February 10, 2026

Russia Blames Kyiv for Moscow Attack on Top Military Officer Vladimir Alekseyev

A top Russian military general was shot in Moscow and critically wounded. Russia says Kyiv ordered the attack. The suspect was arrested in Dubai and sent back to Russia.

February 10, 2026

Gold Drops 1% to $5,016.56 Amid Dollar Rise and Fed Watch

Gold prices fell 1% to $5,016.56 per ounce as the US dollar gained strength. Investors await key US jobs and inflation data this week for signs on Federal Reserve policies.

February 10, 2026

China Launches Humanoid Robot Rentals for $145 to Dance and Entertain at Events

Botshare, a Chinese platform, rents humanoid robots for 999 yuan ($145) to perform dances and shows at parties. The service runs 90-minute sessions with an engineer on hand. Currently available in cities like Shanghai, this new robot-as-a-service aims to bring bots from factory floors to dance floors.

February 10, 2026

Medieval Tunnel Found Under 5,000-Year-Old Pagan Burial Site in Germany

Archaeologists in Germany found a narrow medieval tunnel beneath an ancient pagan burial site. The tunnel, dating to the late Middle Ages, lies under Neolithic graves 5,000 years old. This rare overlap reveals medieval builders dug beneath ancient graves, possibly for hiding or ritual use.

February 10, 2026

Melbourne Teens' Methanol Deaths in Laos Spark Outrage Over $185 Fines for Workers

Two Melbourne girls died after drinking methanol-laced alcohol in Laos. Workers who served the drinks were fined only $185. Families and Australia demand justice.

February 10, 2026

Actis Begins Bidding for Shell's Sprng Energy Valued up to $2 Billion

Actis LLP has started due diligence after being shortlisted to buy Shell’s Sprng Energy. Final bids expected by March-end with a value up to $2 billion.

February 10, 2026

NHB Pushes Housing Finance Firms to Lower Loan Rates Amid Falling Borrowing Costs

NHB pressures housing finance companies to reduce home loan rates for borrowers as their funding costs drop but benefits are not reaching customers yet. Some lenders have started cutting rates.

February 10, 2026

Iran Arrests Reformist Leader Amid Protests; Hints at Uranium Deal in US Talks

Iran arrests reformist leader Javad Emam, deepening crackdown after protests. Tehran may dilute uranium stockpile if sanctions lift, hinting progress in US talks.

February 10, 2026

Kotak Silver ETF Jumps 9.4% as Silver and Gold ETFs Rally After Sharp Drops

Kotak Silver ETF gained 9.4%, leading a silver ETF rally of 8.2%-8.7%. Gold ETFs also recovered with gains up to 2.85%. This follows a sharp weekly fall amid market swings.

February 10, 2026

China’s Gen Z Creates $1.4 Billion Market Raising Cotton Dolls Like Real Babies

Young Chinese women are treating cotton dolls as babies, celebrating birthdays, dressing them up, and taking them on trips. This emotional support trend has created a $1.4 billion market. Fans defend it despite critics calling it odd.