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.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to attend the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Germany and visit Hungary, signaling China's engagement in global security dialogues.
The Supreme Court is reviewing a federal law that prohibits marijuana users from owning guns, raising questions about "unlawful user" definitions and Second Amendment rights.
OFAC issues new General Licenses expanding permitted activities in the Venezuelan energy sector, allowing for increased U.S. engagement in oil and gas operations.
The U.S. has ordered non-emergency embassy staff to leave Beirut as tensions rise with Iran, citing increased regional security risks and potential threats from Hezbollah.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un re-elected as General Secretary of the Workers' Party, reaffirming his power amidst claims of nuclear advancements and a party leadership reshuffle.
Fujifilm Business Innovation acquires ETG Global to enhance its core system sales and implementation support, strengthening its IT talent and global expansion efforts.
California Water Service Group is acquiring Nexus Water Group's systems in Nevada and Oregon for $218 million, expanding its customer base and solidifying its position as the largest regulated water utility in the western U.S.
Enerflex Ltd. announces strong Q4 2025 financial results, including record free cash flow, and the strategic divestiture of its Asia Pacific operations. The company provides a positive outlook for 2026.
NORMA Group SE announces a public share buyback offer for up to 10% of its share capital at EUR 16.59 per share, as part of its strategy to return capital following the sale of its Water Management business.
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.
Fujifilm Business Innovation acquires ETG Global to enhance its core system sales and implementation support, strengthening its IT talent and global expansion efforts.
California Water Service Group is acquiring Nexus Water Group's systems in Nevada and Oregon for $218 million, expanding its customer base and solidifying its position as the largest regulated water utility in the western U.S.
Foreign direct investment into China dropped 9.5% in 2025 to 747.7 billion yuan, official data shows, despite higher inflows from Switzerland, the UAE and the UK.
Singapore unveiled a new Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI, offering guidance and safeguards for responsible deployment of autonomous AI agents in business.
Italy and Germany pledged closer coordination on critical raw materials to secure stable supply chains and curb price dominance, as Europe seeks stronger industrial resilience.
Intel's stock plummets after weak Q4 earnings and a disappointing outlook, citing manufacturing and supply chain issues that hinder its ability to meet AI data center demand.
Air France and KLM have canceled weekend flights to Israel as more airlines suspend or adjust routes to Tel Aviv and the Middle East amid rising regional tensions and airspace concerns.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and former U.S. President Donald Trump are set to meet at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss regional developments, including the Gaza conflict and the Nile Dam dispute.
The EU is sending emergency generators to Ukraine to combat the energy crisis caused by Russian strikes, providing vital power to millions amid freezing temperatures.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a stark warning against former President Donald Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10%....
France seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker 'Grinch' in the Mediterranean, suspected of evading sanctions. Operation supported by UK, welcomed by Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in Davos to discuss a peace deal, as U.S. envoys head to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin amid intensified diplomatic efforts.
Apple is reportedly in talks with Visa and Mastercard to launch Apple Pay in India, targeting a phased rollout in 2026 as it seeks regulatory and commercial approvals.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announces plans to send an open letter to Ursula von der Leyen criticizing EU policies after a call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Former US President Donald Trump criticizes the UK's Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius as 'great stupidity,' sparking political debate and highlighting the importance of the Diego Garcia military base.
