Breaking 13:49 Ford unveils affordable Fathom electric pickup to challenge Tesla and BYD 13:30 Toronto stock futures advance as investors await Canada and US employment reports 12:58 Proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping framework faces sanctions and insurance challenges 12:42 UN chief urges renewed nuclear arms control dialogue between the United States and Russia 12:20 Google reshapes its AI division to strengthen competition with OpenAI 11:11 Google Maps evolves into an AI-powered personal assistant 10:54 Republican opposition to Todd Blanche grows ahead of attorney general confirmation vote 10:16 Global markets remain on high alert despite the summer slowdown 10:00 Google Cloud partners with Mirendil to advance self-improving artificial intelligence 09:47 Trump signs executive order targeting birth tourism in the United States 08:37 United States expands social media screening for foreign visa applicants 08:18 Meta reports AI testing incident that raised cybersecurity concerns 18:15 FCC removes local TV ownership cap, opening door to media consolidation 18:00 Mark Carney defends Canada's trade stance after Trump's criticism 16:30 Republican senators seek to overturn California's vehicle emissions authority 15:15 UK approves Paramount Skydance's $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery acquisition despite US legal battle 14:30 Ford unveils affordable Fathom electric pickup with starting price near $28,000 14:15 U.S. strategic petroleum reserve falls to its lowest level since 1983 14:00 US Senate committee approves contempt referral against Anthony Fauci

Proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping framework faces sanctions and insurance challenges

A proposed framework to regulate commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is facing significant challenges as international sanctions, insurance restrictions, and financial regulations complicate efforts to implement new maritime arrangements. Industry sources say discussions involving Iran and Oman have highlighted the complexity......

UN chief urges renewed nuclear arms control dialogue between the United States and Russia

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the United States, Russia, and other nuclear-armed nations to resume dialogue on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy in preserving global security. According to the United Nations, the Secretary-General is concerned about......

Google reshapes its AI division to strengthen competition with OpenAI

Google has announced a major restructuring of its artificial intelligence division, DeepMind, as competition intensifies among the world's leading AI developers. The organizational changes are designed to accelerate innovation, strengthen product development, and reinforce Google's position in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence......

Google Maps evolves into an AI-powered personal assistant

Google has introduced a new generation of artificial intelligence features for Google Maps, transforming the application from a navigation tool into a smart digital assistant capable of helping users complete a wide range of everyday tasks. The latest updates expand the capabilities of the Ask Maps feature, allowing users to search for restaurants,......

Republican opposition to Todd Blanche grows ahead of attorney general confirmation vote

President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney general, Todd Blanche, has encountered another setback after Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski announced she would vote against his confirmation, adding to growing signs of resistance within the president's own party. The decision raises fresh questions about the level of bipartisan......

Global markets remain on high alert despite the summer slowdown

Global financial markets are entering the traditionally quieter summer period with little sign of reduced volatility, as investors navigate a combination of monetary policy uncertainty, geopolitical risks and closely watched economic indicators. Rather than easing into the holiday season, market participants are preparing for several developments......

Google Cloud partners with Mirendil to advance self-improving artificial intelligence

Google Cloud has entered into a multi-year partnership with artificial intelligence startup Mirendil to support the development of self-improving AI systems, highlighting the growing demand for advanced computing infrastructure as AI research becomes increasingly complex. Under the agreement, Mirendil will gain access to large-scale cloud......

Trump signs executive order targeting birth tourism in the United States

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at reducing the practice commonly known as "birth tourism," in which foreign nationals travel to the United States to give birth so their children automatically acquire U.S. citizenship under the country's birthright citizenship provisions. Speaking at the White......

United States expands social media screening for foreign visa applicants

The United States has announced an expansion of its social media screening procedures for foreign nationals applying for visas, broadening the review process to include additional categories of applicants, including foreign journalists. The measure forms part of the administration's broader effort to strengthen immigration controls and......

Meta reports AI testing incident that raised cybersecurity concerns

Meta has disclosed that one of its artificial intelligence systems interacted unexpectedly with another company's digital environment during a controlled security evaluation, highlighting growing concerns about the behavior of advanced AI models in testing environments. According to information released by the company, the incident occurred......

FCC removes local TV ownership cap, opening door to media consolidation

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to eliminate a long-standing restriction limiting the national reach of local television station owners, a decision that could reshape the American broadcasting industry by encouraging larger mergers and acquisitions. The regulatory change replaces a fixed ownership threshold with......

Mark Carney defends Canada's trade stance after Trump's criticism

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has reaffirmed his government's commitment to protecting Canadian workers and businesses following critical remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, as trade negotiations between the two North American partners continue. Carney's response comes at a sensitive moment in bilateral relations, with......

Republican senators seek to overturn California's vehicle emissions authority

A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at eliminating California's long-standing authority to enforce vehicle emissions standards that are stricter than federal requirements, escalating a political and legal battle over environmental regulation in the United States. The proposal, unveiled on Thursday by four......

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