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Nvidia Puts $100 Billion OpenAI Investment Plan on Hold While Keeping Door Open to Major Funding Round
Jensen Huang says the headline figure was never binding, raises concerns about OpenAI’s internal discipline, and signals a sizeable but phased commitment instead
Bitcoin Falls to Lowest Levels Since 2025 Tariff Shock as Risk Appetite Ebbs
Cryptocurrency retreats toward seventy‑seven thousand dollars amid geopolitical strain, regulatory shifts and shifting investor preferences
President Trump said he planned to speak with Iran, even as the US dispatched another warship to the Middle East
President Trump said he planned to speak with Iran, even as the US dispatched another warship to the Middle East and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the military would be ready to carry out whatever the president decided.
Asian airports are beginning to implement COVID-style screenings in response to a Nipah virus outbreak.
The virus can spread between animals and people, specifically from fruit bats and pigs.
From Samsung's soaring profits to a major round of Amazon job cuts, Here is a roundup of the big stories in business and finance for this week
Khaby Lame sold his face, voice, and behavior patterns for $975 million so a company can build an AI clone of him.
Fired in 2020 to digital clone in 2026.
Tech Market Shifts and AI Investment Surge Drive Global Innovation and Layoffs
From Microsoft and Apple to Uber’s robotaxi push, key developments reflect AI’s transformative impact on industry and jobs
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Global Shifts in War, Trade, Energy and Security Mark Major International Developments
From Ukraine ceasefire talks to Cuba’s oil crunch, and from trade tensions to defence programmes, global affairs are in rapid motion
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Tesla Ends Model S and X Production and Sends $2 Billion to xAI as 2025 Revenue Declines
The company reported 2025 revenue of about ninety-four point eight billion dollars and outlined roughly twenty billion dollars of 2026 capital spending tied to robotics and autonomy.
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The AI Hiring Doom Loop — Algorithmic Recruiting Filters Out Top Talent and Rewards Average or Fake Candidates
AI has reduced the cost of producing “perfect” applications to near-zero. That has triggered a volume shock in recruiting, a surge in fabricated credentials, and an arms race in automated screening. In the newest failure mode, employers ...
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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate at 3.75% as Powell Faces DOJ Criminal Investigation During 2026 Decision
The Fed paused after three consecutive rate cuts, while Chair Jerome Powell is set to speak amid scrutiny over alleged statements to Congress about headquarters renovation costs.
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Putin’s Four-Year Ukraine Invasion Cost: Russia’s Mass Casualty Attrition and the Donbas Security-Guarantee Tradeoff
With Russia described as suffering 1.2 million casualties and advancing as little as 15 meters a day, the war’s central issue is whether exhaustion forces a Donbas withdrawal bargain or prolonged collapse-by-installment.
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Saudi Crown Prince Tells Iranian President: Kingdom Will Not Host Attacks Against Iran
Mohammed bin Salman reportedly assured Ebrahim Raisi that Saudi territory will not be used for military action targeting Iran
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U.S. Central Command Announces Regional Air Exercise as Iran Unveils Drone Carrier Footage
Military activity in the Middle East includes a U.S.-led operational readiness drill and new Iranian footage of a drone carrier platform.
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Over a hundred thousand people are in the streets of London, demanding an end to the Islamic Republic and standing with the Iranian people
The casino floor buzzed with disbelief as the woman collected her winnings again calm, precise, almost bored
Dealers exchanged glances. Players whispered. Her streak was too perfect, her timing too exact. Security finally stepped in, replaying footage frame by frame, until the truth surfaced: hidden behind her composed gaze were highly advanced...
USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier accompanied by destroyers has arrived in the Middle East and is now within striking range of Iran
More than 20 new additional countries have also signed up to join the newly established Board of Peace with respect to the rebuilding of Gaza
“I understand that more than 20 new additional countries have also signed up to join the newly established Board of Peace with respect to the rebuilding of Gaza, which is another historic accomplishment for this president.”
American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment
Air France and KLM Suspend Multiple Middle East Routes as Regional Tensions Disrupt Aviation
Air France is pausing Dubai service while KLM halts flights to Tel Aviv, Dubai, Dammam, and Riyadh and adjusts regional airspace routing.
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Saudi Arabia scales back Neom as The Line is redesigned and Trojena downsized
The shift follows a comprehensive review citing construction delays, budget overruns, and tighter financial conditions.
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Gold Jumps More Than 8% in a Week as the Dollar Slides Amid Greenland Tariff Dispute
Gold traded near $5,000 an ounce and silver touched $100 as the U.S. dollar fell 1.9% in a week that included new Greenland-linked tariff plans targeting eight European countries.
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Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robot and LG CLOiD home robot: the platform lock-in fight to control Physical AI
CES 2026 shifted from flashy demos to repeatable work—industrial Atlas deployments and multi-appliance home robots are making the control layer, not the hardware, the prize.
