PoliticsClashes erupted Tuesday in Kinshasa after the C64 platform, a coalition of political parties, organized a march to the National Assembly to oppose a proposed constitutional amendment. Police used tear gas to disperse the protesters.
PoliticsClashes erupted Tuesday in Kinshasa after the C64 platform, a coalition of political parties, organized a march to the National Assembly to oppose a proposed constitutional amendment. Police used tear gas to disperse the protesters.
EconomyInsight with Haslinda Amin examines Indonesia’s economic team reset and mounting pressure surrounding the Tata Sons listing. The program also covers Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee’s first five-year economic development plan and Asian markets positioning ahead of the Federal Reserve decision.
EconomyThe nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says the Iran war has so far cost the United States more than $38 billion. Depending on how intense the fighting is, US spending on the war is increasing by up to $3 billion each month.
PoliticsHong Kong leader John Lee holds a news conference after unveiling the city’s first five-year plan. The plan seeks to improve residents’ livelihoods, reinforce Hong Kong’s status as a global financial hub and strengthen technology ties with mainland China.
TechOn The Will Cain Show, former commander Greg Glaros assesses the strategic stakes of conflict in outer space, including U.S. weapon deployments and means of countering hostile actors.
OtherThe McStay case reaches trial, with a man’s life hanging in the balance.
WorldFormer Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces crimes against humanity charges, is expected to attend a pretrial hearing at the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands. It would be his first public appearance in more than a year.
PoliticsWorkers have completed the finishing touches on President Donald Trump’s new helipad on the White House South Lawn. The helipad is next to a ballroom whose construction Trump is rushing to complete despite legal challenges.
WorldA residential building sheltering displaced people collapsed in Gaza City. At least 70 people, including children, are missing; rescuers have recovered 11 bodies and brought out 12 survivors. Gaza Civil Defence says more than 100 Palestinians remain trapped, including at least 50 children. The building had been damaged and weakened by an earlier Israeli strike.
WorldAn NBC News helicopter crashed near a storage building in Los Angeles’s San Fernando Valley, killing at least three people. News crews were covering a car accident that had left at least two people dead and six injured.
Economy47:04Bond traders have built up bearish positions ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting, betting that the Treasury selloff pushing yields to their highest level in almost two decades will continue.
PoliticsUrsula von der Leyen delivers her State of the European Union address, with the event available to watch live.
PoliticsAttorney General Todd Blanche defends President Donald Trump’s right to criticize the Supreme Court after a mail-in voting ruling, arguing that the president may criticize another branch of government.
Economy45:01Saudi Arabia faces mounting economic pressure as Houthi threats target the kingdom and its East-West oil pipeline may remain largely shut for six weeks, tightening routes around the Red Sea. European oil prices surge after Aramco delays some deliveries, while Russia extends its diesel export ban and tighter Chinese fuel stockpiles raise the prospect of export curbs. The supply-driven oil rally is starting to look overdone.
PoliticsEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is delivering her annual address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, outlining priorities for the EU’s 27 countries over the coming year. She is calling for solidarity on climate change, artificial intelligence and competition from China, saying no single EU country can tackle these challenges alone.
Politics1:47:51As global alliances shift, the European Union and Canada are seeking closer ties. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is attending the EU’s State of the Union address while Brussels and Ottawa explore deeper cooperation on trade, defense, AI and critical minerals. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will outline the EU’s agenda for the year ahead, followed by live analysis and reaction from Strasbourg.
PoliticsDemocratic-led cities have sued the federal government over the Trump administration’s expanded public charge rule for green cards and visas. Sen. Rand Paul assessed the lawsuits.
PoliticsUrsula von der Leyen delivers a key State of the Union address as challenges facing the EU continue to mount.
TechMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said AI labs should use independent evaluators and advisers to help ensure model safety. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has made a similar case, arguing that safety should be built into routine development and that companies can choose not to release harmful systems.
PoliticsBloomberg Television’s “The China Show” focuses on Hong Kong’s unprecedented five-year plan, while also covering a planned meeting between US and Chinese officials ahead of a Trump-Xi summit and discussion of the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.
SportsReal Madrid narrowly beat Elche 3-2 on Matchday 6 of La Liga. Kylian Mbappé scored once and set up another as Madrid held on despite a late scare.
PoliticsThe FBI has released documents related to the 2024 assassination attempt against President Trump. Pennsylvania has reported a fourth measles-linked death, while opposition to data centers continues to grow as warnings about the dangers of AI mount.
PoliticsPresident Claudia Sheinbaum marks Mexico’s Independence Day in Mexico City with the traditional “Grito de Independencia,” or “Shout of Independence.”
EconomyNomura estimates that AI accounted for about half of Asia’s GDP growth in 2025, with chip exports and data-centre investment among the contributing factors. Chief economist Sonal Varma says the firm’s research found AI has generated more hiring than job cuts, while warning it could reshape Asian growth and employment.