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🚨 Romania has entered a technical recession after GDP contracted 1.9% in Q4 2025, the sharpest quarterly drop since 2012 (excluding the pandemic), marking two consecutive quarters of decline. ING cut growth forecast from 1.4% to 0.6% and warns the central bank may speed up interest rate cuts.
#ro
#ro
February 13, 2026 at 5:41 PM
🚨 Romania has entered a technical recession after GDP contracted 1.9% in Q4 2025, the sharpest quarterly drop since 2012 (excluding the pandemic), marking two consecutive quarters of decline. ING cut growth forecast from 1.4% to 0.6% and warns the central bank may speed up interest rate cuts.
#ro
#ro
Ukraine reportedly tricked Russian troops into revealing their positions using a fake Starlink service — a striking example of battlefield ingenuity and electronic warfare tactics. Innovation on the front lines continues to reshape modern conflict.
#ukraine#thebest #SlavaUkraine
#ukraine#thebest #SlavaUkraine
February 13, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Ukraine reportedly tricked Russian troops into revealing their positions using a fake Starlink service — a striking example of battlefield ingenuity and electronic warfare tactics. Innovation on the front lines continues to reshape modern conflict.
#ukraine#thebest #SlavaUkraine
#ukraine#thebest #SlavaUkraine
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz opened the Munich Security Conference warning that the post-WWII international order “no longer exists” and pushing back against criticism of Europe voiced in 2025 by Vice President JD Vance, while condemning what he called a rising “MAGA cultural war” narrative.
February 13, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz opened the Munich Security Conference warning that the post-WWII international order “no longer exists” and pushing back against criticism of Europe voiced in 2025 by Vice President JD Vance, while condemning what he called a rising “MAGA cultural war” narrative.
🇺🇦Ukraine says Russia’s January losses exceeded new recruits by 9,000, continuing a late-2025 trend. CSIS estimates 1.2M total Russian casualties since 2022, including ~315,000 killed—the highest for a major power since WWII.
#ukraine
#ukraine
February 11, 2026 at 8:03 PM
🇺🇦Ukraine says Russia’s January losses exceeded new recruits by 9,000, continuing a late-2025 trend. CSIS estimates 1.2M total Russian casualties since 2022, including ~315,000 killed—the highest for a major power since WWII.
#ukraine
#ukraine
🍺Heineken will cut up to 6,000 jobs globally over the next two years, despite beating profit forecasts. The brewer plans to eliminate 5,000–6,000 roles under its EverGreen 2030 productivity drive, aiming to streamline operations and boost efficiency.
#Heineken #BusinessNews #Earnings #Investing
#Heineken #BusinessNews #Earnings #Investing
February 11, 2026 at 6:54 AM
🍺Heineken will cut up to 6,000 jobs globally over the next two years, despite beating profit forecasts. The brewer plans to eliminate 5,000–6,000 roles under its EverGreen 2030 productivity drive, aiming to streamline operations and boost efficiency.
#Heineken #BusinessNews #Earnings #Investing
#Heineken #BusinessNews #Earnings #Investing
Disney+ has dropped Dolby Vision and HDR10+ across several European markets due to a patent dispute. The formats have been removed from streams in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Poland and the Nordic countries.
#DisneyPlus #StreamingNews #DolbyVision #HDR10Plus #HomeCinema
#DisneyPlus #StreamingNews #DolbyVision #HDR10Plus #HomeCinema
February 11, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Disney+ has dropped Dolby Vision and HDR10+ across several European markets due to a patent dispute. The formats have been removed from streams in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Poland and the Nordic countries.
#DisneyPlus #StreamingNews #DolbyVision #HDR10Plus #HomeCinema
#DisneyPlus #StreamingNews #DolbyVision #HDR10Plus #HomeCinema
Bitcoin is moving in lockstep with software stocks as AI-related concerns weigh on both sectors. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of $318 million for the third straight week, highlighting growing investor caution.
#Bitcoin #BTC #CryptoNews #ETFs #TechStocks #SoftwareStocks #AI #Investing
#Bitcoin #BTC #CryptoNews #ETFs #TechStocks #SoftwareStocks #AI #Investing
February 10, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Bitcoin is moving in lockstep with software stocks as AI-related concerns weigh on both sectors. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of $318 million for the third straight week, highlighting growing investor caution.
