Escalating Geopolitical Tensions Spark Fears of a Global Oil Supply Shock

New York, Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Citing a 40% probability of a massive supply shock, experts warn rising crude prices could reignite inflation as Citi targets $70 per barrel.

New Data Reveals a Strategic Shift Toward Measurable Returns in 2026 AI Budgets

Goldman Sachs Warns: AI Productivity Boom May Sever Link Between Growth and Jobs

Artificial Intelligence Revives Lending for Borrowers with Low Credit Scores

Consumer Spending Surges in November as Wholesale Price Growth Misses Estimates

Strategic Win for Tonner Drones as Partner Elistair Joins French Defense Initiative

Paris, Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Tonner Drones’ partner Elistair has been selected for France’s Project Pendragon, an initiative merging tethered drones with AI-driven ground vehicles. This January 15, 2026 announcement marks a pivotal validation of Tonner’s defense-sector investment strategy.

Stagwell Secures Strategic OPPO Partnership to Lead Integrated Marketing in Singapore

NTSB Reveals Boeing Dismissed Defect Risk Years Before Fatal UPS Crash

Birch Hill Secures Control of Velan Inc. in C$204 Million Deal with Velan Holding

Aya Gold & Silver Leadership Sells Shares Following Record Production Year

House Oversight Committee Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Clintons Regarding Epstein Inquiry

Washington, Thursday, 15 January 2026.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer has formally initiated contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton following their refusal to testify in the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Despite the Clintons dismissing the subpoenas as legally invalid and politically motivated, the committee intends to enforce its oversight authority regarding the former President’s documented travels with the disgraced financier. This procedural escalation sets the stage for a high-stakes committee vote next week, potentially referring the matter to the Justice Department for prosecution and challenging the boundaries of congressional investigative power over former executive officials.

Philadelphia Officials Escalate Federal Conflict by Threatening to Arrest ICE Agents

House Coalition Preserves National Endowment for Democracy Funding Amid GOP Split

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Advanced AI Chips Under National Security Order

Senate Inquiry Targets Potential Influence Peddling in Trump’s $400 Million Ballroom Renovation

Russia Revamps University Economics to Challenge Western Democratic Models

Moscow, Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Leading a shift from Western liberalism, a Kremlin-linked body is introducing a textbook that revives Stalinist theory and controversially dismisses mathematical economic models as less scientific than astrology.

Middle East Solar Outlook 2026 Reveals Shift to Intelligent Infrastructure

Taiwan Issues Arrest Warrant for OnePlus CEO Pete Lau Over Illegal Recruitment

EU Proposes Minimum Price Floors to Replace Tariffs on Chinese EVs

Tajikistan Launches First Major Solar Project with $250 Million Investment

Giants Move to Finalize Head Coaching Agreement with John Harbaugh

East Rutherford, Thursday, 15 January 2026.
The New York Giants are in advanced negotiations to hire John Harbaugh, though the Super Bowl-winning coach departed East Rutherford Wednesday without officially signing. While a deal appears imminent, Harbaugh reportedly plans to meet with the Titans on Thursday before making a final decision.

Kai Cenat Diversifies Portfolio with Launch of Vivet Fashion Label

MrBeast Reports Negative Bank Balance Despite Multi-Billion Dollar Valuation

Red Sox Secure Ranger Suarez with $130 Million Investment to Bolster Pitching Staff

New Solar Reactor Transforms CO2 into Liquid Fuel, Signaling Shift in Circular Economy