India commissions domestically built stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri and submarine hunter INS Malvan, showcasing efforts to scale up its naval fleet and reduce foreign dependence.
Samsung's announcement to support stablecoins in its Wallet app sparks competition among issuers and networks for integration, with the company's control over the interface giving it leverage in determining the distribution impact.
Former England fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt discusses balancing her coaching career with motherhood, aiming to become a franchise head coach while managing 'mum guilt'
Les États-Unis, sous Donald Trump, ont imposé de nouveaux droits de douane de 10% ou 12,5% à 60 pays et territoires, dont l'Union européenne et le Brésil, citant le "travail forcé" après l'expiration de mesures précédentes. Cette stratégie protectionniste vise à réduire le déficit commercial, mais un économiste la juge plus proche de l'échec.
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) struggles to empower small businesses due to infrastructure and border issues. Meanwhile, Togo is boosting its tech sector by assembling local computers, and Egypt's "Garbage City" recyclers are thriving from increased demand for local plastics amid import disruptions.
The Hundred cricket tournament, now in its fifth year, navigates a manufactured identity and increasing influence from IPL owners. Teams like Manchester Super Giants adopt existing branding, while private equity investment raises questions about the tournament's long-term goals and alignment with English cricket's interests, despite its success in attracting families and mainstream attention.
Despite the African Continental Free Trade Area's (AfCFTA) aim to empower small businesses, many still face barriers like poor infrastructure and complex border procedures. Meanwhile, Togo is boosting its tech sector by assembling local computers, and Egypt's 'Garbage City' recyclers are thriving due to increased demand for local plastics amid import shortages.
Netball, historically dismissed as a 'girly game' and pioneered by suffragist Martina Bergman Osterberg, is now professionalizing and campaigning for Olympic inclusion at Brisbane 2032. The sport, driven by women, seeks to secure its future beyond the Commonwealth Games.
Saudi-Arabien strebt ein Atomprogramm mit Urananreicherung an, um seine "Vision 2030" zu fördern und regionale Rivalen zu kontern. Trotz früherer US-Zurückhaltung und Differenzen mit Israel scheint die nukleare Zusammenarbeit mit den USA nun möglich.
Actress Margot Robbie is believed to be the mystery buyer of Redwood, a $28 million luxury estate in Currumbin Valley, Queensland, marking the highest price ever for a residential property in the state. The purchase signifies her return to her childhood roots on the Gold Coast.
Seoul's mayor was convicted for illegal polling payments, potentially ending his presidential ambitions and leading to his removal from office if the Supreme Court upholds the verdict, just weeks after winning a fifth term.
The US and Saudi Arabia are expected to announce a deal allowing the Gulf kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear program, potentially worth billions to US companies. The agreement, which may permit Saudi uranium enrichment, raises concerns among Israeli officials and non-proliferation campaigners about potential nuclear weapon development.
The US Coast Guard Cutter Munro actively monitored Chinese research ships Xuelong and Xuelong 2 as they transited northbound through the US exclusive economic zone and extended continental shelf in the Bering Sea towards the Arctic, marking the first such transit this year.
Le Pakistan, troisième en adoption crypto mondiale, a créé une unité d'enquête dédiée aux cryptomonnaies au sein de sa police fédérale (FIA) pour cibler le blanchiment d'argent et le financement du terrorisme. Cette initiative s'inscrit dans une stratégie nationale pro-crypto, bien que contestée par une fatwa religieuse sur le statut de « richesse » des actifs numériques.
Five years after its Saudi-led takeover, Newcastle United navigates a changed financial landscape with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) and Squad-Cost Ratio (SCR), unlike Manchester City's swift post-takeover success. Despite revenue growth and some on-field achievements, the club faces challenges in boosting income, managing player sales, and developing infrastructure to meet its ambitious goals.
Bank of China's Shenzhen and Fujian branches processed two cross-border transactions, each over US$1.7 billion, via the mBridge multilateral CBDC platform. This marks a significant step for the emerging payment network and China's ambition to internationalize the yuan, bypassing Western-centric financial systems.
Andy Burnham, having become Prime Minister, faces immediate challenges in No 10, including managing living arrangements and diplomatic conversations with the US President, as discussed by former Downing Street press secretary Paul Harrison.
Andy Burnham, der neue Premierminister Großbritanniens, tritt sein Amt mit ambitionierten Zielen an. Er plant, seine Erfahrungen aus Manchester auf nationaler Ebene umzusetzen, und stellt fünf große Versprechen in den Mittelpunkt seiner Politik.
La Bourse de Londres (LSE) développe une plateforme de négociation nocturne séparée, active de 17h à 7h50, pour des produits indexés sur les indices britanniques et américains, avec un lancement prévu en 2027, afin de moderniser son offre face aux plateformes de trading continu.
Schwarz Digits, die Digitalsparte der Schwarz-Gruppe (Lidl, Kaufland), eröffnet einen neuen Campus in Bad Friedrichshall und plant starkes Wachstum im Cloud-Geschäft. Das Unternehmen positioniert sich als europäische Alternative zu US-Anbietern und setzt auf digitale Souveränität.
Bei einer Explosion in einem Wasserkraft-Tunnel im indischen Sikkim am Montag werden viele Opfer befürchtet. Das staatliche Energieunternehmen NHPC vermutet Methangas als Ursache. Die indische Regierung treibt den Ausbau der Wasserkraft in der erdbebengefährdeten Himalaya-Region voran, wo es oft zu Unglücken kommt.
Qualcomm buys Modular for nearly $4B, China leads in supercomputing without GPUs, Microsoft's emissions surge, and tech deals highlighted.
Andy Burnham has become Prime Minister, realizing a long-held ambition. This piece explores the challenges he can expect in No 10, from living arrangements to international relations, with insights from former press secretary Paul Harrison and senior political correspondent Peter Walker on his first speech and new cabinet.
Indonesia joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico) to boost AI development and global governance. Analysts suggest this move could be a political maneuver, potentially testing a recent trade agreement with the US requiring prior consultation for digital trade pacts.
