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Epstein counselled senior Saudi officials to abandon the US IPO of Aramco Bne IntelliNews #Epstein #Aramco #IPO #WallStreet #SaudiArabia
Epstein advised against Aramco IPO to avoid ‘Wall Street demons’
Epstein counselled senior Saudi officials to abandon the US IPO of Aramco
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February 16, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Epstein counselled senior Saudi officials to abandon the US IPO of Aramco Bne IntelliNews #Epstein #Aramco #IPO #WallStreet #SaudiArabia
Did he disappear just to get some sun? Bne IntelliNews #Tajikistan #Rahmon #Politics #News #CurrentEvents
Tajikistan: Rahmon resurfaces, looking relatively fit
Did he disappear just to get some sun?
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February 16, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Did he disappear just to get some sun? Bne IntelliNews #Tajikistan #Rahmon #Politics #News #CurrentEvents
The violence that happened in the Yemeni city of Ataq last week that killed five and injured dozens cannot be reduced to a clash between protesters and security forces, nor to a banned rally or raised slogans. Bne IntelliNews #Yemen #SouthYemen #Beirut #Statehood #Clash
BEIRUTER: The clash in South Yemen that killed five is a question of statehood
The violence that happened in the Yemeni city of Ataq last week that killed five and injured dozens cannot be reduced to a clash between protesters and security forces, nor to a banned rally or raised slogans.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:18 PM
The violence that happened in the Yemeni city of Ataq last week that killed five and injured dozens cannot be reduced to a clash between protesters and security forces, nor to a banned rally or raised slogans. Bne IntelliNews #Yemen #SouthYemen #Beirut #Statehood #Clash
Brazil's electoral court has opened an investigation into whether a lavish carnival parade celebrating President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva crossed the line into illegal early campaigning. Bne IntelliNews #Brazil #Lula #Carnival #Election2024 #Politics
Brazil's Lula faces probe over carnival parade in his honour
Brazil's electoral court has opened an investigation into whether a lavish carnival parade celebrating President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva crossed the line into illegal early campaigning.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Brazil's electoral court has opened an investigation into whether a lavish carnival parade celebrating President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva crossed the line into illegal early campaigning. Bne IntelliNews #Brazil #Lula #Carnival #Election2024 #Politics
Turkish lender’s paper registered as first of its kind priced at below 8%. Bne IntelliNews #Akbank #Vakifbank #Eurobond #Finance #Banking
Istanbul-listed Akbank extends Vakifbank’s record for cheapest ever subordinated AT1 eurobond
Turkish lender’s paper registered as first of its kind priced at below 8%.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Turkish lender’s paper registered as first of its kind priced at below 8%. Bne IntelliNews #Akbank #Vakifbank #Eurobond #Finance #Banking
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the United States centred on mutual economic benefits. Bne IntelliNews #IranUSPartnership #EconomicAgreement #NuclearDeal #TrumpRussiaFramework #MutualBenefits
Proposed Iran-US economic partnership greatly mirrors Trump's Russia framework
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the United States centred on mutual economic benefits.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the United States centred on mutual economic benefits. Bne IntelliNews #IranUSPartnership #EconomicAgreement #NuclearDeal #TrumpRussiaFramework #MutualBenefits
A 10-man Ukrainian drone team acting as an opposing force mock-destroyed two Nato battalions in half a day during a major Nato military exercise in Estonia. Bne IntelliNews #Ukraine #NATO #Drones #MilitaryExercise #Estonia
Ten-man Ukraine drone unit defeats two Nato battalions in a day during Nato exercise
A 10-man Ukrainian drone team acting as an opposing force mock-destroyed two Nato battalions in half a day during a major Nato military exercise in Estonia.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:32 AM
A 10-man Ukrainian drone team acting as an opposing force mock-destroyed two Nato battalions in half a day during a major Nato military exercise in Estonia. Bne IntelliNews #Ukraine #NATO #Drones #MilitaryExercise #Estonia
Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. Bne IntelliNews #AustraliaHeatWave #HeatDome #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange #StaySafe
Australia trapped under a “heat dome”, braces for extreme 50°C temperatures
Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Australia has found itself trapped under a “heat dome” that threats to send temperatures up above 50°C. Authorities are already warning residents to stay indoors during the day. Bne IntelliNews #AustraliaHeatWave #HeatDome #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange #StaySafe
The fourth-quarter contraction was steeper than expected and has prompted analysts to revise down their forecasts for 2026. Bne IntelliNews #Romania #Economy #EconomicGrowth #Q4Contraction #Forecasts
Romania’s economy grows 0.6% in 2025 after sharp Q4 contraction
The fourth-quarter contraction was steeper than expected and has prompted analysts to revise down their forecasts for 2026.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The fourth-quarter contraction was steeper than expected and has prompted analysts to revise down their forecasts for 2026. Bne IntelliNews #Romania #Economy #EconomicGrowth #Q4Contraction #Forecasts
Opposition leader Peter Magyar vowed to revive Hungary’s economy, tackle corruption and restore civil liberties as he seeks to oust PM Viktor Orban's Fidesz. Bne IntelliNews #Hungary #PeterMagyar #Election2023 #Fidesz #Corruption
Tisza is "on the verge of victory", party leader Peter Magyar tells campaign rally
Opposition leader Peter Magyar vowed to revive Hungary’s economy, tackle corruption and restore civil liberties as he seeks to oust PM Viktor Orban's Fidesz.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Opposition leader Peter Magyar vowed to revive Hungary’s economy, tackle corruption and restore civil liberties as he seeks to oust PM Viktor Orban's Fidesz. Bne IntelliNews #Hungary #PeterMagyar #Election2023 #Fidesz #Corruption
As K-pop’s economic centre of gravity shifts toward Southeast Asia, the friction between domestic fandom norms and international fan rights is creating deep-seated cultural resentments that threaten the industry's all-inclusive… Bne IntelliNews #Kpop #Racism #Fandom #CulturalDivide #SoutheastAsia
Racist accusations fly as fan-war exposes cracks in the world of K-pop
As K-pop’s economic centre of gravity shifts toward Southeast Asia, the friction between domestic fandom norms and international fan rights is creating deep-seated cultural resentments that threaten the industry's all-inclusive image.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:28 AM
As K-pop’s economic centre of gravity shifts toward Southeast Asia, the friction between domestic fandom norms and international fan rights is creating deep-seated cultural resentments that threaten the industry's all-inclusive… Bne IntelliNews #Kpop #Racism #Fandom #CulturalDivide #SoutheastAsia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that acts like Nato's Article 5 clause. Bne IntelliNews #EUEinheit #Artikel5 #Sicherheitspolitik #Nato #Kollektivsicherheit
Von der Leyen proposes beefing up the EU’s own Article 5 collective security deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that acts like Nato's Article 5 clause.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:16 AM
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed beefing up the EU’s own Article 5-like collective security deal, Article 42/7 of the EU founding treaty, that acts like Nato's Article 5 clause. Bne IntelliNews #EUEinheit #Artikel5 #Sicherheitspolitik #Nato #Kollektivsicherheit
India’s Defence Acquisition Council cleared an accelerated purchase of 288 missiles for the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air platform from Russia, in a deal valued at about $1bn. Bne IntelliNews #India #S400 #MissileDefense #Russia #DefenseAcquisition
India accelerates S-400 missile procurement from Russia
India’s Defence Acquisition Council cleared an accelerated purchase of 288 missiles for the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air platform from Russia, in a deal valued at about $1bn.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:49 AM
India’s Defence Acquisition Council cleared an accelerated purchase of 288 missiles for the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air platform from Russia, in a deal valued at about $1bn. Bne IntelliNews #India #S400 #MissileDefense #Russia #DefenseAcquisition
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's election victory has cleared the way for a new government to take office on February 17, 2026, marking a significant political shift in Dhaka and prompting renewed regional engagement. Bne IntelliNews #Bangladesh #Politics #Election2026 #Dhaka #AsianLeaders
Asian leaders invited as new government takes power in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's election victory has cleared the way for a new government to take office on February 17, 2026, marking a significant political shift in Dhaka and prompting renewed regional engagement.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:13 AM
