UK police probe former Labour advisor Peter Mandelson over Epstein ties, impacting lobbying firm Global Counsel. PM Starmer faces backlash amidst calls for transparency in governance.
Thailand's 2026 election promises reform amid lingering old political habits. The People's Party challenges entrenched interests, facing obstacles in achieving substantial governance change.
Global agri-food investments rise as Muyuan targets Asian pig farms post-IPO, Ajinomoto sees strong profit growth, and the UAE expands its African agriculture ties.
Tech giants are committing $650 billion to AI by 2026, fueling market speculation and transformative impacts. Nvidia and Alibaba are leading massive investments in this evolving tech landscape.
Bitcoin approaches $60K while Ether drops to an eight-month low, highlighting volatility in the crypto market and its implications for retail investors.
China's 2026 Airshow to feature reduced military displays due to economic concerns and tensions with Japan, highlighting a shift towards caution amid global challenges.
February 2026 sees a sharp global market selloff, impacting South Korean stocks and silver prices amid tech sector decline and hedge fund losses, prompting investor caution.
Glencore and Rio Tinto's merger talks collapse over valuation disagreements, impacting their stocks. Both companies face market challenges as gold prices rise and copper demand increases.
Oil prices are fluctuating due to U.S.-Iran tensions and supply issues, with hedge funds betting on price rises amidst potential military conflict and supply disruptions.
India and Argentina's new trade deals highlight significant global economic shifts, aiming to boost agriculture but sparking concerns among farmers over potential local impacts by 2026.
A court ruling lifts a funding block on the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project, allowing construction to resume and preventing potential economic setbacks and job losses.
Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi faces a snap election with rising food costs and a thin coalition majority threatening her economic plans and political future.