Imrann Ahmad 
Key Points Norwegian lawmakers reacted with shock and dismay after Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado decided to present her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump. “It’s completely unheard of,” Janne Haaland Matlary, a professor of international politics at the University of Oslo and former state secretary … Read more
Key Points President Donald Trump said Friday that he may slap tariffs on foreign countries if they refuse to support his push for the United States to take control of Greenland. “We need Greenland for national security. So I may do that,” Trump said during a health-care event at the White House. The comments underscore … Read more
Panamanian authorities are now weighing a major decision that could reshape the country’s economy and ripple through global copper markets: whether to reopen the massive Cobre Panamá copper mine operated by Canada’s First Quantum Minerals. After shutting down operations in 2023 amid widespread protests and legal battles, Panama’s government says it will make a final … Read more
Key Points Shares: 2330-TW-20.00 (-1.17%) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company delivered another blowout quarter, reporting a 35% jump in fourth-quarter profit that topped expectations and set a new record. The surge was driven by relentless demand for artificial intelligence chips, reinforcing the company’s central role in the global AI supply chain. The results beat LSEG SmartEstimates, … Read more
Wall Street got a fresh jolt Tuesday as analysts at KeyBanc Capital Markets boosted their outlook for Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) — two of the market’s biggest chipmakers — citing accelerating demand for AI-ready server chips that’s reshaping the tech sector. The firm raised both stocks to an “overweight” rating, signaling confidence that … Read more
Delta Air Lines is making a striking move that underlines its confidence in the global travel rebound. The Atlanta-based carrier announced it’s ordering 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets — its first direct purchase of that aircraft model — with options for 30 more, signaling a major expansion of its long-haul fleet. The deal marks a … Read more
Asia-Pacific stocks climbed on Tuesday as investors set aside a mix of geopolitical worries and a rare legal cloud hanging over the U.S. Federal Reserve. Japan’s Nikkei 225 stole the spotlight, jumping 3.4% after markets reopened from a holiday, with the broader Topix index up 2.13%. Traders cheered signs that Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party … Read more
Key Points Meta shares (META) were slightly higher in after-hours trading following the announcement. Meta said Monday it has appointed Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, adding a well-connected political and finance veteran to its top leadership ranks. Powell McCormick briefly joined Meta’s board in April but stepped down in December, according to … Read more
Planning a Caribbean getaway? You’ll want to bookmark this list. Several islands across the region consistently rank as some of the safest travel destinations in the Caribbean — ideal for families, solo travelers, and first-time visitors alike. Here are the Caribbean spots travelers can feel most confident visiting: Bonus safe spots you may want to … Read more
Key Points U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday ordered a company controlled by a Chinese national to unwind a $2.9 million acquisition of U.S. semiconductor assets, citing national security concerns. In an executive order, the White House said HieFo Corporation—incorporated in Delaware—was “controlled by a citizen of the People’s Republic of China.” The order targets … Read more