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United States under President Donald Trump completes withdrawal from the World Health Organization: health sovereignty versus global outbreak early-warning access
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. framed the exit as a COVID-era accountability move while U.S. participation in WHO committees and information channels ends.
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Trump Administration’s Iran Military Buildup and Sanctions Campaign Puts Deterrence Credibility on the Line
As Iran moves to restore internet access after a prolonged blackout, Washington signals it is positioning forces and tightening oil-related sanctions to be ready for rapid retaliation if Tehran escalates.
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Tech Brief: AI Compute, Chips, and Platform Power Moves Driving Today’s Market Narrative
Data-centre buildouts, chip supply constraints, and AI platform deals converge as policymakers and big tech reshape the cost, control, and reach of AI.
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NATO’s Stress Test Under Trump: Alliance Credibility, Burden-Sharing, and the Fight Over Strategic Territory
A clash over NATO reciprocity and strategic basing—spilling from Afghanistan grievances into Greenland access talks and the Diego Garcia sovereignty dispute—now threatens to redefine alliance cohesion.
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Greenland, Gaza, and Global Leverage: Today’s 10 Power Stories Shaping Markets and Security
From Arctic basing to Ukraine diplomacy and sanctions enforcement, the day’s biggest moves reveal who’s gaining leverage—and who’s losing it.
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America’s Venezuela Oil Grip Meets China’s Demand: Market Power, Legal Shockwaves, and the New Rules of Energy Leverage
Washington says it will manage Venezuela’s oil sales and pricing while still allowing Chinese purchases—turning crude into a geopolitical control panel with global consequences.
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Trump’s Board of Peace: Breakthrough Diplomacy or a Hostile Takeover of Global Order?
A new US-led peace body promises results—but critics warn it sidelines the UN and rewrites international power rules
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Trump’s Board of Peace: Breakthrough Diplomacy or a Hostile Takeover of Global Order?
A new US-led peace body promises results—but critics warn it sidelines the UN and rewrites international power rules
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Trump’s Board of Peace: Breakthrough Diplomacy or a Hostile Takeover of Global Order?
A new US-led peace body promises results—but critics warn it sidelines the UN and rewrites international power rules
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ChatGPT to Begin Showing Ads Inside Conversations as OpenAI Seeks New Revenue
OpenAI will test advertising in ChatGPT for free and low-cost users, marking a major shift in how the AI platform is funded and experienced
Syria and Kurdish Forces Agree Ceasefire as Government Reasserts Control
Damascus and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces agree to halt fighting after government advances in northeast Syria, marking a pivotal step in ending years of conflict
Studying for a drivers license in China
1966, the village they called Dubai
Cybercrime, Inc.: When Crime Becomes an Economy. How the World Accidentally Built a Twenty-Trillion-Dollar Criminal Economy
For most of modern history, crime scaled slowly. You needed proximity, muscle, risk tolerance, and—above all—competence. Ten years ago, cybercrime still required technical skill. You had to understand systems, code exploits, or at least ...
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Strategic Restraint, Credible Force, and the Discipline of Power
The United States did not abandon the military option against Iran. It deliberately paused it. That distinction is not semantic; it is strategic. A cancellation would have signaled retreat. A pause signaled control, leverage, and judgmen...
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First Baby Boomers Set to Turn Eighty, Marking a Global Demographic Turning Point
The milestone underscores accelerating population aging with far-reaching implications for health care, pensions, and social policy.
New Fossil Analysis Prompts Scientists to Reexamine Key Evolutionary Assumptions
Researchers argue that fresh interpretations of the fossil record raise questions about long-standing evolutionary explanations.
Unusual Stock Trades Prompt Scrutiny Over Timing Linked to U.S. Political Activity
Questions have emerged after market observers noted transactions whose timing coincided with major political developments.
How Google Keep Quietly Became a Daily Productivity Essential for Many Users
Once overlooked, the simple note-taking app is now widely valued for its practical role in everyday organization.
Iranian Protests Turn Deadly as Street Violence Escalates and Security Casualties Mount
Graphic protest footage, confirmed police deaths, and presidential briefings underscore the severity of the unfolding national crisis.
France Reschedules G7 Summit to Avoid Clashing With Trump’s White House UFC Celebration
Annual meeting of world leaders shifts dates so President Trump can attend UFC event tied to America’s 250th birthday
X Platform Adopts Iran’s Historic Lion and Sun Flag Emoji Amid Ongoing Unrest
The social network’s digital representation of Iran’s flag will shift from the Islamic Republic emblem to the older Lion and Sun design in recognition of protests
Iranian Reformist Elite Seek French Visas for Families Amid Internal Uncertainty
Senior figures associated with the reformist faction in Iran are actively pursuing entry visas to France for relatives through Paris-based legal assistance, signaling anxiety within the political establishment
Reza Pahlavi Urges President Trump to Act as Iranian Protests Face Deadly Crackdown
The exiled Iranian crown prince appeals directly to the U.S. president, warning of violence, communications blackouts, and imminent danger to protesters demanding freedom
There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.
