German Chancellor Merz met President Xi in Beijing to enhance Germany-China trade and diplomatic ties, focusing on cooperation, trade imbalances, Ukraine, and peaceful resolutions amid global shifts.
China's Spring Festival travel rush sets new records with billions of trips across rail, road, air, and waterways, highlighting a massive surge in domestic mobility.
President Xi Jinping extended Chinese New Year greetings for the Year of the Horse, reflecting on China's achievements in the past year and outlining future aspirations.
China releases new anti-monopoly guidelines for internet platforms, aiming to curb tech giant power and promote fair competition in the digital economy.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, is dead following US-Israeli strikes. Iran retaliates with attacks across the Middle East, sparking regional escalation and succession questions.
US-Israel strikes on Iran lead to widespread flight cancellations and disruptions as airlines suspend services and reroute flights due to airspace closures across the Middle East.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, amid escalating regional tensions and international calls for de-escalation.
Reports emerge of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's potential death following US-Israeli strikes, met with Iranian denials amidst escalating regional conflict.
NIO reports a significant 57.6% year-over-year increase in February 2026 vehicle deliveries, alongside achieving 100 million battery swaps. Discover the details of their strong performance and milestones.
Texas Instruments announces $7.5 billion acquisition of Silicon Laboratories to expand its wireless connectivity offerings for industrial and consumer devices, anticipating significant cost savings and market growth.
Google launches Nano Banana 2, its most advanced AI image generator yet, offering super-fast, photorealistic images and enhanced features for creators, now integrated across Google platforms.
Morpheus Studios launches AICRON, an AI content creation platform featuring integrated video editing and a node-based workflow, aiming to become a global standard for creators.
Global markets react with concern as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran trigger widespread international condemnation and fears of a wider regional conflict.
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.
NIO reports a significant 57.6% year-over-year increase in February 2026 vehicle deliveries, alongside achieving 100 million battery swaps. Discover the details of their strong performance and milestones.
Texas Instruments announces $7.5 billion acquisition of Silicon Laboratories to expand its wireless connectivity offerings for industrial and consumer devices, anticipating significant cost savings and market growth.
Google launches Nano Banana 2, its most advanced AI image generator yet, offering super-fast, photorealistic images and enhanced features for creators, now integrated across Google platforms.
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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggests a potential pause in interest rate hikes at the March meeting, contingent on upcoming labor market data. A strong jobs report could lead to holding rates steady, while weaker data might prompt a cut.
Apolo V and TelyRx announce agreement to merge, creating a major new healthcare tech entity. Shareholder meeting rescheduled as deal advances pending approvals.
American States Water enjoyed strong 2025 results, posting higher adjusted earnings and revenues, major infrastructure investments, and its 71st straight year of raising dividends. Read the key financials, segment highlights, and expansion efforts.
Incap Corporation announces strategic acquisition of Germany’s Lacon Group, expanding its presence in the defense and electronics sectors in Europe. Find out the deal details, strategic implications, and expected outcomes.
Veritas Capital successfully closes its ninth flagship fund at $14.4 billion, exceeding targets amidst a challenging private equity market. Learn about their investment strategy and recent successes.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) announces record fiscal year 2025 results, including €20.9 billion in revenue and a €1 billion share buyback program, with a positive outlook for 2026.
L'Oréal's fourth-quarter sales growth of 6% missed expectations, impacted by its luxury division and weakness in Asia, despite strong performance in North America and Europe.
French aerospace firm Safran raises its 2028 financial outlook significantly, driven by strong civil engine aftermarket demand and robust defense sector performance in its latest fiscal year.
Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid warns against premature interest rate cuts, citing persistent inflation concerns and the need for a restrictive monetary policy.
Addentax Group Corp. announces proposed acquisition of a Hong Kong-based digital lending platform, aiming to expand its fintech presence in the Asia-Pacific region with AI-driven credit technologies.
Axera Semiconductor sets its Hong Kong IPO price at HK$28.20 amid active gray market trading, signaling early investor caution despite strong initial demand.
Alibaba launches RynnBrain, an open-source AI model for robotics, challenging Google and Nvidia in the physical AI race. Learn how this innovation empowers robots.
