WORLD
Israel equips Gaza clans to battle Hamas, fuelling fears of anarchy and backlash
Netanyahu reports backing Gaza anti-Hamas militias as critics sound alarm over long-term stability.
WORLD
Musk’s brief threat to decommission Dragon exposes NASA’s deep reliance on SpaceX
Elon Musk’s brief threat to cut off NASA’s access to SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft exposed how heavily the US space agency and national security programmes now rely on his company.
WORLD
Tesla’s record market crash deepens as Trump-Musk fallout shakes investors
Tesla lost $153 billion in market value in a single day after Trump threatened to cut government contracts with Elon Musk’s companies, triggering investor panic and escalating their public feud.
WORLD
Trump’s new travel ban on African nations raises questions over inconsistent criteria
Trump’s latest travel ban on seven African nations is drawing criticism for applying inconsistent criteria on terrorism and visa overstays, raising concerns about unfair targeting.
BUSINESS
JPMorgan warns new analysts: accept a future job offer and you’ll be fired
JPMorgan has warned incoming analysts they will be fired if they accept a future job offer within 18 months, escalating its battle with private equity firms over junior talent poaching.
WORLD
Surge in high-potency cannabis raises mental health concerns across Europe
The EU drugs agency has warned that soaring cannabis potency—now five times stronger than in 1969—is increasing psychosis risks, even as several European countries advance legalisation plans.
BUSINESS
Gucci moves to sell Fifth Avenue property stake amid luxury slowdown
Kering is in talks to sell a majority stake in its Fifth Avenue property to Ardian as it looks to cut costs and free up capital amid slumping luxury sales.
WORLD
Iran’s missile ambitions revived with Chinese help, raising concerns over regional stability
As nuclear talks stall, Tehran imports key missile chemicals from China to rebuild arsenal and arm regional militias.
WORLD
Trump’s visa crackdown risks choking the pipeline of international talent that powered US innovation
From Ajay Bhatt to Nvidia, Tesla and biotech breakthroughs, immigrant students helped build America’s tech edge — now the door may be closing.
WORLD
Trump vs Musk: What’s at stake in their political and financial fallout
The billionaire brawl could reshape the future of Tesla, SpaceX, and the GOP’s fragile House majority.
WORLD
Heat, crowd management and increasing dangers: How Saudi Arabia is preparing for this year's hajj
While millions converge on Mecca, record temperatures and unregistered pilgrims put the kingdom's measures to the test.
WORLD
Trump’s 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium spark fears of job losses and price hikes
Businesses say rising costs and shrinking supply are threatening US manufacturing.
WORLD
China rare earth crackdown heightens global supply shortage
With legal shipments suspended and smugglers on the hit list, Western companies are experiencing increasingly severe shortages of key minerals.
WORLD
Vietnam abandons two-child policy as birth rates decline below replacement level
Authorities hope the legal change will promote larger families, but young couples are not yet convinced.
WORLD
China gains edge in global science race as Trump policies drive talent home
Top researchers return to China amid US visa crackdowns, funding cuts, and racial profiling fears.
WORLD
Trump’s tariffs push factories to return, but is America ready to make again?
As the US imposes steep tariffs on Vietnam, the apparel industry grapples with labour shortages, cost pressures, and the myth of easy reshoring.
WORLD
Russia's huge battlefield cost: Almost 1 million dead or wounded in Ukraine conflict, new report estimates
A US think-tank warns Putin's steady advances have come at horrific human price.
WORLD
Trump goes all in on Truth Social as posting hits record pace
The US President’s late-night rants, outlandish memes, and unfiltered posts redefine digital power in second term.
WORLD
Cyberattacks hit major retailers, exposing customer data and halting operations
North Face, Cartier, and Victoria’s Secret among recent targets in rising wave of breaches.
WORLD
Indian students abandon US study dreams amid Trump visa crackdown
Families shift focus to UK and Europe as American policies sow fear and uncertainty.
WORLD
Ukraine's brazen drone attack redefines contemporary warfare with innovation
Ukraine’s covert drone strike on Russian air bases showcases how innovation and low-cost technology are reshaping the future of warfare.
WORLD
Elon Musk steps back from government role, reclaims focus on Tesla and SpaceX
After months in Washington backing President Trump, Musk says he’s “24/7 at work” again—but his companies are still feeling the strain.
WORLD
Google’s big breakup: Why some say it should split before the courts make It
Facing antitrust losses and a faltering stock, some investors argue the tech giant should break itself up — and unlock trillions in value.
WORLD
Moderna falters under Trump’s second term as vaccine scepticism grows
The biotech giant that soared during Operation Warp Speed now faces regulatory hurdles, political scepticism, and dwindling sales.
