Taiwan and US reach trade deal that lowers tariffs to 15%
The agreement pairs a tariff cut with promised Taiwanese investment and pushes the two sides closer on economic ties.
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Frigidaire recall expands to 964,000 minifridges after fire reports
Curtis International is expanding a Frigidaire minifridge recall after fire reports, bringing the total number of affected products to about 964,000.
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Gold hits record high as investors push the metal above December's previous peak
The new all-time high extends a rally in a market often treated as a refuge when investors seek stability or worry about inflation and broader economic uncertainty.
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Philippines and UAE sign first free-trade pact in Middle East
The economic partnership will give about 95 percent of Philippine exports preferential tariff treatment and set rules for services and investment.
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Russia uses rare Oreshnik missile in overnight strike on Ukraine
Kyiv said a rare Russian Oreshnik strike killed four people and injured dozens, while infrastructure damage in Lviv turned the attack into a wider warning to Europe.
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EU countries back Mercosur trade deal after 25 years of talks
The agreement cleared a qualified majority in Brussels despite opposition from several capitals, setting up the next steps toward signature and parliamentary scrutiny.
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US seizes fifth tanker in Caribbean as pressure on Venezuela oil trade deepens
American forces boarded the oil tanker Olina near Trinidad, the fifth such interdiction in recent weeks, as Washington expanded efforts to target sanctions-busting shipping linked to Venezuela.
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Strike closes businesses in western Iran as protests spread
Exiled Kurdish opposition groups backed the shutdown while monitors reported an expanding internet blackout and lethal force against demonstrators.
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Cambodia orders liquidation of Prince Bank after US indictment of founder Chen Zhi
The central bank moved to shut down the lender and suspend its operations amid a wider crackdown tied to allegations around its founder.
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Israeli strike on Gaza tent shelter kills four Palestinians, local reports say
Israel said the target was a Hamas militant it described as an imminent threat.
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Bluefin tuna fetches record ¥510.3 million at Tokyo’s New Year auction
Kiyomura Corp., operator of the Sushi Zanmai restaurant chain, placed the winning bid for the 243-kilogram fish at Toyosu market’s first auction of 2026.
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Britain and France Strike Underground Islamic State Site Near Palmyra
British and French aircraft hit an underground facility in central Syria, in a joint operation the UK said was aimed at preventing an Islamic State resurgence.
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Russia’s Kharkiv strike leaves four dead as rescue teams keep searching rubble
Ukrainian officials say a missile strike on a residential building killed four people in Kharkiv and injured 31 more.
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Syria Starts Circulating New Post-Assad Banknotes
Syria began circulating new currency bills and withdrew old banknotes from circulation, with the new notes removing two zeros from the old denomination system.
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BYD moves ahead of Tesla in annual battery-electric vehicle sales
Tesla delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, while BYD reported 2.26 million battery-powered car sales as competition intensified.
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Parmelin begins new Swiss presidency with tariffs and EU talks on his agenda
Guy Parmelin won a second presidential term in the Federal Assembly and used an interview to press for stability, trade ties and broader partnerships.
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Bulgaria adopts the euro as citizens split over price rises and political symbolism
The Balkan state becomes the 21st eurozone member, but the switch from the lev has sparked debate over inflation, identity and whether the public was given enough say.
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Turkmenistan legalizes crypto mining and exchanges but keeps digital money off-limits
Turkmenistan has legalized cryptocurrency mining and exchanges under civil law, but it still will not recognize digital currency as legal tender.
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South Korea tops $700 billion in exports as AI chip demand drives record semiconductor sales
South Korea's exports reached a record in 2025, powered by soaring semiconductor sales tied to artificial intelligence demand.
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Russian strike on Kherson region hotel and restaurant leaves at least 24 dead
Russian authorities say a Ukrainian drone attack on a hotel and restaurant in the Kherson region killed at least 24 people, including a child, and injured dozens more.
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Iran names new central bank governor as protests intensify over rial collapse
Iran appointed Abdolnasser Hemmati as central bank governor after a record rial سقوط and mass protests over inflation and prices.
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India and New Zealand strike free trade deal after nine months of talks
The two governments say a new trade agreement will widen market access and deepen investment ties, with signing expected after legal scrubbing of the text.
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Italy arrests nine accused of channeling €7 million to Hamas
Investigators allege three charities collected donations for Gaza but diverted 71 percent of the money to the organization’s military network.
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China sanctions 20 US defense firms over Taiwan arms sale
Beijing froze assets and barred dealings with a group of American defense companies and executives after Washington approved a major weapons package for Taiwan.
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