Canadian PM Mark Carney visits China, first in eight years, to boost trade, climate cooperation, and supply chain ties.

149 countries, including the U.S., agreed to exempt American firms from a 15% global minimum tax on overseas profits.

On Jan. 9, 2026, Trump met with oil executives at the White House to discuss energy investments in Venezuela after Maduro's capture, wearing a "Happy Trump" pin.

X will open-source its recommendation algorithm in seven days amid global regulatory pressure.

Bitcoin miners boost AI tech investments, using computing power for AI amid Nvidia’s Rubin chip rollout.

Over 145 countries updated the 2021 global minimum tax deal, keeping a 15% rate for big firms and addressing U.S. concerns for broader adoption.

Alberta’s premier links U.S. capture of Maduro to urgency for oil pipeline expansion amid falling energy shares and market concerns.

China uses rare earth controls to pressure Western nations, exploiting its dominance in critical tech materials.

The EU approved the Mercosur trade deal after 25 years, pending EU Parliament ratification.

Kia unveils affordable electric SUV EV2, launching in Australia in Q2 2026 with a 450km range.