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December 24, 2024

Samsung’s lack of women directors reflects persistent glass ceiling
SEOUL — The near absence of women in Samsung Electronics’ boardroom has shone a spotlight on the piecemeal efforts to achieve gender equality in South Korea’s business community. Samsung has no women among its internal directors and counts only two among its outside directors. During the annual shareholders meeting in March, all 10 executives who…
Trump-appointed federal judge rejects use of Alien Enemies Act in Venezuelan deportations
WASHINGTON — A federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected the Trump administration’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelans it alleges are members of the criminal organization Tren de Aragua. U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., of the Southern District of Texas, wrote in an opinion that…
Foreign investors turn net buyers of India stocks amid trade turmoil
SINGAPORE — Foreign investors bought more Indian stocks than they sold for the first time in four months in April, betting on the economy’s domestic focus to shield it from tariffs and geopolitical risks. The benchmark Sensex index closed at 80,288 on Tuesday, its highest since December, as hopes for an economic boost from monet…
National security adviser Mike Waltz, major figure in Signal scandal, expected to depart his post
National security adviser Michael Waltz and deputy national security adviser Alex Wong are expected to leave President Donald Trump’s administration, according to three sources with knowledge of their expected departures. Waltz, a former Florida congressman, has been on shaky ground with Trump since March after he inadvertently added a journalist to a private chat on…
Trump security adviser Waltz’s reported exit may signal new China line
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, and his deputy, Alex Wong, are leaving their posts, multiple U.S. media reported Thursday, exits that are likely to have implications for Asia policy because both are known as China hawks. Veteran journalist Mark Halperin, who first reported the ouster, tweeted that special envoy to…
GM lowers 2025 guidance, citing up to $5 billion in tariff exposure
DETROIT — General Motors on Thursday lowered its 2025 financial guidance to include an expected $4 billion to $5 billion impact as a result of President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs. The Detroit automaker said its new guidance includes adjusted earnings before interest and taxes of between $10 billion and $12.5 billion. That compares with its former guidance, which…
AI demand and weak yen boosted Japanese profits in fiscal 2024
TOKYO — Nearly three-fourths of listed Japanese companies are reporting strong earnings for the fiscal year ended March 2025, buoyed by a weak yen and strong demand for the tools used to make artificial intelligence semiconductors. Among the 167 companies that announced their financial results on May 1, 70% reported increased net profit. Looking ahead to…
National security adviser Mike Waltz expected to exit Trump administration
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing National security adviser Mike Waltz expected to exit Trump administration 04:06 UP NEXT FAA is testing new drone detection technology 01:47 Pentagon watchdog to investigate encrypted Signal chat 01:03 DHS staffer placed on leave after mistakenly sending unclassified…
3 bodies found in Missouri River believed to be girls who went missing while fishing in Omaha
Authorities believe they have recovered the bodies of three girls who went missing after going on a fishing trip last month on the Missouri River in Omaha, Nebraska. Lah Tray Moo, 18, Laiana Green, 18, and Eh Cress Moo, 11, were out on the water and reported missing on April 15, according to NBC News…