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A Public Show of Support in Budapest U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a clear message from Donald Trump during his visit to Budapest: Washington wants Viktor Orbán to remain in power. Speaking alongside Orbán after the Munich Security Conference, Rubio praised the Hungarian leader’s close personal relationship with Trump, saying that connection had strengthened ties between the two countries. He added that Trump is “deeply committed” to Orbán’s success, framing Hungary’s stability and prosperity as aligned with U.S. interests. Rubio pointed to Hungary’s recent one-year exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil importers as an example of how…

Big Tech companies are dramatically ramping up artificial intelligence development with record-breaking capital expenditure. They plan to spend more than 700 billion dollars in 2026, roughly 590 billion euros, marking a 75 percent increase from 2025. Several firms released earnings reports and detailed their 2026 spending plans. Analysts confirmed these projections and highlighted their strategic significance. Wall Street is focused on the combined capital expenditure figure. More than 700 billion dollars will flow into AI infrastructure this year, surpassing Sweden’s nominal GDP for 2025, according to IMF estimates. Global chip sales are projected to reach one trillion dollars for the…

Is the West in Decline — or Just Changing? This year’s gathering at the Munich Security Conference exposed a growing divide over what the West represents — and whether it needs rescuing at all. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged European allies to help “save” what he described as a shared civilisation. He warned that the United States has no interest in managing what he called the West’s slow decline and pushed Europeans to rethink policies he blamed for weakening the transatlantic alliance. At the same time, he emphasized that America’s future remains tightly linked to Europe, describing the…

Daily obesity tablets are accelerating the shift away from injections and opening a much larger market for drugmakers.Oral versions of GLP-1 treatments reduce appetite like the jabs but are easier to take, cheaper and require no refrigeration.Analysts expect these advantages to attract new patients who previously avoided treatment. Novo Nordisk launched the first weight-loss pill form of Wegovy in the US, and early demand has been strong.Rival Eli Lilly plans to follow with its own tablet, intensifying competition in a market forecast to reach about $200bn within a decade. Patients switching from injections report more consistent appetite control and lower…

Buyers are gaining market power as housing inventory continues to grow, making the market more favorable for prospective homebuyers. Analysts say increasing supply gives buyers more options and negotiating leverage, helping improve affordability and access. Rising inventory allows households to consider more properties without facing extreme competition. In some regions, previously high-demand homes are seeing slower sales, giving buyers the ability to negotiate prices and terms more effectively. Experts highlight that these conditions benefit both first-time buyers and those looking to upgrade or relocate. The shift in market dynamics comes as construction of new homes continues and previously delayed projects…

Health agencies warn that measles continue to challenge Europe, despite a decline in cases in 2025 compared with the previous year’s record. Experts urge immediate action to tackle vaccine hesitancy and prevent renewed outbreaks across the continent. Measles often fade from public attention, yet the virus continues to spread in multiple European countries. Europe reported 127,350 measles cases in 2024, the highest total since 1997. Cases fell in 2025, but infections still doubled compared with 2023, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Sabrina Bacci, head of the ECDC programme on vaccine-preventable diseases and immunisation, said Europe…

Driver unrest shaped the second Formula One pre-season test in Bahrain.Max Verstappen called the new Red Bull “anti-racing”.He said the complex energy management makes the car “not fun to drive”.He warned he could leave the sport if racing stops being enjoyable. Lewis Hamilton also criticised the regulations.He said the systems are too complex for fans to understand.He argued drivers now need advanced technical knowledge to manage the cars. The new rules introduce engines with an almost equal split between combustion and electric power.They also bring new chassis, tyres and fully sustainable fuel.Drivers must constantly control energy deployment during a lap.…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that it is a “big mistake” for European leaders to be largely absent from ongoing US-led negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s war on Ukraine. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, he stressed that any lasting peace must reflect the security concerns of the entire continent — not just Kyiv and Washington. Europe’s Voice Must Be Heard Zelenskyy said Ukraine is working to ensure Europe’s “interests and voice are taken into account” as diplomatic efforts move forward. His comments echoed those of Emmanuel Macron, who recently argued that Europe may need to rethink its own…

Aluminium prices slipped on Friday, while zinc, nickel, and lead also fell. Investors reacted to reports that US President Donald Trump may reduce tariffs on imported metals. Markets factored in the potential policy shift ahead of November’s midterm elections. The three-month aluminium contract on the London Metal Exchange dropped more than 2.5% to $2,965.75 per tonne by midday. On the Shanghai Futures Exchange, the most active aluminium contract fell 1.76% to 23,195 yuan per tonne. Broad Decline Hits Industrial Metals Zinc traded at $3,316.50 per tonne, down $51.95 or 1.54%. Nickel fell $257 to $16,993.38 per tonne, a drop of…

US inflation dropped to 2.4% in January after last year’s tariff-driven price swings. Prices rose 0.2% from December, while core inflation increased 0.3%. Economists expected a slight decline, and new polls show rising voter dissatisfaction with Trump’s economic record. Inflation reached 2.3% in April, climbed to 3% by September, and fell to 2.7% by late autumn. The White House called the data proof that its agenda controls inflation and supports future rate cuts. Wall Street studies the report for signals on Federal Reserve policy. The Fed paused rate cuts in January and will decide again in March. Jerome Powell expects…