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Colombia’s leader will visit the White House to make the case that the drug trade is under control, despite record production levels.

The kingdom has come under fire for a shift in tone that has its roots in a regional rivalry with the U.A.E.

The Pentagon is taking steps to better protect Israel, Arab allies and American forces if Iran retaliates.

Two-way traffic will be possible for the first time since the war began, though restrictions will still apply.

A generation who grew up in a more connected world rebelled against a failing economy and strict social rules.

The move marks a generational power shift in Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s largest state-backed investors.

One of the cleanest places in the world has almost no public garbage bins, forcing visitors to rely on coat pockets and backpacks.

Thousands of people—many of them trafficked—have been let go from compounds in a shake-up of the deeply rooted “pig-butchering” industry.

Tokyo didn’t deploy its reserves to aid the beleaguered currency at any point from Dec. 29 to Jan. 28, according to data released Friday.

The U.K. government said it expects whisky exports to China to be worth roughly $345.2 million to the economy over the next five years as tariffs are lowered to 5% from 10%.

Beijing gave the green light to Alibaba and others, but is keeping in place limits intended to encourage purchases of local chips.

Delcy Rodriguez is slow-walking human-rights and democratic reforms, aiming to outlast Washington’s focus on her country as U.S. midterms approach.

Panama’s Supreme Court decision has strategic implications for the U.S., China and the fate of a $23 billion global ports deal

In a blow to China, the Supreme Court said CK Hutchison’s contract breaches the constitution.

The president says the move is in response to Canada delaying certification of U.S.-made Gulfstream jets.

President Claudia Sheinbaum says her country will continue to show solidarity with Havana, even as its crude shipments plummet.

A local district election could usher in the return of Andy Burnham, reports suggested, providing a route back to parliament for the current mayor of Greater Manchester, seen as a figurehead for those on the left of the ruling Labour Party.

The decline indicates the U.K. government has started to contain a rise in debts following a series of tax increases.

Bailey said markets were less volatile than might have been expected, but added policymakers must keep a close eye on developments.

More than 1,000 pubs have banned Labour Party members over a plan to raise taxes. Even hairdressers are refusing service.

The annual rate of inflation is likely to fall to the Bank of England’s 2% target by the middle of this year, aided by cheap imports from China, the rate-setter said.

Much has happened since June. The time to barter has passed.

Government stakes in companies is the wrong way to beat China.

They share Western values and were instrumental in the defeat of the Islamic State caliphate.

The U.S. departs from more than 60 global organizations. Call it an excellent start.

A court ruling should put to rest Trump’s claim that China is running the canal.

In the event of regime change, the world should be ready to secure Iran’s uranium and reactors.

The bloc must improve how it tracks raw materials needed for renewable energy to prevent supply disruptions, said the European Court of Auditors.

Capgemini announced the move after criticism of a contract to identify and find immigrants in the U.S.

U.S. allies are growing increasingly disenchanted and insulted by the country’s aggressive foreign policy strategy.

Poland is expected to supplant Switzerland, which hasn’t yet released its end-of-year tally. Poland now sits right behind No. 19 Saudi Arabia’s $1.3 trillion economy.

An agreement to pause strikes on energy infrastructure would be the first tangible result from a renewed push for peace in Ukraine.

A private gauge of China’s manufacturing sector showed factories continued to expand activity in January.

Purges of top generals mean China’s leader has a freer hand to deal with the self-ruled island that Beijing claims as its own.

The soft-power image makers in Beijing ride plushy dolls and YouTube influencers to win hearts abroad

China’s official gauges of factory, services and construction activity unexpectedly slipped into contraction at the start of 2026, signaling a cooling in economic growth.

In a visit to Beijing, the British leader is seeking to rekindle ties with Xi Jinping, with a business delegation in tow.

