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From media mogul to convict: Jimmy Lais Hong Kong pro-democracy story

His trial has become emblematic of Hong Kongs crackdown on press freedoms and political dissent since the citys 1997 return to Chinese rule

9 Feb 2026 9:08 am
PM Modi congratulates Japan PM Sanae Takaichi on election victory

Expressing confidence in her leadership, Modi said the India-Japan friendship would continue to reach greater heights under Takaichis tenure.

8 Feb 2026 11:17 pm
Charting the Global Economy: ECB holds, the UK tilts toward rate cut

In the UK, central bankers came within a vote of lowering interest rates and predicted inflation will fall below its target, a closer-than-expected decision that revived hopes the Bank of England will cut next month

7 Feb 2026 4:07 pm
Amazon records strong Q4 holiday sales, but shares fall after it announces a sharp increase in capital spending

Amazon plans to increase capital spending by nearly 60% to $200 billion as it sees opportunities in artificial intelligence, robots, semiconductors and satellites

6 Feb 2026 9:08 am
US seizes 200+ website domains linked to India-based firms for running illegal online pharmacies

DEA says illegal operations were tied to multiple fatal overdoses and widespread drug diversion

5 Feb 2026 12:03 pm
Nippon Steel mulls $3.2 billion convertible bond sale

At 500 billion yen, the convertible bonds issuance would be the largest of its kind in Japan, according to LSEG data.

5 Feb 2026 11:13 am
Iran, US to hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman, says Iranian foreign minister

The announcement came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering over changes in the format and content of the talks

5 Feb 2026 11:05 am
China's Xi, Russia's Putin discuss their growing links, ties with US and global crises

Many of America's closest partners are exploring opportunities with China following clashes with President Donald Trump over tariffs and his demands to take over Greenland from NATO ally Denmark

5 Feb 2026 10:50 am