Trump signals readiness for military response The United States has warned Iran that military intervention remains an option if authorities continue to use deadly force against protesters. At an emergency UN Security Council session, US Ambassador Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump is prepared to act decisively, emphasizing that “all options are on the table” to stop the ongoing killings. While the threat looms, Trump also suggested the violence may be easing. Tehran rejects US claims Iran’s deputy UN ambassador, Hossein Darzi, strongly condemned the United States, accusing Washington of stirring unrest under the guise of supporting human rights. Darzi…
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India’s aviation regulator launched an investigation after an Air India aircraft ingested a cargo container while taxiing at Delhi airport. No passengers or crew were injured. The aircraft’s right engine suffered significant damage, and Air India grounded it for repairs and inspection. Flight returned due to sudden airspace closure The Airbus A350 was en route to New York when it returned to Delhi shortly after take-off. Iran temporarily closed its airspace, forcing airlines to reroute flights. The aircraft landed safely on Thursday morning. After landing, it left the runway and taxied toward the parking bay with passengers onboard. Dense fog…
European troops move in Troops from several European countries, including France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden, have arrived in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, for a short reconnaissance and training mission. The deployments are intended to strengthen security and cooperation in the Arctic amid growing geopolitical competition. France announced it will send additional land, air, and naval forces to support the mission, while Germany has dispatched a small reconnaissance team. Greenland’s deputy prime minister noted that NATO forces will become more visible in the coming days as exercises continue. Diplomatic talks hit a dead end The troop deployments followed high-level meetings in Washington…
West Ham United are willing to sell Lucas Paquetá this month only if the deal includes a loan back for the rest of the season, a condition Flamengo are resisting. Flamengo’s opening €35m bid was rejected and they may raise it to about €40m, but they believe waiting until summer could secure a cheaper deal. Paquetá wants to return to Brazil after a difficult spell in England following a spot-fixing investigation that ended last year and derailed a move to Manchester City. West Ham, fighting relegation, fear losing him now could be damaging. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo says the situation…
2026 opens in political and economic turmoilThe year 2026 began under intense political pressure. President Donald Trump threatened decisive action against Iran. The warning followed US forces capturing Venezuela’s leader. His administration launched a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chair. Officials also targeted key profit sources at banks and institutional investors. These actions heightened uncertainty across global markets. Stocks show unexpected stabilityInvestors expected a sharp selloff in equities. That decline never occurred. Traders largely ignored the political chaos. US stock indexes reached record highs early in the week. Prices later eased only slightly. Equity markets remained resilient despite escalating…
Nvidia is joining forces with leading biotech companies to revolutionize drug discovery. The tech giant announced partnerships with Eli Lilly and Thermo Fisher Scientific to develop a cutting-edge AI-powered lab in the San Francisco Bay Area. The project aims to speed up medical research and reduce the time it takes to discover new drugs. Nvidia plans to invest up to $1 billion over the next five years in the initiative. This funding will support advanced AI tools, computing infrastructure, and collaborative research projects. The AI lab will use Nvidia’s powerful computing systems to analyze massive amounts of biological and chemical data.…
BP has said it expects to write down up to $5bn (£3.7bn) from its green and low-carbon energy businesses as it refocuses on fossil fuels under new chair Albert Manifold. The writedowns will mainly affect BP’s gas and transition businesses but are not expected to impact underlying profits when full-year results are reported in February. The move follows BP’s struggles to offload a stake in its solar arm Lightsource and the cancellation of hydrogen projects in the UK, Oman and Australia. Shares fell after BP also warned of weaker oil trading in the final quarter, echoing similar concerns from FTSE…
The US government has approved Nvidia’s sale of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. The Department of Commerce announced the decision on Tuesday. Officials said they reviewed domestic chip supply before acting. The move relaxes previous export restrictions on high-end technology. Washington had blocked the sales over national security concerns. Officials warned the chips could strengthen China’s technology sector and military. The new policy lifts some restrictions under strict conditions. Authorities described the change as measured and controlled. H200 processors now cleared for export The approval covers Nvidia’s H200 processors. The chip ranks as the company’s second-most-advanced AI product. Regulators…
Economic Rivalries Take the LeadRising economic confrontations between major powers—including sanctions, tariffs, and trade restrictions—are now seen as the biggest threat to global stability, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks Report 2026. The report, released ahead of the WEF’s annual Davos meeting, draws on insights from more than 1,300 experts and leaders across business, government, academia, and civil society. Geoeconomic conflict tops the list for 2026, surpassing misinformation, societal polarisation, extreme weather, and armed conflict. Half of those surveyed expect a turbulent or stormy global environment over the next two years, up from 36% last year. Looking…
AI Momentum Pushes Market Value to New HeightsAlphabet, the parent company of Google, has officially joined the exclusive $4 trillion club, becoming the fourth company to reach this milestone after Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple. Investor enthusiasm over artificial intelligence has driven tech valuations to record levels over the past year. Despite cautionary remarks about overvaluation—even from Google’s own CEO—Alphabet’s stock has surged about 75% over the past 12 months, climbing nearly 7% since early January. Apple’s announcement that it will incorporate Google’s Gemini AI model into Siri provided an additional boost, highlighting confidence in Alphabet’s AI strategy. Competing in a…