Wednesday 13 May 2026 - 14:34
The United States and China have reached a rare point of diplomatic alignment by opposing Iran’s proposed transit charges for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The position was confirmed by the US State Department ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling limited but notable cooperation......
Volvo Cars has said it is open to forming new partnerships in the United States as part of its strategy to strengthen production and make better use of its manufacturing capacity in the country. The Swedish automaker is seeking to expand cooperation with other industry players, particularly in assembly, sourcing, and supply chain operations,......
Poland is facing renewed pressure from human rights organizations over its alleged role in facilitating the transit of deportation flights carrying Ukrainian nationals from the United States to Ukraine. International rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights First, have urged Warsaw to halt any cooperation related to......
Alibaba reported fourth-quarter revenue of 243.38 billion yuan for fiscal year 2026, marking a 3 percent year-on-year increase but falling short of market expectations of around 246.5 billion yuan. The result highlights continued pressure from heavy investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and rapid commerce expansion, which is......
China has officially welcomed the upcoming state visit of former U.S. President Donald Trump to Beijing, signaling a willingness to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two global powers. Chinese officials stated that the visit is seen as an opportunity to improve bilateral relations and promote greater stability in......
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and billionaire Elon Musk are set to appear before a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to seek approval of a settlement linked to Musk’s delayed disclosure of his investment in Twitter. The agreement concerns allegations that Musk waited too long in 2022 to reveal that he had acquired a significant......
Travel patterns across Europe are being reshaped as the Iran conflict and wider regional instability push passengers to rethink summer plans. Many travelers are not cancelling trips but adjusting them, choosing closer destinations, shorter stays, and more flexible bookings. Rail travel is gaining ground as aviation costs and uncertainty rise......
Panasonic Holdings announced a three year investment program worth 500 billion yen aimed at accelerating its expansion into artificial intelligence infrastructure, even as the Japanese conglomerate reported a sharp decline in annual earnings driven by restructuring costs and weaker electric vehicle demand. The company said it intends to capitalize......
Anduril Industries announced a major financial milestone after securing 5 billion dollars in a new investment round that doubled the company’s valuation to 61 billion dollars. The California-based defense technology company said the funding round was led by major venture capital firms Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. The investment......
Sam Altman testified Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California, rejecting accusations from Elon Musk that he abandoned OpenAI’s original nonprofit mission. Altman told jurors that Musk himself pushed for long term control over the artificial intelligence company and supported turning the organization into a commercial operation......
NASA has unveiled a new collection of images captured by the Mars rover Perseverance, including a sweeping panorama of a region known as Arbot and the rover’s sixth selfie since landing on the Red Planet in 2021. The visuals were taken during the rover’s farthest westward journey beyond the rim of Jezero Crater and provide scientists......
The United States has announced the opening of discussions with Cuba after President Donald Trump stated that Havana had requested assistance from Washington. The announcement marks a potential shift in a relationship that has remained tense for decades, although no details have been provided on the scope or timing of the talks. The US president......
African policymakers, researchers and mining experts are intensifying calls for local transformation of critical raw materials as global competition for strategic minerals accelerates. During a conference held in Rabat by the Policy Center for the New South and the Geology and Sustainable Mining Institute, participants examined the challenges......
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