World/International

From the BBC World Service: Japan’s export figures for January climbed 16.8% year over year, the strongest rise the country’s seen in three years.

From the BBC World Service: In China, AI has increasingly been merging with the shopping experience.

From the BBC World Service: ByteDance says it'll curb its AI video app, Seedance, which is being used to create viral life-like clips of Hollywood stars.

From the BBC World Service: As the energy crisis in Cuba continues, Mexico sends humanitarian aid via ships.

The U.S. is becoming a less attractive destination for skilled workers amid harsh immigration crackdowns and restrictions.

Canadian PM Mark Carney and British PM Kier Starmer both visited Beijing in January for trade talks. Could it be a sign of a shifting world order?

From the BBC World Service: The app has more than 100 million users in Russia, and the Kremlin is pushing users toward a state-owned messaging platform.

Around 20% of the world's oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Iran. Oil prices are higher today because of how a potential U.S. intervention could limit oil supply.

From the BBC World Service: Cuba's tourism industry suffered a major blow after dozens of flights were cancelled because of a lack of aviation fuel.

From the BBC World Service: President Donald Trump is now threatening to prevent the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. We dig in.