Frontline and Trafigura lead the way as VLCC rates ‘get a huge leg-up’
Big tankers’ spot earnings are strong as tonnage tightens in the Middle East
Day: February 2, 2026
Right wing candidate Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s right wing ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez has declared victory in the presidential election.
Defence budget touches record Rs. 7.85 lakh crore post Operation Sindoor, focus on modernisation and self-reliance
New Delhi, February 2. In a major push to strengthen national security after Operation Sindoor, the Union Budget for 2026-27 has earmarked a record Rs. 7.85 lakh crore ($85.75 billion) for the defence services, marking the highest allocation ever for t…
Cuba denies security threat accusations as US raises pressure
Havana says it is ready for ‘constructive engagement’ with Washington as White House moves to choke off oil supplies.
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens for limited traffic
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, according to Egyptian and Israeli security officials.
India courts Big Tech with long‑term tax breaks as it doubles down on AI ambitions
India woos global cloud service companies with tax holiday for 20 years.
Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics
Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February….
Hackers Target MongoDB Instances to Delete Databases and Plant Ransom Notes
A widespread ransomware campaign targeting misconfigured MongoDB databases continues to compromise thousands of servers worldwide, with attackers exploiting internet-exposed instances that lack basic authentication controls. Recent research reveals tha…
Why Trump’s Pick For Fed Chair Hit Gold, Silver Markets For Good Reasons
After months of record highs and stretched valuations, spot prices for gold and silver dropped 9% and 28% respectively after US President Donald Trump confirmed he will be nominating Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve
NASA shows iceberg A-23A turns Blue: One of Antarctica’s oldest giants
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