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Other Countries Should Not Help Rubio Dismantle the ICC
One month ago, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a sweeping campaign “to dismantle the threat posed by the International Criminal Court to U.S. sovereignty.” Having previously demanded that the ICC’s judges and chief prosecutor drop cases …
Early Edition: August 27, 2026
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A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the last 24 hours. Here’s today’s news:
IRAN WAR
Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin A…
India bonds wobble as supply, RBI cash-drain risks loom
Demand for Indian government bonds faltered on Thursday as looming supply and concerns the Reserve Bank of India could drain more liquidity ahead of possible policy tightening weighed.
Weak demand also hit a Treasury bill auction, pushing yields on 18…
Fresh flood likely in 3 days due to barrier lake, China alerts Nepal
The Nepal-China border is facing the threat of another flood, with China warning Nepal that a newly formed barrier lake upstream could burst within three days and send a fresh surge of water downstream.…
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Futures Jump After Nvidia’s Unprecedented 2028 Guidance Stuns Markets
Futures are higher led by Tech as NVDA earnings boost the tape. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are 0.5% higher while Nasdaq futures jump 1.1% led by NVDA which is +7.4% in pre-market trading following an unprecedented forecast of 70% revenue growth i…
Xi Jinping to attend SCO summit in Bishkek amid India-China diplomatic thaw
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek next week during his state visit to Kyrgyzstan from August 30 to September 1, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday.…
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Futures Flat Ahead Of Key PCE Report, Nvidia Earnings
Stock futures are are flat and Treasuries slipped while oil stumbled heading into today’s PCE report and NVDA earnings. As of 8:00am ET, S&P Futures are unchanged and Nasdaq futures drop 0.2% as NVDA and MRVL both rise 0.2% with Semis fl…
Growhill Wealth Launches AI-Powered Virtual Assistant for Independent Financial Advisors in Asia
Grow Digital Wealth, now rebranded as Growhill Wealth, has deployed an AI-powered virtual assistant for its 200 financial advisors, aiming to accelerate global business expansion leveraging Hong Kong’s status as a top global wealth hub.…
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Iran’s gas lines are growing, but there’s no sign so far that its leaders will bow to US sanctions
Motorcycles and cars line up outside a gas station in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Lines have grown outside gas stations across Tehran in recent weeks as the United States has tightened it…