoric has raised concerns over the future of US security assistance to Ukraine and support for NATO. But in a new op-ed, the NATO chief said the military alliance can't afford to stop supporting Kyiv. It did not mention Trump, nor did it single out the US over its military support. AdvertisementIn a social media post earlier in the day, Rutte said he congratulated Trump on winning the election.

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☆ Ukraine congratulates Trump — but a Republican win will scare Kyiv
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S., September 27, 2024. Posting on X, Zelenskyy praised Trump on his "impressive election victory" and said he was optimistic that he and the former U.S. president, who has threatened to cut Ukraine funding quickly if re-elected, could work together toward peace in Ukraine. That would make it easy for a Republican administration to block future military funding for Ukraine. The U.S. election, and the future of that funding and support, was seen as a make-or-break moment for Kyiv. Then President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a joint press conference after their summit on July 16, 2018, in Helsinki, Finland.

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☆ ‘A huge victory’: World leaders react as Trump secures White House return
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Addressing his supporters in Florida, Trump said his return to the White House would usher in the "golden age" of America. Likewise, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban all offered their congratulations to Trump. We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States," he added. "I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through #NATO," Rutte said. "I hope that the elections will be beneficial for our friendly and allied people in the United States and for all of humanity," he added.

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☆ Gloom, nervousness and joy: What Trump’s victory means for key world regions
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Cnn Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +23 min

He also believes Russia is also betting on “US turmoil” under Trump, hoping internal divisions will “distract” Trump from foreign policy. Zelensky, like the others playing to Trump’s vanity through praise, said: “I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in global affairs. Those are the central questions now facing Seoul, as Trump has openly considered downsizing the approximately 28,500 US troops stationed in South Korea. Seoul currently pays $1.13 billion annually for American military forces within its territory, a figure which under an agreement signed Monday is expected to rise to $1.26 billion annually in 2026. A screens shows live footage of Donald Trump speaking during a news program in Seoul, South Korea, on November 6, 2024.

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☆ Amazon CEO Andy Jassy denies that 5-day office mandate is a 'backdoor layoff'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy denied speculation that the company's five-day in-office mandate was made to further reduce head count or appease city officials. "We urge you to reconsider your comments and position on the proposed 5-day in-office mandate," the letter said. The letter included anecdotes from AWS staffers who detailed how the five-day in-office mandate will impact their "life and work." Jassy acknowledged Tuesday that the five-day in-office mandate will be an adjustment for employees. WATCH: AWS CEO says employees unhappy with 5-day office mandate can leave

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☆ These countries have the most at stake as the U.S. heads to the polls
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump. Scott Olson | Bill Pugliano | Getty ImagesThe world is watching the U.S. presidential election as voters go to the polls Tuesday, but the vote is more consequential for some countries. That situation is even more pronounced for Ukraine, whose territorial integrity could even be at stake. Trump defended the measure as a way of reducing a yawning trade deficit with China, and to boost American jobs and competitiveness. Patrick Stollarz | AFP | Getty ImagesThis year, Trump said that if he was reelected, he would raise tariffs on Chinese goods by 60-100%.

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☆ As Americans head to the polls, social media companies are in the spotlight
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Ashley Capoot | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +15 min

Beata Zawrzel | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesWith Americans heading to the polls on Election Day, social media companies like Meta , TikTok, X and YouTube are under intense pressure to handle what's expected to be a flood of disinformation, heightened by the rise of artificial intelligence. The video amassed hundreds of thousands of views within hours after it was posted on Elon Musk's social media platform X. And TikTok failed to catch ads containing false election information despite its ban on political advertising, according to an October report from Global Witness. On Facebook and Instagram, Meta said it's adding fact-check labels to election content that's been debunked. In sharing dozens of posts a day on X, Musk regularly amplifies false election information to his more than 200 million followers.

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☆ The U.S. election is a make-or-break moment for aid to Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Kevin Lamarque | ReutersTensions are likely running high in Kyiv ahead of Tuesday's presidential election in the U.S. — a vote that could make or break ongoing aid for Ukraine. Officials in Kyiv say the election is being watched closely, amid concerns that future aid could be cut. In the week before the presidential election, Western officials were reported as saying that a Harris administration would likely struggle to push significant aid for Ukraine through Congress. A win by Donald Trump could see him placing a phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as 6 November. Then President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a joint press conference after their summit on July 16, 2018, in Helsinki, Finland.

