Quantum batteries proposed to power next-generation quantum computers
Researchers from Australia and Japan have unveiled a theoretical framework for quantum batteries designed to energize quantum computers, promising faster performance, superior energy efficiency, and simplified development. Detailed in a study published January 28 in Physical Review X, the concept could quadruple the qubit capacity in current......
Tesla pivots from car production to AI and robotics amid revenue drop
Tesla has reported its first annual revenue decline, marking a pivotal shift toward artificial intelligence and robotics as the electric vehicle pioneer navigates intensifying market pressures. The company disclosed a 3% drop in total revenues for 2025, with profits plunging 61% in the final quarter. This comes as Tesla phases out production......
Denmark denies Greenland deal amid Trump claims
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly rejected claims of a NATO-US agreement over Greenland, directly challenging statements from US President Donald Trump at the Davos World Economic Forum. In an interview with France 2, she stressed that no such deal exists and emphasized the need to respect Greenland's sovereignty and......
UK and China forge major trade deals on Starmer's landmark Beijing visit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced significant trade agreements Thursday, marking the first visit by a UK leader to China in eight years. The deals, unveiled during an 80-minute meeting at Beijing's Great Hall of the People, include AstraZeneca's 15 billion dollar investment commitment through......
Dutch pension fund slashes US holdings, calls America unreliable ally
The Dutch pension fund PME, overseeing 60 billion euros in retirement savings for metal and technology sector workers, revealed plans on Thursday to ramp up investments in European assets and significantly cut back on US exposure. PME leaders declared that the United States is no longer the dependable partner it once appeared to be, prompting......
Putin meets UAE president ahead of Ukraine settlement talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Kremlin on Thursday for high-level discussions timed strategically before the next round of Ukraine peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi. The United Arab Emirates has solidified its role as a pivotal neutral mediator in the protracted Ukraine conflict, now......
Huda Beauty faces boycott over antisemitic conspiracy claims
A fierce social media backlash has erupted against Huda Beauty following explosive statements by its founder, Huda Kattan, who accused Israel of orchestrating major global catastrophes. In a now-deleted TikTok video viewed by her 1.7 million followers, the Iraqi-American entrepreneur claimed Israel engineered World War I, World War II, the......
Zelensky warns of massive Russian strike ahead of peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cautioned on January 28 that intelligence reports point to Russia gearing up for another massive assault just before trilateral peace negotiations set for February 1 in Abu Dhabi. He argued that ongoing Russian attacks undermine diplomatic initiatives aimed at ending the nearly four-year conflict. In......
Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs amid intensifying AI competition
Amazon has announced plans to lay off 16,000 employees, marking its second major round of workforce reductions within three months. The move aims to streamline operations and boost agility as the company vies for dominance in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape. In a recent company blog post, Beth Galetti, Amazon's......
France deploys aircraft carrier to North Atlantic amid Greenland tensions
The French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle departed its Toulon base on January 27, 2026, heading to the North Atlantic for a major multinational military exercise. European leaders seek a united front against recent US pressures over Greenland. The deployment coincides with a diplomatic push by President Emmanuel Macron.......
Russian and Ukrainian military losses approach 2 million, study reveals
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, now entering its fourth year, has resulted in nearly two million combined military casualties for Russia and Ukraine, according to a recent study. The Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimates that by the spring of 2026, Russia will have suffered about 1.2 million casualties,......
German chancellor Merz says weak dollar burdens exports
Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed concern Wednesday over the weakening US dollar, calling it a "considerable additional burden for German exporting industry." He urged Washington to honor its trade commitments with the European Union. "We will have to assert ourselves globally against a weak dollar and strong euro,"......
Trump threatens Iran with strikes worse than 2025 raids
President Donald Trump escalated warnings to Tehran on Wednesday, posting on Truth Social that a "massive armada" heads toward Iran. He stated any future military action would be "far worse" than last June's US strikes on the country's nuclear facilities. The escalatory rhetoric drove oil prices to September highs.......
Volkswagen CEO faces pivotal year after $48 billion market value loss
Investors are pressing Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume for concrete results in what they view as a make-or-break year for the German automaker. Now freed from his dual role at Porsche, which ended January 1, Blume has a narrowing window to halt the company's decline in China and address critical technology gaps against rivals. Under Blume's......
Iran claims full control of Strait of Hormuz as US armada nears
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared on Tuesday it holds "total control" over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The statement came amid stern warnings to neighboring countries as US military forces mass in the Middle East and President Donald Trump threatens action. Mohammad Akbarzadeh, deputy political head of the......