Lidl raises pay in Ireland and Northern Ireland to €15.40/hour starting March 1, 2026, with major wage and benefit increases.

Etihad Rail launches UAE’s national passenger rail in 2026, linking 11 cities with fast, reliable service.

Shaftesbury Capital posted a 35% profit surge in 2025, boosted by strong leasing and rising rents, and raised its dividend by 14%.

Gilead acquires Arcellx for $7.8B to boost oncology pipeline, driving stock near 52-week high amid mixed analyst views and uncertainty.

In early 2026, major financial firms adjusted ETF holdings, increasing international and broad-market exposure despite trade-related volatility.

Anthropic's CEO to meet Pentagon chief amid AI-in-military tensions.

GM recalls 43,000 2022 SUVs over transmission issue that may cause rear wheel lock-up.

Kenya to launch Naivasha-Kisumu SGR extension in March 2026, boosting trade and transport.

UAE ends drug monopolies, requiring multiple agents per medicine to boost competition and supply stability.

Bobby Flay’s Bobby’s Burgers opens first Canadian location in Toronto this summer.