California and the UK launched a clean energy deal on Feb. 16, 2026, boosting offshore wind and tech cooperation, drawing Trump's criticism.

Greece grants Chevron-Helleniq exclusive offshore drilling rights south of Peloponnese and Crete, paving way for LNG exports to Eastern Europe.

Infosys partners with Anthropic to build enterprise AI agents, boosting its AI revenue and stock amid industry shifts.

India and France elevate ties to a strategic partnership, boosting defense, tech, and global cooperation.

Asian markets mostly flat amid holiday lull; Japan's growth missed forecasts, but Nikkei rose.

Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI to buy Zim for $3.5B, with Israel keeping veto power via golden share.

Rio Tinto's 2025 earnings flat at $10.87B, below forecasts, due to lower iron ore prices and higher costs, despite strong copper performance.

Audi launches plug-in hybrid RS5 with 470kW, 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds, and 80km electric range.

Vietnam Airlines orders Boeing 787s and 777-8s for delivery 2030–2032, boosting long-haul fleet and global reach.

U.S. stocks rose Friday on lower inflation, boosting June rate cut hopes, but all major indices ended the week lower amid AI and tech spending concerns.