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's election victory has cleared the way for a new government to take office on February 17, 2026, marking a significant political shift in Dhaka and prompting renewed regional engagement. Bne IntelliNews #Bangladesh #Politics #Election2026 #Dhaka #AsianLeaders
Next presidential election apparent catalyst for power play. Bne IntelliNews #Kyrgyzstan #PoliticalBalance #PresidentialElection #PowerPlay #Politics
Kyrgyzstan: Surprise sacking of president’s right-hand man undoes delicate political balance
Next presidential election apparent catalyst for power play.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Next presidential election apparent catalyst for power play. Bne IntelliNews #Kyrgyzstan #PoliticalBalance #PresidentialElection #PowerPlay #Politics
Detectives from Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained former energy minister Herman Halushchenko, a central figure in the $100mn Energoatom corruption scandal, while he was attempting to cross… Bne IntelliNews #Ukraine #AntiCorruption #Energoatom #CorruptionScandal #EnergyMinister
Ukraine’s anti-corruption officers detain Energoatom scandal-linked former energy minister at border
Detectives from Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained former energy minister Herman Halushchenko, a central figure in the $100mn Energoatom corruption scandal, while he was attempting to cross the state border.
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February 15, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Detectives from Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau have detained former energy minister Herman Halushchenko, a central figure in the $100mn Energoatom corruption scandal, while he was attempting to cross… Bne IntelliNews #Ukraine #AntiCorruption #Energoatom #CorruptionScandal #EnergyMinister
Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was killed using a toxin derived from a deadly frog poison, according to an investigation by five western governments, the Wall Street Journal reports. Bne IntelliNews #Navalny #RussianPolitics #OppositionLeader #ToxinInvestigation #JusticeForNavalny
Navalny killed with deadly frog poison
Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was killed using a toxin derived from a deadly frog poison, according to an investigation by five western governments, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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February 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was killed using a toxin derived from a deadly frog poison, according to an investigation by five western governments, the Wall Street Journal reports. Bne IntelliNews #Navalny #RussianPolitics #OppositionLeader #ToxinInvestigation #JusticeForNavalny
Over the 10 working days to February 13, the central bank supplied KRW5.03 trillion in currency to commercial banks and other financial institutions, while withdrawing KRW273.5bn. Bne IntelliNews #BankOfKorea #LunarNewYear #CentralBank #CurrencySupply #FinancialInstitutions
Bank of Korea injects $3.3bn in fresh notes ahead of Lunar New Year
Over the 10 working days to February 13, the central bank supplied KRW5.03 trillion in currency to commercial banks and other financial institutions, while withdrawing KRW273.5bn.
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February 15, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Over the 10 working days to February 13, the central bank supplied KRW5.03 trillion in currency to commercial banks and other financial institutions, while withdrawing KRW273.5bn. Bne IntelliNews #BankOfKorea #LunarNewYear #CentralBank #CurrencySupply #FinancialInstitutions
China has rolled out the world’s first commercial 10G broadband network in Sunan County, Hebei Province, taking the lead in next-generation fixed-line internet infrastructure. Bne IntelliNews #China #10GBroadband #SunanCounty #HebeiProvince #NextGeneration
China launches world’s first commercial 10G broadband network in Hebei
China has rolled out the world’s first commercial 10G broadband network in Sunan County, Hebei Province, taking the lead in next-generation fixed-line internet infrastructure.
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February 15, 2026 at 9:54 AM
China has rolled out the world’s first commercial 10G broadband network in Sunan County, Hebei Province, taking the lead in next-generation fixed-line internet infrastructure. Bne IntelliNews #China #10GBroadband #SunanCounty #HebeiProvince #NextGeneration
Russia has conducted the first launch of an unmanned stratospheric platform designed as a potential alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network. Bne IntelliNews #Russia #Starlink #Zeplin #satellite #technology
Russia to challenge Starlink with stratospheric Zeplin platforms
Russia has conducted the first launch of an unmanned stratospheric platform designed as a potential alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network.
