What does it mean when two of the world’s most powerful nations compete over the future of technology? The ongoing US-China rivalry in artificial intelligence (AI) is more than a race for innovation; it’s a contest that could redefine global power dynamics. From the development of new AI applications to the control of critical semiconductor…
A manhunt is underway for a gunman who shot and killed two officers at a rural property in a remote part of Australia, police have said. A third officer was wounded in the incident on Tuesday, according to Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush. He said 10 officers went to a property on Rayner Track…
Parliament has passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 on August 21. The new bill, passed by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha places a blanket ban on real-money games online. It is designed to curb addiction, financial ruin and social distress caused by predatory gaming platforms that thrive on misleading promises…
US President Donald Trump has said he will immediately remove Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook from her position, a major escalation in his battle against the US central bank. He said there was “sufficient reason” to believe Cook had made false statements on mortgage agreements, and cited constitutional powers which he said allowed him to…
AI giant Nvidia (NVDA) is set to release its Q2 FY26 results tomorrow, August 27. NVDA stock has gained about 42% over the past year, primarily due to the booming demand for its AI-capable chips and data center servers. Wall Street expects strong revenue and profit growth for NVIDIA (NVDA) in Q2. In particular, analysts anticipate that Nvidia…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has outlined a strong stance on denuclearising Russia and China, addressing growing global concerns about nuclear arms proliferation. Meanwhile, China’s dominance in the magnet industry raises strategic and economic questions for global trade, as discussions around tariffs resurface. What does this mean for international relations, trade policies, and future alliances?…
Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don’t fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making. The new rule goes into effect January 27, the same day Southwest starts assigning seats. Currently, plus-size passengers can either pay…
Now that I’ve spent nearly a year with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, I’m a little afraid of the iPhone 17 lineup, which is reportedly going to be introduced at a September event. That’s because, after testing out some of the other best phones out there, I think the iPhone 17’s success will hinge largely…
BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping will gather more than 20 world leaders at a regional security forum in China next week, in a powerful show of Global South solidarity in the age of Donald Trump’s second U.S. Presidency while also helping sanctions-hit Russia pull off a diplomatic coup. Aside from Russian President Vladimir Putin,…
The proposed La Liga clash between Barcelona and Villarreal being hosted in Miami, has been a subject of much discussion in Spain, with many figures opposing the move from La Liga. La Liga, with the support of the RFEF, has officially requested that Matchday 17’s fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal be staged at the Hard…