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Adani AI-ready data centres: $100B India buildout by 2035
Adani AI-ready data centres are central to Adani Enterprises’ plan to invest about $100B by 2035, pairing renewable power with hyperscale compute and pitching a “sovereign energy + compute platform,” as Reuters reported.
Iran nuclear talks: Tehran offers US “carrots” as pressure grows
Iran nuclear talks are resuming in Geneva as Tehran floats energy, mining, and aircraft opportunities tied to sanctions relief. Canada is hardening its stance with expanded sanctions and explicit calls for government change, raising diplomatic and market stakes.
Bangladesh election 2026: what voters need to know
Bangladesh election 2026 is on Feb 12 with two ballots per voter: a 300-seat parliamentary vote and a national referendum. Here’s how polling works, what’s on the ballot, who is running, and how security is being managed at thousands of polling centres.
Brad Arnold death: 3 Doors Down singer dies at 47
Brad Arnold death was confirmed Feb. 7, 2026, after the 3 Doors Down frontman’s stage 4 kidney cancer battle. The band said he “passed away peacefully” with his wife Jennifer and family present, reviving focus on his 2000s rock legacy and tour disruptions.
Bannon-Epstein interview video fuels fresh scrutiny
The Bannon-Epstein interview footage released in the latest Epstein files shows Jeffrey Epstein posturing about power and elites in a nearly two-hour sit-down filmed around 2019. Reporting says it was meant for a sympathetic documentary effort, not a “traffic documentary.”
Iran strike U.S. bases warning shadows Oman nuclear talks
Iran strike U.S. bases warning from Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi raised regional tail risks even as Iran and the U.S. described indirect Oman nuclear talks as positive and agreed to continue. Tehran framed retaliation as targeting U.S. forces, not host countries.
US-Iran strike risk rises, but talks still in play
US-Iran strike risk is higher than normal as military incidents mount and talks wobble on venue and scope. Public reporting does not support “imminent” action, but leaked strike options and force posture shifts are lifting risk premia for shipping, energy, and EM FX.
Rafah crossing volatility halts Gaza patient evacuations
Rafah crossing access remains unstable after renewed Gaza strikes and disrupted patient evacuations. Reuters reports limited movement, delays, and allegations of harsh treatment at checkpoints, keeping humanitarian operations fragile and raising wider regional risk.
Milano Cortina 2026 security plan hardens amid ICE row
Milano Cortina 2026 security is tightening as Italy unveils “red zones,” drone and robotics surveillance, and a 24/7 cyber command. Officials say U.S. ICE staff supporting the U.S. delegation “won’t be on the streets,” but protests are planned.
Syria ceasefire extension wins US-Europe backing
Syria ceasefire extension: the U.S., UK, France and Germany welcomed a 15-day truce renewal and urged strict adherence, as Damascus plans new SDF integration talks under U.S. backing in a fragile northeast calm.
Gaza forced evacuation order tests Oct 2025 ceasefire
A Gaza forced evacuation order in Bani Suhaila near Khan Younis is the first such move since the Oct 2025 ceasefire, residents say. Leaflets warned “You must evacuate immediately,” as UN agencies and Hamas cite pressure around Israel’s security boundary.
UNRWA compound demolition shakes East Jerusalem
UNRWA compound demolition in East Jerusalem drew UN condemnation after Israeli forces bulldozed vacated buildings on Jan 20. UN chief António Guterres urged Israel to halt work and restore the site, as UNRWA warned of defiance of international law.
Ukraine energy infrastructure hit as talks continue
Ukraine energy infrastructure took another heavy hit after Russia launched a large overnight missile and drone wave, cutting heat and power in Kyiv during extreme cold. Kyiv says the strikes aim to “create a humanitarian disaster” as U.S.-led talks continue.
Ukraine energy infrastructure hit as talks continue
Ukraine energy infrastructure took another heavy hit after Russia launched a large overnight missile and drone wave, cutting heat and power in Kyiv during extreme cold. Kyiv says the strikes aim to “create a humanitarian disaster” as U.S.-led talks continue.
Spain high-speed train crash: toll 39, track fault probe
Spain high-speed train crash investigators are probing a possible faulty rail joint after a derailment and collision near Adamuz killed at least 39. With 12 in intensive care, Spain declared mourning as operators Iryo and Renfe face scrutiny over safety and maintenance.
Iran protests crackdown: Trump thanks Tehran, keeps threat
Iran protests crackdown tensions eased slightly after Trump thanked Tehran for halting alleged executions of 800+ prisoners. Reuters says he was told killings were easing, but “all options” rhetoric and Iran’s denials keep markets on edge.
U.S. visit seeks calm after Trump Greenland threats
Trump Greenland threats over acquiring Greenland pushed 11 U.S. lawmakers to Copenhagen to reassure Denmark and Greenland on self-determination, NATO unity, and trade risks.
Gaza ceasefire phase two: diplomacy starts, strikes continue
Gaza ceasefire phase two was announced by the U.S., but Israeli strikes continued and Netanyahu called the start “declarative.” With disarmament, crossings, and reconstruction unresolved, the truce looks fragile and regional risk premia may persist.
Iran Cyber Siege Banking and Fuel Systems Freeze
A massive cyberattack has paralyzed Iran’s banking and fuel infrastructure, coinciding with IAEA warnings that nuclear breakout time has shrunk to theoretical days.
Greenland US tension spikes as PM says ‘we choose Denmark’
Greenland US tension rose after PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen said “we choose Denmark” ahead of Washington talks with VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The dispute tests NATO cohesion as Arctic security and minerals competition intensify.