Chinese tech founder on US curbs: ‘It just sucks’
Chinese flying camera company HOVERAir’s CEO said that American regulators’ and politicians’ fear of Chinese tech is…
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The man who stole a golf course
A golf club stands as a reminder of Xi’s muddled, contradictory — and ultimately doomed — efforts to clean up a…
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Trump's resource diplomacy comes to Libya
Critics say Washington's proposed power-sharing deal would trade elections for stability while opening the door to US…
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Warsh gets first Capitol Hill grilling as Federal Reserve chair
The Fed chair will likely field questions about his recently announced task forces.
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Senate weighs filling Graham’s committee seats
The late Sen. Lindsey Graham sat on the Judiciary, Appropriations, and Environment and Public Works committees, plus…
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Trump is ‘very serious’ about Hormuz toll push
The proposal puts the US president at odds with some of his allies who opposed the toll idea.
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New York imposes first moratorium on data centers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a centrist Democrat, is signing an executive order pausing permitting for hyperscaler data…
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An underrated sci-fi horror film
The critically panned “Event Horizon,” featuring the late Sam Neill, is nevertheless a “cracking movie,” The Guardian…
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De Beers halts S. Africa mine output
De Beers is halting production at South Africa’s biggest diamond mine, with gemstone prices falling thanks to slowing…
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Graham’s death may not shake loose his long-sought Russia sanctions bill
The legislation has a filibuster-proof majority, but it still lacks President Donald Trump’s public thumbs-up.
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US, China ramp up mineral investments
China and the US are ramping up dual pushes to use state funds to bolster mineral supply chains.
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Europe steps up commitments to Kyiv
Ukraine and its European allies on Monday announced a coalition to develop an anti-ballistic missile system to protect…
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Asian chips lead global tech selloff as AI concerns grow
Despite worries about the investment boom, there are signals that global demand for AI computing remains robust.
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Trump announces new blockade, Hormuz fee
The president said that the US was the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Prospects of US rate hike rise as Iran conflict festers
A top central bank official said that “sternly staring at inflation until it melts before our withering gaze is not an…
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UK law firm Linklaters sought to merge with Cleary Gottlieb
Linklaters’ approach was rebuffed, but it’s the latest effort to consolidate among big law firms.
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Paramount weighs leaving California over Warner Bros. rift
David Ellison is wary of decamping, but his battle with state regulators is intensifying.
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Saudi's first ultra-luxury train doesn't make any stops
Dream of the Desert is due to start running at the end of the year, and one of its trips will leave Riyadh on a two-day…
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UAE wins access to US AI chips and other advanced technology
The UAE government and approved companies no longer need licenses to buy semiconductor processors, some commercial…
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Viral Ethiopian Instagrammer uses trash for fashion
Since his first post on March 30, the young creator has gained 6.5 million followers on Instagram.
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Nigeria’s oil output hits six-year high
The result comes following a government push to improve security along pipelines.
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Trump's new Africa envoy makes debut trip
Frank Garcia is due to arrive in Nigeria before planned stops in Côte d’Ivoire and Mali.
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S. African central bank predicts reaching 3% inflation target
The announcement prompted economists to scale back expectations of back-to-back interest rate hikes.
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South Africa deports 53,000 migrants after demos
Africa’s biggest economy has been on a knife edge for months over growing anti-migrant sentiment and xenophobic…
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Venezuelan earthquakes death toll nears 5,000
The Pan American Health Organization on Friday warned that the country faces a “critical” emergency that could trigger…
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Australia's renewables shift accelerates on battery imports surge
In March, Australia accounted for almost 10% of new global battery capacity, with 2,000 home batteries installed a day…
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Europe reports 10,000 excess deaths during last month’s heatwave
This year’s El Niño, which is expected to be particularly strong, is likely to amplify the effects of global warming.
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‘Coalition of the Willing’ meets in Paris to discuss more Ukraine aid
Ukraine’s allies in Europe have simultaneously struggled to wean themselves off Russian gas.
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Middle East venture capital collapses as international investors retreat
Deal count hit a five-year low in the first half of 2026 and there may be worse to come, according to venture capital…
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Saudi reshuffle shows pressure on underperforming industries
New heads for mining and defense industries will be tasked with accelerating national development.
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The missing link in Africa's infrastructure boom
Dangote's planned refinery in Kenya illustrates why ports, pipelines, power, and industry should be funded as…
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US, Iran trade more strikes, pushing oil prices up and stocks down
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level in weeks.
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US firms step up push for DR Congo mining maps
China has long dominated DR Congo’s extractive sector but US companies are looking to expand their footprint with new…
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Gemcorp lands its first Saudi deal
A $20 million facility in Saudi marks Gemcorp's first direct lending deal in the kingdom.
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Republicans grapple with Graham’s death
His absence complicates every task on the floor for the Republican Party, from confirmations to legislation.
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Mamdani squares off with ‘The View’
The New York City mayor’s allies were frustrated by a host’s comments about fellow democratic socialist Darializa Avila…
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