World Economic Forum warns cyber risks add to climate threat

The World Economic Forum says cybersecurity and space are emerging risks to the global economy, on top of existing challenges posed by climate change and the coronavirus pandemic

European shares rise, Asia declines, eyeing Fed, omicron

European benchmarks have risen after Asian shares mostly declined following a retreat on Wall Street

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US, Japan agree to keep troops on base to curb COVID spread

The U.S. and Japan have agreed to keep American troops within their bases as worries grew about a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the country

Japan PM: Deal reached on US military curbs to halt COVID

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says “a basic agreement” has been reached with the U.S. on banning the U.S. military from leaving base grounds, a step to curb the spread of coronavirus infections

China's Tianjin testing all residents after omicron found

A major Chinese city near Beijing has begun mass testing of its 14 million residents after a cluster of 20 children and adults tested positive for COVID-19, including at least two with the omicron variant

EXPLAINER: What does record inflation mean for the eurozone?

Inflation in the 19 countries that use the euro currency hit its highest level on record, led by surging food and energy costs

Hong Kong orders about 170 party-goers to quarantine

Hong Kong authorities have ordered about 170 people, including several officials, to be quarantined at a government facility after they attended a birthday party where two guests later tested positive for the coronavirus

Chinese anti-virus lockdowns add to concerns over economy

China’s lockdowns of big cities to fight coronavirus outbreaks are prompting concerns about more disruptions for the economy after two makers of processor chips said their factories were affected

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