Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
Kenya launches $824M pipeline IPO amid transparency fears
The country’s first IPO since 2015 is part of a bid to fund infrastructure projects.
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Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
China's birthrate falls to lowest level on record
China’s demographic issue is especially acute, with a growing cohort of retirees and a shrinking number of workers.
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
China risks two-track economy as growth booms and real estate slumps
While China’s exports have so far weathered US tariffs, anemic domestic consumption and a faltering real estate sector are weighing on growth.
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
Falling wine sales attributed to rise in living alone
Prices have fallen in line with decreasing demand: One bottle of Bordeaux retails for less than €2 in France.
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
Analysts paint bright picture for US economy in 2026
Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal increased their estimates for growth in both 2025 and 2026.
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
Senegal defeat Morocco to win African Cup of Nations
The tournament is undergoing a commercial boom, with revenues rising 90% compared to the previous edition.
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
Venezuela's interim president moves to consolidate power
Rodríguez has replaced the head of the central bank and the leader of a feared military intelligence agency.
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
Syria reaches ceasefire with US-backed Kurdish militia
The Syrian Democratic Forces control large parts of northeast Syria, and are a longstanding ally of Washington against the Islamic State group.
Semafor • Jan 19, 2026
Davos opens with fresh direction under Blackrock CEO
BlackRock boss Larry Fink has taken over the reins of the annual global gathering in the Swiss mountains.
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Trump’s Iran Gamble Is Spiraling Out of Control: From Shock & Awe to Strategic Failure
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Failing to Defeat Hezbollah, Israel & US Pressure Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa to Join War
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What Americans can learn from other civil activism movements against authoritarian regimes
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This Is Why Iran Wanted Nukes
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How the Internet Has Transformed Income Access
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Al Gore’s Rallying Cry Ahead of Saturday’s No Kings Protests
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Economic Liberties Applauds Bicameral “Take Back Our Hospitals” Legislation
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War on Iran during nuclear negotiations undermines the US’s ability to talk peace around the world − and the effects won’t end when Trump leaves office
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