Stellantis is bringing back diesel engines in Europe due to slow EV adoption and customer demand for range and towing.

Chinese AI firms launch new products before Lunar New Year to boost visibility and compete for market share.

New Zealand's Labour leader accused NZ First’s Winston Peters of racism after he questioned Green MP Teanau Tuiono’s parliamentary right due to his Cook Islands Māori heritage, sparking national backlash.

Ugandan President Museveni named Girma Wake acting CEO of Uganda Airlines on Feb. 17, 2026, to fix management issues until a permanent CEO is hired in July.

Texas sues TP-Link, alleging Chinese-made devices risk U.S. data and national security due to undisclosed supply chain flaws.

Switzerland's trade surplus rose in January 2026, driven by stronger exports, especially in chemicals and pharmaceuticals, despite declines in watch exports to the U.S.

Apple to start iPhone repair and manufacturing in Pakistan with government incentives, targeting $100M in exports.

Mexico delivers 800 tons of aid to Cuba amid severe shortages worsened by U.S. sanctions and lost Venezuelan oil.

Xi Jinping outlines China’s 2026 economic goals: boosting demand, innovation, reforms, openness, green transition, and risk management.

Chinese astronauts celebrated Lunar New Year in space, marking fourth orbiting Spring Festival with traditions and progress updates.