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January 2025 sets new heat record despite cooling La Niña: Copernicus

January 2025 was 0.09°C warmer than January 2024 and 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5 percent, lowest since 18 months

This decision follows December's unexpected inflation drop from 2.6 percent to 2.5 percent

South Korea latest country to block DeepSeek access in government ministries amid security concerns

The government also advised ministries to exercise caution when using AI services like ChatGPT

Oil prices rise 0.21 percent to $74.77 as U.S.-China trade war escalates

Analysts expect markets to remain volatile in the coming weeks as investors adjust to Trump's new policy positions and tariffs

UAE gold prices gain AED1, global rates hover near record high on strong safe-haven demand

Gold prices hit an all-time high of $2,882.16 in the previous session

Alphabet shares slip after mixed Q4 results amid slowing cloud growth and $75 billion CapEx plans

The company’s advertising sector showed resilience, with revenue climbing to $72.4 billion

DeepSeek’s national security threats trigger bans in Australia and Taiwan

Australia and Taiwan both expressed concerns over DeepSeek's risk of data leaks to China

UAE gold prices climb AED2.75, global rates hit record high as investors seek safe-haven amid tariff conflict

Prices rose after China imposed tariffs on U.S. imports in response to new American duties

Oil prices fall 0.1 percent to $76.13 amid U.S.-China tariff tensions

Crude oil WTI futures for March delivery rose by 0.1 percent, reaching $72.44 a barrel

OpenAI partners with South Korea’s Kakao to boost its game against DeepSeek’s growing competition

Both parties will enhance AI services by merging user data with advanced technology systems

What Trump’s sovereign wealth fund means for TikTok

Trump proposed a sovereign wealth fund to address American security and user privacy concerns

OPEC+ sticks to oil production plan, ditches U.S. EIA from oversight sources

EIA was removed due to inadequate communication, not because of political motivations or pressures, OPEC said