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Lockheed Martin Shares Climb on Strong Q4, Record Backlog and Taiwan Sensor Deal

Defense giant Lockheed Martin reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, reaffirmed its 2026 outlook, and secured a key $328.5 million sensor contract for Taiwan's Air Force, driving its stock higher. Analysts point to a record $194 billion order backlog as a buffer, though questions linger about valuation and long-term budget dependencies.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Boeing's Turbulent Flight: Can a Century-Old Aerospace Giant Regain Altitude?

Amidst a backdrop of operational challenges and leadership changes, a bullish investment thesis for Boeing is gaining traction, pointing to its strategic moves and massive backlog as catalysts for a potential turnaround.

Feb 4, 2026

World

U.S. Conducts Series of Precision Strikes in Syria, Targeting ISIS Infrastructure in Ongoing Counterterrorism Campaign

U.S. Central Command forces executed five coordinated strikes against multiple Islamic State targets in Syria over the past week, deploying 50 precision munitions to destroy key logistical and weapons sites in an operation aimed at preventing a militant resurgence.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Trump and Xi Navigate Trade and Taiwan in Pivotal Pre-Summit Call

In a lengthy phone conversation ahead of a planned in-person summit, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed bolstering agricultural and energy trade, while addressing persistent tensions over Taiwan and regional security.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Colombia Strikes ELN After U.S. Pledge to Target Cartel Chiefs, Derailing Fragile Peace Talks

A joint U.S.-Colombia pledge to pursue top narcotics bosses has triggered immediate military action and a major cartel's withdrawal from negotiations, casting doubt on President Petro's 'total peace' agenda in a nation long scarred by drug violence.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

End of an Era: Minute Maid to Discontinue Frozen Juice Concentrates After 80 Years

Coca-Cola's Minute Maid is phasing out its iconic frozen juice concentrate line by early 2026, marking the end of a post-war American pantry staple as consumer habits shift toward ready-to-drink options.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Soaring Costs: The Stealthy Budget Drain of Keeping Advanced Fighter Jets Airborne

A new industry report warns that sustaining cutting-edge combat aircraft like the F-35 is becoming prohibitively expensive, with costs set to climb for years. The shift towards drones offers a partial, but complex, financial reprieve.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Frontline Exodus: As Russian Forces Creep Forward, Villages Empty in Southeast Ukraine

With bus services halted and fighting intensifying near Zaporizhzhia, remaining residents in frontline villages like Tavriiske are fleeing under evacuation efforts, casting a shadow over renewed peace talks.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Talks Resume Amid Escalation: Ukraine Peace Negotiations Open in Abu Dhabi as Russian Strikes Intensify

As U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian officials reconvene for a second round of technical talks, a massive overnight bombardment of Ukrainian energy infrastructure casts a long shadow over the prospects for diplomacy, deepening skepticism on the ground.

Feb 4, 2026

World

MSF Hospital in South Sudan's Jonglei State Destroyed in Airstrike; Charity Points to Government Forces

A Médecins Sans Frontières hospital serving over 200,000 people in South Sudan's conflict-ridden Jonglei state was hit by an airstrike, destroying critical supplies. The charity suggests only government forces have aerial attack capability, as renewed violence displaces thousands and threatens a fragile peace.

Feb 4, 2026

World

U.S.-Mediated Ukraine Peace Talks Open in Abu Dhabi Amid Escalating Frontline Violence

Ukrainian and Russian delegations concluded the first day of high-stakes negotiations brokered by the United States in Abu Dhabi, as a deadly market strike in Donetsk underscored the grim reality on the ground. Major disagreements on territorial control and security guarantees persist, casting doubt on an imminent breakthrough.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Federal Judge Questions Legality of Pentagon's Disciplinary Action Against Senator Mark Kelly

A D.C. district judge expressed deep skepticism toward the Defense Department's unprecedented effort to discipline Senator Mark Kelly over a political speech, warning the case could threaten military retirees' free speech rights.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Italy Thwarts Alleged Russian Cyber Campaign Targeting Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Italian authorities announced the disruption of a series of cyberattacks, attributed to Russian actors, aimed at Olympic infrastructure and diplomatic sites just hours before the Games commence, amid heightened security and political tensions.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Shin Bet Director's Brother Arrested in Gaza Smuggling Ring, Faces Charges of Aiding Hamas

The brother of Israel's domestic intelligence chief has been detained and will be prosecuted for allegedly smuggling contraband cigarettes into Gaza, an operation authorities say financially benefits Hamas and constitutes treason during wartime.

Feb 4, 2026

World

UK Jury Acquits Six Pro-Palestinian Activists of Burglary in Elbit Factory Raid

A British jury has cleared six activists of aggravated burglary charges stemming from a 2024 raid on an Israeli defense contractor's facility. The verdict, following a high-profile trial, leaves several other charges unresolved and spotlights the legal and political tensions surrounding protests against arms sales to Israel.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Oman Hosts High-Stakes US-Iran Talks Amid Fears of Military Escalation

Diplomats from Washington and Tehran are set to meet in Muscat this week for their first direct dialogue since Iran's protest crackdown, with the shadow of potential U.S. military action looming over the negotiations.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Myanmar Junta-Backed Party Claims Election Victory Amid Creation of New Power Structure

Myanmar’s military-aligned party has secured a sweeping victory in a tightly controlled election, official results confirm, as the junta chief signs into law a new advisory body that could cement the army’s influence behind the scenes of any new civilian government.

Feb 4, 2026

World

U.S.-Iran Talks Shift to Oman Amid Rising Tensions Following Military Confrontations

High-stakes diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran have been relocated to Oman after recent hostile incidents in the Gulf, casting uncertainty over the format and agenda of the critical talks.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Ceasefire Under Fire: Gaza Mourns as Israeli Strikes Claim Nearly 20 Lives in Single Morning

A wave of Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Wednesday shattered the fragile U.S.-brokered truce, killing at least 19 Palestinians, including infants, and drawing sharp condemnation from local health officials who question the ceasefire's viability.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Xi, Putin Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in High-Stakes Video Summit Ahead of Ukraine War Anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-level video conference, emphasizing the stabilizing role of their deepening alliance amidst ongoing global tensions and as the conflict in Ukraine approaches its fourth year.

Feb 4, 2026