#Bitcoin #BTC #CryptoNews #ETFs #TechStocks #SoftwareStocks #AI #Investing
#Bitcoin #BTC #CryptoNews #ETFs #TechStocks #SoftwareStocks #AI #Investing
McLaren CEO Zak Brown defended Mercedes amid claims it exploited a loophole in the 2026 engine compression ratio rules. Ferrari, Honda and Audi argue Mercedes engines exceed the 16:1 limit at operating temperatures.
#F1 #Formula1 #McLaren #MercedesF1 #ZakBrown #F1Politics #F12026
#F1 #Formula1 #McLaren #MercedesF1 #ZakBrown #F1Politics #F12026
February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
McLaren CEO Zak Brown defended Mercedes amid claims it exploited a loophole in the 2026 engine compression ratio rules. Ferrari, Honda and Audi argue Mercedes engines exceed the 16:1 limit at operating temperatures.
#F1 #Formula1 #McLaren #MercedesF1 #ZakBrown #F1Politics #F12026
#F1 #Formula1 #McLaren #MercedesF1 #ZakBrown #F1Politics #F12026
Cuba has informed international airlines that aviation fuel will be unavailable for an entire month.
This forces carriers to suspend or reroute flights a rare move highlighting the severity of the country’s energy shortages.
#Cuba #EnergyCrisis #Aviation #WorldNews
This forces carriers to suspend or reroute flights a rare move highlighting the severity of the country’s energy shortages.
#Cuba #EnergyCrisis #Aviation #WorldNews
February 10, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Cuba has informed international airlines that aviation fuel will be unavailable for an entire month.
This forces carriers to suspend or reroute flights a rare move highlighting the severity of the country’s energy shortages.
#Cuba #EnergyCrisis #Aviation #WorldNews
This forces carriers to suspend or reroute flights a rare move highlighting the severity of the country’s energy shortages.
#Cuba #EnergyCrisis #Aviation #WorldNews
DP boss exchanged personal and business emails with Jeffrey Epstein for years
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of DP World, exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein over several years, discussing both business matters but also including sexual experiences and even sharing prostitution price lists.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of DP World, exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein over several years, discussing both business matters but also including sexual experiences and even sharing prostitution price lists.
February 10, 2026 at 8:10 AM
DP boss exchanged personal and business emails with Jeffrey Epstein for years
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of DP World, exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein over several years, discussing both business matters but also including sexual experiences and even sharing prostitution price lists.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of DP World, exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein over several years, discussing both business matters but also including sexual experiences and even sharing prostitution price lists.
Mexico halts oil shipments to Cuba to avoid U.S. tariffs
Mexico has suspended oil deliveries to Cuba after President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government is looking for ways to support the island without triggering U.S. tariffs.
Mexico is Cuba’s top oil supplier and Washington is watching.
#mexico
Mexico has suspended oil deliveries to Cuba after President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government is looking for ways to support the island without triggering U.S. tariffs.
Mexico is Cuba’s top oil supplier and Washington is watching.
#mexico
February 10, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Mexico halts oil shipments to Cuba to avoid U.S. tariffs
Mexico has suspended oil deliveries to Cuba after President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government is looking for ways to support the island without triggering U.S. tariffs.
Mexico is Cuba’s top oil supplier and Washington is watching.
#mexico
Mexico has suspended oil deliveries to Cuba after President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government is looking for ways to support the island without triggering U.S. tariffs.
Mexico is Cuba’s top oil supplier and Washington is watching.
#mexico
Fernando Alonso hints that the 2026 Formula 1 season could be his last🏁
The two-time world champion told Reuters that he hasn’t made a final decision about his future beyond 2026, adding that his main goal is to “enjoy every single second” he still has in Formula 1.
#Alonso
#F1 #Formula1 #F1News
The two-time world champion told Reuters that he hasn’t made a final decision about his future beyond 2026, adding that his main goal is to “enjoy every single second” he still has in Formula 1.
