India, U.S. discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict
Successive U.S. administrations have sought to draw historically non-aligned India closer as a counterweight to rising Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific.
Taiwan and China coast guards in standoff at top of South China Sea
China has pressured Taiwan by increasing its military presence around the Pratas Islands, and Taipei is on high alert for further Chinese actions.
The Middle East war is testing the Gulf’s ambitions to become an AI hub
Attacks on data centers in the Middle East and persistently high energy prices have altered the calculus for operators of the facilities, analysts say.
How AI could reshape the power structure of the music industry
Music executives Bernie Cho and Anand Roy say AI is changing not just how music is created, but how it is marketed, monetized and valued. While the technology can help artists move faster and open new revenue streams, both argue that human authenticity…
‘Fjord,’ Norway-set drama about political polarization, wins Palme d’Or at Cannes
“Fjord” found wide admiration for its engrossing tale of what Mungiu called “left-wing fundamentalism.”
Delivery Hero confirms takeover offer from Uber
Delivery Hero said last week its U.S. rival had increased its holding to about 19.5% of issued capital from roughly 7%, becoming its largest shareholder.
Iran’s top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with U.S.
Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, was quoted as saying Iran would pursue its “legitimate rights”, both on the battlefield and through diplomacy.
Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China
Nvidia’s latest forecast signals it still sees significant long-term demand for central processing units.
Three signs from APEC that the U.S. and China remain far apart on trade
U.S. and Chinese officials have met and spoken publicly about differing priorities since the Trump-Xi summit concluded in Beijing last week.
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano
Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is located on Hawaii’s Big Island.
