Breaking 08:02 Ancient complex life depended on oxygen, study of early fossils finds 07:45 Syrian president thanks Trump for “Precious” perfume gift 07:37 Sea level rise has nearly doubled since 1960, study finds 07:30 Eswatini faces criticism over acceptance of U.S. deportees 07:16 Webb telescope suggests Neptune moon Nereid formed within planet’s system 07:02 Nvidia concedes Chinese AI chip market as Huawei gains dominance 16:30 Amazon.com wins appeal in tariff evasion case 16:20 Three supertankers move six million barrels through Hormuz 16:15 James Murdoch expands media footprint with Vox Media acquisitions 16:01 U.S and Israel planned postwar iran leadership shift with ahmadinejad 15:30 Southwest Airlines plans major expansion of India innovation hub to 1,000 employees 14:30 Marco Rubio calls for a “New Path” for Cuba amid rising tensions with Havana 14:15 Elon Musk could become the first trillionaire following SpaceX stock market debut 14:00 Intuit announces major workforce reduction to strengthen AI strategy 13:06 GitHub internal repositories breached through malicious VS Code extension 12:00 Lowe’s maintains annual forecast despite weak U.S. housing demand 11:50 Alibaba launches powerful AI chip to challenge Nvidia dominance in China 11:45 AI financing drives record surge in U.S. convertible bond issuance 09:56 Qatar says Strait of Hormuz remains closed to normal shipping traffic 09:30 Bulgaria requests US visa-free travel for its citizens, says prime minister 09:15 Hyundai recalls over 54,000 vehicles in the US due to fire risk 09:00 Google unveils new connected glasses featuring AI assistant Gemini

Gold hits one week low as oil inflation fears weigh on metals

Gold prices fell to a one-week low on Friday, extending a multi-session decline as rising oil prices and inflation concerns strengthened the US dollar and weighed on precious metals. The move marked a fourth consecutive losing session for gold, reflecting growing pressure from higher US Treasury yields and shifting expectations around future......

Private credit funds face pressure amid market uncertainty

Private credit funds are facing growing pressure as investors become increasingly concerned about credit quality, market volatility, and the impact of artificial intelligence on several industries. Recent financial filings from major business development companies (BDCs) revealed that many lenders have reduced the estimated value of their......

Figure AI robots exceed 24 hours of warehouse operation test

A fleet of humanoid robots developed by Figure AI has sustained continuous warehouse sorting operations for more than 24 hours, marking a major milestone in autonomous industrial robotics. The demonstration began as a planned eight hour live test on 13 May and evolved into an open ended endurance run after the system completed its initial......

Ackman’s Pershing Square takes new stake in Microsoft, citing attractive valuation

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has announced that his firm Pershing Square Capital Management is taking a new investment position in Microsoft, describing the tech giant’s valuation as “highly compelling.” The disclosure was made ahead of a formal announcement by the fund, with Ackman stating that Microsoft has become a......

A viral video claiming Michael Jackson was spotted on a bus in Brazil is fake

A short clip circulating online in mid May 2026 shows an elderly man sitting on a crowded public bus in Brazil who strikingly resembles Michael Jackson, sparking renewed speculation that the King of Pop may still be alive. The footage quickly spread across social media platforms, with some users sharing screenshots of the man’s face......

UAE accelerates pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates has moved to speed up construction of a major east-west oil pipeline designed to significantly increase crude export capacity through the port of Fujairah and reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. The decision comes as regional maritime routes face sustained disruption linked to heightened geopolitical tensions......

Oil surge rattles markets as inflation fears intensify

Global equity markets fell on Friday as a sharp rise in oil prices and higher bond yields reignited concerns that central banks may be forced to tighten monetary policy again. Investors reversed recent optimism over potential interest rate cuts, shifting toward expectations of prolonged monetary pressure across major economies. The move reflected......

Texas carries out its 600th execution since 1982

The state of Texas has carried out its 600th execution since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1982, marking another milestone in the United States’ most active capital punishment system. Edward Lee Busby Jr. was pronounced dead after a lethal injection for the 2004 murder of 77-year-old retired university professor Laura Lee......

United States eases World Cup 2026 visa rules for supporters

The United States has announced a targeted easing of visa requirements for the 2026 World Cup, removing a financial guarantee previously required from supporters of selected countries. Fans holding valid match tickets will no longer need to deposit a 15,000 dollar bond, a measure that had been part of a pilot program designed to strengthen......

World Cup 2026 halftime show to feature Shakira, Madonna and BTS in New York final

The 2026 World Cup final will stage a historic halftime show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on 19 July 2026. The event will mark the first time a World Cup final includes a dedicated halftime concert. Organizers confirmed a lineup bringing together Shakira, Madonna and BTS, three global acts spanning Latin pop, American......

Amazon cancels Lord of the Rings MMO after years of setbacks

Amazon Games has confirmed the cancellation of its long troubled massively multiplayer online game based on the world of The Lord of the Rings, ending another major attempt to build a large scale online experience around one of fantasy’s most valuable franchises. Company executive Jeff Grattis said the studio continues exploring other......

NOAA raises El Niño odds as forecasters warn of extreme event

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has sharply increased the probability of an El Niño developing in 2026, signaling growing concern that the climate phenomenon could become one of the strongest recorded in modern history. The agency’s Climate Prediction Center now estimates an 82% chance that El Niño conditions......

Xi Jinping gives Donald Trump rare visit to historic Zhongnanhai compound in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping offered former U.S. President Donald Trump a rare visit to the historic Zhongnanhai compound in Beijing following high-level discussions on trade, regional security, and international relations. Located next to the Forbidden City and near Tiananmen Square, Zhongnanhai serves as the political center of the Chinese......

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.