OpenAI seeking investments from Middle East sovereign wealth funds for multibillion-dollar round
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in the United Arab Emirates to participate in investment talks as he tries to raise more money for his cash-burning startup.
Day: January 22, 2026
BitGo raises $212.8M in its US IPO at $18 per share, above the marketed range of $15 to $17 per share, giving it a market value of about $2.1B (Bloomberg)
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BitGo raises $212.8M in its US IPO at $18 per share, above the marketed range of $15 to $17 per share, giving it a market value of about $2.1B — BitGo Holdings Inc. and some of its backers raised $212.8 million in a US in…
Photos: Seattle Kraken take on New York Islanders
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Australia observes day of mourning for victims of Bondi Beach mass shooting
Flags will be flown at half-staff to honour the victims of the December 14 shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
Israeli fire strikes journalists and children on one of Gaza’s deadliest days since ceasefire – Politico
Israeli fire strikes journalists and children on one of Gaza’s deadliest days since ceasefire PoliticoIsrael kills 3 journalists in Gaza, including CBS News contributor The Washington PostThree journalists among 11 Palestinians ki…
Photos: Washington Huskies win against Penn State Lady Lions in women’s basketball, 81-65
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Australian shares shoot up after Trump walks back tariff threat
The de-escalation fuelled a rally in global share markets as buyers ride the ‘Trump Always Chickens Out’ trade strategyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian shares sh…
Malaysia’s former army chief charged with money laundering in defense scandal
Malaysia’s former army chief was charged Thursday with laundering more than $519,000 after investigations into alleged corruption in defense contracts.
Live: Trump pushes to expand ‘Board of Peace’, challenging UN Security Council
US President Donald Trump pushed to expand his new “Board of Peace” beyond Gaza during the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, signaling a direct attempt to bypass the UN Security Council. While some countries accepted invitations to join …
Iran Says 3,117 People Killed In Protests, Far Less Than Activists’ Figures
Iran offered its first government-issued death toll Wednesday following a crackdown on nationwide protests, giving a far lower figure than activists abroad