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Chinese ‘Aunties’ Fuel 29% Gold Buying Surge in 2025

Small-scale investors in China snapped up 444 metric tons of gold bars and coins last year, a 29% jump from 2024 that claimed nearly one-third of global purchases. Middle-aged women known as 'aunties' led the charge amid economic woes and slim investment picks.

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Big Tech

Microsoft CEO Nadella Names Asha Sharma Gaming CEO

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella appointed Asha Sharma as executive vice president and CEO of Microsoft Gaming on Feb. 20, 2026. Sharma, a senior AI executive, will oversee Xbox operations from Redmond, Washington, succeeding retiring Phil Spencer.

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Medicine

Scientists pinpoint TNF blockade to curb ICI heart risks in cancer patients

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have identified a targeted way to prevent deadly heart inflammation from immune checkpoint inhibitors, popular cancer drugs like Keytruda and Opdivo. Blocking a specific TNF signaling pathway in mice stopped the cardiac damage without reducing the treatments' tumor-fighting power.

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AI

AI Agents to Reshape SaaS, Not Replace It, Say Tech CEOs

AI agents will transform software-as-a-service business models but won't wipe them out overnight, leading tech executives said at the AI Impact Summit 2026. Salesforce India CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya stressed that true SaaS value lies in grasping customer workflows and pain points.

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Corporate

ICC Allows Duterte to Skip Feb. 23 Confirmation Hearing

The International Criminal Court has approved former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's request to miss his confirmation hearing set for February 23. Pre-Trial Chamber I ruled Friday that the session will go ahead as planned without him.

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US Politics

Karnataka Police Arrest RTI Activist Snehamayi Krishna in Fake Audio Case

Bengaluru Central Crime Branch officers arrested RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna on charges of spreading a fake audio clip and manipulated online content to defame former MUDA Commissioner DB Natesh. The arrest came after Natesh filed a complaint on February 18.

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Big Tech

Mumbai Police Issue LOC Against Harry Boxer in Ranveer Singh Threat Case

Mumbai Police issued a Look Out Circular against Harichandra, alias Harry Boxer, a key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, after a threatening voice note targeted Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. The WhatsApp audio, sent to Singh's manager, was traced to a US-based number routed through a VPN.

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US Politics

South Korea Flags Export Risks to US After Supreme Court Tariffs Ruling

South Korea's government warned Saturday that uncertainties over its exports to the United States have intensified following a U.S. Supreme Court decision invalidating President Donald Trump's global tariffs. The ruling declared the tariffs unlawful under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

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US Politics

Mexico, Canada Exempt from New 10% US Tariff, USMCA in Jeopardy

The White House exempted Mexico and Canada from a new 10% tariff on foreign goods announced by President Trump, preserving key USMCA trade benefits. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of Trump's prior tariffs, though the president warned of potential changes to the tripartite trade pact.

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Asia Pacific

21-Year-Old Cargo Ship Navigator Arrested in Fatal Japan Collision

Japanese authorities arrested a 21-year-old navigator Saturday for professional negligence after her cargo ship slammed into a stationary fishing boat off central Japan, killing two men. Hanon Sugimoto admitted she was alone at the helm during Friday's crash near Toba in Mie Prefecture.

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US Politics

Korea Industry Minister: US Export Conditions to Stay Largely Intact After Tariff Ruling

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said export conditions to the United States secured through prior tariff agreements will largely remain unchanged despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling invalidating reciprocal tariffs. The government held an emergency meeting Friday to assess the decision's fallout and plot response strategies.

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Corporate

Telangana HC Lists PIL on Illegal Structures in Nirmal’s Dharmasagar Lake

The Telangana High Court overruled government objections Friday and scheduled an early hearing for a public interest litigation accusing authorities of ignoring illegal constructions inside the full tank level of Dharmasagar lake in Nirmal district.

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Energy & Commodities

21 Families Displaced 6 Days After Centreville Gas Explosion

Twenty-one families in Centreville, Virginia, remain displaced six days after a natural gas explosion destroyed a home, with crews still hunting for the leak's source. Residents like Kim Rogers and Cami Minks have taken up temporary residence at the Hyatt Place in Chantilly, footing the bill for hotel stays and restaurant meals.

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Corporate

Indian Aviation Faces Rs 170-180B Losses in FY2026 Despite Traffic Uptick

India's aviation sector braces for net losses of Rs 170-180 billion in FY2026, up sharply from Rs 56 billion last year, even as passenger traffic rebounds. Icra blames operational snarls, a sliding rupee and new aircraft costs for the hit.

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US Politics

Trump Announces 10% Global Tariff Despite Court Ruling

President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order imposing a 10% global tariff on imports, brushing off a recent court decision challenging his trade measures. The new tariff would apply on top of existing duties tied to national security.

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