Japanese automakers Toyota, Honda, and Nissan face potential vulnerabilities from a stronger yen following government currency intervention and rising supply chain costs driven by the Middle East conflict.
Shares of China's leading DRAM maker ChangXin Memory Technologies rose 12 per cent to a record 61.80 yuan, extending its lead as China's most valuable listed company, driven by sector-wide optimism over AI memory demand.
Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed on X that Washington officials are discussing using nuclear weapons against Iran in strategy meetings, warning of a potential wider war.
AI-powered film studios like Promise and Obsidian are emerging in Hollywood, utilizing advanced US and Chinese models to slash production costs and disrupt traditional movie-making, sparking both excitement and severe industry backlash.
A survey of 86 Hong Kong households in subdivided flats and rooftop huts found extreme apparent temperatures (up to 52.21°C), with 80% of homemakers reporting dizziness and headaches due to heat.
The Common Cents Act, passed by the Senate with unanimous consent, aims to guide businesses on operating without the penny, allowing rounding of cash transactions to the nearest nickel, and potentially reevaluating nickel production costs due to high manufacturing expenses.
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen, known for his National Award-winning debut 'Damu', died at 71 at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata after a prolonged illness involving lung, heart, and kidney complications.
LG Electronics has started operations at its second home appliance plant in Parana, Brazil, aiming to boost production capacity, target the South American market, and serve as an export hub.
Anthropic's Q2 revenue surged over 14-fold to >$11.5B, up from $787M YoY, as the AI company prepares for a potential blockbuster IPO, competing with OpenAI for corporate clients.
Lamborghini's Revuelto SV embodies the 'quantum of driving' concept, merging driver and vehicle for an immersive experience. With a hybrid-electric powertrain producing 1,050 hp, enhanced downforce, and a new Pilota mode, it promises unparalleled performance and emotion, blending speed with subtle electric capabilities.
The average U.S. vehicle age has risen to 12.8 years, but the rise of software-defined cars raises concerns over obsolete hardware, long-term repairability, and the future of the used car market.
Sheryl Williams Stapleton, a former New Mexico Democratic lawmaker, was found guilty of federal charges including mail fraud, bribery, and money laundering for siphoning over $3 million in public education funds to a friend's company, facing up to 20 years in prison.
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is urging greater oversight of conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln following reports of long hours, food shortages, and low morale during a record deployment supporting operations against Iran.
The UK's largest gigafactory, AESC in Sunderland, has shelved expansion plans due to stalled battery supply talks with Jaguar Land Rover and lower demand from Nissan, reflecting broader slowdowns in the electric vehicle transition.
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit remanded part of the Defence Department's military designation case against drone maker DJI back to a lower court.
The UK government launched a review to potentially cut its 2030 zero-emission vehicle sales target from 80% down to 50% following industry pressure, drawing criticism from environmental groups.
Former New Mexico Democratic legislator Sheryl Williams Stapleton was convicted Friday of federal charges for a scheme that diverted millions in public school funds to a friend's company in exchange for kickbacks.
At Magnum's UK R&D centre, researchers develop innovations like glow-in-the-dark lollies and AI-managed fridges to navigate volatile commodity prices, energy costs, and shifting global trends.
UK Reform leader Nigel Farage faces a resumed parliamentary investigation into undeclared donations and gifts from crypto industry figures Christopher Harborne and George Cottrell following his reelection as Clacton MP.
Galaxy Digital has slashed its estimate for the CLARITY Act's 2026 passage to 10%, citing unresolved political hurdles, ethics rules, and banking pressure.
South Korean ruling and opposition lawmakers expressed regret over Japanese officials visiting the Yasukuni Shrine on the anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender, calling it an anachronistic provocation.
As human-AI marriages gain traction, US lawmakers, particularly Republicans, introduce bills to prohibit AI personhood, citing concerns over slippery slopes and biblical marriage definitions, despite legal scholars arguing for a nuanced approach.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation is planning to add equipment to its factories after surging demand for mature-node chips used alongside AI processors exceeded expectations.
South Korean shares ended sharply higher for the fifth consecutive session Friday, driven by foreign buying of major chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, following positive U.S. inflation data.
