Highlights:

• Trump Says Rubio in Talks With Cuba as It Faces Economic Crisis — President Trump stated that US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are in discussions with Cuba's Communist regime amid the island's worsening economic conditions. Bloomberg Politics

• Trump Calls Rubio, Vance 'Fantastic' Amid 2028 Speculation — Trump praised Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio but did not indicate whether he would support either for the 2028 Republican presidential ticket. Bloomberg Politics

• Trump Says He'll Soon Make Decision on Weapon Sales to Taiwan — Trump stated he is discussing future weapons sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping and indicated a decision is forthcoming. Bloomberg Politics

• RBA Saw 'Material' Shift in Economic Outlook in Rate U-Turn — Australia's central bank cited a materially shifted economic outlook when it raised interest rates this month, though it stopped short of signaling further moves. Bloomberg Economics

• Modi Seizes AI Summit to Assert India's Global Ambitions After Tough Year — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is using an AI summit to reassert India's global standing after facing recent challenges including tensions with Pakistan and economic concerns. Bloomberg Politics

• Trump Offers Aid for Potomac River Spill in Clash With Democrats — Trump pledged federal aid for a Potomac River sewage spill and blamed Democrats for the environmental incident, drawing a rebuttal from Maryland Governor Wes Moore. Bloomberg Politics

• BOJ Likely to Raise Key Rate in April, Ex-Board Member Says — A former Bank of Japan board member expects the central bank will raise its benchmark rate in April, citing new data availability. Bloomberg Economics

• Lacking Money, Russia Turns to God in Push for African Influence — Russia is using an expansion of the Russian Orthodox Church as a tool to gain influence in Africa. Bloomberg Politics

• Lula Faces Political Blowback in Brazil Over Carnival Parade Tribute — A Carnival parade honoring Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva drew criticism from opposition leaders who argue it constituted improper campaigning. Bloomberg Politics

• Trump Says Government Won't Pay for NJ-NY Tunnel 'Cost Overruns' — Trump warned that the federal government will not cover cost overruns on the $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnel project, for which the White House previously froze funding. Bloomberg Politics