- — French FM says Lebanon should stay out of U.S.-Iran war
- In a news conference in Beirut, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said a military escalation in the Middle East must be avoided.
- — Davos CEO Børge Brende investigated for Jeffrey Epstein connection
- The World Economic Forum announced it's investigating its CEO Børge Brende for his friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- — Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics officially start with opening ceremony
- The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics officially started Friday afternoon with the opening ceremony.
- — EU mulls sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine war
- The European Commission is weighing energy, financial services and trade sanctions against Russia as the Ukraine war enters its fifth year.
- — China adjusts SQM stake amid Chile lithium industry reshuffle
- China's Tianqi Lithium Corp. announced plans to reduce its 21.9% stake in Chilean lithium producer SQM, the world's largest lithium company.
- — Trade deal with the U.S. opens market for Argentine beef and projects export growth
- Argentina expects a significant increase in exports following the signing of a trade agreement with the United States, announced by Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno.
- — Michoacán boosts avocado exports for Super Bowl 2026
- The Mexican state of Michoacán increased its avocado shipments to the United States by nearly 20%, projecting about 130,000 tons of fruit for consumption during Super Bowl LX this Sunday, the export sector reported.
- — Pakistan mosque bombing kills 31, injures 169
- A suicide bombing in a Pakistan mosque has killed 31 people and injured 169 during Friday prayers.
- — EU says TikTok’s algorithm, ‘addictive design’ likely illegal
- European Union regulators say TikTok may be in violation of the Digital Services Act due to the risk it poses for addictive and compulsive behavior.
- — Canada, France open Nuuk consulates in show of support for Greenland
- In a show of solidarity with Greenland, which has been rattled by threats of a U.S. take over, Canada and France established consulates on the island.
- — Nigerian interfaith leaders seek support, understanding in Washington, D.C.
- A group of prominent Nigerian religious and traditional leaders visited Washington, D.C.
- — KB Kookmin Bank, KB Securities bolster KB Financial’s record 2025 earnings
- Strong performances from KB Kookmin Bank and KB Securities propelled KB Financial Group to record earnings last year.
- — Deputy chief of Russian military intelligence shot, seriously wounded
- Senior Russian intelligence officer, Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, was shot multiple times inside his apartment building in the outskirts of Moscow.
- — Senior Seoul official anticipates 'new progress in a few days' regarding N. Korea issue
- A senior South Korean official said Thursday that he anticipates "some new progress in a few days" regarding North Korea-related issues, but he noted it is not about the resumption of dialogue between Washington and Pyon
- — Trump backs PM Takaichi before Japan vote, invites her to White House
- U.S. President Donald Trump gave his "total endorsement" of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of a snap election in her country on Sunday and announced plans to meet with her at the White House on March 19.
- — Musinsa draws 2,000 applicants for AI-native developer hiring
- S. Korean fashion platform Musinsa said that more than 2,000 people applied during the submission stage for "AI-native" entry-level developers.
- — K Bank cuts IPO price range in third bid for listing
- K Bank has lowered its proposed offering price as it makes a third attempt at an initial public offering, betting that a stronger stock market.
- — Audit agency to probe YTN sale in review of public asset deals
- S. Korea's Board of Audit and Inspection said it will begin a first-half audit of public institutions' asset management, including the sale of YTN
- — In AI age, human survival depends on wisdom, not rivalry
- AI is no longer a distant prospect. It is rapidly advancing into areas once considered uniquely human, including translation, law and content creation
- — AI forum urges national strategy beyond technology alone
- Business leaders agreed that become an AI powerhouse will require a broad, system-wide response extending well beyond technological development.
- — Jang says he will resign as PPP leader, lawmaker if party votes him out
- Leader Jang Dong-hyuk said he will call a party-wide vote if resignation demands persist and will quit as leader and lawmaker if members vote him out.
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