President Xi Jinping’s renewed push for Xiong’an New Area highlights ambitious plans for the city as a new technology and policy innovation hub, despite ongoing challenges in attracting businesses and residents.
China's new cybercrime bill, featuring post-sentence exit bans, faces criticism for potentially threatening free expression and information access, with rights groups raising concerns over vague provisions.
Macau has enacted a sweeping national security law permitting closed-door trials, raising concerns about legal transparency and civil liberties in the Chinese-ruled city.
US and China trade officials meet in Paris to ease tensions and prepare for a presidential summit, amidst ongoing trade disputes and a recent Chinese rejection of a US trade probe.
China condemns attacks on Gulf countries and urges de-escalation amid rising tensions with Iran, emphasizing the need for dialogue and adherence to international law.
ADES Holding temporarily suspends some offshore rigs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region due to escalating regional tensions, while maintaining a positive financial outlook and emphasizing safety.
The European Union launches a new strategy to combat the rising wildfire threat, focusing on prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery in the wake of a record-breaking 2025 fire season.
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues counterproposals amidst ongoing Middle East conflict. U.S. increases troop deployment as attacks persist and oil prices surge.
EU road deaths decreased by 3% in 2025, but the bloc is struggling to meet its 2030 safety targets. Learn more about the latest statistics and challenges.
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr signals a prolonged period of steady interest rates due to persistent inflation and rising oil price risks, emphasizing the need for sustained disinflationary evidence before considering rate cuts.
SpaceX is reportedly preparing to file for its IPO this week, targeting a record-breaking valuation of over $75 billion driven by its Starlink service and ambitious future projects.
Explore the fluctuating oil prices around $100, driven by US-Iran tensions and shifting ceasefire optimism. Understand the geopolitical and economic impacts.
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.
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr signals a prolonged period of steady interest rates due to persistent inflation and rising oil price risks, emphasizing the need for sustained disinflationary evidence before considering rate cuts.
The Eurosystem has launched the Appia roadmap, outlining its strategy for developing a tokenised wholesale financial ecosystem in Europe, ensuring central bank money remains central.
ADES Holding temporarily suspends some offshore rigs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region due to escalating regional tensions, while maintaining a positive financial outlook and emphasizing safety.
SpaceX is reportedly preparing to file for its IPO this week, targeting a record-breaking valuation of over $75 billion driven by its Starlink service and ambitious future projects.
Shopify reported mixed first-quarter results, posting a larger-than-expected loss while achieving growth in revenue. The company announced a loss of 53 cents per share,...
Coinbase has agreed to acquire Dubai-based Deribit, a leading crypto derivatives exchange, for $2.9 billion, making it the largest deal in the cryptocurrency industry...
Pinterest shares soared 15% in after-hours trading following the release of its first-quarter earnings, which exceeded expectations and offered an optimistic outlook for the...
Affirm, a leader in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) market, reported stronger-than-expected earnings for the prior quarter but issued a revenue forecast for...
Lyft shares rose 7% after the company revealed it would boost its share buyback program to $750 million in its first-quarter earnings report. Following...
Shares of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), China’s largest contract chipmaker, dropped nearly 7% on Friday after its first-quarter earnings fell short of expectations....
At this year’s Michelin Guide awards in France, the buzz extended beyond the stars gained or lost. Conversations among chefs were increasingly dominated by...
OpenAI has reportedly agreed to acquire the artificial intelligence-assisted coding tool Windsurf for approximately $3 billion, according to sources familiar with the deal. Although...
OpenAI has made a significant decision to reverse its restructuring plans, opting to maintain control under its nonprofit parent. This move is a direct...
