Both the U.S. and Russia deploy hundreds of nuclear-armed ICBMs that can be fired and reach targets within minutes.

Equity indexes in Hong Kong and mainland China dropped at the open and a regional gauge of shares fell for a second consecutive day.

Asian markets mostly rose Friday after a negative day on Wall Street as investors weigh the economic outlook in light of Donald Trump’s tariffs drive

As the war in Ukraine grinds toward its fourth year, US President Donald Trump has made clear which world leader he thinks can help America end the conflict: Vladimir Putin’s ally Xi Jinping.

"Trump has ripped up the playbook when it comes to dealing with Russia, and the markets are keeping the faith ... sharply in February due to worry about tariffs. Over in Asia, Hong Kong's stock market soared Tuesday, thanks to a recovery in Chinese tech ...

Investors are managing a surprising U.S. inflation spike well, with stock futures holding firm despite climbing Treasury yields. Hopes for peace between Ukraine and Russia, following diplomatic efforts by Donald Trump and China,

European and global markets begin the week on a positive note, driven by AI adoption and geopolitical discussions. Hong Kong leads gains with a notable rise, while Goldman Sachs highlights potential growth in Chinese equities due to AI.