Trump announces a $5 billion pledge for Gaza reconstruction through a new Board of Peace. The initiative requires Hamas' disarmament, sparking regional and international scrutiny.
The US plans a $20 billion arms sale to Taiwan, straining relations with China ahead of President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, raising tensions over regional dominance.
Tech stocks suffer a $56 billion loss amid fears of AI disruption, shaking global markets and challenging the resilience of software companies. Future investment impacts loom.
ECB President Christine Lagarde warns against using tax measures to counter capital flight, urging sustainable economic policies and cautioning against over-reliance on monetary policy.
Macron and Modi strengthen ties at the India AI Summit, highlighting military partnerships and AI advancements, as India aims for global leadership in technology and defense.
AMD joins forces with Tata to rival Nvidia in India's AI market, boosting AI infrastructure. Anthropic also expands through partnerships with Air India and Cognizant.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer battles dual challenges of an economic recovery effort and a scandal involving Peter Mandelson, amid plummeting approval ratings and Labour's internal turmoil.
Japan's bond market is experiencing positive shifts under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's leadership, as fiscal plans promote growth, yet concerns remain over managing public debt sustainability.
Macquarie Asset Management leads a consortium to acquire Qube Holdings for $8.3 billion, marking a significant boost to Australia's M&A landscape and infrastructure investments.
Gold prices dip below $5,000 as traders cash in profits amid Lunar New Year, influenced by easing inflation concerns and slower market activity in China.
Oil prices hold steady amid Middle East tensions, with Iran conducting naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran talks raise global market concerns.
Prime Minister Mark Carney launches Canada's strategic pivot from US reliance, focusing on Asia relations, major infrastructure projects, and energy initiatives amid geopolitical tensions.