Friday 19 - 11:00
Three people were killed on Thursday in the eastern Pacific Ocean after a U.S. military strike targeted a vessel suspected of being involved in drug trafficking, according to U.S. military officials. The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) said intelligence assessments indicated that the boat was operating along known narcotics routes and was......
The United States Department of Defense is preparing to request an additional $80 billion in funding from Congress, according to reports, in order to cover rising military costs linked to ongoing operations and global deployments. The proposed supplemental budget would be used to support a range of defense needs, including operational expenses,......
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump is open to considering a phased strategy for addressing North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, a move that could revive diplomatic efforts on one of Asia’s most persistent security challenges. According to Lee, discussions between the two leaders focused......
A group of early investors in artificial intelligence startup Manus is reportedly exploring a plan to repurchase the company from Meta in a transaction valued at approximately $2 billion. The development highlights the intense competition and strategic maneuvering currently shaping the global AI industry. According to reports, the investors......
U.S.-based startup Architect Labs has secured $24 million in seed funding as it seeks to transform the way custom semiconductors are designed using artificial intelligence. The company aims to simplify and accelerate chip development, positioning itself in a market currently dominated by established players such as Broadcom and Marvell. The......
The United States has announced a comprehensive review of its military presence in Europe, signaling a potential shift in the strategic balance within the NATO alliance. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed that the reassessment will take place over a six-month period and will examine the deployment of American forces across European......
U.S. grocery retailer Kroger has maintained its full-year financial forecasts unchanged, even as it reported stronger-than-expected sales for the first quarter but fell short of profit expectations. The company’s decision to keep its outlook steady reflects a cautious approach to ongoing economic uncertainty, particularly as inflation......
Waymo, the autonomous driving company owned by Alphabet, has announced a recall of 3,871 robotaxis in the United States following the identification of a software issue that could cause vehicles to enter closed highway construction zones. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected vehicles may......
Finland has announced plans to enhance the capabilities of its future F-35 fighter jet fleet through the acquisition of advanced precision-guided glide bombs from the United States, marking another step in the country's ongoing defense modernization efforts. The purchase will provide Finland with a new air-to-ground strike capability......
Global oil prices recorded a significant decline on Thursday following the signing of a framework agreement between the United States and Iran, a development that has eased concerns over energy supplies and reduced tensions in one of the world's most strategic regions for oil transportation. Market sentiment improved after the agreement......
A US federal judge has ruled that admissions made by Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou can be used as evidence in the company’s upcoming criminal trial, marking a significant development in a long-running legal dispute involving the Chinese technology giant. The ruling, issued in Brooklyn federal court, relates to......
Norsk Hydro, the Norwegian aluminium producer, has announced plans to shut down two of its extrusion plants in the United States next year, resulting in the loss of approximately 350 jobs. The company said the affected facilities are located in City of Industry, California, and Delhi, Louisiana. It explained that both sites are operating......
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he will refuse to sign the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) unless his proposed voting reform legislation is included in the final package currently under discussion in Congress. Speaking to reporters during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, the president emphasized that his......
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