Wednesday, Feb 12

Trump orders the U.S. Treasury to stop minting pennies due to high production costs, sparking debate on the penny's utility and economic implications.

Monday, Feb 10

Tensions escalate as Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown prepares to sign a strategic deal with China, sparking New Zealand's concerns over transparency and influence.

Sunday, Feb 09

A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the Caribbean, triggering tsunami warnings for several islands, though most alerts have since been lifted.

Saturday, Feb 08

U.S. lawmakers propose a ban on DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, over national security concerns, following similar actions from South Korea, Australia, and Italy.

Friday, Feb 07

The backlash against Karla Sofía Gascón's racist tweets strains relationships in the Oscar-nominated film 'Emilia Pérez' as co-stars and the director respond.

Friday, Feb 07

After the passing of Aga Khan IV at 88, his son Rahim Al-Hussaini is named the new Aga Khan, continuing a legacy of philanthropy and leadership in the Ismaili community.

Tuesday, Feb 04

California's Assembly endorses $50 million funding to defend against Trump's policies, focusing on immigrant rights and legal challenges to state policies.

Monday, Feb 03

UK becomes the first country to ban AI tools for generating child sexual abuse images, introducing severe penalties to combat online exploitation.

Friday, Jan 31

Harvey Weinstein begs to expedite his retrial for sex crimes to alleviate health issues exacerbated by Rikers Island conditions.

Thursday, Jan 30

Salwan Momika, who faced charges over Koran burnings, was shot dead in Sweden before a crucial court decision, escalating tensions and investigations.