ECB chief Christine Lagarde ‘ready to serve’ World Economic Forum
Lagarde has been seen as the frontrunner for the role since WEF’s longtime chair departed under a cloud.
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Alibaba raises $10 billion to keep up in the AI race
Investors worldwide fret that tech firms’ revenues are struggling to keep up with the AI spending spree.
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US-Canada tariffs could stoke inflation ahead of midterms
Canada vowed to match 50% US tariffs after talks broke down over the weekend.
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Experts warn of worldwide war amid increasingly intertwined conflicts
A new “world war” may not be as violent as the 20th century’s conflicts, one expert wrote in World Politics Review.
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Hormuz tensions are reshaping global trade routes
Fewer than 20 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, with little sign of US-Iran truce on the horizon.
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US warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran
The US Treasury secretary will unveil a raft of measures against Tehran today.
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South Africa's fiscal fairy tale
The African National Congress’ 2026 local government elections manifesto pledges free basic services to nearly 30…
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US firm to start building antidrone tech in the UAE
US-based defense firm Powerus is manufacturing drone interceptors in the UAE, as the Gulf looks for new ways to defend…
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Saudi Arabia considering state-backed insurance program for ships
The plan would aim to provide cheaper cover for vessels transiting the Gulf or Red Sea as a way to keep trade flowing…
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Rivals cautiously optimistic as regulator tackles Diageo’s Kenya dominance
The Kenyan antitrust authority has imposed new conditions on Asahi Group’s planned acquisition of Diageo’s East African…
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More Americans are smoking pot, poll finds
Meanwhile, cigarette smoking has hit a record low.
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Trump’s FDA pick faces MAHA resistance
Overton’s confirmation could set up a fight between the administration and part of President Donald Trump’s base.
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Norman could add to Trump’s primary losing streak
Sen. Darline Graham campaigned with President Donald Trump in Myrtle Beach on Friday; Rep. Ralph Norman has criticized…
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Maine Democrat Jackson goes positive in statewide ad
In the ad, the Democratic Senate nominee appears alongside his mom.
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New York Times tests out AI-generated search summaries
In recent weeks, the paper has quietly rolled out a new AI-powered search page for a small subset of visitors.
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Nvidia says it’s raising some prices more than 15%
Nvidia warned of higher prices for servers containing its AI chips as soaring memory costs strain the AI buildout.
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Bessent’s bond market move draws fire from investors
Investors and analysts poured scorn on US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s doubling of long-term bond purchases,…
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China prepares for ‘Economic D-Day’
China hosted Iran’s deputy foreign minister for talks last week related to the US-Iran war, Beijing announced Sunday,…
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Japanese cities vie to become second capital
Osaka, a leading contender, has even designated a talking cat mascot for the effort.
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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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