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Chalco and Rio Tinto Forge Brazilian Alliance, Securing Pivotal Stake in Major Aluminum Producer

In a landmark deal set to reshape global aluminum supply chains, Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) and mining giant Rio Tinto have jointly acquired a controlling interest in Brazil's Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA). This strategic move marks Chalco's largest overseas investment to date, significantly expanding its international footprint and influence.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Li Auto Shifts Gears: From Self-Driving Cars to Humanoid Robots in Major AI Pivot

Chinese EV maker Li Auto announces a significant organizational overhaul, dissolving its dedicated autonomous driving team to focus resources on 'embodied intelligence' and humanoid robotics, signaling a bold strategic realignment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Kalmar Oyj's 38% Surge: Is the Finnish Port Machinery Giant Still a Buy?

Shares of Kalmar Oyj have soared nearly 40% over the past year, outpacing broader market sentiment. As the stock consolidates near €43, investors are questioning whether the rally still has legs or if the easy money has been made. A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests there may be more room to run.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The AI Infrastructure Gold Rush: Three Chip Titans Powering the Next Wave

As global investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates, a handful of semiconductor giants stand to reap outsized rewards. We examine the foundational players whose technology is enabling this historic build-out.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING's Five-Year Slump: Shareholders Face 23% Loss Despite Recent Gains

While EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG (VTX:EMSN) shares have shown a recent uptick, a deeper look reveals a five-year decline of 23% in total shareholder return, significantly trailing the broader Swiss market. This performance gap persists even as the company's underlying earnings showed modest growth.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Nigerian Forces Eliminate Senior Boko Haram Commander in Sambisa Forest Raid

In a targeted night operation in Borno state, Nigerian troops neutralized a high-ranking Boko Haram leader and ten fighters, marking a significant blow to the militant group's command structure in its historic stronghold.

Feb 2, 2026

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Drone Strike on Miner Bus in Dnipro Kills 12 Amid Stalled Peace Talks

A Russian drone attack struck a bus carrying miners in Dnipro, killing at least a dozen workers. The assault comes as planned peace negotiations face delays, casting further doubt on diplomatic efforts to end the nearly four-year conflict.

Feb 2, 2026

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Rafah Crossing Reopens for Limited Transit in Pilot Phase, Signaling Fragile Progress in Gaza

Israel and Egypt have initiated a tightly controlled pilot reopening of the Rafah border crossing, a move tied to the broader U.S.-backed peace framework. The initial phase permits a small number of pre-vetted individuals to cross daily under heavy security coordination.

Feb 2, 2026

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Pakistan Launches Major Counter-Insurgency Operation After Coordinated Balochistan Attacks Leave Dozens Dead

Pakistani security forces have killed 145 militants in a large-scale, two-day military operation across Balochistan, officials said Sunday. The offensive was launched in response to a wave of coordinated assaults by separatist fighters that killed nearly 50 people, marking one of the deadliest escalations in the restive province in recent years.

Feb 2, 2026

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Costa Ricans Head to the Polls Amid Security Crisis, Chaves's Protégé Leads Race

Laura Fernández, former chief of staff to President Rodrigo Chaves, holds a commanding lead and could secure an outright victory, promising to double down on the incumbent's hardline security agenda.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Coordinated Assaults Rock Balochistan: Pakistan Hunts Separatists After Deadly Two-Day Siege

Pakistan launches a sweeping manhunt for Baloch separatist militants following a devastating wave of coordinated attacks across the volatile province. With over 190 dead, the government vows retaliation as the region reels from assaults on security installations, banks, and prisons.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

M&A Market Roars Back to Life: 2026 Poised for Major Deal Surge as Confidence Returns

Fueled by a wave of blockbuster transactions and renewed executive optimism, the global mergers and acquisitions landscape is heating up for a robust 2026. Major consulting firms report a significant shift in sentiment, with U.S. CEOs leading the charge in pursuing strategic deals despite lingering market uncertainties.

Feb 2, 2026

California's Billionaire Tax Debate: A New Front in the Battle Over Wealth and Power

A proposed wealth tax on California's ultra-rich has ignited a fierce debate, pitting tech billionaires against a coalition of millionaires who argue it's time for the wealthy to pay more. The fight echoes past battles over Silicon Valley's influence and raises questions about the state's economic future.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Markets on Edge: Bitcoin Retreats, Metals in Turmoil as Asia Trading Week Begins

Asian markets opened cautiously Monday as a historic metals sell-off reverberated across asset classes. Bitcoin slipped toward $75,000, while regional equities mostly fell. Investors brace for a critical week packed with corporate earnings, central bank decisions, and key economic data.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Speaker Johnson Expresses Confidence in Securing Votes to Avert Partial Shutdown by Tuesday

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated on Sunday that he believes he has secured enough Republican support to pass a stopgap funding bill and end the partial government shutdown by Tuesday at the latest, citing logistical hurdles due to severe weather.

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

Musk Denies Epstein Party Invitations, Claims Ignorance of 'Creepy' Offers

Elon Musk has responded to newly released emails showing his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, stating he was 'too dumb' to initially understand the financier's offers and would have no need for his assistance to socialize.

Feb 2, 2026

World

When Venus Became a Target: The WWII Incident Where the U.S. Navy Mistook a Planet for a Japanese Balloon Bomb

Amid the tense atmosphere of World War II, a routine night watch escalated into a bizarre engagement when U.S. Navy gunners, convinced they were under attack by a Japanese balloon weapon, opened fire on an unexpected celestial intruder: the planet Venus.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Berliners Embrace Free Spuds as German Potato Glut Sparks Creative Solutions and Debate

An unprecedented potato harvest in Germany has led to a wave of grassroots initiatives, with farmers distributing millions of surplus potatoes for free in Berlin, sparking community spirit and a debate on food waste and market impacts.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Unsealed Epstein Files Reveal Extensive Kremlin Ties, Fueling Espionage Fears

Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case detail his repeated interactions with Vladimir Putin and Russian intelligence, raising serious questions about whether the financier's sex trafficking network doubled as a foreign kompromat operation.

Feb 2, 2026