UN Awaits Details from US on Overdue Payments

The UN said on Monday it is waiting for details on the timing and amount of the US payment for its overdue budget contributions. This came after Washington pledged last week to make an initial payment within weeks.

The United Nations said on Monday it is awaiting details on when and how much the United States will pay its overdue budget contributions, following a pledge by Washington last week to make an initial payment within weeks.

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2026-02-10T04:14:13+00:00

S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise as Tech Stocks Recover

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose after a volatile start on Monday, boosted by technology stocks following an AI-driven sell-off last week. Investors await key U.S. economic data for monetary policy clues.

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2026-02-10T02:10:03+00:00

Bad Bunny's Spotify Streams Jump 470% After Super Bowl

Following Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance, his Spotify streams in the U.S. skyrocketed by 470% and by 210% globally. The culturally rich show sparked both fan excitement and political controversy.

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2026-02-09T22:37:25+00:00

Gold Stays Above $5000 as Dollar Weakens

On Monday, gold held its position above the psychological $5,000 per ounce mark as investors focused on US interest rate policy. The weakening dollar made the precious metal more attractive to holders of other currencies.

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2026-02-09T20:16:28+00:00

U.S. Navy Intercepts Oil Tanker off Indian Coast

American forces intercepted another oil tanker in the Indian Ocean as part of their blockade on 'shadow' tankers carrying Venezuelan oil. This incident is part of ongoing U.S. efforts to halt oil exports from Venezuela. U.S. authorities consider these shipments to be in violation of sanctions.