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How the AI boom really compares to the dot-com bubble
Silicon Valley is once again betting big on a new technology, but this wave looks very different from the internet frenzy of the late 1990s.
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Why Trump’s intervention in the Warner Bros. takeover fight is raising alarms about presidential power
A sitting president’s public threats over a Hollywood mega-merger are colliding with a Supreme Court shift on regulators, raising fresh fears that antitrust decisions could be bent to Trump’s political will.
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Why the Donbas remains the core obstacle to a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
A small but strategic part of eastern Ukraine is preventing negotiators from moving closer to an agreement.
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Why Trump is letting Nvidia sell advanced chips to China – and why it’s controversial
A White House move to let Nvidia sell advanced chips to China is blurring the line between national security and commercial gain.
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Why China may restrict Nvidia’s H200 chips even after Trump approves exports
A geopolitical tug-of-war is reshaping who gets access to the world’s most powerful AI hardware.
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Trump calls reporter “obnoxious” after walking back promise to release Caribbean strike video
When pressed about publicly releasing footage from a US military strike at sea, President Trump denied an earlier commitment and launched a blistering personal attack on a reporter who quoted him accurately.
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Why airlines are losing money flying you, according to IATA; Apple makes more per iPhone cover
Airlines worldwide are projected to earn just USD 7.90 in net profit per passenger in 2026, less than what Apple makes by selling a single iPhone cover, according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) chief Willie Walsh.
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Why Jared Kushner’s backing of Paramount’s $108-bn Warner Bros bid sparks ethical concerns
Paramount’s decision to enlist former White House adviser Jared Kushner’s fund to bankroll a massive hostile takeover threatens to blur the lines between business ambition, political influence, and corporate governance, raising serious new questions for regulators and media watchers alike.
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Woman in China wins praise after using her scarf to clean spilled tea on subway
A simple act of courtesy on a Suzhou subway, where a commuter used her own scarf to mop up spilled bubble tea, has turned into a viral lesson in everyday civic sense.
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Pak minister Mohsin Naqvi’s car searched by London police; sparks diplomatic embarrassment
A routine security check outside the UK Foreign Office turned into a viral moment for Pakistan’s interior minister, after London police were filmed searching his car for explosives in full public view.
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Australia’s under 16 social media ban: Will it actually protect kids or just push them underground
Australia has become the first country to legally block under 16s from major social apps, shifting responsibility from parents to tech platforms, but early signs suggest teenagers, companies and courts will all test how far the law can really reach.
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Why 12 ex-FBI agents are suing Kash Patel: Understanding the kneeling protest firings and the lawsuit shaking the bureau
A legal battle over a five-year-old protest gesture has escalated into a major test of the FBI’s independence under the Trump administration.
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How Japan quietly built a rare earth lifeline beyond China, and why the US is now playing catch-up
A 15-year strategy of subsidies, overseas partnerships and political risk-taking shows how Tokyo slowly loosened Beijing’s grip on critical minerals while the US and Europe are only now waking up.
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Why Trump’s approval of Nvidia’s H200 chip sales to China marks a major shift in US tech policy
A clear explainer on what the decision means for US–China relations, the AI race, and the global chip supply chain.
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Trump denies a remark he made on camera just five days earlier
A brief exchange over a Caribbean boat strike has triggered a fresh fact-checking row at the White House.
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Netflix’s $83 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery signals a Hollywood power shift
A mega-deal that could reshape streaming, theatrical distribution and the balance of influence across the entertainment industry.
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Why Germany is debating a ban on the far-right AfD party, and what its constitution allows
Can Germany legally ban the AfD? Inside a high-stakes fight over extremism, democracy and lessons from Nazism.
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Why Trump’s tariffs may have reached their ‘high-water mark’, and what companies are asking for now
A growing wave of exemption requests is testing the limits of the administration’s trade strategy.
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Battlefield momentum shifts as Trump team pushes Ukraine peace plan
Russia’s slow advance and Ukraine’s stretched forces are beginning to shape the tone and timing of negotiations.
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Washington’s muted stance leaves Japan uneasy amid escalating China tensions
A diplomatic rift grows as Tokyo publicly seeks stronger US backing over its Taiwan-related remarks.
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Trump’s approval rating slips as economic anxiety intensifies
Americans across political lines express growing frustration with costs and the outlook for their household finances.
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How Trump’s new national security strategy puts profit ahead of promoting democracy
A slimmed-down vision of US interests puts business deals, migration control and “restraint” at the centre of American power.
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US Supreme Court to weigh Trump’s attempt to curb birthright citizenship
A long-simmering conservative challenge to the 14th amendment is headed to the justices, with millions of families watching.
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How Netflix outplayed Hollywood’s power brokers to seize Warner Bros
A behind-the-scenes bidding war has transformed Netflix from outsider disruptor to the new centre of the entertainment universe — leaving David Ellison sidelined and old-guard Hollywood stunned.
