11:20 am, Wednesday, 21 January 2026
BREAKING NEWS
2026’s Electric Revolution: High‑Powered Hybrids and Accessible EVs
High‑performance hybrids and luxury EVs Electric‑vehicle sales are accelerating globally, and 2026 promises to deliver a flood of models that
Musk’s xAI bets billions on Mississippi data centre to compete in AI arms race
Startup pours $20 billion into new facility amid generative AI boom Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI is embarking on an
Global Energy Markets Brace for Volatile Winter Demand
Supply tightness meets climate stress Energy markets entered the new year facing renewed volatility as cold weather patterns across parts
Russia’s Pipeline Gas Exports to Europe Plunge
Energy flows shift amid geopolitical change Russia’s pipeline gas exports to Europe plunged by 44 percent in 2025, reaching their lowest
Red Sea Tensions Keep Global Shipping on Edge as 2025 Ends
Maritime risk without resolution As 2025 draws to a close, global shipping companies remain on alert in the Red Sea,
Asia’s Export Engines Slow as Global Demand Softens Into Year-End
Manufacturing momentum eases Several major Asian export economies are reporting slower growth as global demand weakens heading into the final
Global Oil Prices Edge Higher as Middle East Supply Risks Resurface
Market nerves return Global oil prices edged higher as renewed concerns over Middle East supply risks unsettled markets. Traders pointed
Germany Warns of Prolonged Economic Stagnation as Export Orders Weaken
Slowing industry and fragile demand Germany’s economy ministry warned that Europe’s largest economy faces a prolonged period of weak growth
Turkey Says Russia Provided $9 Billion in New Financing for Akkuyu Nuclear Plant
A major injection for a flagship project Turkey says Russia has provided $9 billion in new financing for the Akkuyu
China Opposes US Tariffs on Chips, Warns of Trade Friction
Tech export tensions, global semiconductor stakes China’s Ministry of Commerce publicly criticized planned U.S. tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports, calling
