Ukraine-Russia talks under way in Abu Dhabi in wake of ‘massive’ strikes on Kyiv – as it happened

Both sides downplay chances of immediate breakthrough in US-brokered talks as western allies reportedly weigh new defence pact ...

Social-media companies stand trial in pair of landmark cases starting this week

One accuses companies’ platforms of addicting children, while another says Meta failed to protect young users from sexual ...
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Xeneta: Early Lunar New Year flatters to deceive as global air cargo volumes rise +7% in January, but China’s e-commerce exports down for the first time since 2022

With the US de minimis ban now firmly in place, China-to-US e-commerce exports extended their steep decline, down more than -50% for a third consecutive month in December. For full year 2025, ...
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Understanding Takaichi Sanae: Sheila Smith on Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

How did Takaichi Sanae overcome barriers to become prime minister? What circumstances and personal qualifications or experiences helped her candidacy succeed? The path to the prime minister’s office ...