February 11, 2026

Paramount Boosts Offer for Warner Bros with Extra Cash to Outbid Netflix

Paramount Skydance ups the ante against Netflix by offering $650 million quarterly fees if its Warner Bros deal delays past 2026. The CBS parent stays firm on its $108.4 billion offer. Netflix and Paramount both chase Warner Bros’ valuable studios and franchises in a fierce takeover battle.

February 11, 2026

Mark Carney Reports Positive Talk with Trump on Controversial Canada-US Bridge

Mark Carney said he had a positive talk with Donald Trump after the US President threatened to block the $4.6bn Gordie Howe Bridge. Trump falsely claimed the bridge has little US content. Carney emphasized shared ownership and work by both Canadian and US workers.

February 10, 2026

Hong Kong Investors Rethink Panama Port Stakes After Court Cancels CK Hutchison Deal

Hong Kong investors are reviewing their stakes in Panama after a court canceled CK Hutchison’s port contract. City leader John Lee urges Panama to ensure fair treatment for Hong Kong companies and backs Beijing’s efforts.

February 10, 2026

Pakistan's Nepra Ends Net Metering for Solar Users, Moves to Net Billing

Pakistan’s power regulator Nepra ended net metering for solar energy consumers and switched to net billing, triggering protests in Parliament. Lawmakers called it unfair, while the Power Minister defended the change as legal and necessary to protect consumers.

February 10, 2026

Tesco UK Boss Warns of ‘Quiet Epidemic’ of Joblessness With Millions Out of Work

Tesco UK chief Ashwin Prasad warns millions are jobless and on benefits, calling it a ‘quiet epidemic’ harming the nation. He urges government and businesses to act now.