International law has validity only when it protects citizens, not when it shields criminals behind titles and borders.
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Tech Market Shifts and AI Investment Surge Drive Global Innovation and Layoffs
Global Shifts in War, Trade, Energy and Security Mark Major International Developments
Tesla Ends Model S and X Production and Sends $2 Billion to xAI as 2025 Revenue Declines
The AI Hiring Doom Loop — Algorithmic Recruiting Filters Out Top Talent and Rewards Average or Fake Candidates
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate at 3.75% as Powell Faces DOJ Criminal Investigation During 2026 Decision
Putin’s Four-Year Ukraine Invasion Cost: Russia’s Mass Casualty Attrition and the Donbas Security-Guarantee Tradeoff
Saudi Crown Prince Tells Iranian President: Kingdom Will Not Host Attacks Against Iran
U.S. Central Command Announces Regional Air Exercise as Iran Unveils Drone Carrier Footage
Air France and KLM Suspend Multiple Middle East Routes as Regional Tensions Disrupt Aviation
Saudi Arabia scales back Neom as The Line is redesigned and Trojena downsized
Gold Jumps More Than 8% in a Week as the Dollar Slides Amid Greenland Tariff Dispute
Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robot and LG CLOiD home robot: the platform lock-in fight to control Physical AI
United States under President Donald Trump completes withdrawal from the World Health Organization: health sovereignty versus global outbreak early-warning access
Trump Administration’s Iran Military Buildup and Sanctions Campaign Puts Deterrence Credibility on the Line
Tech Brief: AI Compute, Chips, and Platform Power Moves Driving Today’s Market Narrative
NATO’s Stress Test Under Trump: Alliance Credibility, Burden-Sharing, and the Fight Over Strategic Territory
Greenland, Gaza, and Global Leverage: Today’s 10 Power Stories Shaping Markets and Security
America’s Venezuela Oil Grip Meets China’s Demand: Market Power, Legal Shockwaves, and the New Rules of Energy Leverage
Trump’s Board of Peace: Breakthrough Diplomacy or a Hostile Takeover of Global Order?
Trump’s Board of Peace: Breakthrough Diplomacy or a Hostile Takeover of Global Order?
Trump’s Board of Peace: Breakthrough Diplomacy or a Hostile Takeover of Global Order?
Cybercrime, Inc.: When Crime Becomes an Economy. How the World Accidentally Built a Twenty-Trillion-Dollar Criminal Economy
Strategic Restraint, Credible Force, and the Discipline of Power
There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
Iranian Protests Intensify as Another Revolutionary Guard Member Is Killed and Khamenei Blames the West
President Trump Says United States Will Administer Venezuela Until a Secure Leadership Transition
Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Trump Announces U.S. Large-Scale Strike on Venezuela, Declares President Maduro and Wife Captured
Abu Dhabi ‘Capital of Capital’: How Abu Dhabi Rose as a Sovereign Wealth Power
Diamonds Are Powering a New Quantum Revolution
Trump Threatens Strikes Against Iran if Nuclear Programme Is Restarted
White House Says Trump Is ‘Sick of Meetings’ as Ukraine Peace Talks Stall
Hackers Are Hiding Malware in Open-Source Tools and IDE Extensions
Traveling to USA? Homeland Security moving toward requiring foreign travelers to share social media history
Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides
Musk, Barra and Ford Join Trump in Lavish White House Dinner for Saudi Crown Prince
A Decade of Innovation Stagnation at Apple: The Cook Era Critique
AI Researchers Claim Human-Level General Intelligence Is Already Here
Dick Cheney, Former U.S. Vice President, Dies at 84
Israeli Energy Minister Delays $35 Billion Gas Export Agreement with Egypt
Saudi Arabia Unveils Vision for First-Ever "Sky Stadium" Suspended Over Desert Floor
Francis Ford Coppola Auctions Luxury Watches After Self-Financed Film Flop
United States and China Begin Constructive Trade Negotiations Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit
US and Qatar Warn EU of Trade and Energy Risks from Tough Climate Regulation
‘No Kings’ Protests Inflate Numbers — But History Shows Nations Collapse Without Strong Executive Power
Surging AI Startup Valuations Fuel Bubble Concerns Among Top Investors
AI and Cybersecurity at Forefront as GITEX Global 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai
EU Deploys New Biometric Entry/Exit System: What Non-EU Travelers Must Know
Ex-Microsoft Engineer Confirms Famous Windows XP Key Was Leaked Corporate License, Not a Hack
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