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07:17am, Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
A U.S. Chemical Safety Board report blames Pemex (NYSE: PEP) for safety procedure failures that triggered a deadly hydrogen sulfide release at its Texas refinery in 2024, killing two workers.
05:16am, Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pushes back on AI energy and water use criticisms by likening AI training energy to life-long human brain development, sparking heated debate.
04:00am, Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Maryland files lawsuit to stop Trump administration's $100M plan for a 1,500-bed ICE detention center, citing environmental and community impact concerns.
09:17am, Monday, Feb 23, 2026
The Supreme Court's move against Trump's tariffs has rattled Treasury markets, driving dollar dips and raising questions on US fiscal health and trade policy uncertainties.
05:46am, Friday, Feb 20, 2026
Mexican forces discovered a 72-foot tunnel tapping into state pipelines, exposing cartel-run fuel thefts that cost Pemex billions and pose grave safety risks.
03:47am, Friday, Feb 20, 2026
President Donald Trump demands Iran cut a nuclear deal within 10-15 days or face serious consequences, pushing oil prices higher amid rising geopolitical tensions.
04:06am, Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026
Nikolai Patrushev warns European nations against seizing Russian vessels, hinting at possible naval deployments and retaliations amid ongoing sanctions tied to the Ukraine conflict.
07:32am, Monday, Feb 09, 2026
Japanese equities climb to all-time levels following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election win, while super-long government bonds stabilize amid confidence in her fiscal discipline.
03:22am, Monday, Feb 02, 2026
As Japan gears up for elections, PM Sanae Takaichi's party is set for a sweeping victory, suggesting continued big spending and tax cut policies amid market jitters over fiscal health.
03:21am, Monday, Feb 02, 2026
Europe's massive $955B recovery fund aimed at post-pandemic revitalization struggles with bureaucracy, slow reforms, and uneven spending, raising questions on its long-term economic impact.
08:23am, Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026
Following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the White House replaces federal immigration enforcement leadership and seeks cooperation with local officials amid mounting backlash.
07:46am, Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026
Jan Frait, Vice-Governor of the Czech National Bank, signals potential discussions on rate cuts next week despite domestic headwinds, reflecting growing influence of international monetary trends.
03:38am, Friday, Jan 23, 2026
Vietnam's Communist Party confirms To Lam as general secretary for a second term, cementing his leadership through 2031 after central committee endorsement.
06:54am, Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
Finnish central bank chief Olli Rehn warns that undermining the Federal Reserve's independence could raise inflation and destabilize U.S. financial markets, stressing the importance of monetary autonomy for market confidence.
06:02am, Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
Danish and Greenlandic ministers meet U.S. Vice President JD Vance amid Trump's push to control Greenland, stressing unity with Denmark and rejecting U.S. territorial claims.
05:59am, Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
Several personnel have been told to leave the US's largest Middle Eastern base in Qatar as Tehran warns regional nations following escalating threats from President Donald Trump.
05:58am, Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Reports confirm attacks on two oil tankers close to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's key loading terminal in the Black Sea, raising questions about regional maritime security and energy supply routes.
08:09am, Thursday, Jan 08, 2026
The US captured two oil tankers connected to Venezuela and Russia, escalating President Trump's push to control oil flows and revive Venezuelan oil production amid tense geopolitical clashes.
08:57am, Monday, Jan 05, 2026
Delcy Rodriguez invites U.S. cooperation following Trump's warning of additional military action amid Venezuela oil industry tension and narco-terrorism charges against Maduro.
04:51am, Monday, Dec 15, 2025
Chileans have handed José Antonio Kast a decisive win, marking the country's sharpest right-wing shift since 1990, as he pledges to tackle crime and immigration head-on.
10:27am, Monday, Dec 08, 2025
The UN's 2026 aid appeal drops to $23B, half of this year's request, even as global humanitarian needs surge to unprecedented levels. Funding shortfalls force tough choices, leaving millions without help.
08:30am, Monday, Dec 08, 2025
Donald Trump has lauded Australia's superannuation model. We break down how this system functions and whether it could translate to the U.S. retirement landscape.
09:32am, Friday, Dec 05, 2025
Hong Kong's legislative election sees muted voter interest and subdued campaigns as the city mourns after a devastating fire kills 159 people, deepening public frustration with authorities.
03:58am, Tuesday, Dec 02, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi to push energy and defense deals with India, navigating US sanctions that have cooled crude imports but left defense ties intact.
08:35am, Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
Rachel Reeves announces major tax hikes raising UK's tax-to-GDP ratio to 38.3%, the highest since the post-war era, aiming to tackle deficits amid downgraded economic growth forecasts.
04:07am, Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
Taiwan discusses U.S. arms deals linked to a $40B defense budget to counter China's military pressure, sparking debate in Taipei's parliament.
03:36am, Monday, Nov 24, 2025
With the US assuming G20 leadership, South Africa's push on debt relief for emerging economies faces fresh challenges amid rising financial strain in poorer nations and slow global reform progress.
08:35am, Friday, Nov 21, 2025
Top European allies side with Kyiv, rejecting key aspects of the US-backed Ukraine peace plan that demands territorial concessions and military limits.
07:52am, Thursday, Nov 20, 2025
India's infrastructure output remained flat in October, marking its slowest pace in over a year as declines in coal, crude oil, and electricity counterbalanced gains elsewhere, dampening industrial momentum.
09:35am, Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025
Keir Starmer hints at extending the freeze on income tax thresholds, potentially increasing tax revenues by £8 billion annually, ahead of the UK budget announcement on November 26, 2025.
03:51am, Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025
Japan advises increased safety measures for its nationals in China as diplomatic strains escalate over Taiwan rhetoric, impacting Japan's tourism and economic ties with China.
03:39am, Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025
A panel tied to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggests a supplementary budget over 25 trillion yen ($161B) to fund a hefty stimulus, signaling Japan's steeper fiscal push amid rising living costs.
03:28am, Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025
Ukraine's recent drone attacks targeted thermal power facilities in Russia-held Donetsk, knocking out electricity for hundreds of thousands amid ongoing conflict.
03:25am, Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025
SpaceX reaches a historic launch milestone, reinforcing its dominance in modern spaceflight as it pushes boundaries with reusable tech and frequent missions.
06:33am, Monday, Nov 10, 2025
The US Senate took a key step forward Sunday, advancing a bill to end the 40-day government shutdown by funding federal agencies through January and addressing healthcare subsidies.
05:04am, Monday, Nov 10, 2025
BBC's director general and news chief resign following backlash over edited Trump documentary, sparking debates about editorial bias at the UK broadcaster amid wider criticism.
04:49am, Monday, Nov 10, 2025
Indigenous leaders from the Andes and Amazon arrive at COP30, demanding stronger roles in environmental decisions amid escalating threats from mining, oil, and logging in their territories.
09:19am, Friday, Nov 07, 2025
Rising budget deficits and inflation in Hungary raise concerns over credit rating stability, with S&P Global warning potential risks amid Prime Minister Orban's pre-election spending spree.
08:55am, Monday, Nov 03, 2025
Samia Suluhu Hassan begins her elected term as Tanzania's president following an election marred by violence and opposition exclusion, stirring tensions across the nation.