Chinese humanoid robot beats Bolt’s time
A Chinese humanoid robot ran the 100-meter dash nearly two-tenths of a second faster than world-record holder Usain…
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US-Canada rift deepens over tariffs
US and Canadian officials traded blame after the two sides failed to reach a trade deal Friday, teeing up a damaging…
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Trump heads to South Carolina as White House shifts to midterms
Trump’s visit to Myrtle Beach — where he hopes to provide a boost to Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C. — comes as Republicans…
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Waymo builds custom chip for robotaxi fleet
In a blog post Thursday, the Alphabet-owned company revealed that it designed a custom computer chip that quickly…
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Stripe agrees to acquire OpenRouter for $8 billion
With a deal, OpenRouter’s business could be destined for commoditization, and that’s actually kind of the point.
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China’s 'robot games' offer look at latest innovations
The World Humanoid Robot Games act as a public benchmark testing of the most advanced humanoid robots.
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Vance takes his first economic punch in the 2028 primary
The vice president’s past skepticism about the dollar’s status as reserve currency has sparked a debate on the right.
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UAE's space industry expands with more private satellites
Abu Dhabi’s Orbitworks sold capacity to French space agency CNES, securing a useful endorsement.
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Saudi Arabia renews diplomatic efforts with Iraq
The two countries are trying to move past a recent exchange of fire.
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Nigeria's top presidential candidates vow to prioritize economic growth
President Bola Tinubu’s main opponents will be Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president, and former state governor Peter…
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US bond markets on edge despite bond buyback expansion
The US Treasury secretary’s pledge to expand a bond buyback program in order to lower borrowing costs did little to…
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Argentina's economy grows, but public frustration remains
President Milei has won plaudits from the World Bank and IMF for seeking to cut public-sector spending and slash red…
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Trump's efforts to reengage North Korea could be worthwhile, experts say
Trump’s overtures to Kim Jong Un could help achieve ‘incremental achievements,’ the conservative Cato Institute argued.
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European officials warn of escalating threats from Russia
A Romanian jet destroyed a naval drone near a Black Sea gas platform.
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Taiwan plans record defense budget
China, which regards the island as a renegade province, has increasingly deployed its military close to Taiwan.
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US presses China to join economic pressure campaign against Iran
The remarks by the Treasury secretary come ahead of the expected unveiling of new US sanctions against Tehran.
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South Africa’s Absa eyes fintech partnerships
South Africa’s Absa Group is seeking partnerships with fintechs in a strategy aimed at reaching new customers.
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Nigeria bets on grants to unearth mineral riches
A government agency will issue grants that provide up to 70% of the cost of exploration projects by mining license…
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In Pennsylvania House race, it’s pink heels vs. drag queens
It began with a photo of Democrat Paige Cognetti and a drag queen at Scranton’s 2025 Pride flag raising.
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Mystery surrounds US deportations to Liberia
The Liberian government has insisted the deal is “not a transaction with a quid pro quo,” but that claim has failed to…
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White House’s messaging operation sidetracked by internal drama
Some of President Donald Trump’s allies see this week as proof that press relations are ready for a reboot.
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‘I’m staring into the abyss’: How Toto Wolff drives Mercedes’ F1 team
The motorsports CEO says his ‘tough love’ style ensures the most compelling arguments prevail.
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Spencer Stuart’s CEO on trust and tension in the boardroom
Jordan Brugg says it’s becoming easier for executives to feel misaligned with their directors.
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China closes the gap in AI race with US
A new Bloomberg analysis quantified the US’ narrowing lead over China in the AI race.
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Mexico regulation proposal sparks censorship fears
Under the plan, officials would be able to determine whether news coverage was sufficiently true or balanced, with…
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Ukraine renews pleas for Patriot missiles
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has long urged allies to replenish Kyiv’s stock of Patriots.
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Israel clashes with allies over West Bank settlement project
Israel sharply criticized the UK after London voiced opposition to the Jewish state’s support for settlements in the…
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Bessent teases Iran economic pressure plan
He suggested that the administration’s new efforts could affect China, saying that “it would do them a big service to…
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FBI steps up scrutiny of ex-congressman Swalwell
The bureau seized his electronics at San Francisco’s airport on Saturday night and executed search warrants on his DC…
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Tempus AI's biotech deal attracts investor attention
The deal would have passed by without much notice, but Personalis’ technology is crucial to building the revolutionary…
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Walmart posts weakest sales growth in six years
The retail giant’s worse-than-expected same-store sales growth is the latest sign that consumers are feeling strapped.
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The software buyout wave is upon us
The SaaSpocalypse presents a perfect moment for PE and buyout shops.
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US warns ‘long’ road ahead in Ebola response
The epidemic became the deadliest in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s history earlier this week.
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US oil companies lock in Venezuela deals
After months of slow progress and noncommittal MOUs, international oil companies are making tangible headway in…
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Hormuz 'isn't really the problem'
A number of other factors are conspiring to drive down the volume of crude tankers faster over the past two weeks than…
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Saudi intensifies $13.3 billion buildout of indoor entertainment centers
The kingdom is starting with its underserved second-tier cities, which are often in areas that attract year-round…
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