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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicBloomberg wire

Topic: Bloomberg wire

Trump’s $300 million ballroom is being built with cash from crypto, tech allies

Donors so far include some of the largest tech companies in the world — Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet Inc.’s Google, and Meta — as well as major crypto firms like Coinbase, Ripple Labs and Tether Holdings.

‘It’s like we’re not humans’: For Gazans buried in rubble or unmarked graves, a last indignity

Trump’s Gaza plan hinges on the recovery of all hostages — but not of all the Palestinian dead. That has deepened the bitterness of bereavement.

For rare earth trade, German firms are handing over secrets that China could leverage

German companies are handing Beijing sensitive supply chain information, which is demanded by Chinese officials before they approve exports of rare earth elements, used in an array of modern products.

Trump demolishes entire East Wing of White House: Can US presidents do that?

Trump has been putting his stamp on White House decor and architecture since he began his second term. He had the Rose Garden paved for a patio and replaced chandeliers & artwork in the complex.

After Tesla entry, Elon Musk’s Starlink prepares for retail kickoff in India

Starlink’s India entry would help SpaceX compensate for being shut out of China, where the government has kept the market closed to foreign operators.

Why gold has so much appeal in uncertain times

Gold has a track record of increasing in value in times of market stress. Owning gold is also rooted in Indian and Chinese cultures, 2 of the world’s largest markets for the metal, where jewellery & bars are passed down through generations.

As gold prices plunge, die-hard enthusiasts are holding their nerve

The retreat in prices this week, while huge for such a steady asset, has still only brought gold back to where it was little more than a week ago. The metal is still up this month, and has gained about 55% this year.

While US imposes H-1B visa fees, Canada PM plots ‘talent attraction’ plan

PM Mark Carney has previously said he wants to attract employees from the technology sector who might have otherwise gone to the US if not for President Donald Trump’s new visa charges.

Trump’s latest sanctions could dry up Russian oil flow to India

Senior executives said Washington's latest sanctions on Russian producers Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC would make it all but impossible for crude flows to continue. Imports from Russia have been a major hurdle in India-US trade negotiations after Trump tariffs came into effect.

Polluters are starting to pay attention to UN’s methane warnings

The gas has more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide in the short-term, which also means that cutting down its emissions is one of the fastest and most effective ways to limit climate change.

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Don’t mistake India’s economic recovery for a new era of rapid growth

The underlying issue is that there hasn’t been enough of a structural change in the economy since the launch of reforms in 1990-91, despite per capita incomes multiplying nearly five-fold.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.