Micron shares suffer steepest drop since 2020 after disappointing guidance

The "core-core" inflation rate in Japan, excluding fresh food and energy prices, rose to 2.4%, prompting speculation of a rate hike by the Bank of Japan in early 2022. The core inflation rate reached 2.7%, exceeding expectations, while headline inflation hit 2.9%, the highest since August. Despite holding rates steady at 0.25%, the BOJ indicated a potential increase in the future to address rising inflation risks. Full Article

In Caracas, Venezuela, one member of the opposition group sheltering in the Argentine diplomatic compound has left after nine months, while others remain due to fear of retaliation and ongoing harassment by Venezuelan authorities. Fernando Martínez, a former minister involved in opposition activities, departed the residence under unclear circumstances, amidst allegations of government interference and denial of basic services. The group, including key figures such as Maria Corina Machado's campaign manager, sought refuge in the...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the peak of Hermon Mount on the Syrian side of the border after the fall of the Baath regime in Syria. Despite facing a political crisis and corruption charges, Netanyahu remains strong and resilient. His trial, international arrest warrant, and ongoing war have not weakened his position in Israeli politics. Full Article

In India's Karnataka state, a couple's dispute over naming their child led to a divorce filing, prompting court intervention. The husband and wife couldn't agree on a name for their son, causing a three-year-long fight that ended when the court chose a name, Aryavardhana, meaning "of nobility," uniting the couple once again. This case is not unique, as Indian courts have been involved in similar disputes over child naming, highlighting the significance of names in...

A Michigan man stabbed the president of the company he worked for during a staff meeting in a possible copycat attack resembling the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The victim, Erik Denslow, underwent surgery and is in stable condition, while the suspect, Nathan Mahoney, was arrested shortly after the incident. Mahoney, who had worked for the company for only a few weeks, is facing charges of assault with intent to murder and fleeing, with...

Several King Cobra gang members, aged between 28 and 58, were charged with displaying prohibited gang patches after a social media post revealed them wearing banned insignia outside the Auckland High Court. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin emphasized the illegality of publicly showing gang patches under new legislation, with violators facing a $5000 fine or up to six months in prison. Search warrants executed in Auckland and Waikato also led to additional charges for drugs and...