Category: World

Source: Reuters (via feed) A large Chinese military drone has flown regularly over the South China Sea in recent months. It transmitted false transponder signals to disguise its identity. The signals made it appear to…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Suppliers to U.S. aerospace and semiconductor companies are facing worsening shortages of rare earth materials. According to industry insiders, two suppliers have begun turning away some clients because of these shortages.…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Toyota Motor Corp. is planning to sell about ¥3 trillion ($19 billion) of its strategic shareholdings, Reuters reported. The process will involve financial institutions selling the automaker’s shares. The move is…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Chipmaker Nvidia forecast first-quarter revenue above market estimates on Wednesday. The company is relying on continued spending by Big Tech on its artificial intelligence processors. This comes amid widespread scrutiny of…

Source: Reuters (via feed) The FBI subpoenaed phone records of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles when they were private citizens in 2022 and 2023, according to Patel. The records were obtained during the federal investigation…

Source: Reuters (via feed) DeepSeek has excluded US chipmakers from testing its newest artificial intelligence model. The company did not provide specific reasons for this decision. However, industry observers note that such exclusions are rare…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Chinese AI lab DeepSeek has withheld its latest AI model from U.S. chipmakers, including Nvidia, sources told Reuters. This decision breaks with the usual practice of sharing new models with hardware…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Iceland will hold a referendum on joining the European Union in the coming months, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir said at a press conference in Poland. She did not provide an exact…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Japan's Fair Trade Commission raided Microsoft Japan's offices on Wednesday. A source with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed the action to Reuters. The raid relates to a suspected violation of…

Source: Reuters (via feed) A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows broad American support for vaccines and school mandates. Overall, 84% of respondents believe vaccines for diseases like measles, mumps and rubella are safe for children. Support extends…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Google said on Wednesday that it disrupted a hacking group linked to China. The group targeted at least 53 organizations in 42 countries. Google did not disclose the identities of the…

Source: Reuters (via feed) An internal diplomatic cable has revealed that the United States has instructed its diplomats to oppose data sovereignty laws abroad. The cable states these laws could disrupt artificial intelligence-related services, which…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Turkey is assessing potential responses if a conflict arises between Iran and the United States, a Turkish diplomatic source told Reuters on Wednesday. The country is reviewing all aspects of possible…

Source: Reuters (via feed) ByteDance is valued at about $550 billion in a proposed stake sale by General Atlantic, Reuters reported. This valuation marks a significant increase from the company's worth in 2023. General Atlantic…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Investment firm General Atlantic is selling an equity stake in ByteDance at a valuation of $550 billion. Two sources familiar with the matter disclosed the figures. This deal marks a significant…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Aston Martin plans to cut 20% of its workforce following a weak annual profit report. The luxury carmaker faces challenges from weak demand in China and US tariff pressures. These factors…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Asian share markets rose on Monday, buoyed by a rebound in U.S. stocks. Investors appeared to accept volatility in Wall Street's response to AI developments. The mood swings reflected uncertainty over…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Bill Gates addressed his ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a recent town hall meeting with Gates Foundation employees. According to a spokesperson for the foundation, Gates "took responsibility for his actions"…

Source: Reuters (via feed) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to improve ties between Germany and China. The visit comes as Europe faces challenges balancing its alliance with the United States and…

Source: Reuters (via feed) President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. The speech was seen as an important moment for the White House. Trump…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Oil prices hovered near seven-month highs on Wednesday amid concerns of a possible U.S.-Iran military conflict. Investors remain cautious because such a conflict could disrupt global supply. Meanwhile, talks between the…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Gold prices were broadly steady on Wednesday after a decline of more than 1% in the previous session. The dollar maintained its recent strength, exerting pressure on gold prices. This rise…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to deliver the State of the Union address to Congress during prime time. The televised speech provides Trump with an opportunity to appeal to…

Source: Reuters (via feed) Thomson Reuters shares rose more than 11% on Tuesday after the company announced its AI-powered assistant CoCounsel reached one million users. The tool is designed for business applications. This milestone helped…

Source: Reuters (via feed) U.S. oil major Chevron has sold Venezuelan crude oil to India's Reliance Industries for the first time since December 2023, according to ship tracking data and sources. The transaction marks the…