‘Abnormal hatred’ between Putin and Zelenskyy making it hard to reach peace deal, Trump says

An “abnormal hatred” between Russia and Ukraine’s leaders remains a barrier to ending the war, but a peace deal is getting closer, Trump said.
Trump wants Nvidia to sell powerful AI chips to Beijing. Washington’s China hawks are pushing back

U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to approve Nvidia to ship some of its more powerful AI chips to China is ruffling the feathers of Washington’s China hawks.
Denmark open to ‘Golden Dome’ talks after Trump touts framework Greenland deal

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s Greenland pivot.
European markets set to rocket on Trump’s Greenland ‘deal,’ tariffs retreat

European stocks are expected to open higher after U.S. President Donald Trump said a framework agreement had been reached on Greenland and called off tariffs.
Europe must consider retaliating against Trump’s tariff ‘blackmail,’ business leaders tell CNBC

European business groups have called for the EU to consider countermeasures in response to U.S. tariff threats.
Fossil fuels are a ‘crutch’: How AI’s unlikely winner could be renewable energy

The IEA revised its 2025-2030 growth forecast for renewables downward by 5% compared to 2024, reflecting the changing sentiment and policy.
OpenAI seeking investments from Middle East sovereign wealth funds for multibillion-dollar round

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in the United Arab Emirates to participate in investment talks as he tries to raise more money for his cash-burning startup.
Japan’s December exports growth drops to 5.1%, missing expectations, as shipments to U.S. plunge

Reuters-polled analysts had estimated exports growth would remain unchanged from November at 6.1%.
Asia-Pacific markets set to rebound after Trump climbs down from Europe tariff threats

Trump also said that he would not use force to acquire Greenland.
Stock futures rise after major averages rebound on easing tariff fears: Live updates

Major U.S. stock averages immediately jumped after President Donald Trump said he would no longer impose his new Europe tariffs that were set to begin Feb. 1.