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Trump Revives Settlement Fund Push, Escalating Standoff Over Attorney General Pick

President Trump pledged to pursue a controversial settlement fund if his attorney general pick is not confirmed, escalating a standoff in the Senate.
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Rivian Trims 2026 Spending and Narrows Loss Guidance in Second-Quarter Results

Rivian scaled back its 2026 capital spending and narrowed its projected losses as the EV maker reported second-quarter results amid sector pressures.
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MiniMax Launches H3 Video AI Model With Open Weights, Challenging ByteDance on Price

Chinese AI firm MiniMax has launched its H3 multimodal video generation model with open weights and low pricing, challenging ByteDance's Seedance.
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Oil Giants Set to Report Bumper Profits as US-Iran Conflict Drives Up Fuel Prices

Exxon Mobil and Chevron are expected to report strong Q2 profits as the US-Iran conflict disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipments and drove fuel prices higher.
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Trump Revives Settlement Fund Push, Escalating Standoff Over Attorney General Pick

President Trump pledged to pursue a controversial settlement fund if his attorney general pick is not confirmed, escalating a standoff in the Senate.
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Iran and US Edge Towards Nuclear Diplomacy Amid Escalating Tensions and War Fears

Iran and the US are exploring nuclear diplomacy amidst rising tensions and fears of war. Reports indicate potential talks, while military posturing and warnings continue. Oil prices react to the evolving situation.

Rafah Crossing Reopens In Pilot Phase, Allowing Limited Travel After Prolonged Closure

Rafah crossing reopened in a pilot phase with tight security and international monitoring, allowing limited daily movement — about 50 people each way — as medical evacuations and approved travel resume.

Ukraine–Russia Talks Set To Restart In Abu Dhabi This Week As “Complex” Issues Persist

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.

Khamenei Warns Any US Attack Would Trigger A “Regional War” As Tensions Spike

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that any US attack would ignite a “regional war,” as military deployments and nuclear-related pressure raise the risk of escalation despite talk of renewed negotiations.

New Emails Reveal Elon Musk’s Planned Visits to Jeffrey Epstein’s Island

Newly released emails reveal Elon Musk's past communications with Jeffrey Epstein, detailing plans and expressed interest in visiting the convicted sex offender's private island, contradicting his previous public statements.

Myanmar’s military-backed party secures walkover election win as critics reject the vote

Myanmar’s military-backed party secured a sweeping election victory in a tightly controlled vote held amid civil war, with critics rejecting the process and UN-linked reporting citing deadly air strikes during the election period.

Iran’s foreign minister to meet Turkey’s Fidan in Ankara as US pressure on Tehran builds

Iran’s foreign minister will travel to Ankara for talks with Turkey’s Hakan Fidan as Ankara presses mediation to avert US military escalation, pushing a step-by-step approach on disputes including the nuclear file.

Iran’s IRGC to hold live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz, raising shipping risk concerns

Iran’s IRGC plans live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on February 1–2, drawing attention to security risks around a vital global oil shipping route.

EU designates Iran’s IRGC as terrorist organisation, triggering asset freezes and support bans

The EU has formally designated Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organisation, triggering asset freezes and support bans across the bloc as Europe escalates pressure over Iran’s protest crackdown.

US announces multi-day air drills in Middle East as Iran standoff intensifies

The US announced a multi-day aerial readiness exercise across the Middle East to test rapid deployment and sustained combat airpower as tensions with Iran remain elevated.

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee sentenced to 20 months in bribery case

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months in prison after a court found she accepted luxury gifts as bribes tied to the Unification Church, while other major allegations were dismissed for lack of evidence.

EU and India finalize “mother of all deals” as tariffs fall and market access expands

The EU and India finalized a landmark free trade agreement aimed at cutting tariffs on most goods, easing access for services and investment, and reshaping trade ties across a combined market of about 2 billion people.

Storm Chandra batters UK and Ireland with flooding, school closures and travel disruption

Storm Chandra brought heavy rain and strong winds to the UK and Ireland, triggering flooding, rescues, school closures, flight and ferry cancellations, and widespread power outages.

Iranian Rial Plummets to Record Low Amidst Protests and Economic Strain

Iran's currency, the rial, hits a record low of 1.5 million against the US dollar amid ongoing protests and international pressure.

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