Global markets show mixed start to 2026 as tech rally fades

World stock markets kicked off 2026 with uneven results on the first trading day. Asian benchmarks hit fresh highs, London's FTSE 100 briefly crossed a historic threshold, and Europe's broad index reached a record close, while US tech-heavy shares pulled back from early gains. In Asia, South Korea's KOSPI surged 2.27% to a record......

US and global bond yields rise amid economic optimism

US Treasury yields climbed on the first trading day of 2026, with the 30-year bond reaching 4.88 percent its highest level since early September. This surge stemmed from heightened optimism about the American economy, which dampened demand for safe-haven assets. The 10-year Treasury yield also rose to around 4.19 percent, buoyed by December......

US urges restraint as China conducts major military drills near Taiwan

The United States has urged China to show restraint and prioritize dialogue after Beijing carried out its largest military exercises to date near Taiwan, raising concerns about regional stability and the risk of escalation in the Taiwan Strait. The drills, known as “Justice Mission 2025,” involved coordinated operations by China’s......

Search resumes for Malaysia Airlines flight 370 in Indian ocean

A research vessel equipped with cutting-edge underwater robots has arrived in the Indian Ocean, reigniting the quest to solve one of aviation's greatest enigmas: the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. The Malaysian Transport Ministry confirmed the Armada 86 05 reached its designated search zone with two autonomous underwater......

China slams international criticism of its Taiwan military drills

China launched a sharp diplomatic counterattack on Wednesday against global backlash over its two-day military exercises encircling Taiwan, branding statements from Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, the European Union, New Zealand, and the Philippines as "extremely hypocritical." Beijing lodged formal protests with several governments,......

New year: countries around the world already welcome 2026

As December 31 unfolds, several countries across the globe have already marked the transition to 2026, blending celebration, reflection, and tradition. On Australia’s east coast, the New Year began in an atmosphere of caution and remembrance. In Sydney, festivities around the iconic Harbour Bridge took place under heightened security......

China sets steep tariffs on beef imports beyond new quota limits

China announced plans to impose an additional 55 percent tariff on beef imports that exceed newly defined country quotas, targeting major suppliers such as Brazil and the United States and closing a year long safeguard investigation into the sector. The Chinese commerce ministry said the measure will take effect on January 1, 2026 and remain......

Sydney attack hero says he acted to protect innocent lives

The man praised as a hero after disarming one of the attackers during the deadly assault on Sydney’s Bondi Beach has said his only intention was to protect innocent people. Speaking to an American television network, Ahmed al Ahmed explained that he acted instinctively to stop further loss of life. According to his account, he approached......

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