Oil slides over 5% as Trump signals Iran talks, easing supply shock fears
Oil prices slid as investors dial back fears of a supply shock after Donald Trump said Iran was “seriously talking” with Washington over the weekend.
Day: February 2, 2026
Secret Filming of Women Thrives in China as Officials Silence Activists
Hidden cameras capture women in intimate moments without their consent, yet the authorities do little to stop it.
Gold Falls 1.5%, Silver Rises 1.6% After Over 3-Week Low
Gold extended falls on Monday, pressured by a firm dollar, as investors gauged US President Donald Trump’s Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh’s approach to interest rate cuts, while silver recovered from a more than three-week low hit on Friday.
Chinese organized crime networks moved $16 billion in crypto in 2025, according to report
A report published on Tuesday has found Chinese organized crime networks to be laundering massive volumes of illicit funds through
People’s Party Extends Lead in Polls Ahead of Thai General Election
The progressive party remains in pole position, but it remains to be seen whether it can win enough seats to form Thailand’s next government.
EU ban on Russian gas set to generate need for over 30 more LNG carriers
Fewer start-ups, more ramp-ups of new LNG volumes in 2026, Vortexa says
Russell Wilson reacts to mention in Epstein files: ‘Not TODAY satan!’
Two email exchanges between the late financier and his pilot suggested the then-Seahawks star considered buying one of Epstein’s private planes in 2019.
Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish call out ICE at the 2026 Grammy Awards
Rapper Kendrick Lamar won four Grammys on Sunday, while Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga each took two awards, keeping all three in contention for record-breaking wins. Bad Bunny drew applause after condemning nationwide immigration raids that have polarised t…
Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial government shutdown, blaming Democrats’ ICE demands
US House Speaker Mike Jonson has blamed Democrat lawmakers over their lengthy demands to end a weekend-sprung partial government shutdown, but is convinced he has enough votes to end the impasse by Tuesday.
Anthropic researchers detail “disempowerment patterns” in AI assistant interactions where AI potentially distorts a user’s reality, beliefs, or actions (Kyle Orland/Ars Technica)
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Anthropic researchers detail “disempowerment patterns” in AI assistant interactions where AI potentially distorts a user’s reality, beliefs, or actions — At this point, we’ve all heard plenty …