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Singapore's Green Flight Ambition Takes Off: Google, Airlines Join Landmark SAF Procurement Trial

A consortium of nine major corporations, including Google and Singapore Airlines, is launching a voluntary trial for centralized sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement. This pilot, led by the newly formed SAFCo, is a critical step ahead of Singapore's pioneering green levy on departing flights set for October, aiming to refine systems for a 1% SAF usage target.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Moscow Hails Trump's Diplomatic Push as Ukraine Peace Talks Set to Resume in Abu Dhabi

A senior Kremlin official has publicly endorsed President Trump's efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine conflict, calling renewed U.S.-Russia dialogue "productive" as a new round of trilateral talks is announced.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Trump's Tariff Threat on Cuba Oil Puts Mexico in Diplomatic Bind

Mexico faces a delicate balancing act as U.S. tariff threats targeting nations supplying oil to Cuba pressure a key trading partner to choose between economic interests and regional solidarity.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Markets Retreat as AI Bubble Fears Resurface, Oil Prices Tumble

Global markets stumbled on Monday, with Asian shares and U.S. futures declining sharply. The sell-off was led by a significant pullback in South Korean tech stocks amid renewed concerns over an AI sector bubble, while oil prices dropped over $2 per barrel.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Insider Confidence: Chasen Holdings Director Boosts Stake as Insiders Remain Net Buyers

Insiders at Chasen Holdings have been net buyers over the past year, with a key director significantly increasing his holdings. High insider ownership aligns leadership with shareholder interests, signaling internal optimism amid market fluctuations.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Russian Drone Attack on Miners' Bus in Eastern Ukraine Kills 12, Wounds Eight

A Russian drone strike targeted a bus carrying coal miners in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region on Sunday, killing at least 12 workers and wounding eight others, in what Ukrainian officials describe as a deliberate attack on civilian infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Newly Unsealed Email Reveals Epstein Associate's Plan to Tap Into Libya's Frozen Billions Amid 2011 Turmoil

A 2011 email to Jeffrey Epstein detailed a bold proposal to identify and recover billions in frozen Libyan state assets, with claimed backing from former intelligence operatives, as the country descended into civil war.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Japan's Deep-Sea Breakthrough: Rare Earth Minerals Retrieved from 6,000-Meter Depths in Pacific

Japan has successfully retrieved sediment containing rare earth minerals from a depth of 6,000 meters in the Pacific Ocean, marking a world-first achievement in deep-sea resource exploration. The mission, part of a strategic push to reduce reliance on Chinese supplies, could reshape global supply chains for critical technology components.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Emerson Electric Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Automation Sector Momentum

Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday's market close, with investors watching for signs of sustained growth in industrial automation and software.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

ATI's Q4 Earnings in Focus: Can the Specialty Materials Maker Maintain Momentum?

As ATI prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing steady analyst expectations against a mixed performance history and a buoyant aerospace sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Hubbell Earnings Preview: Can the Electrical Giant Beat Estimates After Last Quarter's Miss?

Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings before the bell on Tuesday. Investors are watching closely to see if the electrical products manufacturer can meet heightened revenue expectations and maintain its recent stock momentum in a competitive sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Powell Industries Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Strong Sector Momentum

Electrical systems specialist Powell Industries (NYSE:POWL) prepares to release its fourth-quarter results after Tuesday's market close, with investors weighing solid recent performance against a projected slowdown in revenue growth.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Insiders Hold the Reins: CB Industrial Product's Leadership Stakes Its Future on Company Performance

A commanding 66% insider ownership at CB Industrial Product Holding Berhad (KLSE:CBIP) aligns management's fortunes directly with shareholders, raising questions about governance and future direction in Malaysia's industrial sector.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Florida Luxury Auto Dealers Face Racketeering Charges in Alleged Title Fraud Scheme

A South Florida couple operating a high-end dealership is accused of using fraudulent invoices to obtain clean titles for rebuilt luxury vehicles, exposing buyers to significant financial risk and prompting a multi-vehicle investigation.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Bronx Toddler Revived by NYPD Officers in Dramatic Rescue, Bodycam Footage Reveals

NYPD Officers Freddy Cerpa and Megan Ficken responded to a frantic 911 call, using life-saving techniques to clear a 2-year-old boy's airway. The incident marks Cerpa's second such rescue in recent weeks, highlighting the critical, split-second decisions first responders face daily.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Generac's Stock Surge: Is the Power Equipment Giant Still a Buy After 19% Rally?

Generac Holdings' shares have surged 19% in a month, reigniting the debate over its valuation. While recent momentum is strong, a five-year decline of 38% underscores the challenges. Analysts see a potential upside, but risks from the residential solar slowdown and data center demand volatility loom.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tesla's Valuation Crossroads: Short-Term Gains Clash With Long-Term Ambitions

Tesla's stock is navigating turbulent waters, with a recent one-day surge contrasting sharply against a weaker quarterly performance. As the EV pioneer's share price hovers above some analyst targets, investors are left weighing its ambitious robotaxi and AI-driven future against more conservative valuation models.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Speeding Bus Plunges into Ravine in Antalya, Leaving Nine Dead Amid Poor Weather Conditions

A fatal bus crash in southern Turkey's Antalya province has claimed nine lives and injured 26 others, with authorities citing wet roads, fog, and suspected speeding as contributing factors in the Sunday morning tragedy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Euro's Surge Casts Shadow Over ECB Policy Meeting

The European Central Bank convenes this week with a resurgent euro presenting a fresh dilemma, threatening to dampen inflation and undermine the export engine of the eurozone's largest economies just as recovery gains momentum.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Oil Prices Slide 3% as U.S.-Iran Tensions Show Signs of Thaw

Crude futures retreated sharply on Monday after weekend comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggested diplomatic engagement with Iran, easing fears of a military confrontation that had recently buoyed markets.

Feb 2, 2026