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.

February 10, 2026

Moody’s Downgrades Pakistan Banking Outlook to Stable Amid Slow Recovery and Risks

Moody’s Rating agency has changed Pakistan’s banking system outlook from positive to stable. The change is due to slow economic recovery and challenges in asset quality and profitability. Banks hold high government securities, posing risks tied to the country’s fiscal health.

February 10, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks California Mask Ban for Immigration Agents, Upholds ID Rule

A federal judge blocked California’s ban on federal immigration agents covering their faces but kept the rule requiring clear ID display. The move affects ICE agents amid safety and accountability debates.

February 10, 2026

UK Lower-Income Families Face 137 Years to Double Living Standards, Warns Thinktank

The UK’s poorest half of working-age families could wait 137 years to double their living standards. The Resolution Foundation blames slow pay growth and warns of political risks. Disposable incomes have stalled since 2005 after decades of steady rise.

February 10, 2026

Serco Removes Motivational Artworks from Court Cells, Sparking Criticism

Serco tore down colourful prisoner-made artworks from court custody cells to create a safer environment, but critics call it 'petty and vindictive'. The Lay Observers report highlights ongoing problems in court custody areas across England and Wales.