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The Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Toowoomba conducted a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait, with China’s military reportedly tracking the movement; Taiwan says the strait is an international waterway and freedom of navigation applies.
Iranian officials say the latest talks show the United States and Iran disagree on the scope and sequencing of sanctions relief, with new talks planned for early March. Tehran rejects zero enrichment and offers compromises—such as exporting part of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, diluting enrichment levels, or forming a regional enrichment consortium—in exchange for recognition of Iran's right to peaceful nuclear enrichment, while Washington ties relief to broader concessions and possible economic engagement, including investment in Iran's oil sector. Both sides see potential interim deals and mutual economic benefits if a diplomatic path is found, and Tehran has warned it could retaliate if attacked.
China condemned a deadly attack on a Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad, saying it was deeply shocked and pledging support for Pakistan’s efforts to maintain national security and stability after gunfire and a suicide blast killed at least 31 people.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin praised their growing no-limits partnership during a 1 hour 25 minute video call ahead of the fourth anniversary of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, with Xi urging a grand plan to deepen bilateral ties and Putin accepting a China visit; both highlighted energy cooperation and close alignment on international issues amid Western sanctions on Moscow.
Japan’s markets remain jittery over potential fiscal loosening, with a former currency diplomat warning that additional tax relief could spark a renewed selloff in government bonds and a weaker yen. Investors are wary of LDP signals ahead of the February 8 snap election, and while the yen has rebounded to about 154 per dollar, analysts say a sustained recovery is unlikely and a brief move into the 140s per dollar remains possible if policy expectations shift.
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Vietnam’s To Lam on his re‑election as general secretary, calling China‑Vietnam a “community with a shared future,” praising Vietnam’s achievements and saying he aims to strengthen strategic communication and friendship to advance their socialist causes and regional peace.
A draft charter for a U.S.-backed 'Board of Peace' would let member states extend their membership beyond three years only if they contribute $1 billion in cash in the charter's first year; otherwise memberships are limited to three years and renewals are at the Chairman's discretion. The document was circulated to about 60 countries, according to Reuters (citing Bloomberg).
The White House unveiled part of a so-called Board of Peace to supervise Gaza’s temporary governance under Trump’s plan, naming Marco Rubio, Tony Blair and Jared Kushner (with Trump as chair) and saying more members will be announced. The board will oversee a Palestinian technocratic body during a transitional period, but no Palestinians are on the founding board. Critics call the setup reminiscent of colonial oversight as Gaza remains under a fragile ceasefire.
CoreWeave's stock (CRWV) dropped 38% after earnings, but investors are advised on how to buy the dip without risking too much, highlighting potential opportunities despite the recent decline.
Chipotle is launching a new Adobo Ranch dip to boost sales amid a sluggish start to the year, aiming to attract cautious diners with its spicy take on a popular condiment, after experiencing a decline in same-store sales and a drop in stock value.
Google created maps showing the most popular Super Bowl foods in every state, with buffalo chicken dip being a favorite across the Northeast, while crab dip and smoked salmon dip were popular in Maryland, Virginia, and Alaska, respectively. Chicken wings, particularly hot wings, were a hit in the Southeast, while cauliflower wings and baked wings were popular in Montana, Colorado, Wisconsin, Illinois, Oregon, and Delaware. Additionally, Google Trends released the most-searched Super Bowl recipes, including shrimp scampi, chili, meatloaf, meatball, and sliders, as well as the most-searched Super Bowl drinks, such as Manhattan, Shirley Temple, and Cosmopolitan.
Asian currencies have weakened against the US dollar due to expectations of higher interest rates in the United States.
Exxon and Chevron are actively seeking more shale deals despite a recent dip in profits.
Despite a positive earnings report, Starbucks' stock took a hit, presenting a buying opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on the dip.