Lloyds Banking Group is hiring 300 tech experts for its AI development, focusing on agentic AI. This move precedes a new strategic plan from CEO Charlie Nunn and comes amid industry-wide AI adoption, with potential future job cuts despite current hiring.
Amazon, Google, and Microsoft admit AI startup Anthropic leads in "frontier" AI models, especially for coding. However, executives state they are not concerned, citing specialized foundations and distinct development timelines to close the gap.
Twin roadside blasts in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa district killed 7 people and wounded 3. The first blast targeted a vehicle, and a second IED exploded as rescuers responded. Prime Minister Sharif condemned the attack and vowed to bring perpetrators to justice. No group has claimed responsibility, but tensions with Afghanistan are high.
Maa Inti Bangaram, starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu, has shown strong box office performance, earning Rs 5.35 crore on Day 1 and Rs 1.58 crore on Day 2, with a worldwide gross of Rs 12.80 crore in 24 hours.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen are discussing implementation details for a pilot project to ease the cross-border flow of data, materials, and capital within the Hetao Innovation Zone. The initiative aims to foster collaboration and support Hong Kong's ambition to become a global innovation hub.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen will launch pilot initiatives this year to ease cross-border flows of data, materials, and capital within the Northern Metropolis development. The measures aim to foster collaboration and support Hong Kong's ambition to become an international I&T hub.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen will pilot new measures this year to ease cross-border flows of data, materials, and capital within the Northern Metropolis development, focusing on the Hetao Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone. The initiative aims to foster collaboration and support Hong Kong's ambition to become an international I&T hub.
Germany and the Philippines have signed a deal to develop a 39-acre aviation facility at a former US air base in Manila. Lufthansa Technik Philippines will develop the MRO hub, set to open in 2028 and employ 1,200 Filipinos, seen as a significant industrial investment and a move within intensifying global power dynamics.
11street has launched an online store in China featuring around 350 Korean brands, primarily in beauty, food, fashion, and health. The platform will manage logistics and marketing, aiming to boost e-commerce between Korea and China. This move capitalizes on the significant share Chinese consumers hold in South Korea's cross-border e-commerce market.
Jio Platforms, Reliance Industries' digital arm, has filed draft papers with SEBI for an IPO aiming to raise up to $4 billion, potentially India's largest stock listing. Proceeds will be used to retire debt, with the offering expected to reshape the Indian IPO market.
Franklin Templeton filed with the SEC to launch two ETFs that would reinvest stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure, aiming to integrate crypto into traditional portfolios without direct upfront investment.
The US has initiated a Section 301 trade investigation into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing policies, alleging they unfairly burden US commerce and force the US to fund a disproportionate share of global drug R&D, potentially leading to new tariffs.
Relativity Space, led by Eric Schmidt, will launch NASA's Aeolus payload to Mars in 2028. The mission aims to provide the first daily global view of Martian winds, temperatures, dust, and clouds, informing future astronaut missions.
Epic Games, milyonlarca kullanıcısının deneyimini iyileştirmek için Epic Games Launcher'ı temelden yeniden inşa ediyor. Yeni sürümle uygulamanın başlatılma süresinin beş kat hızlanması hedefleniyor.
Drone attacks, once unthinkable, are now a daily reality in Russia as Kyiv retaliates for Moscow's bombings. Residents are urged to "hold it together" as attacks can happen "anywhere and to anyone."
NTS Radio and Atonemo have partnered to release a $179 dedicated player that streams NTS's curated mixes and stations to various audio setups. It supports AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect, offering 24-bit/192kHz audio, but lacks Bluetooth.
The US Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into Major League Baseball after the league warned three San Francisco Giants players for writing Bible verses on their hats during Pride Night. The investigation will examine if the discipline constitutes religious discrimination.
The first phase of the Sever Bay port, a key component of Rosneft's Vostok Oil project, is slated for commissioning in September, according to Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin. Construction of the associated 790-km oil pipeline is also nearing completion.
Satirical outlet The Onion plans to launch a new InfoWars site on July 2, despite ongoing legal disputes over its acquisition of the conspiracy site formerly owned by Alex Jones. The Onion aims to transform the platform into a comedy network, with initial payments to Sandy Hook families.
Dubai has launched the "A Child's Right to a Balanced Digital Life" programme to promote healthy tech use among youth and support parents. This initiative coincides with new UAE regulations barring social media use for those under 15, with stricter safeguards for 15-16 year olds.
China's Academy of Sciences has launched a new research program focused on low-altitude hypersonic flight technology, potentially leading to new weapons that could challenge the US Navy. The program aims to overcome challenges like extreme heating and electromagnetic disturbances.
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 may launch next month with a suborbital path. Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket test flight was scrubbed again due to fluid system issues. NASA's Swift observatory rescue mission by Katalyst Space Technologies is ready for launch. New launch pads are planned at Cape Canaveral, and China's Zhuque-2E upper stage broke up in orbit.
Jio Platforms, India's largest telecom operator, is exploring low-orbit satellite communications, aiming to connect India from the skies. The company plans to partner with global providers for a quick rollout while building its own long-term capabilities and ground infrastructure.
Afghanistan's defense ministry announced air strikes on Pakistani territory targeting armed groups and "hostile intelligence circles," allegedly linked to ISIS-K. Pakistan's Information Ministry has rejected the report, escalating tensions between the neighbors.
