Hedge funds maintain momentum in January
LONDON — Hedge funds started 2026 on a strong note. They delivered an average return of 0.9% in January, extending a streak of 10 consecutive positive months, the global hedge...
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Agereh appoints board and executive team for commercial growth
Agereh Technologies Inc. unveiled its board of directors and executive team Monday as it shifts from developing artificial intelligence transportation solutions to commercial rollout. The Edmonton company tapped leaders with deep tech, finance and government experience to steer the expansion.
Magna Terra Outlines Stream Sediment Anomalies on the Humber Copper-Cobalt Project, Newfoundland
Magna Terra Minerals Inc. reported elevated copper, cobalt, lead and zinc levels in 189 stream sediment samples from its 49,925-hectare Humber Copper-Cobalt Project in western Newfoundland. The anomalies cluster over 5,588 hectares, aligning with airborne geophysical conductors and historical lake sediment data.
Sea row deepens Duterte-Marcos rift
A deepening rift between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has emerged over clashing strategies in the Philippines' South China Sea dispute with China. The divide threatens alliance structures and investor confidence, according to analysts at GlobalSource Partners.
Ga Mantse in Stable Condition After Dawn Crash in Oti Region
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, is in stable condition after a road crash at 2 a.m. Thursday in Pai-Katanga, Oti Region. The monarch escaped unhurt on his return trip from Tamale to Accra.
Australian macadamias gain ground in India after tariff cuts
Australia's macadamia exports to India are surging after duties dropped from 30% to 9% on Jan. 1, 2026. The change, with zero tariffs set for Jan. 1, 2028, comes amid rising demand from cafes and premium food makers.
US To Create Online Portals For Europeans, Other Non-Americans To Access Banned Content: Report
The US State Department is developing an online portal at freedom.gov to let Europeans and other non-Americans access content banned in their countries, such as hate speech and propaganda, sources told Reuters. The project aims to counter foreign censorship but has drawn internal pushback and official denials.
APC NWC to Upgrade Progressive Institute to International Standard
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has pledged to elevate its Progressive Institute to an international standard, aiming to position it as a world-class institution.
India’s Jaishankar Meets Ukraine’s Sybiha at Munich Security Conference 2026
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha at the Munich Security Conference 2026, signaling continued diplomatic engagement amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
Zurich Delivers Record Performance in Asia Pacific
Zurich Insurance Group posted a record $633 million business operating profit in its Asia Pacific operations for 2025, up 8 percent from the previous year. The Swiss insurer also reported total gross premiums of $7.5 billion, an 8 percent increase across its three main business segments.
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.
Israel’s ‘Kochav Meir’ Field Hospital in Ukraine: A Shining Star of Humanitarian Aid
In March 2022, Israel deployed a 80-person medical team to western Ukraine to establish a fully functioning field hospital near the Polish border, marking a significant humanitarian response to the ongoing war.
Quote Of The Day, February 18, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck an optimistic tone at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15, 2026, offering reassurance to European allies after Sen. J.D. Vance’s...
Police on the case: How Rome’s beloved Bernini elephant sculpture lost the tip of its tusk — again
ROME — Police in Rome scoured security footage Wednesday to identify who snapped off the tip of the left tusk from the city’s beloved elephant statue by Gian Lorenzo Bernini....
U.S. Announces 10% Tariff on Imports Amid Legal Challenges
The United States has announced a 10% tariff on all imports not covered by exemptions, effective immediately, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated previous global tariffs.