China's Foreign Ministry responds to U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of a May visit, confirming ongoing diplomatic dialogue but declining to confirm specific dates.
President Xi Jinping’s renewed push for Xiong’an New Area highlights ambitious plans for the city as a new technology and policy innovation hub, despite ongoing challenges in attracting businesses and residents.
China's new cybercrime bill, featuring post-sentence exit bans, faces criticism for potentially threatening free expression and information access, with rights groups raising concerns over vague provisions.
ASEAN Summit in May to proceed with a trimmed agenda focusing on key issues like fuel supplies, food prices, and migrant workers, amidst the Middle East conflict.
President Trump's signature will appear on U.S. currency for the first time, a move by the Treasury Department to honor the nation's 250th anniversary and the president's achievements.
The Senate passes a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, while President Trump commits to paying TSA workers directly to end airport disruptions.
Explore the escalating global competition for the Democratic Republic of Congo's critical minerals, as the U.S. challenges China's long-standing dominance through new mining deals and strategic partnerships.
Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne launch Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, marking a significant advancement in autonomous mobility.
Dow Jones Industrial Average enters correction territory as Middle East tensions and Iran war fears drive a broad market sell-off and surge in oil prices.
Huawei's new Ascend 950PR AI chip is gaining significant orders from ByteDance and Alibaba, challenging Nvidia's market share amidst U.S. export restrictions.
SoftBank secures a $40 billion bridge loan to significantly increase its investment in OpenAI and other AI initiatives, signaling a major commitment to the future of artificial intelligence.
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.
Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne launch Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, marking a significant advancement in autonomous mobility.
Dow Jones Industrial Average enters correction territory as Middle East tensions and Iran war fears drive a broad market sell-off and surge in oil prices.
Huawei's new Ascend 950PR AI chip is gaining significant orders from ByteDance and Alibaba, challenging Nvidia's market share amidst U.S. export restrictions.
Uber, Pony.ai, and Verne launch Europe's first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, marking a significant advancement in autonomous mobility.
Dow Jones Industrial Average enters correction territory as Middle East tensions and Iran war fears drive a broad market sell-off and surge in oil prices.
ASEAN Summit in May to proceed with a trimmed agenda focusing on key issues like fuel supplies, food prices, and migrant workers, amidst the Middle East conflict.
Huawei's new Ascend 950PR AI chip is gaining significant orders from ByteDance and Alibaba, challenging Nvidia's market share amidst U.S. export restrictions.
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.
Japan’s leadership moved to limit market fallout after comments praising a weaker yen triggered a selloff and sent the dollar back above 155. Officials emphasized the remarks were general and not a directional signal.
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.
Shanghai published detailed 2026 trade-in and scrappage subsidy rules that can reach 20,000 yuan for eligible buyers. The policy sets vehicle-age thresholds, documentation requirements, and deadlines through early 2027.
China will require mechanical interior and exterior door releases on passenger vehicles starting in 2027, accelerating design changes for models using retractable, flush handles. Automakers have until 2029 to update already-approved models.
China’s official PMIs slipped back into contraction in January, with manufacturing at 49.3 and non-manufacturing at 49.4, reflecting softer demand and holiday-season disruptions even as output stayed resilient.
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.
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.
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.
Gold pulled back sharply after hitting record highs near $5,600 as profit-taking and a dollar rebound hit overheated trades, even as the metal remained on track for a historic monthly gain.
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 S&P 500 is hovering near 7,000 after its first intraday break above the milestone, fueled by AI optimism and rate-cut expectations as investors look to earnings and macro data for the next catalyst.