#Alonso
#F1 #Formula1 #F1News
February 10, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Canada is quietly stepping up its military support for Ukraine
🇨🇦 Ottawa has started delivering AIM-7 and AIM-9 missiles, boosting Ukraine’s air-defense capabilities at a critical moment in the war.
The move follows a December pledge to send surplus military equipment.
#UkraineWar #NATO #AirDefense
🇨🇦 Ottawa has started delivering AIM-7 and AIM-9 missiles, boosting Ukraine’s air-defense capabilities at a critical moment in the war.
The move follows a December pledge to send surplus military equipment.
#UkraineWar #NATO #AirDefense
February 9, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Canada is quietly stepping up its military support for Ukraine
🇨🇦 Ottawa has started delivering AIM-7 and AIM-9 missiles, boosting Ukraine’s air-defense capabilities at a critical moment in the war.
The move follows a December pledge to send surplus military equipment.
#UkraineWar #NATO #AirDefense
🇨🇦 Ottawa has started delivering AIM-7 and AIM-9 missiles, boosting Ukraine’s air-defense capabilities at a critical moment in the war.
The move follows a December pledge to send surplus military equipment.
#UkraineWar #NATO #AirDefense
Bitcoin hovered around the $70,000 level on Monday after nearly $400 million in crypto liquidations occurred over the weekend.
Digital asset funds recorded capital outflows of $1.7 billion for two consecutive weeks.
#Bitcoin #BTC #CryptoMarket #CryptoNews #Liquidations #MarketVolatility
Digital asset funds recorded capital outflows of $1.7 billion for two consecutive weeks.
#Bitcoin #BTC #CryptoMarket #CryptoNews #Liquidations #MarketVolatility
February 9, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Bitcoin hovered around the $70,000 level on Monday after nearly $400 million in crypto liquidations occurred over the weekend.
Digital asset funds recorded capital outflows of $1.7 billion for two consecutive weeks.
#Bitcoin #BTC #CryptoMarket #CryptoNews #Liquidations #MarketVolatility
Digital asset funds recorded capital outflows of $1.7 billion for two consecutive weeks.
#Bitcoin #BTC #CryptoMarket #CryptoNews #Liquidations #MarketVolatility
🚨The U.S. and Armenia finalize a nuclear cooperation agreement during Vance’s visit
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that allows American companies to bid for the replacement of Armenia’s Metsamor nuclear power plant.
#USA
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that allows American companies to bid for the replacement of Armenia’s Metsamor nuclear power plant.
#USA
February 9, 2026 at 8:55 PM
🚨The U.S. and Armenia finalize a nuclear cooperation agreement during Vance’s visit
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that allows American companies to bid for the replacement of Armenia’s Metsamor nuclear power plant.
#USA
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that allows American companies to bid for the replacement of Armenia’s Metsamor nuclear power plant.
#USA
China urges banks to reduce investments in U.S. Treasury securities, citing market risks.
Chinese regulators have asked major banks to cut their holdings of U.S. Treasury securities, citing concentration risk and market volatility, Bloomberg reported.
#China #USDebt #USTreasuries #GlobalMarkets
Chinese regulators have asked major banks to cut their holdings of U.S. Treasury securities, citing concentration risk and market volatility, Bloomberg reported.
#China #USDebt #USTreasuries #GlobalMarkets
February 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM
China urges banks to reduce investments in U.S. Treasury securities, citing market risks.
Chinese regulators have asked major banks to cut their holdings of U.S. Treasury securities, citing concentration risk and market volatility, Bloomberg reported.
#China #USDebt #USTreasuries #GlobalMarkets
Chinese regulators have asked major banks to cut their holdings of U.S. Treasury securities, citing concentration risk and market volatility, Bloomberg reported.
#China #USDebt #USTreasuries #GlobalMarkets
🚨🇪🇺 The EU bans the destruction of unsold clothing starting in July 2026.
European Commission adopted measures that prohibit the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear. Companies must instead choose resale, donation, or remanufacturing.
Medium-sized companies will have to comply by 2030.
