German companies sharply reduced their investment in the United States during the first half of 2026, with new figures pointing to a significant pullback as trade tensions and uncertainty over US policy weigh on business decisions. Direct investment by German firms fell by almost two-thirds from a year earlier to €4.3 billion ($5 billion),......
Hawaii is facing a significant weather emergency as Hurricane Lala moves across the Pacific island state, bringing intense rainfall, powerful winds and widespread disruptions to electricity supplies. The storm reached Category 1 hurricane strength at around 9 a.m. local time on Saturday, with sustained winds reaching approximately 120 km/h.......
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has called on US President Donald Trump to temporarily ease tariffs on Colombian goods as the country confronts the economic consequences of a devastating earthquake. The request comes as Colombian authorities assess the damage caused by the disaster and seek measures that could help businesses......
US President Donald Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier will soon be replaced by another carrier of a similar type, following reports about difficult living conditions for its crew and concerns over the length of its deployment. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump dismissed concerns about the sailors’ welfare......
Washington is preparing to warn dozens of countries involved in the U.S.-led Pax Silica technology alliance that cooperation with competing Chinese artificial intelligence initiatives could jeopardize their participation in the group. According to information reported by Reuters, the U.S. State Department is considering sending a message......
NATO allies are facing renewed criticism over their ability to provide Ukraine with sufficient air-defense capabilities, as Kyiv continues to seek additional Patriot interceptor missiles amid concerns about limited global production and depleted Western stockpiles. The debate has highlighted a broader challenge for European security: maintaining......
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Washington is preparing a major economic offensive against Iran as diplomatic efforts to end the prolonged conflict between the two countries continue to face difficulties. Trump’s warning came a day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington was preparing measures against......
A new report has drawn attention to Kami Clark, the wife of Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei, describing her involvement in business and technology circles and highlighting connections that have intersected with the company’s rise. According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal, Clark has pursued several business ventures......
The United States has advised its citizens to reconsider travel to Ceuta following heightened security concerns linked to recent tensions and an immigration-related crisis in the Spanish-administered territory. The U.S. Department of State uses a four-level travel advisory system, ranging from normal precautions to a recommendation against......
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory after the conclusion of the war with Iran, a statement that could have major legal, geopolitical and economic consequences. Speaking at an event in New York, Trump said that following what he described as the defeat of Iran, he would seek......
Instagram has introduced an updated version of its English wordmark, replacing the distinctive connected lettering that had been associated with the platform for the past decade. Instagram head Adam Mosseri said the redesign was intended to give the brand a simpler and more contemporary appearance while retaining elements of its original......
Google has introduced Gemini 3.7 Flash, a new artificial intelligence model designed to support software development and increasingly autonomous digital workflows as the technology giant intensifies its competition with leading AI companies. Developed by Google DeepMind, the new model is positioned as a faster and more affordable option for......
Apple is reportedly working with Chinese technology giant Alibaba to develop a large language model tailored to the Chinese market, as the U.S. company seeks to adapt its artificial intelligence strategy to local regulatory and technological requirements. The partnership would involve using Alibaba’s capabilities to help train an AI......
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