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A full hearing of the United States Senate scheduled for February 3, 2026, is set to reopen one of the most contentious and morally charged chapters of twentieth-century financial history: the role of Swiss banks during the Nazi era. According to legal scholar Dr. Gerhard Podovsovnik, the hearing represents a decisive break with decades of denial and obfuscation surrounding allegations that Swiss financial institutions knowingly collaborated with the Nazi regime. The hearing, titled “The Truth Revealed: Hidden Facts Regarding Nazis and Swiss Banks,” will bring senior banking executives, Holocaust organizations, and independent investigators before lawmakers in Washington. Details of the…

China has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles amid rising safety concerns. The country becomes the first to prohibit the design. Regulators acted as electric vehicles face increased scrutiny worldwide. Several deadly accidents prompted the move. Two fatal crashes in China involved electric cars produced by Xiaomi. Investigators suspected power failures prevented passengers from opening the doors. Mechanical Door Access Becomes Mandatory The new rules allow sales only for cars with mechanical door releases inside and outside. State media reported full details of the regulations. Authorities want to guarantee access during accidents and power failures. Regulators aim to prevent…

Researchers at the University of Sydney have recreated cosmic dust in a laboratory.The synthetic dust mimics particles formed around dying stars.Cosmic dust contains organic molecules that may have seeded early life on Earth.PhD researcher Linda Losurdo produced the dust using plasma inside a vacuum chamber.The process replicated space conditions with carbon-rich gases and high voltage.Scientists hope the work explains how meteorites gained organic material.The findings appeared in the Astrophysical Journal.

Tariff Cuts and U.S. Trade Promises President Donald Trump announced Monday that U.S. tariffs on Indian goods will drop from 25% to 18%, following talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump said India would also gradually remove import taxes on American products and commit to buying $500 billion in U.S. goods. Modi called the announcement “delightful,” praising Trump’s leadership, though he did not comment on claims about ending Russian oil purchases. The Russia-Ukraine Factor India has been a major buyer of discounted Russian oil since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, supplying around 36% of India’s crude imports in 2024.…

Gold and silver prices fell sharply after a dramatic reversal erased recent record highs. Investors reacted quickly to changing market signals. Metals Slide After Record Peaks In Monday’s Asian trade, spot gold dropped more than 9% to $4,403 an ounce, while silver plunged 15% to under $72. Both metals had reached fresh highs in January as investors sought “safe haven” assets amid geopolitical uncertainty. Markets also worried about the independence of the US Federal Reserve. Fed Nomination Sparks Market Reaction Prices fell after President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh, a former central bank governor, as Fed chair. Financial markets welcomed…

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply warned rising shipping costs could push up consumer prices in 2026.Procurement leaders reported growing supply chain disruption and sharp cost volatility.Shipping and logistics face the steepest increases, with many firms seeing double-digit rises.Costs for computers, transport equipment, and electrical machinery are also climbing.Companies such as Lenovo and Dell already raised some prices last year.The Freightos Baltic Index showed Asia–US shipping rates jump sharply in weeks.CIPS said geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty risk making volatility permanent.

Carlos Alcaraz won a thrilling Australian Open final and became the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam at 22. He denied Novak Djokovic a record 25th major title. Alcaraz fell to the court after sealing a 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory. The Melbourne crowd celebrated a moment that could redefine men’s tennis. Sportsmanship marks a historic moment Djokovic showed grace despite the loss. He climbed over the net and hugged Alcaraz as applause filled Rod Laver Arena. The Serbian champion recognised the significance of the occasion. He knows chances to further cement his legacy now come less often.…

President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States has started communicating with Cuban leaders, even as his administration intensifies pressure on the communist-run island through oil restrictions and tariffs. Speaking to reporters Saturday night while flying to Florida, Trump offered few details but said, “We’re starting to talk to Cuba.” Oil Cuts Target Havana’s Economy Trump indicated that recent actions to block oil shipments from Venezuela and Mexico are designed to push Cuba toward negotiations. The administration has framed these moves as a way to bring the Cuban government to the table following the capture of Venezuela’s former president Nicolás…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a dire warning that the organisation could run out of money by July unless member states pay their outstanding dues. The UN is already grappling with hiring freezes and budget cuts due to chronic funding shortfalls. Mounting Unpaid Contributions Guterres explained that the UN’s financial problems stem from some countries failing to pay their mandatory contributions in full or on time. By the end of 2025, unpaid dues reached roughly $1.6 billion—more than double the amount recorded the previous year—even though over 150 nations had paid their obligations. “The current trajectory is untenable,”…

West Ham United banned a season-ticket holder after he held up an oversized anti-board banner.Joshua Wood received a five-match ban after lifting a banner reading “Time 2 Sell – Name Your Price”.The club cited a breach of stadium rules on banner size, not its message.Protests this season have targeted David Sullivan and Karren Brady.Wood said he did not bring the banner into the stadium and plans to appeal.