Divisions in Israel’s War Cabinet Emerge as Gaza Conflict Enters Pivotal Stage

[ad_1] Listen to article (2 minutes) Rifts among Israel’s war cabinet are spilling into public view, threatening to undermine the country’s military strategy in Gaza at a crucial stage in…

WSJ News Exclusive | Shell Suspends Red Sea Shipments Amid Fears of More Houthi Attacks

[ad_1] Updated Jan. 16, 2024 12:30 pm ET British oil major Shell suspended all shipments through the Red Sea after U.S. and U.K. strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels triggered fears…

Chinese EV-Charging Company Star Charge Aims for Hong Kong IPO in Late 2024

[ad_1] Star Charge, a Chinese maker of electric-vehicle charging stations, is aiming to go public in Hong Kong as early as the second half of 2024, according to people familiar…

Chinese Premier Makes Surprise Economic Growth Disclosure

[ad_1] Chinese Premier Li Qiang gave global business elites a big hint on highly anticipated growth figures, as he sought to reassure them that investing in China is an opportunity—not…

WSJ News Exclusive | Global Battery Race Heats Up With Billions for Europe’s Northvolt

[ad_1] Jan. 16, 2024 12:01 am ET One of the world’s most valuable battery startups is raising $3.4 billion in debt from the European Union and a group of banks…

Shell to Sell Nigeria Onshore Oil Business for Up to $2.4 Billion

[ad_1] Updated Jan. 16, 2024 5:42 am ET Shell has agreed to sell its Nigerian onshore oil subsidiary for up to $2.4 billion, making good on a promise to exit…

Israeli Military Near End of Most Intense Phase of Gaza Fighting, Defense Minister Says

[ad_1] Updated Jan. 15, 2024 3:19 pm ET The Israeli military is close to completing its most intensive phase of fighting against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Israel’s defense minister…

Houthis Turn Their Sights on U.S. Ships, Vow to Keep Attacking Red Sea Targets

[ad_1] Updated Jan. 15, 2024 12:57 pm ET Fresh attacks targeted American ships in the Middle East, days after the U.S. led a round of strikes meant to diminish the…

Chip Wars Boost Europe’s Top Tech Company—for Now

[ad_1] The more the U.S. government worries about China’s ambitions in the chip industry, the more equipment for making chips that China seems to buy. When ASML, the Dutch company…

Stocks in Japan, India Notch Historic Highs; U.S. Markets to Reopen Tuesday

[ad_1] Stock benchmarks in two of Asia’s largest economies climbed to historic highs, while U.S. equity and bond markets were shut for Martin Luther King Day. Bank earnings and economic…