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Meta pushes ahead with fully AI-generated ads as Zuckerberg redefines the business
By 2026, Meta wants brands to simply name their goals—and let artificial intelligence do the rest.
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South Korea’s election tests its democracy amid economic, political, and geopolitical crises
Lee Jae-myung leads a deeply divided country facing economic woes, legal uncertainty, and rising global tensions.
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What America relies on most from each country — and how tariffs could disrupt It
Trump’s erratic tariff policy has created uncertainty in trade — and revealed surprising economic dependencies.
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Trump administration targets tech contractors in expanding crackdown on US federal spending
After slashing consulting contracts, White House shifts focus to IT resellers as it seeks to cut costs and streamline procurement.
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Trump's budget policies shatter long-standing bond-dollar correlation, sparking worldwide market nerves
US yields no longer support the dollar as markets respond to fiscal disorder, Fed pressure, and institutional mistrust loss.
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How Iran-backed militias exploited Visa and Mastercard to siphon dollars out of Iraq
US sanctions loopholes and weak oversight helped militias profit from card schemes as Washington and Baghdad race to contain the damage.
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Inside the upheaval at the FBI under Trump's new leadership
Kash Patel and Dan Bongino are remaking the bureau with forced retirements, loyalty tests, and renewed focus on conservative priorities.
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How do you pay the world’s richest man? Tesla’s board is about to decide
As Elon Musk’s 2018 pay deal gets tossed and Tesla’s fortunes wobble, directors weigh how to compensate a CEO who doesn’t need a salary.
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Rick Smith tops 2024 CEO pay rankings with $165 million as executive compensation hits record high
Axon Enterprise’s chief leads S&P 500 with a stock-heavy pay package, as CEO earnings continue to soar despite economic uncertainty.
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Foreign tourists stay away from US as visa fears, Trump policies trigger summer travel slump
International arrivals decline sharply as Canadians and Europeans cancel plans, hurting local economies and reshaping US tourism patterns.
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Trump administration moves to block Chinese officials from studying in US, targeting Harvard's longstanding role
Crackdown on Communist Party ties threatens decades-long academic exchange, as Harvard fights to retain foreign student access.
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Trump's emergency tariffs halted by court: Trade war strategy in legal jeopardy
A federal court has halted significant Trump-era tariffs, deeming the president exceeded emergency powers; while the White House is set to appeal, the ruling could redefine U.S. trade policy and executive power.
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Trump's emergency tariffs halted by court: Trade war strategy in legal jeopardy
A federal court has halted significant Trump-era tariffs, deeming the president exceeded emergency powers; while the White House is set to appeal, the ruling could redefine U.S. trade policy and executive power.
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Gaza war’s climate cost exceeds annual emissions of over 100 countries, new research finds
Israel’s assault on Gaza has produced more carbon than Costa Rica and Estonia combined, with rebuilding set to worsen the global climate crisis.
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OpenAI’s COO says AI needs new devices, teases future beyond screens
OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap says the company is pushing toward a post-screen AI experience while expanding its enterprise and global reach—though details about its first device with Jony Ive remain tightly under wraps.
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China’s industrial edge is reshaping the global balance of power — and the US is falling behind
In a future war, manufacturing and logistics may matter more than missiles. And right now, China is better prepared for both.
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Iran-Russia drone agreement stokes war in Ukraine and probes the limits of Western sanctions
Iran and Russia have extended their military partnership by manufacturing drones in Russian territory, employing hidden gold payments and sanctions evasion to equip Moscow's war effort in Ukraine—revealing weaknesses in Western enforcement systems.
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China coerces rebel withdrawal in Myanmar to safeguard its billions: Inside the furtive surrender of Lashio
Myanmar's rebels surrendered the strategic city of Lashio to pressure from China, which moved in to secure its economic investments—demonstrating Beijing's profound, interest-driven commitment to the nation's civil war.
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Trump's $175 billion Golden Dome: The space shield remaking missile defence and global power plays
The far-reaching proposal to shoot down hypersonic and orbital missiles from space ignites innovation—and global tension.
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Inside Trump’s war on elite universities: How Harvard became the target of a federal crackdown
The president’s allies are wielding federal funds as leverage against colleges over antisemitism, speech codes, and political ideology.
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Trump’s executive orders face wave of legal battles across US courts
More than 250 lawsuits have challenged President Trump’s sweeping second-term agenda, halting key immigration, education, workforce, and trade orders.
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Tesla investors push for Musk to return full-time as CEO amid sales slump and political distractions
Shareholders cite stock volatility, revenue decline, and reputational risk as concerns in new letter demanding Elon Musk’s full-time focus.
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Sixteen states sue Trump administration over cuts to science foundation grants
$1.4 billion in research grants cancelled, diversity programmes dismantled, and indirect costs capped under new NSF policies.
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US suspends critical tech sales to China amidst mounting supply chain battle
Chip software, chemical equipment, and jet engines restricted in reprisal for China's rare earth mineral embargo.