European Commission adopted measures that prohibit the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear. Companies must instead choose resale, donation, or remanufacturing.
Medium-sized companies will have to comply by 2030.
February 9, 2026 at 4:08 PM
🚨🇪🇺 The EU bans the destruction of unsold clothing starting in July 2026.
European Commission adopted measures that prohibit the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear. Companies must instead choose resale, donation, or remanufacturing.
Medium-sized companies will have to comply by 2030.
European Commission adopted measures that prohibit the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear. Companies must instead choose resale, donation, or remanufacturing.
Medium-sized companies will have to comply by 2030.
Russia does not want peace.
For them, an agreement between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia cannot be justified to their own population, especially when they are losing over 2,000 people.
For them, an agreement between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia cannot be justified to their own population, especially when they are losing over 2,000 people.
⚡️ Russia accuses US of backing out of alleged Ukraine territory surrender agreement.
"It seems that they proposed it and we were ready — and now they are not," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
"It seems that they proposed it and we were ready — and now they are not," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Russia accuses US of backing out of alleged Ukraine territory surrender agreement
"It seems that they proposed it and we were ready — and now they are not," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
kyivindependent.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Russia does not want peace.
For them, an agreement between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia cannot be justified to their own population, especially when they are losing over 2,000 people.
For them, an agreement between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia cannot be justified to their own population, especially when they are losing over 2,000 people.
Samsung Display expands OLED capacity for Apple’s foldable iPhone.
Samsung Display is investing in its A4 plant in Asan, South Korea, to expand production capacity for OLED panels intended for Apple’s foldable iPhone.
#SamsungDisplay #Apple #iPhone #Foldable #OLED #TechNews #Smartphones
Samsung Display is investing in its A4 plant in Asan, South Korea, to expand production capacity for OLED panels intended for Apple’s foldable iPhone.
#SamsungDisplay #Apple #iPhone #Foldable #OLED #TechNews #Smartphones
February 9, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Samsung Display expands OLED capacity for Apple’s foldable iPhone.
Samsung Display is investing in its A4 plant in Asan, South Korea, to expand production capacity for OLED panels intended for Apple’s foldable iPhone.
#SamsungDisplay #Apple #iPhone #Foldable #OLED #TechNews #Smartphones
Samsung Display is investing in its A4 plant in Asan, South Korea, to expand production capacity for OLED panels intended for Apple’s foldable iPhone.
#SamsungDisplay #Apple #iPhone #Foldable #OLED #TechNews #Smartphones
🇪🇺 The EU imported record volumes of Russian LNG in January, despite the 2027 ban.
EU imports of Russian liquefied natural gas reached 2.276 billion cubic meters, surpassing previous months and marking an 11% year-on-year increase.
#EU #EnergyCrisis #LNG #NaturalGas #Ukraine #EnergySecurity
EU imports of Russian liquefied natural gas reached 2.276 billion cubic meters, surpassing previous months and marking an 11% year-on-year increase.
#EU #EnergyCrisis #LNG #NaturalGas #Ukraine #EnergySecurity
February 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
🇪🇺 The EU imported record volumes of Russian LNG in January, despite the 2027 ban.
EU imports of Russian liquefied natural gas reached 2.276 billion cubic meters, surpassing previous months and marking an 11% year-on-year increase.
#EU #EnergyCrisis #LNG #NaturalGas #Ukraine #EnergySecurity
EU imports of Russian liquefied natural gas reached 2.276 billion cubic meters, surpassing previous months and marking an 11% year-on-year increase.
#EU #EnergyCrisis #LNG #NaturalGas #Ukraine #EnergySecurity
Taiwan says the U.S. request to relocate 40% of global chip manufacturing is “impossible.”
Deputy PM stressed that Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem will keep growing at home, citing deep supply chains, talent, and infrastructure that can’t be easily moved.
#Taiwan #Semiconductors #Chips #TechPolicy
Deputy PM stressed that Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem will keep growing at home, citing deep supply chains, talent, and infrastructure that can’t be easily moved.
#Taiwan #Semiconductors #Chips #TechPolicy
February 9, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Taiwan says the U.S. request to relocate 40% of global chip manufacturing is “impossible.”
