A landmark study from the Geneva Academy documents a global crisis in international humanitarian law, with civilians targeted on an industrial scale across multiple conflicts and major powers failing to enforce the rules.
France's top representative in Taipei asserts that naval transits through the sensitive waterway are exercises in defending maritime norms, not deliberate provocations against Beijing.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has revived a controversial 2004 chat attributed to Mark Zuckerberg, using it to criticize WhatsApp's privacy assurances as Meta faces a new lawsuit alleging misleading claims about its encryption.
Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings before market open on Friday, with investors keenly watching the tobacco giant's progress in its smoke-free product transition and financial resilience.
Baxter International's stock presents a complex picture for investors, with recent short-term gains overshadowed by a significant annual loss. As the company navigates margin pressures and pins hopes on a strategic reset by 2026, analysts debate whether its current price represents a genuine discount or a fair reflection of underlying challenges.
Amid a prolonged freight recession, TFI International's stock has been battered. Yet, a deep dive into its fundamentals reveals a resilient cash-generating machine poised to capitalize on an impending industry-wide capacity shock, setting the stage for a potential major rerating.
Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison's port operating unit has initiated international arbitration against Panama, alleging a targeted campaign to void its concession contract after a Supreme Court ruling deemed it unconstitutional. The dispute unfolds amid heightened geopolitical tensions surrounding the strategic waterway.
A regional AfD parliamentarian in Saxony was arrested during a session after lawmakers lifted his immunity, as prosecutors investigate alleged illegal exports to Belarus in breach of EU sanctions.
Amnesty International warns that new bills advancing in the Knesset would disproportionately target Palestinians, marking a stark reversal of Israel's long-standing de facto ban on capital punishment and deepening systemic discrimination.
Shares of Dutch semiconductor capital equipment leader ASM International have soared over 210% in the past five years, driven by robust earnings growth and strategic positioning in key chipmaking technologies. While recent monthly gains of 28% turn heads, long-term investors have enjoyed a total shareholder return exceeding 220%, underscoring the company's alignment with enduring industry demands.
Fosun International's stock has tumbled over 14% in the last 90 days, reigniting the debate over the Chinese conglomerate's true worth. With shares trading at HK$4.12 against a widely cited fair value of HK$5.77, analysts are divided on whether this is a moment of market overreaction or a sign of deeper structural challenges.
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez announces a broad amnesty law covering decades of political conflict, while critics question the timing and motives behind the move as U.S. influence grows.
Venezuela's government has unveiled a draft amnesty law that could free hundreds of detainees, while announcing the conversion of the infamous Helicoide detention center—long accused of abuses—into a sports and social services facility.
In a landmark shift, Venezuela's parliament has passed sweeping reforms to its hydrocarbons law, aiming to lure private capital into its crippled oil industry. The move, backed by a new U.S. license, signals a potential turning point for the nation's economy.
International Seaways (INSW) is aggressively repositioning its fleet, securing full control of Tankers International and selling older vessels. As its stock surges, analysts are divided on whether the strategic moves have already been priced in or if significant upside remains.
The legal tech startup, which combines a network of human lawyers with proprietary AI, plans aggressive U.S. expansion following its Series B funding round led by Danaher co-founder Mitch Rales.
International Paper's announcement to spin off its packaging divisions into two separate companies dominated its fourth-quarter earnings call, overshadowing revenue that beat estimates. While management framed the move as a transformative step, analysts zeroed in on near-term profitability pressures and the execution risks of the complex separation.
TD Cowen raises its price target on Mondelez International (MDLZ) to $65, maintaining a Buy rating following the company's solid Q4 revenue growth, despite a significant drop in reported earnings per share.
Singapore's acting transport minister has outlined the city-state's efforts to combat illicit maritime activity, emphasizing international collaboration is crucial to policing aging tankers used to evade sanctions on oil shipments through the strategic Straits of Malacca and Singapore.
Despite a recent inclusion on a prominent 2026 'Best Ideas' list, CRA International's core valuation model remains largely unchanged, with analysts holding a fair value estimate of $252.50. The minor adjustments signal a cautious market weighing the stock's newfound spotlight against its underlying financial projections.
