US and China trade officials meet in Paris to ease tensions and prepare for a presidential summit, amidst ongoing trade disputes and a recent Chinese rejection of a US trade probe.
China condemns attacks on Gulf countries and urges de-escalation amid rising tensions with Iran, emphasizing the need for dialogue and adherence to international law.
China's Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing will represent President Xi Jinping at the second Nuclear Energy Summit in France, focusing on global cooperation and climate change solutions.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, justice for Palestinians, and warns against regime change in Iran, while urging dialogue with the U.S.
China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) details ambitious targets for technological innovation, economic growth, and decarbonization, aiming to boost R&D spending and reduce carbon emissions per GDP unit.
France bolsters its military presence in the Middle East with a significant naval deployment, including its aircraft carrier, as President Macron pursues diplomatic solutions and postwar talks with regional powers.
US and Israeli forces have ramped up military operations against Iran, targeting key figures and infrastructure while provoking retaliation and crisis across the Middle East. The conflict has resulted in thousands of casualties, displaced millions, and severely disrupted global oil markets.
The European Commission has taken infringement actions against France, Germany, and Portugal for non-compliance with EU water legislation, including the Water Framework Directive and Drinking Water Directive.
Iran is negotiating with FIFA to move its 2026 World Cup matches from the U.S. to Mexico due to security concerns raised by President Trump's statements.
Israel launches ground operations in southern Lebanon, escalating the conflict with Hezbollah amid heightened regional tensions. Fears of prolonged occupation and humanitarian crisis grow as international calls for ceasefire intensify.
Guardforce AI completes the acquisition of MGAI, expanding its AI platform into speech therapy and rehabilitation, targeting significant revenue growth in the Asian healthcare market.
WELLSTAR Technologies expands its medical billing platform with acquisitions in Ontario and Quebec and secures $62 million in financing to fuel its growth strategy and upcoming spin-out.
Signing Day Sports completes business combination with BlockchAIn, forming BlockchAIn Inc. The new entity will trade on NYSE American as 'AIB' starting March 17, 2026, focusing on AI and HPC infrastructure.
Mastercard announces acquisition of stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, expanding its digital asset capabilities and future payment solutions.
YOFC showcases its latest AI and optical connectivity innovations, including hollow-core fibre technology, at MWC Barcelona 2026, highlighting solutions for AI computing, smart mobility, and more.
Netherlands returns a 3,500-year-old Egyptian sculpture, looted during the Arab Spring, after an international investigation and cooperation with Spanish authorities.
China’s commercial space industry drew global attention at a major Beijing expo featuring reusable rockets, satellite manufacturing and space applications, highlighting rapid growth across the private aerospace sector.
Francesca Lollobrigida wins Italy's first gold at Milan Cortina 2026, breaking the Olympic record in women's 3,000m speed skating and ending Dutch dominance.
Team GB's appeal to use new aerodynamic skeleton helmets at the 2026 Winter Olympics has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, upholding the IBSF's ban.
Relive the dazzling opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, featuring Mariah Carey, dual Olympic flames, and a celebration of Italian culture.
Hilary Knight ties the U.S. Olympic women's hockey scoring record as the USA defeats Finland 5-0 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Read the full game recap and highlights.
Japan swept the top three spots in the men’s short program at the Four Continents Championships in Beijing, led by Kao Miura, setting up a tense free skate battle.
Guardforce AI completes the acquisition of MGAI, expanding its AI platform into speech therapy and rehabilitation, targeting significant revenue growth in the Asian healthcare market.
WELLSTAR Technologies expands its medical billing platform with acquisitions in Ontario and Quebec and secures $62 million in financing to fuel its growth strategy and upcoming spin-out.
Signing Day Sports completes business combination with BlockchAIn, forming BlockchAIn Inc. The new entity will trade on NYSE American as 'AIB' starting March 17, 2026, focusing on AI and HPC infrastructure.
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China has released new rules on cross-border automotive data transfers, detailing requirements and exemptions to facilitate global collaboration while securing sensitive data. Tesla leads as the first foreign carmaker to comply, signaling expansion of autonomous driving in China.
Explore why the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to hold interest rates steady, influenced by a new trade deal and strong economic growth, while focusing on policy transmission.
Former President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm by urging Republicans to "nationalize" elections, a move critics decry as an unprecedented attempt to centralize...
Explore the details of the House vote to end the government shutdown, where Representative Thomas Massie was the sole Republican to vote against the measure, despite President Trump's lobbying efforts.
Global interest-rate policy is diverging in early 2026, with Australia turning to hikes, Europe holding steady, and markets watching mid-year for the next U.S. move. The split is reshaping expectations for currencies, bonds, and growth.
Investors are positioning for a steeper Treasury curve as the next Fed chair is expected to pursue rate cuts while shrinking the central bank’s balance sheet. Strategists warn the combination could lift long-term yields and increase volatility.
PayPal reported Q4 results below expectations and unveiled a CEO transition as the company flagged execution issues, particularly in branded checkout. Shares fell sharply as investors weighed a weaker outlook and intensifying competition.
Brazil’s central bank held its benchmark rate at 15% and signaled easing could begin in March, while stressing it will keep policy restrictive until disinflation is secured and expectations are anchored.
Australia’s central bank raised its cash rate target to 3.85% after inflation picked up in the second half of 2025, prompting lenders to lift variable mortgage rates in the days ahead.
Ukraine and Russia are set to resume US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi this week, with officials calling negotiations “very complex” as major disputes persist despite limited progress on some issues.
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 as thin weekend liquidity and renewed concerns about Fed tightening and balance-sheet reduction triggered a broader crypto selloff that also pushed Ether sharply lower.
The UK says Keir Starmer’s China trip secured billions in export deals and market-access wins, including a whisky tariff cut and visa changes, while positioning the reset as “clear-eyed” engagement with national-security guardrails.
Alibaba-backed Moonshot AI and Alibaba itself have released advanced AI models, Kimi K2.5 and Qwen3-Max-Thinking, challenging U.S. rivals like OpenAI and Google in the global AI race.
