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BigBear.ai Forges Strategic Alliance with Abu Dhabi's Maqta to Reshape Global Port Security with AI

In a move set to redefine border and cargo operations, U.S. AI specialist BigBear.ai has partnered with Abu Dhabi's Maqta Technologies. The collaboration, unveiled at a major industry forum, aims to develop next-generation AI solutions for government agencies and port operators worldwide, focusing on efficiency and security.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Iran Threatens to Label EU Armed Forces as Terrorists in Retaliatory Move

Iran has announced plans to designate the armed forces of European Union member states as terrorist organizations, a direct response to the EU's blacklisting of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The escalation marks a new low in diplomatic relations and raises fears of further regional instability.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Israel Acknowledges Gaza Death Toll Nears 70,000, Marking Shift After Years of Dispute

In a significant departure from its longstanding position, an Israeli military official has acknowledged a death toll in Gaza close to 70,000, aligning with figures long maintained by Palestinian health authorities. This admission follows over two years of war and persistent international scrutiny over casualty counts.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

AstraZeneca Bets $18.5 Billion on CSPC's Monthly Obesity Shot in Major Pipeline Push

In a landmark deal, AstraZeneca has licensed a suite of next-generation weight-loss drugs from China's CSPC, aiming to challenge the dominance of Lilly and Novo Nordisk with longer-acting monthly injectables.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Ceasefire Under Strain: Israeli Strikes Claim Five Lives in Gaza Amid Ongoing Tensions

Fresh Israeli military actions in central and southern Gaza have resulted in multiple casualties, testing the durability of a months-long, U.S.-brokered truce and hindering critical aid flows.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Partner Default in Otway Basin Puts ConocoPhillips' Project Costs and Strategy Under Scrutiny

3D Energi's failure to meet a payment obligation on the ConocoPhillips-operated Otway Basin exploration project has triggered a trading halt and raised questions about cost impacts, partnership structures, and the oil major's valuation resilience.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Federal Realty Trust: A Deep Value Play or Market Skepticism?

Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) trades near $100.59, presenting a potential valuation disconnect. Our analysis suggests the stock may be significantly undervalued based on discounted cash flow and P/E metrics, even as short-term performance lags behind sector peers.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Envision Energy Lands Landmark Turbine Deal for Vietnam's First Large-Rotor Offshore Wind Projects

Envision Energy will supply its high-capacity EN-226 turbines for a 128MW nearshore wind cluster in Vietnam, marking a significant step in the country's Power Development Plan VIII and setting a potential benchmark for regional offshore development.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Where Retirement Dollars Go Further: The Top 10 States for Social Security Payouts

A new analysis reveals significant geographic disparities in Social Security benefits, highlighting how state-level policies and living costs determine the real value of monthly checks for millions of retirees.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Trump Taps Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to Succeed Powell, Signaling Major Shift for Central Bank

President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and longtime critic of current policy, as the next Fed chair. The move, seen as an effort to align the central bank more closely with White House priorities, could redefine its historic independence and monetary policy direction.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Patagonia's Ancient Forests Ablaze as Austerity Cuts Hamper Fire Response

Wildfires ravaging Argentina's Patagonia region have breached a UNESCO World Heritage site, fueling a political firestorm over President Javier Milei's deep cuts to environmental and emergency funding.

Jan 30, 2026

World

South Africa Expels Top Israeli Diplomat Amid Deepening Rift Over Gaza

South Africa has ordered Israel's chargé d'affaires to leave the country within 72 hours, citing "unacceptable violations" of diplomatic protocol and a direct challenge to its sovereignty, further straining relations already tense over the ICJ genocide case.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Israel to Reopen Key Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing After Two-Year Closure

Israeli authorities announce the reopening of the Rafah crossing this Sunday, ending a nearly two-year blockade of Gaza's sole passage to Egypt.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bosch Profits Dive 45% Amid Restructuring Costs and Market Headwinds

German automotive giant Bosch reports a sharp 45% drop in operating profit for 2025, driven by heavy restructuring charges, intense global competition, and delayed returns on future-tech investments.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Grubhub Eliminates Fees on Large Orders in Bid to Win Back Market Share

The food delivery platform is waiving delivery and service fees for orders over $50, a direct challenge to rivals DoorDash and Uber Eats, as it seeks to address customer frustration with high costs and cart abandonment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Chevron Outperforms Q4 Profit Forecasts Amid Cost-Cutting Drive, Eyes Expansion in Venezuela

Chevron Corp. reported a drop in fourth-quarter earnings that nonetheless beat analyst expectations, as the oil giant emphasized operational efficiency to navigate lower crude prices. The company, the sole U.S. producer active in Venezuela, signaled it is assessing further investment opportunities in the country following recent geopolitical shifts.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Adidas Caps Strong 2025 with Record Revenue, Announces €1 Billion Share Buyback

The German sportswear giant reports preliminary figures showing robust growth for the Adidas brand, driven by double-digit expansion across all regions, and unveils a major capital return program to shareholders.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Musk Eyes Unprecedented Tech Empire Merger, Potentially Uniting SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI

Elon Musk is reportedly in early-stage talks to merge his flagship companies—SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI—into a single, trillion-dollar technology and infrastructure behemoth ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO, sources familiar with the matter indicate.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $817 Million as Crypto Plunges to Nine-Month Low

A brutal sell-off in Bitcoin, exacerbated by Federal Reserve uncertainty and weak tech earnings, triggered massive withdrawals from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, casting doubt on near-term price targets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

EQ Resources Soars on Tungsten Buzz: Is the ASX Miner's Valuation Sustainable?

EQ Resources (ASX:EQR) has seen its share price skyrocket over 120% in a month, fueled by renewed interest in tungsten and strategic project updates. As the market re-evaluates the critical minerals sector, we examine whether the company's current premium is justified or a sign of overheating sentiment.

Jan 30, 2026