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CNBC Daily Open: Better-than-expected U.S. jobs report and AI fears spook markets
U.S. stocks went down after the report came out Wednesday stateside, with the Dow snapping a three-day winning streak. ...
1st LD Writethru: Voting begins in Bangladesh's national parliament election
DHAKA, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Voting began across Bangladesh on Thursday morning in the country's national parliament election, with more than 127 million registered voters expected to cast their
S. Korea's ICT export hits record high for January
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's export of information and communications technology (ICT) products hit a record high for January due to soaring semiconductor demand, government data
Gisèle Pelicot’s first televised interview: 5 takeaways from the French woman raped dozens of times ...
By Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Paris (CNN) — Gisèle Pelicot emerged as a global feminist hero in 2024 by transforming her horrific, personal story into a public battle against rape culture. On December 19, 2024, her former husband, Dominique Pelicot, was
Savior or ‘Supervillain’? A Trump Ally’s Gamble to Unlock Venezuela’s Oil
Florida energy mogul Harry Sargeant III has been eyeing the country’s reserves for years. He’s on the cusp of the windfall of a lifetime. ...
Death toll from Iran's crackdown on protests rises beyond 7,000, activists say
The death toll from a crackdown over Iran’s nationwide
Israel to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, Netanyahu tells Rubio
Washington– Israel will join U.S. President Donald
World’s most expensive rice: What makes Kinmemai Premium so rare and luxurious
The world’s most expensive rice comes from
What is ‘EXILE Act’? a bill to end H-1B visas; its impact on Indian professionals ...
Under the proposal, the annual cap on H-1B visas would be reduced to zero beginning in the 2027 fiscal year and would remain at zero in the years that follow. ...
US deletes map showing PoK and Aksai Chin as India amid trade deal – what ...
The US Trade Representative removed a social media post showing PoK and Aksai Chin as part of India, days after the map drew global attention during the announcement of a trade deal with New Delhi. ...
'How quickly people forget': Trump touts black stars after racist video row
United States President Donald Trump has seemingly hit back at allegations of racism, showcasing his friendships with high-profile black celebrities in the wake of his Obama faux pas. Trump reshared a series of videos to Truth Social, posing next to stars
House votes to cancel Trump’s tariffs on Canada in rare bipartisan rebuke of White House agenda
The tariff
Trump slams ‘mediocre’ Republican in spat over inviting Democratic governors to White House dinner
Trump attacked
Immigration officials grilled at House hearing
WASHINGTON — The heads of federal agencies carrying out mass deportation agenda delivered a staunch defense of immigration enforcement operations during three hours of testimony to Congress on Tuesday. Todd Lyons, acting head of the US Immigration and Customs
Trump says talks with Iran will continue to see whether deal can be consummated
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said that US-Iran talks will continue to see whether a deal can be consummated, shortly after his closed-door meeting with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday. "I have just
Green ties boost bilateral opportunities
The number and scope of partnerships and collaborative projects focused on sustainability between China and Singapore are growing rapidly, generating significant opportunities for firms on both sides. The two countries have put in place agreements to expand
China's medical tech wins over Middle East
Armed with cutting-edge technologies, artificial intelligence-powered smart solutions and cost-effective products, China's medical sector is turning heads in the Middle East — a trend vividly on display this week at the ongoing World Health Expo in Dubai, the
Japan's main opposition to choose new leader on Friday after election loss
TOKYO -- Japan's main opposition Centrist Reform Alliance (CRA) said Wednesday it will choose new leadership this Friday following the recent defeat in the House of
Gunman opens fire at school in Thailand, injuries reported
BANGKOK -- A gunman
Pentagon ready to deploy 2nd aircraft carrier to Middle East: report
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon is ready to deploy the second aircraft carrier in the Middle East in two weeks amid heightened US-Iran tensions, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The carrier is likely from the
Nations reduce dependence on US tech amid uncertainties
Countries worldwide are taking small steps to reduce their reliance on US-made technology, such as France halting the use of Microsoft Teams, while other countries are reducing their holdings of US bonds amid unpredictable geopolitics. The United States'
EU lawmakers agree stance on trade pact
Lawmakers in the European Parliament on Tuesday forged a consensus on the European Union-United States trade deal, which was struck in July 2025 by US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Approval has been contentious
European Parliament approves 90-bln-euro loan to aid Ukraine
BRUSSELS -- The European Parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly backed a financial aid package for Ukraine. A total of 90 billion euros ($107
Gaza City initiates cleanup project to clear path for economic recovery
GAZA - Work has begun to remove hundreds of thousands of cubic meters of accumulated waste from the Firas Market area in central Gaza City, local authorities said on Wednesday, in a move aimed at easing environmental pressures and reviving business activities.
Entry curbs to harm African talent: Experts
As the United States raises financial barriers to entry through new visa bonds, elevated processing fees, and changes affecting immigration pathways, young African professionals and innovators face growing hurdles to global mobility — a shift experts warned
‘When AI becomes overly good, what will be left for humans to do?’: OpenAI techie’s ...
The OpenAI techie’s
US deepens minerals, security ties with Pakistan
Washington: The United States has described Pakistan as “another important partner” in South Asia, outlining cooperation on critical minerals, trade and counterterrorism even as lawmakers highlighted regional tensions and the risks of instability. Testifying
Feature: Myanmar's laphet festival marks Union Day, celebrating cultural heritage, unity
YANGON, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar is celebrating the Laphet (tea leaf) Festival from Wednesday to Saturday in Yangon to mark Union Day, which fell on Thursday, highlighting the cultural, historical, and symbolic significance of laphet. The event was jointly
Future Electronics To Host Seattle AI & Machine Learning Forum on February 18
Future Electronics, a global leader in electronic component distribution, will host the AI & Machine Learning Forum in Seattle on February 18, 2026. Montreal, Canada - February 11, 2026 - Future Electronics, a global leader in electronic component
Waldorf Astoria’s Chinese owners plan to sell iconic NYC hotel: Wall Street Journal
It transformed from a 1,400-room hotel to 375 hotel guest rooms and 372 residences. ...
