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South Korea imposes AI regulation laws, European Commission and Meta, Middle East shifting towards rival security blocs

South Korea imposes AI regulation laws, European Commission and Meta, Middle East shifting towards rival security blocs

Feb 10, 2026

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Daily Intelligence • February 10, 2026

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South Korea becomes the first country to impose AI regulation laws, aiming to prevent misinformation and harm, with human monitoring required in high-impact sectors like healthcare and finance. (AugustMan Singapore - Ambrose Leung)

The World Economic Forum's 2026 report cites uncertainty, geoeconomic tensions, and economic risks as top concerns, with 57% of experts forecasting a turbulent decade ahead, signaling global instability. (World Economic Forum )

The US considers deploying more nuclear arms and underground tests, reversing 40 years of stricter control, after the last US-Russia nuclear treaty expired, sparking concerns of a new arms race with Russia and China. (NYT - David E. Sanger and William J. Broad)

The European Commission has ordered Meta to open WhatsApp to third-party AI assistants, citing competition rule violations, in a move that impacts US tech platforms and aims to promote fair market competition. (La Voz - Redacción LAVOZ)

Geopolitical Conflict

The Middle East is shifting towards rival security blocs, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia charting divergent paths amid waning US guarantees, potentially leading to structural fragmentation in the regional security landscape. (Manara Magazine - Azhar Azam)

Geopolitical Economics

Bangladesh secures US tariff exemptions for certain clothing goods and a reduced tariff rate of 19%, in exchange for increased market access for American goods. (BBC News - Osmond Chia)

Fast food chains raise prices due to increasing labor and ingredient costs, potentially pricing out low-income customers and affecting affordability for budget-conscious consumers. (Financial Times )

China and Indonesia introduce new AI regulations, prioritizing sustainability, transparency, and human well-being, as governments worldwide seek to balance innovation with responsible oversight and environmental concerns. (ucstrategies - Alex Morgan)

Economist Eswar Prasad warns of a "doom loop" where economic conditions, politics, and geopolitics fuel instability, citing globalization, institutions, and technology as contributing factors. (NPR )

Greek banks implement large exposures framework, capping credit limits for big businesses to mitigate risk and ensure financial stability. (Πρώτο Θέμα: RSS )

Dubai introduces new resale regulations for tokenised real estate, aiming to increase liquidity and transparency in the market, enhancing investor confidence and opportunities. (Times of India - TOI World Desk)

Global Markets

Nikkei hits record high following Takaichi's election win, boosting "Japan is Back" trade sentiment and investor optimism in the country's economic resurgence. (Analytics Insight )

Australian stocks rose, with the S&P/ASX 200 index gaining 1.85% at the close of trading, driven by positive market sentiment. (Meyka )

SGX Group achieves record highs in January 2026, driven by strong performance in stocks, ETFs, derivatives, and commodities, marking a notable start to the year. (Minichart )

Global shares rise amid post-election rally in Japan's market, driven by investor optimism and renewed economic confidence following the election outcome. (KTBS 3 )

Mexico's stock market reaches 12th high of the year, exceeding 71,000 points, driven by rising metals and increased global dollar sales, fueling economic growth and investor confidence. (La Jornada )

GeoNatDisaster

Geopolitical tensions divert attention from the Arctic's black carbon climate threat, a significant contributor to global warming and melting of polar ice caps, amid rising regional competition and security concerns. (The Washington Post )

North China's large-scale reforestation efforts impact hydrological cycles, differing from Africa's strategies to address similar environmental concerns, sparking global interest in comparative conservation methods. (Πρώτο Θέμα: RSS )

Kenya's severe drought affects over 2 million people, causing widespread hunger, alarming malnutrition rates, and severe water shortages, sparking humanitarian concerns and urgent need for aid. (Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera )

GeoLocal

IBM unveils quantum breakthrough with 120-qubit Nighthawk processor, demonstrating significant progress towards scalable, fault-tolerant quantum systems for practical global use. (cvobserver.com )

Mexico is shifting from a migrant origin to a destination country, with experts citing a need for ordered management and accessible legal pathways to integrate newcomers into the community. (La Jornada )

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