Moscow has proposed a de facto one-year extension of limits on long-range nuclear weapons after a strategic arms treaty lapses next week, but the president has yet to commit

More war is most likely, but mounting strains this year could weaken Kyiv’s or Moscow’s hand.

French forces’ boarding of a tanker signaled a more aggressive approach to sanctioned ships that move the oil fueling Russia’s war economy.

U.S. allies worry about joining an organization that could weaken the U.N. and give equal status to authoritarians such as Vladimir Putin.

Putin has long sought to undermine the Western alliance that he sees as a threat.

The conservation project was supposed to rebuild the elephant population. It became a cautionary tale instead.

BAT South Africa said it would cease cigarette production in the country because of “the devastating impact of the illicit cigarette trade”.

Palace guard dogs are said to protect Malawi’s president from intruders and witchcraft. The outgoing leader decided to keep a few.

Metropolitan Police announces move after revelations former minister leaked confidential information to sex offender

Levies will drop from 50% to 18% as US president claims New Delhi will buy more than $500bn of American goods

New Delhi’s proposal to raise cap to 49% would mark a significant shift in policy

Data intelligence group predicts 61% boost in sales this year

Executives seeking regulatory relief help make lame-duck president a potent political force with record fundraising

Sen. Thom Tillis said he would oppose any new Fed nominees until the Powell probe is resolved, the same day Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his Fed chair pick.

The Alphabet-owned company said it is now valued at $126 billion.

New York Attorney General Letitia James is cautioning all New Yorkers about placing trades on prediction markets ahead of the Super Bowl.

The U.S. government partially shut down Saturday morning after Congress failed to pass legislation to keep it funded.

Trump officials have estimated how much Trump accounts can grow over time. But actual returns may vary, according to financial advisors.

Stores closures in the U.S. are expected to fall to the lowest level in the past three years, according to an analysis by Coresight Research.

Oracle's 5-year credit default swaps are tumbling after the company announced a $50 billion debt and equity financing plan.

OpenAI is trying to win market share from rivals like Anthropic and Cursor as AI coding tools gain in popularity.

China shut down the "Are you dead" app, but the "crying horse" is selling out as the country grapples with a slowing economy and uncertainty.

Disney CEO Bob Iger touted the company's growth in its last three years as the company prepares to announce his successor.

Automakers, suppliers and battery makers were funneling hundreds of billions of dollars into EV-related manufacturing in the U.S. Now it's all in question.

Goldman was tapped to advise a $58 billion merger. Mizuho says buy the Broadcom dip.

Martin's role at DOJ was narrowed following a protracted feud with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, sources told MS NOW.

For Disney's fiscal first quarter, experiences represented 38% of the company's total revenue, yet generated a whopping 71% of its operating income.

Nvidia's Jensen Huang criticized OpenAI's business strategy as the chip giant plans to invest up to $100 billion into the AI startup, per reports.

Bitcoin fell as low as about $74,500 early Monday, dipping below Strategy's average purchase price of $76,052 per token.

The tech giant has invested huge sums in the AI infrastructure buildout in recent times.

Elon Musk said the platform was the "very early stages of singularity" but others are more skeptical

Trump's move is aimed at cutting America's dependence on China for materials essential to electric vehicles, defense systems and advanced technology.

In the background of Disney's earnings report on Monday is the question of who will be named the successor to CEO Bob Iger.

The government shut down on Saturday after Senate Democrats demanded changes to a spending package following the killings of U.S. citizens in Minnesota.

Amazon reportedly paid an estimated $40 million to acquire "Melania" and spent an additional $35 million on marketing.

While the overall share of delinquencies among all mortgages remains small, the growth is occurring faster than late payments for other types of consumer loans.

More than 60% of U.S. family offices cited interest rates and inflation as among the top risks to their portfolios, according to J.P. Morgan Private Bank.

OpenClaw, formerly known as Clawdbot and Moltbot, has created massive buzz from Silicon Valley to Beijing due to its impressive capabilities, but also its quirks and risks.