Deputy PM stressed that Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem will keep growing at home, citing deep supply chains, talent, and infrastructure that can’t be easily moved.
#Taiwan #Semiconductors #Chips #TechPolicy
Deputy PM stressed that Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem will keep growing at home, citing deep supply chains, talent, and infrastructure that can’t be easily moved.
#Taiwan #Semiconductors #Chips #TechPolicy
Epstein survivors launch a Super Bowl ad calling for transparency from the Department of Justice.
The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein aired an advertisement during Super Bowl Sunday, urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the remaining files from the federal investigation.
#Justice #EpsteinFiles
The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein aired an advertisement during Super Bowl Sunday, urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the remaining files from the federal investigation.
#Justice #EpsteinFiles
February 9, 2026 at 5:43 AM
Epstein survivors launch a Super Bowl ad calling for transparency from the Department of Justice.
The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein aired an advertisement during Super Bowl Sunday, urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the remaining files from the federal investigation.
#Justice #EpsteinFiles
The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein aired an advertisement during Super Bowl Sunday, urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the remaining files from the federal investigation.
#Justice #EpsteinFiles
SpaceX has started recruiting for Elon Musk’s plan to build solar-powered data centers in space.
The company announced it’s hiring for “multiple critical engineering roles” to support data centers powered by a constellation of up to one million satellites. 🚀☀️🛰️
#SpaceX #OrbitalCompute #FutureTech
The company announced it’s hiring for “multiple critical engineering roles” to support data centers powered by a constellation of up to one million satellites. 🚀☀️🛰️
#SpaceX #OrbitalCompute #FutureTech
February 8, 2026 at 10:17 AM
SpaceX has started recruiting for Elon Musk’s plan to build solar-powered data centers in space.
The company announced it’s hiring for “multiple critical engineering roles” to support data centers powered by a constellation of up to one million satellites. 🚀☀️🛰️
#SpaceX #OrbitalCompute #FutureTech
The company announced it’s hiring for “multiple critical engineering roles” to support data centers powered by a constellation of up to one million satellites. 🚀☀️🛰️
#SpaceX #OrbitalCompute #FutureTech
🚨⚔️ WAR UPDATE
Ukraine says ONE QUARTER of all fighting along the front line is now OFFENSIVE action.
Kyiv also claims its drone units eliminated over 30,000 Russian soldiers in January alone — and Ukraine is aiming to DOUBLE that rate.
This is no longer just defense.
#Ukraine #WarUpdate #Drones
Ukraine says ONE QUARTER of all fighting along the front line is now OFFENSIVE action.
Kyiv also claims its drone units eliminated over 30,000 Russian soldiers in January alone — and Ukraine is aiming to DOUBLE that rate.
This is no longer just defense.
#Ukraine #WarUpdate #Drones
February 7, 2026 at 5:47 AM
🚨⚔️ WAR UPDATE
Ukraine says ONE QUARTER of all fighting along the front line is now OFFENSIVE action.
Kyiv also claims its drone units eliminated over 30,000 Russian soldiers in January alone — and Ukraine is aiming to DOUBLE that rate.
This is no longer just defense.
#Ukraine #WarUpdate #Drones
Ukraine says ONE QUARTER of all fighting along the front line is now OFFENSIVE action.
Kyiv also claims its drone units eliminated over 30,000 Russian soldiers in January alone — and Ukraine is aiming to DOUBLE that rate.
This is no longer just defense.
#Ukraine #WarUpdate #Drones
🚨 Breaking geopolitics 🚨
China has warned the U.S. that a new $20 BILLION arms sale to Taiwan could stop Donald Trump’s planned visit to Beijing this April, according to the Financial Times.
Behind closed doors, tensions are rising and diplomacy may be hanging by a thread.
#China #Taiwan #usa
China has warned the U.S. that a new $20 BILLION arms sale to Taiwan could stop Donald Trump’s planned visit to Beijing this April, according to the Financial Times.
Behind closed doors, tensions are rising and diplomacy may be hanging by a thread.
#China #Taiwan #usa
February 7, 2026 at 5:38 AM