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February 15, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Russia has conducted the first launch of an unmanned stratospheric platform designed as a potential alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network. Bne IntelliNews #Russia #Starlink #Zeplin #satellite #technology
Protest organisers said the blockade was intended as a warning that citizens would no longer tolerate what they described as institutional negligence. Bne IntelliNews #Sarajevo #Protest #TramCrash #RoadBlock #CitizensRights
Thousands of protesters block roads in Sarajevo after fatal tram crash
Protest organisers said the blockade was intended as a warning that citizens would no longer tolerate what they described as institutional negligence.
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February 15, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Protest organisers said the blockade was intended as a warning that citizens would no longer tolerate what they described as institutional negligence. Bne IntelliNews #Sarajevo #Protest #TramCrash #RoadBlock #CitizensRights
Over the 10 working days to February 13, the central bank supplied KRW5.03 trillion in currency to commercial banks and other financial institutions, while withdrawing KRW273.5bn. Bne IntelliNews #Korea #LunarNewYear #CentralBank #EconomicStrategy #CurrencyInjection
Band of Korea injects $3.3bn in fresh notes ahead of Lunar New Year
Over the 10 working days to February 13, the central bank supplied KRW5.03 trillion in currency to commercial banks and other financial institutions, while withdrawing KRW273.5bn.
dlvr.it
February 15, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Over the 10 working days to February 13, the central bank supplied KRW5.03 trillion in currency to commercial banks and other financial institutions, while withdrawing KRW273.5bn. Bne IntelliNews #Korea #LunarNewYear #CentralBank #EconomicStrategy #CurrencyInjection
PayPay Corp has formally lodged paperwork for a US IPO, setting its sights on a Nasdaq debut as early as March in a move that would mark one of the largest overseas listings by a Japanese fintech group in recent years. Bne IntelliNews #PayPay #Nasdaq #IPO #Fintech #Japan
Japan’s PayPay files for Nasdaq listing as US push gathers pace
PayPay Corp has formally lodged paperwork for a US IPO, setting its sights on a Nasdaq debut as early as March in a move that would mark one of the largest overseas listings by a Japanese fintech group in recent years.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Chinese banks trimming their dollar bond holdings, whilst not constituting an outright 'dollar dump' - yet - must still be seen as evidence of a slow-moving decoupling from the US currency. Bne IntelliNews #Beijing #DollarDump #ChineseBanks #Tbond #CurrencyDecoupling
COMMENT: Beijing’s T-bond trim indicative of an eventual dollar dump
Chinese banks trimming their dollar bond holdings, whilst not constituting an outright 'dollar dump' - yet - must still be seen as evidence of a slow-moving decoupling from the US currency.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Chinese banks trimming their dollar bond holdings, whilst not constituting an outright 'dollar dump' - yet - must still be seen as evidence of a slow-moving decoupling from the US currency. Bne IntelliNews #Beijing #DollarDump #ChineseBanks #Tbond #CurrencyDecoupling
Kazakhs still seeking answers to questions such as whether president issued his “shoot-to-kill” order on the basis of false information from people who turned out to be conspirators. Bne IntelliNews #Kazakhstan #BloodyJanuary #JFK #CentralAsia #PoliticalSecrets
CENTRAL ASIA BLOG: There’s something very ‘JFK’ about the secrets of Kazakhstan’s Bloody January
Kazakhs still seeking answers to questions such as whether president issued his “shoot-to-kill” order on the basis of false information from people who turned out to be conspirators.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Kazakhs still seeking answers to questions such as whether president issued his “shoot-to-kill” order on the basis of false information from people who turned out to be conspirators. Bne IntelliNews #Kazakhstan #BloodyJanuary #JFK #CentralAsia #PoliticalSecrets