Oil crisis accelerates global shift toward renewable energy transition

A surge in oil prices triggered by the conflict involving Iran is driving an unprecedented acceleration in the global transition to renewable energy, according to the United Nations’ top climate official. The sharp rise in fossil fuel costs is reshaping energy strategies worldwide, as governments and industries respond to mounting economic......

Japanese yen crosses 160 level after sharp intervention warning

The Japanese yen weakened past the 160 per dollar mark on Wednesday, touching 160.73, its lowest level since July 2024, before reversing sharply after an unusually forceful verbal intervention from Tokyo officials. The move highlighted growing tension between currency traders and Japanese authorities as speculation against the yen intensified......

Featherless.ai raises 20 million dollars to scale open source AI platform

Featherless.ai has secured 20 million dollars in a Series A funding round to expand its open source artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company, based in San Francisco, develops a serverless inference platform designed to simplify and accelerate access to large scale AI models for developers and enterprises. The funding round was......

Volkswagen expects limited benefit from possible U.S. tariff refunds, CFO says

Volkswagen AG is expected to see only limited financial relief even if it succeeds in securing refunds on U.S. import tariffs, according to the company’s chief financial officer. Speaking on Thursday, CFO Arno Antlitz said that any potential reimbursement linked to tariffs imposed by the United States would have a relatively small impact......

NASA and ISRO satellite maps rapid land subsidence in Mexico City

A joint NASA and Indian Space Research Organisation satellite has produced new high resolution maps showing rapid ground subsidence beneath Mexico City. Early analysis indicates that parts of the metropolitan area are sinking by more than 2 centimetres per month, highlighting a growing geological and urban stability challenge in one of the......

California declares state of emergency after golden mussel invasion threatens waterways

Authorities in California have declared a state of emergency following the rapid spread of an invasive species known as the golden mussel in the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta. Officials warn that the situation poses a serious threat to water systems, ecosystems, and infrastructure across the region. The decision was made unanimously......

France unveils roadmap to end fossil fuels by 2050

France has presented a national roadmap that sets out a phased exit from fossil fuels across its entire economy. The plan targets coal by 2030, oil by 2045 and natural gas by 2050. It places the country on a structured path toward full decarbonisation and long-term climate neutrality. The announcement was made at an international ministerial......

New gene editing method enables full gene replacement in one step

Scientists have developed a gene editing technique capable of inserting DNA segments more than 13 times larger than previous limits, opening a path toward replacing entire defective genes in a single therapeutic intervention. The method, known as prime assembly, was published on April 29, 2026 in Nature and marks a significant advance in genome......

Google signals plans to introduce ads into Gemini chatbot

Google has given its clearest indication yet that advertising will be integrated into its Gemini chatbot, marking a shift in its public stance on monetizing generative AI products. During its first quarter 2026 earnings call, chief business officer Philipp Schindler told analysts that advertising formats already proving effective in AI-powered......

Washington reaffirms recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara

The United States has reiterated its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, reaffirming a position that continues to shape diplomatic relations between the two countries. During an official visit to Rabat, Christopher Landau confirmed Washington’s stance following talks with Nasser Bourita. He emphasized that the......

Tech giants raise ai investment plans to $725 billion in 2026

Major technology companies are scaling up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure to unprecedented levels, with combined capital expenditure plans nearing $725 billion for 2026. The surge follows quarterly earnings reports released on April 29 by Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft, all of which confirmed or increased their commitments......

Nvidia’s B300 servers surge to $1 million in China amid U.S. export curbs

Prices for advanced artificial intelligence servers have surged in China, with some of Nvidia’s latest B300 systems reportedly reaching nearly $1 million per unit, according to industry sources. The sharp increase reflects a combination of strong demand for high-performance computing and tightening supply constraints linked to U.S.......

Brent oil tops 115 dollars as UAE exit reshapes supply outlook

Oil prices surged to multi-month highs as Brent crude crossed the 115 dollar mark, driven by a sharp shift in global supply expectations following the United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave the OPEC alliance and rising tensions between the United States and Iran over maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz. Traders reacted to the......

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