The World Data Organization (WDO) has been officially inaugurated in Beijing with over 200 members from more than 40 countries, aiming to advance global data development and governance.
China extends its refined fuel export ban into April, with potential small exemptions for regional countries facing supply shortages, impacting Asian energy markets.
China proposes the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) at the APEC summit to establish global AI governance rules and counter US influence, positioning itself as a leader in AI diplomacy.
Russia imposes a ban on gasoline exports from April 1st to ensure domestic supply and stabilize prices amidst global market volatility and Ukrainian strikes on oil infrastructure.
The EU is investigating major adult platforms like Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos for child safety failures under the Digital Services Act, citing inadequate age verification and risk assessment.
ASEAN Summit in May to proceed with a trimmed agenda focusing on key issues like fuel supplies, food prices, and migrant workers, amidst the Middle East conflict.
Global banks are increasingly turning to Chinese stocks as a safe haven amid geopolitical uncertainty and rising oil prices driven by the Iran war, citing the nation's resilience and strategic advantages.
The war in Iran is causing global shortages of helium and aluminum, impacting semiconductor manufacturing, medical equipment, and consumer goods, leading to economic uncertainty.
China's factory activity surged to a one-year high in March, with the manufacturing PMI reaching 50.4, signaling a robust rebound driven by increased production and export orders, despite global economic headwinds.
Chinese automaker Chery plans to start production at its newly acquired South African plant by the end of 2027, focusing on electrified vehicles and aiming to boost local employment and exports.
YOFC showcases its latest AI and optical connectivity innovations, including hollow-core fibre technology, at MWC Barcelona 2026, highlighting solutions for AI computing, smart mobility, and more.
Netherlands returns a 3,500-year-old Egyptian sculpture, looted during the Arab Spring, after an international investigation and cooperation with Spanish authorities.
China’s commercial space industry drew global attention at a major Beijing expo featuring reusable rockets, satellite manufacturing and space applications, highlighting rapid growth across the private aerospace sector.
Francesca Lollobrigida wins Italy's first gold at Milan Cortina 2026, breaking the Olympic record in women's 3,000m speed skating and ending Dutch dominance.
Team GB's appeal to use new aerodynamic skeleton helmets at the 2026 Winter Olympics has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, upholding the IBSF's ban.
Relive the dazzling opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, featuring Mariah Carey, dual Olympic flames, and a celebration of Italian culture.
Hilary Knight ties the U.S. Olympic women's hockey scoring record as the USA defeats Finland 5-0 at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Read the full game recap and highlights.
Global banks are increasingly turning to Chinese stocks as a safe haven amid geopolitical uncertainty and rising oil prices driven by the Iran war, citing the nation's resilience and strategic advantages.
The war in Iran is causing global shortages of helium and aluminum, impacting semiconductor manufacturing, medical equipment, and consumer goods, leading to economic uncertainty.
The war in Iran is causing global shortages of helium and aluminum, impacting semiconductor manufacturing, medical equipment, and consumer goods, leading to economic uncertainty.
China's factory activity surged to a one-year high in March, with the manufacturing PMI reaching 50.4, signaling a robust rebound driven by increased production and export orders, despite global economic headwinds.
Palantir's Q4 earnings beat expectations with strong sales to US businesses and government, driven by AI adoption. The company's stock surged on the positive results and optimistic future guidance.
PayPal reported Q4 results below expectations and unveiled a CEO transition as the company flagged execution issues, particularly in branded checkout. Shares fell sharply as investors weighed a weaker outlook and intensifying competition.
Alibaba-backed Moonshot AI and Alibaba itself have released advanced AI models, Kimi K2.5 and Qwen3-Max-Thinking, challenging U.S. rivals like OpenAI and Google in the global AI race.
Washington Post journalists are appealing directly to owner Jeff Bezos to prevent newsroom cuts and layoffs, citing concerns about the paper's future and journalistic integrity.
Alibaba's logistics arm, Cainiao, is merging with robovan developer Zelos Technology in a $2 billion deal to create Cainiao Robovan, a new entity focused on autonomous last-mile delivery solutions.
Jeff Bezos' Earth Fund donates $3.5 million to the Nuclear Scaling Initiative to accelerate nuclear reactor construction in the U.S. through an innovative 'orderbook' model.
Tesla is ending production of its Model S and Model X vehicles to focus on manufacturing Optimus robots and advancing its autonomous driving technology. Learn more about the strategic shift.
Maersk will temporarily operate two Panama Canal ports after Panama’s Supreme Court ruled the previous concession unconstitutional, triggering a transition plan and renewed scrutiny of strategic canal-linked infrastructure.
Dow will cut about 4,500 jobs as it restructures to boost efficiency and expand AI and automation, while forecasting weaker-than-expected first-quarter revenue amid sluggish demand.
SpaceX is reported to be in merger talks with Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI ahead of a planned 2026 IPO, a move that could combine Grok, Starlink and SpaceX infrastructure under one structure.
Amazon confirmed about 16,000 corporate job cuts after an internal “Project Dawn” layoff message was sent accidentally, extending a broader push to reduce layers, boost efficiency and expand AI-driven automation.
UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026 as it reduces Amazon delivery volume, even as the company beat earnings estimates and forecast higher revenue for the year.
Tesla is set for a key earnings test as investors watch margins, demand and pricing strategy, with the results expected to influence sentiment across the EV and tech markets.
