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China's stock bull run falters with corporate earnings set to underwhelm

China's earnings season is already shaping up as a disappointment. Fourth-quarter pre-announcements from more than 2,000 mainland-listed A-share companies show negative alerts outnumber positive ones

US DOJ sues Harvard for failing to provide data on race in admissions probe

The university said it has complied with civil rights law under a 2023 Supreme Court decision, which effectively barred universities from using race as a factor in university admissions

Regime change in Iran would be the 'best thing that could happen': Trump

The US and Iran opened negotiations in Oman last week with Trump seeking an arrangement that would curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions, and threatening to strike the country if he does not secure a deal

Ford CEO discusses China-US carmaking JV framework with Trump officials

The discussion took place days after President Donald Trump indicated that he'd be open to allowing Chinese automakers into the US if they built plants and hired Americans

White House orders Homeland Security shutdown as funding lapses at midnight

While the shutdown formally takes effect at midnight, DHS employees were instructed to report to work and begin an "orderly shutdown" on their next regularly scheduled shift

US spent $35 mn to deport 300 migrants to third-party nations: Report

Immigration groups that have challenged the practice in court have said the practice has wide-ranging effects on law-abiding non-citizens who are at risk of being sent to unfamiliar countries

China could end Russia-Ukraine war with one call, says US Nato envoy

China and Russia have forged an even tighter partnership since the start of the war, and Russia relies on China for critical parts and components for drones and other war material

Nvidia likely to lease data centre funded by $3.8 billion junk-bond sale

Nvidia is set to lease a Nevada data center financed by a $3.8 billion junk-bond sale, underscoring the borrowing surge tied to AI infrastructure

Europe rethinks nuclear weapons after Trump delivers reality check

Europe has been fighting to keep hostile US in Nato while countries race to rearm and now for first time since Cold War, European capitals are discussing how to develop their own nuclear deterrent

Multilateralism has role to play in tumultuous times: World Bank president

"The private sector and private capital mobilisation, combined with the money you can get from the public sector, combined with philanthropy, that's a good combination to work with," Banga said

Political scion Tarique Rahman set to lead Bangladesh after BNP win

Rahman, 60, is the eldest son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and former President Ziaur Rahman, the founder of the BNP who was assassinated in 1981

Citigroup raises CEO Jane Fraser's pay 22% to $42 million after stock surge

The compensation includes $1.5 million base, $6.1 million of a cash incentive award and the rest in stock awards

IBM to triple entry-level hiring in US in 2026 with roles recast for AI era

While the company declined to disclose specific hiring figures, it said the expansion will be 'across the board', affecting a wide range of departments

Will Bangladesh emerge as South Asia's new strategic power player?

Bangladesh is central to India's security, bordering its sensitive northeastern states. For China, it's a significant node in its Belt and Road Initiative

US senators seek answers from FAA, Pentagon on Texas airspace closure

Administration officials, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, have said the shutdown occurred because of Mexican cartel drones that breached the US airspace

CIA targets Chinese military officials in latest online recruitment bid

The CIA released a Mandarin video depicting a fictional Chinese officer who contacts the agency after witnessing qualified leaders purged and replaced by inexperienced officials accused of corruption

Kremlin memo maps US-Russia economic ties, including dollar reset

At the heart of the offer is Russia's return to the dollar settlement system, a move which would mean a stunning reversal of Kremlin policy and, potentially, a dramatic shake up for global finance

La Niña weakening, neutral Pacific conditions likely by April: US

The Pacific is expected to remain normal through summer in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the US Climate Prediction Center

India is getting richer, but its cities are not getting more livable

India isn't short of ideas, expertise or funds. Our cities are struggling because they are treated as outposts of an empire: administered by unaccountable viceroys

US colleges received $5.2 bn in foreign funds in 2025, shows govt data

The Education Department released the data Wednesday, touting a new website it says is aimed at bringing more transparency to foreign funding at US colleges