US

Leaders

Jose Balcazar, Left-Wing Lawmaker, Steps in as Peru’s Interim Leader

Peru's Congress elected left-wing lawmaker Jose Balcazar as interim president on Wednesday after ousting Jose Jeri over a scandal involving secret meetings with a Chinese businessman. The 83-year-old will lead until the new president takes office on July 28 following general elections on April 12.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Baker Hughes is Preferred Provider for Marathon Petroleum Across USA

Baker Hughes has secured a nationwide preferred provider agreement with Marathon Petroleum Corporation. The deal covers the US refining network of the oil major.

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Conflicts & Security

Nigeria: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai Rearrested After EFCC Release

Armed operatives rearrested former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday night immediately after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission released him on bail. Witnesses said the agents ambushed him at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.

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Conflicts & Security

US-Iran war could be imminent and take weeks amid latest nuclear talks

A US-Iran military confrontation could erupt in days and stretch into a multi-week campaign, sources close to the matter said Wednesday. The assessment comes even as Washington and Tehran held a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday.

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Markets

Kepler Trust Intelligence: New Research | Company Announcement | Investegate

Kepler Trust Intelligence released fresh research praising Invesco Global Equity Income Trust Plc (IGET) for its excellent returns over the past five years. The report, available free to UK investors, serves as a detailed reference for long-term holders.

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US Politics

US Billionaire Les Wexner Admits He Was ‘Naive’ And ‘Conned’ By Jeffrey Epstein During Congressional Testimony

Billionaire Les Wexner told House Oversight Committee lawmakers on Wednesday he was 'naive, foolish and gullible' for trusting Jeffrey Epstein, who misappropriated vast sums from him and his family. Wexner denied any role in the sex offender's crimes.

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Corporate

Omnicom Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

Omnicom Group reported fourth-quarter revenue of $5.5 billion for 2025, up 27.9% from a year earlier, but swung to a net loss of $941.1 million due to Interpublic Group acquisition costs and repositioning charges. Adjusted earnings per share hit $2.59, beating the prior year's $2.41.

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US Politics

Trump’s State of the Union: Power Plays and Policy Shifts

In a speech laced with defiance and promises, President Trump reframed the State of the Union as a battleground for tariffs, military spending, and geopolitical realignments.

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Markets

LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: Stocks to rise, Fed has mixed views on AI

London stocks look set to climb at the open Thursday, with FTSE 100 futures signaling a 25-point, or 0.2%, gain. The upbeat mood follows solid U.S. gains and mixed Federal Reserve views on artificial intelligence's economic role.

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Books & Literature

Mathemagic: The beauty and truth of maths

Two influential books dismantle the image of mathematics as a cold, abstract pursuit, portraying it instead as a poetic tool for uncovering universal truths. Authors K.C. Cole and John Allen Paulos use everyday examples to show how math simplifies complex realities from risk assessment to cosmic patterns.

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Elections

Tamil Nadu native Rini Sampath running for Washington mayor

Rini Sampath, a 31-year-old government contractor from Tamil Nadu, India, announced her candidacy in the Democratic primary for Washington, D.C., mayor. She promises a 'back-to-basics' push to fix crumbling infrastructure and rebuild trust in city government.

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Asia Pacific

Kim Jong Un shows off missile launchers as party congress nears

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected 50 new 600mm-caliber multiple rocket launchers on Wednesday, calling them the world's most powerful focused strike weapons. The display came days before a rare Workers' Party congress set to outline the nation's five-year policy agenda.

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Elections

After kickstarting NDA poll campaign last month, Modi to thrice visit TN to address rallies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Tamil Nadu on March 1, 7 and 11. He will speak at NDA rallies across multiple districts. The visits blend campaign events with project...

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Americas

Peru set for eighth president in a decade

Peru's Congress will select the country's eighth president in a decade on Wednesday, hours after lawmakers impeached Jose Jeri on corruption charges just four months into his term. The 39-year-old leader fell amid allegations of improper government hires and dealings with a Chinese businessman.

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Olympics & More

Australia Charts Future for Coaching, Officiating

Australia's Sports Commission appointed 22 experts to two new advisory groups on Thursday to develop national action plans for coaches and officials. The panels, drawn from hundreds of applicants across multiple sports, will co-design strategies to boost support and development in community sports.

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