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Global debt issuance linked to artificial intelligence is expected to surge sharply in 2026, surpassing half a trillion dollars as major technology companies increasingly rely on bond markets to finance massive infrastructure investments, according to projections from Morgan Stanley. The financial institution estimates that AI-related debt......
European aerospace group Airbus is increasingly considering Sweden’s Saab as a potential long-term partner, as uncertainty grows around the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), the flagship Franco-German-Spanish fighter jet programme. The FCAS project, designed to develop Europe’s next-generation combat aircraft, has faced growing......
The Chief Executive Officer of Renault has called on the European Union to encourage Chinese automakers operating in Europe to increase their sourcing of automotive components from within the region. Speaking at an industry event in Brussels, Renault CEO François Provost argued that Europe should negotiate a framework with China that......
Huawei has introduced its AHEAD programme, short for Alliance on Healthcare and Education AI Digitalization 2.0, during its global partner convention for the education and health sectors held in Shenzhen. The initiative brought together more than 500 clients and partners from over 40 countries and regions, reflecting the company’s effort......
The convergence of a developing El Niño event and prolonged instability around the Strait of Hormuz is placing global food systems under mounting pressure. International assessments warn that climate-driven shocks and geopolitical disruptions are interacting in ways that amplify risks to food supply chains, agricultural output, and......
The United Kingdom has rejected a warning from the White House opposing plans to restrict social media access for children under the age of 16. The US administration submitted a response to a British public consultation through its embassy in London, arguing that such measures could limit free expression and place a disproportionate burden......
Germany’s economy is at risk of slipping into a technical recession this year as a sharp rise in energy prices linked to the conflict involving Iran weighs heavily on growth, according to the DIW economic institute. The Berlin-based think tank DIW Berlin has revised its economic outlook downward, now expecting Germany’s GDP to......
Global debt markets are undergoing a structural shift driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. Morgan Stanley estimates that global AI-related debt issuance will rise to nearly $570 billion in 2026, more than doubling from previous levels as major technology companies accelerate borrowing to fund data......
At least 12 people have been killed and nine others injured in a shooting in a township near Johannesburg, South African police confirmed, prompting a large-scale manhunt for more than 10 suspects. The attack occurred late Tuesday night in an informal settlement in the Cleveland area, located about six kilometers east of Johannesburg’s......
Air travel across Europe faced widespread disruption as airlines and airports struggled with reduced jet fuel availability and sustained high seasonal demand. Thousands of flights experienced delays while more than one hundred were cancelled across major hubs including Amsterdam, Paris, and London, extending a crisis that has persisted for......
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has increased his lead over opposition senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the race ahead of this year’s presidential election, according to a new opinion poll released Wednesday. The survey suggests that Lula would win a potential second-round runoff with 44% of the vote compared......
The United Nations Security Council convened for a public briefing on Ukraine amid reports of intensified violence across the country. United Nations officials described the current phase of the conflict as the deadliest in four years, following a wave of strikes that killed at least 30 civilians and injured more than 200 people within a three-day......
Apple and European regulators have entered a renewed dispute over the rollout of the company’s redesigned Siri artificial intelligence features in the European Union. The company says it cannot launch the updated assistant on iPhones and iPads in the bloc due to requirements under the Digital Markets Act, which imposes interoperability......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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