Burundi signs $1.4B power deal with US-backed company
The country has deposits of nickel, gold, and rare earths, but lacks the electricity to develop large-scale mining.
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Manchin to campaign with Collins in Maine
The former West Virginia senator wants to make sure the people of Maine understand how Susan Collins’ style of…
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Fuel subsidy becomes Nigerian election battleground
President Bola Tinubu’s main challengers in January’s vote say they would restore the subsidy.
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The AI bet is running straight into a capital crunch
DBS’ Tan Su Shan, the CEO of Singapore’s largest bank, sees a vibe shift, with investors starting to question AI…
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The future of medicine may depend on African DNA
A $100 million investment over the next decade could help African scientists unlock discoveries that improve medicine…
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To prep for sale of Ronaldo’s Saudi team, PIF pays off $213 million debt
Saudi’s sovereign wealth fund is arranging sponsorship deals to cover the soccer team’s debt.
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Anthropic pledges at least 5% of shares to public-benefit fund
Anthropic is gearing up for a record-breaking IPO in the face of increasingly negative public reactions to AI’s…
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French protests raise fears of spillover effect
Though largely peaceful, in some areas protests degenerated into riots and mass looting.
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US and China compete for influence in Central Asia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to strike deals across resource-rich Central Asia and reverse Chinese inroads.
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Brazil presidential candidates at loggerheads in the first debate
Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had avoided debating challenger Flávio Bolsonaro but the rightist’s first-round…
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China’s third quarter GDP beats forecasts, though worries abound
The latest figures put the world’s second-biggest economy on track for the government’s 4.5-5% GDP growth target for…
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Peptide group to meet with White House over pending regulatory plan
The largely unregulated substances are popular with wellness influencers and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert…
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Democrats face Gaza litmus test
The question of whether the violence in Gaza constitutes genocide will dominate the 2028 Democratic primary.
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The national intelligence chief steering AI
“He is hyper-competent and a problem-solver with good instincts, and that's why he's so valued.”
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White House allies play midterms blame game
The White House has witnessed an uptick in drama driven by the midterms.
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Four years of Semafor
Semafor is starting to emerge clearly as the thing we hoped it would become.
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How CBS News’ Middle East war spread to the Upper Midwest
Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss has personally advocated for CBS News journalists to pursue numerous story angles related to…
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Europe vulnerable as US, Ukraine clash over Starlink
An escalating fight between the US and Ukraine over Starlink underlined Europe’s dependence on the Elon Musk-owned…
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China considers export controls on AI, chips
China is considering export controls that could check the global spread of its AI models and chips, as Beijing…
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Egypt pledges to support Saudi Arabia in Houthi war
Egypt pledged “all necessary and possible forms of support” to Saudi Arabia as intensifying Houthi attacks risk a…
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Trump waives new Russia sanctions
US President Donald Trump waived new sanctions on Russia days before they were set to take effect, reversing a…
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Trump endorses Netanyahu in tight Israel elections
The US president’s endorsement boosts the embattled prime minister nine days before Israel’s pivotal election.
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Thousands arrested after violent unrest roils France
Nearly 2,400 people were arrested in France on Saturday after long-simmering protests exploded into some of the…
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Thune enjoys surprisingly clear path back to GOP leader despite Trump's attacks
Thune may actually run unopposed this year, regardless of how the midterms go.
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FAA equity talks raise questions about the agency's legal authority
The Trump administration has negotiated stakes in dozens of other companies, but none through the FAA.
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Tariffs pose a risk to US-India relationship
Washington is hoping President Trump will spare at least one country from tariffs: India.
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Zacharia's rocky stint as press secretary ends
An administration official told Semafor that Zacharia will be “transitioning out” of her role.
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State Department warns travelers to China they risk “wrongful detention”
State cites “serious risk” as Trump plans China trip.
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AOC and El-Sayed test-drive a national platform for the left
The progressive duo toured through some of Michigan’s reddest territory with clear eyes on bigger stages.
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Ecommerce confronts AI shopping agents ahead of holiday season
Cheq, a cybersecurity company that verifies AI shopping agents, says it recorded a 100x surge in agentic traffic.
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Why the AI bubble fears are overblown
Money is not going to be the thing that finally causes the AI train to go off the rails.
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OpenRouter challenger closes seed round
Startup TrustedRouter is among a growing crop of model-routing firms looking to cut AI costs and reduce businesses’…
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A poet's account of 'life at point zero'
A recent English translation of work from a Ukrainian poet who volunteered for his country’s military after Russia’s…
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Zuma’s illness raises questions for South Africa opposition
The cancellation of a campaign rally suggests the former president’s party is reliant on his leadership and charisma.
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African energy's 'Big Bang' moment
Dangote’s mega-refinery has upended conventional thinking by showing that African refineries can supply markets in…
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Demand for AI experts brings deepfakes and chatbot impostors
Expert networks are devising strategies to test for authenticity, like additional screening and ID verification with…
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