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India’s aviation regulator opened an investigation after an Air India aircraft ingested a cargo container while taxiing at Delhi airport. No passengers or crew members were hurt. The aircraft’s right engine suffered serious damage, and Air India grounded it for inspection and repairs. Flight returned after unexpected airspace closure The Airbus A350 was flying to New York before it returned to Delhi shortly after take-off. Iran temporarily closed its airspace, forcing airlines to reroute flights. The aircraft landed safely on Thursday morning. After landing, it left the runway and taxied toward the parking bay with passengers onboard. Dense fog reduced…

NATO allies step up their presence Military personnel from several European countries have begun arriving in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, as part of a short-term reconnaissance and training mission. France, Germany, Sweden and Norway are among the nations contributing forces, with officials describing the deployment as a routine effort to strengthen security cooperation in the Arctic. More troops, aircraft and naval assets are expected to follow in the coming days as exercises expand. Talks in Washington fail to ease tensions The troop movements came shortly after meetings in Washington between US officials and representatives from Denmark and Greenland. Those talks ended…

West Ham United are willing to sell Lucas Paquetá this month only if the move includes a loan back for the rest of the season, a condition resisted by Flamengo. Flamengo have had a €35m bid rejected and may raise it to €40m, but prefer to wait until summer to secure a cheaper deal rather than agree to a loan. Paquetá wants to return to Brazil after a difficult spell in England following a spot-fixing investigation that cost him a move to Manchester City. West Ham, fighting relegation, fear losing one of their key players could damage their survival hopes.…

2026 starts with political and economic upheavalThe year 2026 began amid intense uncertainty. President Donald Trump threatened decisive action against Iran. The warning followed US forces capturing Venezuela’s leader. His administration launched a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chair. Officials also targeted major profit drivers at banks and institutional investors. These moves sent shockwaves through global markets. Stock markets remain surprisingly calmInvestors expected a sharp equity selloff. That decline never occurred. Traders largely ignored the political turmoil. US stock indexes reached record highs early in the week. Prices later dipped only slightly. Despite mounting geopolitical and economic risks, equities…

BP has said it expects to take writedowns of up to $5bn on its green and low-carbon energy businesses as it pivots back towards fossil fuels under new chair Albert Manifold. The impairments largely relate to BP’s gas and transition divisions and will not affect underlying profits when full-year results are reported in February. The move follows BP cancelling hydrogen projects and attempting to sell a stake in its solar arm, Lightsource. Shares dipped after the announcement, alongside weaker oil trading and falling crude prices. The strategy shift comes amid a changing leadership team, with Meg O’Neill set to become…

The US government has approved Nvidia’s sale of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. The Department of Commerce announced the decision on Tuesday. Officials said they reviewed domestic chip supply before acting. The move loosens previous export restrictions on high-end technology. Washington had blocked the sales over national security concerns. Officials warned the chips could strengthen China’s technology sector and military. The new policy lifts some restrictions under strict conditions. Authorities described the change as cautious and controlled. H200 processors approved for export The approval applies to Nvidia’s H200 processors. The chip ranks as the company’s second-most-advanced AI product. Regulators…

Geoeconomic Tensions Take Center StageRising economic conflicts between major powers — including sanctions, tariffs, and other trade restrictions — are now considered the biggest threat to global stability, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2026 Global Risks Report. Released ahead of the WEF’s annual meeting in Davos next week, the report draws on the views of more than 1,300 leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society. The study places geoeconomic confrontation above misinformation, social polarization, extreme weather, and armed conflict as the most pressing global risk. Half of respondents expect the world to be turbulent or stormy over…

Amber Glenn has captured her third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating Championship, demonstrating consistency and skill that put her in strong contention for the upcoming Winter Olympics. The American figure skater delivered a flawless performance during the national championship, impressing judges and fans alike. Glenn’s routines showcased her technical precision, artistic expression, and ability to perform under pressure. Glenn’s victory marks a remarkable achievement in her skating career. Winning three straight national titles is rare and highlights her dominance in U.S. figure skating. Her performances have been praised for combining athleticism with elegance, earning high scores in both technical and artistic…

AI Hype Fuels Investor ConfidenceGoogle’s parent company, Alphabet, has officially crossed the $4 trillion mark, becoming the fourth company to reach that milestone after Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple. Investors have been eager to back tech giants positioned at the forefront of artificial intelligence, despite warnings — even from Google’s CEO — that valuations may be overheating. Alphabet’s stock has surged roughly 75% over the past year and nearly 7% since the start of January, cementing its place as the world’s second-most valuable company behind Nvidia. A significant boost came from Apple’s decision to integrate Google’s Gemini AI model into its…

Diageo is reportedly exploring the sale of its Chinese assets as part of a major portfolio review under its new chief executive, Dave Lewis. The owner of Guinness and Johnnie Walker has begun working with Goldman Sachs and UBS to assess its operations in China, where sales have been weakening. Diageo’s Chinese holdings include a majority stake in Sichuan Swellfun, a Shanghai-listed producer and distributor of baijiu. Shares in Swellfun have fallen sharply over the past year amid slowing demand, prompting banks to sound out interest from Chinese strategic buyers and private equity firms. The reported review comes as Lewis,…