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