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Ukraine Endures Its Bitterest Winter As Russia Targets Heating And Power

Ukraine Endures Its Bitterest Winter As Russia Targets Heating And Power

Collecting snow for water at home; sleeping in gloves, coats and hats; heating bricks on gas stoves for warmth; erecting tents indoors - Kyiv residents are doing everything they can to survive the coldest, darkest winter of the war.

Samantha Luan

Trump's Greenland Push: A Timeline of a Crisis

Trump's Greenland Push: A Timeline of a Crisis

Trump's demand for Greenland, backed by threats and tariffs, sparks a U.S.-Europe crisis and fears of Arctic conflict.

James Riley

Trump's Davos Trip Off to Shaky Start Amid Global Tensions

Trump's Davos Trip Off to Shaky Start Amid Global Tensions

Trump's delayed arrival in Davos sets the stage for a tense forum, balancing global friction with domestic policy plans.

Isaac Bennett

Data Centers Drive Japan's Power Demand Surge

Data Centers Drive Japan's Power Demand Surge

Japan's power demand to climb 5.3% by 2035, driven by tech growth offsetting residential drops.

George Anderson

Ukraine Peace Talks Focus on 'Land Deals' With Putin

Ukraine Peace Talks Focus on 'Land Deals' With Putin

US envoy Witkoff reports Ukraine peace talks now on "land deals," with a Putin meeting imminent.

Isaac Bennett

Why the EU Is Wary of Targeting US Services in a Trade Clash

Why the EU Is Wary of Targeting US Services in a Trade Clash

As Washington renews tariff threats, Europe is weighing retaliation. Hitting US services would hurt the US the most, but it comes with high risks.

Warren Takunda

At Appeal Trial, France's Le Pen Denies EU Embezzlement Charges

At Appeal Trial, France's Le Pen Denies EU Embezzlement Charges

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen softened her tone while answering judges' questions during her appeal trial in Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday, but denied wrongdoing, after being barred from public office over a conviction for misusing EU funds.

Winkelmann

GBP/USD Growth Driven By Weakening US Dollar

GBP/USD Growth Driven By Weakening US Dollar

On Wednesday, GBP/USD remained stable at 1.3436. The British pound was supported by a sell-off in the US dollar following increased trade tensions between the US and Europe over Greenland.

Blue River

Trump's Bid to Oust a Fed Governor Tests U.S. Law

Trump's Bid to Oust a Fed Governor Tests U.S. Law

Trump's unprecedented bid to fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook sparks a Supreme Court fight, testing presidential power.

Nathaniel Wright

UK and China Eye "Golden Era" Reset with Starmer's Visit

UK and China Eye "Golden Era" Reset with Starmer's Visit

British PM Starmer plans a China visit, seeking to reset strained ties via a revived economic council.

James Riley

UK-US 'Special Relationship' Tested by Trump's Demands

UK-US 'Special Relationship' Tested by Trump's Demands

Disputes over Greenland and Chagos Islands strain the UK-US alliance, casting doubt on future trade.

Isaac Bennett

US Futures Climb and Gold Hits Another Record as Markets Steady Ahead of Trump’s Speech at Davos

US Futures Climb and Gold Hits Another Record as Markets Steady Ahead of Trump’s Speech at Davos

Global markets steadied ahead of President Trump’s Davos speech, with U.S. futures rising and gold hitting a record above $4,800 as investors sought safety amid tariff tensions and geopolitical uncertainty.

Warren Takunda

US and Switzerland Race to Finalize Major Trade Deal

US and Switzerland Race to Finalize Major Trade Deal

US-Swiss trade talks commence in Bern, aiming to finalize a deal cutting tariffs for investment and market access.

King Ten

US Slams NATO Greenland Drill Amid Trump's Seizure Threats

US Slams NATO Greenland Drill Amid Trump's Seizure Threats

Trump's bid for Greenland ignites US-European diplomatic friction, as Washington criticizes military drills and threatens tariffs.

Isaac Bennett

UK Inflation Surprise Complicates Rate-Cut Outlook for Early 2026

UK Inflation Surprise Complicates Rate-Cut Outlook for Early 2026

UK inflation rose to 3.4 percent in December, slightly above expectations, reinforcing uncertainty over whether the Bank of England will move ahead with an interest rate cut in February despite easing pressures in the labour market....

Gerik

Oil Prices Fall as US Stockpile Fears Eclipse Supply Risks

Oil Prices Fall as US Stockpile Fears Eclipse Supply Risks

Oil prices declined, as anticipated U.S. crude inventory growth overshadowed a temporary Kazakh outage and mixed geopolitical signals.

Dark Current

Why the Indian Rupee Just Crashed to an All-Time Low

Why the Indian Rupee Just Crashed to an All-Time Low

India's rupee plunged to a record low amidst a global bond sell-off and sustained capital outflows, with the RBI refraining from intervention.

Alexander

Pound Reacts to Inflation Beat

Pound Reacts to Inflation Beat

Pound sterling flickered higher after inflation data came in on the hot side. However, the currency will prove preoccupied with global events today.

Warren Takunda

Germany's 1% Growth Forecast Faces US Tariff Threat

Germany's 1% Growth Forecast Faces US Tariff Threat

Germany's 2026 growth outlook is fragile, per BDI, contingent on avoiding US tariffs and industrial reforms.

Frederick Miles

Beijing Warns U.S.–Taiwan Trade Pact Risks Hollowing Out Taiwan’s Economy

Beijing Warns U.S.–Taiwan Trade Pact Risks Hollowing Out Taiwan’s Economy

China said the recent U.S.–Taiwan trade deal primarily serves American interests while weakening Taiwan’s industrial base, arguing that deeper economic integration with Washington will erode the island’s long-term competitiveness...

Gerik

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