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President Donald Trump’s proposal to provide a $5,000 payment to every American adult has caught senior Republicans by surprise, raising questions over the cost, funding and economic consequences of the plan ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. The proposed initiative, which could cost around $1.2 trillion, was reportedly not discussed......
U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected concerns that the rapid development of artificial intelligence could eventually pose an existential threat to humanity, saying he is more concerned about the United States falling behind its global competitors in the technology race. Asked by reporters whether he feared artificial intelligence could......
A Republican member of the U.S. Congress has suggested redirecting part of the country’s foreign aid budget, including funds allocated to Ukraine, to finance President Donald Trump’s proposal to provide $5,000 payments to American citizens. Representative Anna Paulina Luna made the proposal during an interview with Fox News, arguing......
Peru is set to join the “Americas Shield,” a US-backed coalition aimed at strengthening cooperation against transnational organised crime, President Keiko Fujimori announced Thursday following a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Lima. The announcement came as security and the fight against criminal networks took......
Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12 as part of its latest product event, introducing new artificial intelligence-powered features designed to make the smartwatch more useful in everyday conversations. While the company presents the technology as a productivity and accessibility tool, its ability to process surrounding speech is already......
U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the Dallas Mavericks over the blockbuster trade that sent Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, reviving debate over one of the most controversial deals in recent NBA history. Trump made the remarks while speaking at a Republican midterm election conference held at the......
Russia is calling for the United States and Iran to return to implementing the terms of a previously agreed memorandum of understanding, as tensions in the Gulf continue to raise concerns in Moscow. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia would prefer to see Washington and Tehran resume compliance with the commitments outlined in the......
OpenAI is calling on the United States to introduce binding national safety requirements for advanced artificial intelligence systems, arguing that the rapid evolution of AI has made voluntary safeguards increasingly insufficient. The company behind ChatGPT said the growing ability of sophisticated AI agents to interact with external systems......
Samsung Electronics is stepping up its campaign for foldable smartphones as Apple enters the market with its first foldable iPhone, intensifying competition in a segment that has been largely shaped by Samsung and Chinese manufacturers. Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo on Wednesday, introducing a foldable device priced at $1,999. The launch......
The International Monetary Fund has come under renewed criticism over the fiscal conditions attached to its lending programs, with Oxfam arguing that austerity requirements have become more demanding over the past decade and could place additional pressure on vulnerable communities. In a report and accompanying statement, the international......
Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the introduction of the iPhone Duo, marking a major expansion of its premium smartphone strategy and bringing the company into direct competition with manufacturers that have been developing foldable devices for years. Presented in Cupertino by Apple’s new chief executive,......
Apple's new CEO John Ternus is set to face an early test of his leadership as the company prepares to unveil its long-awaited foldable iPhone, while investors will also be watching for signs that Apple can close the gap with rivals in artificial intelligence. Ternus is expected to take the stage at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino,......
The US federal budget deficit reached approximately $2 trillion during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, according to figures released by the Congressional Budget Office, highlighting the continued pressure on the country’s public finances despite stronger government revenues. The deficit was around $6 billion lower than during......
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