Beijing | Hong Kong | Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has delayed the release of its new model after failing to train it using Huawei’s chips, highlighting the limits of Beijing’s push to replace US technology. DeepSeek was encouraged by authorities to adopt Huawei’s Ascend processor rather than use Nvidia’s systems after releasing its R1…
EPA Germany’s Friedrich Merz hosted President Zelensky in Munich on Wednesday European leaders appeared cautiously optimistic after holding a virtual meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, two days before he meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Trump reportedly told the Europeans that his goal for the…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order easing space regulations, which could boost Elon Musk and his commercial space exploration company, SpaceX‘s operations. Eliminating ‘Outdated’ Rules For Launch Vehicles Trump signed the executive order, directing the U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to “eliminate outdated, redundant, or overly restrictive rules for launch and reentry vehicles,”…
The U.S. dollar was under pressure on Thursday as traders piled into wagers that the Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates next month, powering bitcoin to a record high, while a blistering rally in global stocks took a breather. Source link
Road King Infrastructure suspended US$22.6 million in interest payments and will defer distributions of US$56.5 million on perpetual securities, making it the first Hong Kong-based developer to default on bond payments since China’s property crisis began in 2021. The firm failed to win enough creditor consent for debt amendments aimed at easing short-term cash strain…
BENXI, China — Eighty years after the end of World War II, Japan and China are marking the anniversary with major events, but on different dates and in different ways. Japan remembers the victims in a solemn ceremony on Aug. 15, the day then-Emperor Hirohito announced in a crackly radio message that the government had…
More than 100 organisations have signed a joint letter calling on Israel to stop the “weaponisation of aid” into Gaza, as “starvation deepens”. Humanitarian groups, including Oxfam and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), say they are increasingly being told they are “not authorised” to deliver aid, unless they comply with the stricter Israeli regulations. Groups risk…
A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid could act as the backup to Aurélien Tchouaméni at the base of the club’s midfield this coming season. That’s according to Diario AS, who point towards David Alaba as the player in question. Veteran defender Alaba for his part boasts plenty of experience…
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s standing in the West may be pretty low, but he’s a skilled and seasoned statesman who shouldn’t be underestimated, analysts say — and he’s likely to be looking to outmaneuver his less experienced U.S. counterpart when the leaders meet in Alaska on Friday. Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are meeting…
Nebius Group N.V. NBIS stock has surged 36.7% since reporting blockbuster second-quarter 2025 earnings on Aug. 7. The company’s revenues surged 625% year over year to $105.1 million. The increase in sales was primarily driven by strong performance in the company’s core business and excellent execution by the TripleTen team. Zacks Investment Research Image Source:…