- Iran war, U.S. court’s tariff ruling delays India trade deal — but a bigger risk lies ahead
A delay in signing a trade deal with the U.S. would be expensive for India, as it could be exposed to the risk of higher tariffs under the Section 301 probe.
- Porsche is selling its Bugatti Rimac stake and walking away from Rimac
The automotive industry has grappled with mounting pressure to consolidate amid slowing growth, rising costs and intensifying margin pressure.
- OpenAI announces GPT-5.5, its latest artificial intelligence model
The model is better at coding, using computers and pursuing deeper research capabilities, OpenAI says.
- Foreign car companies bet on technology to hang onto once-lucrative China auto market
U.S., Korean and German automakers announced a rush of new, tech-enabled cars at the Beijing Auto Show as they battle a sales slump
- Polish PM questions whether US is ‘loyal’ to Europe’s defence
Donald Tusk says EU should bolster its own Article 42.7 mutual defence clause
- Polish PM questions whether US is ‘loyal’ to Europe’s defence
Donald Tusk says EU should bolster its own Article 42.7 mutual defence clause
- China's DeepSeek releases preview of long-awaited V4 model as AI race intensifies
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released a preview version of its long awaited V4 large language model.
- South Korea's 'ant investors' are marching to U.S. equities even as domestic market hits record highs
From January to November 2025, South Korean investors have been the largest foreign buyers of U.S. stocks.
- Cohere to acquire German AI company Aleph Alpha as it looks to expand in Europe
Schwarz Group — a key backer of Aleph Alpha — plans to invest $600 million in Cohere's upcoming Series E round as part of the deal.
- Alibaba’s Qwen AI is coming to cars, allowing drivers to order food and book hotels by voice
Alibaba is rolling out its Qwen AI across multiple car brands, promising hands-free features like ordering meals and managing deliveries from the driver’s seat.
- Critical Bitcoin trend change in works, but analysts say daily close above $80K required
Bitcoin’s rally above $79,000 may be a sign that the downtrend is ending, but a multi-day candle close above $80,000 would help strengthen the odds of a trend change holding.
- Altcoins have ‘30% to 60%’ upside if Bitcoin taps $86K: Analyst
MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe doesn’t expect Bitcoin to drop below $75,000 in the near term, even as Polymarket traders price in a different outcome.
- Bitcoin enters disbelief phase as USDC exchange reserves push above $7.5B
A negative Bitcoin funding rate and $7.5 billion in USDC reserves suggest traders may start positioning against the bearish trend. Will BTC price keep rising?
- Bitcoin weekly close in focus after BTC price fails to revisit $80K
Bitcoin brought its bull market support band as a key level for BTC price action to reclaim during the weekly candle close.
- Andre Cronje’s Flying Tulip adds withdrawal circuit breaker as DeFi exploits mount
Flying Tulip said its withdrawal safeguard is designed to fail open, while a status page lets users monitor the system in real time.
- BlackRock drives 7-day Bitcoin ETF inflow streak as BTC nears $80,000
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a seven-day inflow streak totaling $1.9 billion, surpassing their March run over a similar period.
- Bitcoin buyers show ‘renewed conviction’ with BTC price push toward $79K
Bitcoin reached multi-month highs at $79,000 as bulls regained control and exchange reserves tightened, signaling buyers returning and reduced sell pressure.
- Four reasons why the crypto market is rallying today: Will bulls maintain control?
Bitcoin and Ether surged as US liquidity measures and record spot ETF inflows offset investors’ recession fears and their concerns over the war in Iran.
- Bitcoin chases monthly high above $80K as nearly all BTC price metrics turn bullish
Bitcoin moves closer to $80,000 as data shows traders positioning in futures markets. Will potential profit-taking in the $83,000 to $88,000 range put a cap on the rally?
- Trump-linked American Bitcoin energizes 11,298 new ASICs
American Bitcoin (ABTC) originally purchased the mining rigs in March, weeks after reporting a $59 million loss for Q4 2025.
- Environmental crisis in Russian city after drone attack on refinery
People in the Russian city of Tuapse are worried about the effects of an oil refinery fire after a Ukrainian attack.
- India denounces ‘hellhole’ remark shared by Trump
India’s Foreign Ministry says comments by US radio host Michael Savage, circulated by Trump, are 'uninformed'.
- Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks
Conflict remains the leading driver of hunger, affecting nearly 150 million people facing acute food shortages.
- Why is there a political deadlock in Lebanon?
The Lebanese government wants Hezbollah to disarm as it aims for a state monopoly on weapons.
- Baby twins attend their father’s funeral after Israeli settler attack
Palestinians gathered in the occupied West Bank to bury a 25-year-old father of twins shot dead by Israeli settlers.
- Gold is unaffordable so South Asian brides turn to one gram substitutes
Families choose imitation jewellery and gold-plated ornaments as record prices push pure gold out of reach.
- US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US has not told the Iranian national team that it cannot play.
- The story Tehran wants you to read
A new narrative about Iran’s leadership mistakes continuity for change - and echoes the regime’s own preferred framing.
- Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters
Japan is pushing the legal limit of 'defence' as it faces its 'most severe and complex security environment' since 1945.
- UK rights groups slam ‘authoritarian’ conviction of pro-Palestine activists
Ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham will spawn a 'broader chilling effect', groups such as Amnesty and HRW warn.