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☆ CEOs are clamoring for bodyguards as the world feels more dangerous, a top security boss says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

More executives are seeking protection, a private security firm chief told The Financial Times. Steve Jones, the chief executive of security company Allied Universal, told The Financial Times that global political instability had created increased demand for security services. AdvertisementLast year, Alex Bomberg, chief executive of Intelligent Protection International, told Financial News that demand for executive security had doubled in 12 months. According to Allied's World Security Report, in 2022, companies lost more than $1 trillion in revenue due to physical security incidents. AdvertisementOne in four publicly listed companies reported a drop in their value after a physical security incident over the last year, the report said.

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☆ North Korea likes to stir up trouble around US elections, and this time around, it's been at it with missiles
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Data shows that North Korea ramps up its missile and military activity around US elections. North Korea's provocations stir up trouble for the US and its allies. The latest provocations come as North Korea draws closer to Russia and amid confirmations that thousands of North Korean troops are aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine. On Tuesday, North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward the East Sea/Sea of Japan, South Korea's military said. North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Tuesday, South Korea and Japan said.

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The head of Myanmar’s military government will pay an official visit this week to China, the embattled Southeast Asian nation’s most important international ally, for several regional meetings, state-run media reported on Monday, amid concern by the opposition. The visit comes as Myanmar’s army has suffered unprecedented battlefield defeats over the past year, especially in areas near the Chinese border. Myanmar’s pro-democracy opposition has expressed concern about China welcoming a visit by Min Aung Hlaing. It is Min Aung Hlaing and his group who are destroying these things,” Kyaw Zaw said. Myanmar’s army has been on the defensive since late last year when ethnic armed organizations dealt it major defeats in the country’s northeast.

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☆ Lobito Corridor: Angola’s US, Europe-backed railway could change how minerals move in Africa – and globally
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Amy Gunia | Jackelyn Prager | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —In late August, a container vessel sailed out of Angola’s Port of Lobito carrying railway operator Lobito Atlantic Railway’s first shipment of copper from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the US. That’s about 30 days faster than a road journey, according to Francisco Franca, the CEO of Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), a consortium of firms that took over operations of the railway in January. The ship took Lobito Atlantic Railways first shipment of copper to the US. “Lobito Corridor is not just a railway line, but is the economic development along the corridor,” said Franca, the CEO of LAR. For companies like his, the benefits of the Lobito Corridor are clear.

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☆ SK Hynix rallies 6.5% after Nvidia boss Jensen Huang asks firm to expedite next-generation chip
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, during the SK AI Summit in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. SK Hynix is working with Nvidia to resolve the supply bottleneck, Chey said. Tech giants around the world have been snapping up Nvidia chips in a bid to produce the most powerful models and applications. SK Hynix shares are up around 36% this year. Samples of the chip — a 16-layer HBM — will be provided to customers in early 2025, SK Hynix said.

Persons: Chey Tae, Chey, Jensen Huang, HBM Organizations: SK Group, SK AI Summit, SK Hynix, Nvidia, SK, SK Hynix's, Tech, Samsung Locations: Seoul, South Korea, HBM

☆ Putin is in no hurry to end the Ukraine war, no matter who wins the US election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Russian President Vladimir Putin is engaging in a war of attrition in Ukraine. AdvertisementKamala Harris and Donald Trump have starkly different visions of how they'll seek to end one of the gravest security crises in recent decades: the Ukraine war. North Korea is also believed to have sent thousands of troops to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine, per officials from South Korea, Ukraine, and the US. It's a war Putin has staked Russia's economic future on, underlining the importance of victory for the Russian leader. China is observing the Ukraine conflict closely as it weighs whether to launch an invasion of US-ally Taiwan.

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☆ I went to Big Sky — the luxurious ski destination that's giving Aspen a run for its money
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Noah Lederman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Big Sky ski area is still expanding, with more impressive enhancements on the way. Today, however, Big Sky is giving Aspen a run for its money — it's now the third-largest ski area in America. Trams are rare at American ski resorts — there are only 12 in operation across the country, setting Big Sky apart. Big Sky is giving the likes of Aspen a run for its moneyBig Sky has innovative lifts, luxury resorts, and plenty of fine dining. As such, Big Sky may just become the place where the rich and famous choose to play in the winter.

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☆ With ‘Endurance,’ an Oscar-winning duo meet their toughest subject to date
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Tom Page | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Jimmy Chin has done many memorable things in his time, but the adventure athlete and Oscar-winning filmmaker is still more used to documenting big stories than becoming the story itself. (credit: Jimmy Chin) Jimmy Chin/National Geographic/PA Media“It was like finding a needle in a thousand haystacks,” Chin added. They, along with Natalie Hewit, directed “Endurance,” a thrilling retelling of the discovery of the lost ship Endurance. CNN: Why do you think Shackleton remains such an enduring figure of fascination and inspiration? Chin: I think there’s some consensus that this is one of the greatest stories of survival ever told.

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