Hong Kong government earmarks $128 million for new AI research institute and aims to cut public spending
It aims to cut public recurrent expenditure by 7% from now till 2027/2028 to tackle its…
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Modi wants Tesla to build cars in India. Making the plan work may not be easy
Tesla is reportedly recruiting and scouting showroom locations in the country, following a meeting between…
South Korea birthrate rises for the first time in nine years
The rise reflects an increase in marriages after the COVID pandemic as well as government…
Returning to the front line in Ukraine
Displaced Ukrainians must choose between scarce resources in exile or unsafe frontline areas with inadequate…
Several feared killed as Sudan army plane crashes near capital Khartoum
Deadly crash, attributed by sources to technical reasons, comes as military makes advances in central…
A Gaza mother’s heartbreak as her son’s release is postponed
On Saturday, Israel delayed releasing 620 Palestinian prisoners, plunging Najat into despair. Yet her hope…
CNBC Daily Open: Growing worries over Trump’s policies
The “Trump Bump” — in which stocks and other assets jumped after Donald Trump’s election…
Reflections on the Russia-Ukraine war
Defence editor Alex Gatapolous reflects on how the Russia-Ukraine conflict has changed over the years.
Video: Military plane crashes in Sudan
Sources in Sudan say several people have been killed after a military plane crashed into…
Crisis-stricken Stellantis sees revenue growth in 2025 after 70% drop in full-year profit
Crisis-stricken auto giant Stellantis on Wednesday said it sees return to revenue growth this year after a…
Petition to strip Musk of Canadian citizenship gathers 280,000 signatures
Parliamentary petition accuses tech billionaire of acting against the national interest of Canada.
Chile declares emergency as power outage plunges country into darkness
Chilean authorities say largest power outage in years caused by transmission line failure.
‘The knowledge economy is on the way out.’ These are the skills workers will need in the age of AI, says LinkedIn
Skills such as creativity, curiosity, courage, compassion and communication will be key as AI continues…
World’s largest brewer AB InBev posts fourth-quarter revenue beat even as volumes slide
The drinks maker, whose brands include Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois, reported an 3.4% increase…
Singapore alternative meat startups target resurgence after sector setbacks
To Singapore shoppers, plant-protein patties probably only exist in recent memory – of seeing them…
Nurse in Australia charged over video about killing Israelis
Police charge 26-year-old woman over video that prompted widespread condemnation.
Trump administration says it will take control of White House press pool
The White House Correspondents’ Association says move ‘tears at the independence of a free press’…
Key takeaways from Syria’s National Dialogue conference
Syria’s National Dialogue paves the way for a constitution – but few details emerge after…
The record-breaking run of ‘Ne Zha 2’ may seem like a surprise. It shouldn’t be
For someone who’s lived in China since before the pandemic, the success of the animated…
CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s policies are worrying investors and consumers
The “Trump Bump” — in which stocks and other assets jumped after Donald Trump’s election…
