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.
Three U.S. F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during Operation Epic Fury. All crew members are safe, and an investigation is underway.
Lebanon bans Hezbollah military activities after rocket attacks on Israel and subsequent Israeli airstrikes. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam calls for disarmament amid escalating regional tensions.
Hezbollah launches missile attacks on Israel from Lebanon, prompting Israeli retaliatory strikes. The conflict escalates amid wider regional tensions following strikes on Iran.
RadNet acquires French radiology AI firm Gleamer for up to $270 million, expanding its DeepHealth subsidiary's capabilities and aiming for global leadership in AI-powered radiology solutions.
Explore the series of short selling bans and subsequent lifts on Turkey's Borsa İstanbul, driven by economic, political, and geopolitical factors, and their impact on market stability and investor confidence.
OneSpan Inc. has completed the acquisition of Build38, enhancing its mobile security offerings with advanced app shielding, RASP technology, and AI-driven threat intelligence.
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.
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.
RadNet acquires French radiology AI firm Gleamer for up to $270 million, expanding its DeepHealth subsidiary's capabilities and aiming for global leadership in AI-powered radiology solutions.
Explore the series of short selling bans and subsequent lifts on Turkey's Borsa İstanbul, driven by economic, political, and geopolitical factors, and their impact on market stability and investor confidence.
OneSpan Inc. has completed the acquisition of Build38, enhancing its mobile security offerings with advanced app shielding, RASP technology, and AI-driven threat intelligence.
Explore the series of short selling bans and subsequent lifts on Turkey's Borsa İstanbul, driven by economic, political, and geopolitical factors, and their impact on market stability and investor confidence.
RadNet acquires French radiology AI firm Gleamer for up to $270 million, expanding its DeepHealth subsidiary's capabilities and aiming for global leadership in AI-powered radiology solutions.
Explore the series of short selling bans and subsequent lifts on Turkey's Borsa İstanbul, driven by economic, political, and geopolitical factors, and their impact on market stability and investor confidence.
OneSpan Inc. has completed the acquisition of Build38, enhancing its mobile security offerings with advanced app shielding, RASP technology, and AI-driven threat intelligence.
Explore the series of short selling bans and subsequent lifts on Turkey's Borsa İstanbul, driven by economic, political, and geopolitical factors, and their impact on market stability and investor confidence.
Global markets react with concern as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran trigger widespread international condemnation and fears of a wider regional conflict.
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic warns that artificial intelligence could lead to higher unemployment rates, a challenge that monetary policy alone may not be able to address. Explore the potential economic impacts and policy implications.
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee emphasizes caution on interest rate cuts, stating that inflation must show a clear path to the 2% target before further reductions are considered. He highlights concerns about services inflation and the risks of premature easing.
The Bank of Israel holds interest rates steady at 4% due to escalating geopolitical uncertainty surrounding potential conflict with Iran, despite easing inflation and a strong shekel.
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.
Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid warns against premature interest rate cuts, citing persistent inflation concerns and the need for a restrictive monetary policy.
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.
A partial government shutdown is impacting IRS staffing and operations during tax season, raising concerns about potential delays in tax refunds and processing. Learn more about the current situation and what it means for taxpayers.
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.
Oil prices rebounded after a sharp drop as traders weighed Middle East maritime risks, renewed diplomatic signals, and supply concerns tied to Russia and OPEC+ policy.
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.
Commodities slumped as gold and silver plunged from record highs, with margin hikes and a stronger dollar amplifying the selloff and dragging global stocks into a broader risk-off move.
