Wednesday 04 February 2026 - 16:30
Elon Musk has shattered wealth records, becoming the first individual ever to surpass $800 billion in net worth following the merger of his aerospace giant SpaceX with AI venture xAI. Forbes pegs Musk's fortune at about $852 billion post-deal, adding roughly $84 billion to his already staggering tally. Announced February 2, 2026, the......
Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson forecasts that electric vehicles will "very likely" cost less than gasoline-powered cars within five years. Speaking at a press event in Gothenburg, Sweden, this week, he highlighted his company's already profitable EV lineup and upcoming manufacturing advances set to drive costs even lower. "I......
Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, is advising investors to abandon gold in favor of Bitcoin. She argues that the precious metal has reached extreme valuation levels not seen since the Great Depression. In a recent podcast appearance, Wood stated that as an aggressive investor, she would "consider switching from gold to Bitcoin right now."......
Delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States gathered in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for a second round of trilateral peace negotiations. The talks unfolded against the backdrop of Russia's largest aerial assault on Ukraine this year, which struck just 24 hours earlier. Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's national security and defense......
A sweeping suspension of immigrant visa processing by the United States has triggered a major legal battle that could reshape the limits of executive power over immigration. The policy, introduced in January 2026, halted immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, affecting......
The United States has approved a potential $3 billion sale of maintenance and support services for F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, according to a statement released by the Pentagon on Tuesday. The authorization, granted by the US State Department and formally notified to Congress, covers a range of non-major defense equipment and services,......
A team of American and British scientists has created a new method for real-time, accurate predictions of Arctic sea ice extent. This tool proves vital for climate monitoring and indigenous communities relying on stable ice for hunting and livelihoods. Published February 3 in the journal Chaos by AIP Publishing, the research marks a breakthrough......
Two people were killed and two others injured in the southeastern Dnipro region of Ukraine after Russian drone strikes, local authorities reported. The attacks targeted Vasylkivka, a community near the front lines, causing fires, destruction of one home, damage to three others, and impacting several vehicles and power infrastructure. Governor......
Shares in Chinese solar companies soared after reports emerged of a team representing Elon Musk visiting major players, including sector leader Jinko Solar. State-backed Chinese media, including 21st Century Business Herald and Sina Finance, detailed the trips on Tuesday. They came days after Musk outlined Tesla's bold plans during its......
Türkiye has reaffirmed its strong support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to end the ongoing conflict. Speaking in Washington, D.C., Türkiye’s Ambassador to the United States, Sedat Onal, highlighted Ankara’s backing of regional and......
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Washington on Tuesday to celebrate a new trade agreement slashing American tariffs on Indian goods and expanding cooperation on critical minerals and energy security. The State Department talks followed an announcement by President Donald Trump......
Asian stock markets showed mixed results on Wednesday as investors processed a fresh pullback in U.S. technology stocks. Demand for safe-haven assets lifted gold prices, while escalating geopolitical strains boosted oil. Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell back after a strong gain the previous day. Analysts pointed to a rotation away from AI-related......
Pakistani security forces have reportedly killed nearly 200 separatist insurgents in the southwestern province of Balochistan following a series of coordinated attacks over the past weekend, pushing the total death toll from the fighting past 250, officials said Wednesday. The wave of attacks targeted banks, jails, police stations, and military......
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