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Pocket-size AI: Powerful phones star at China show
Tech firms are racing to roll out advanced smartphones that use artificial intelligence to do everything from ordering food to composing messages upon a simple voice command.
US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed
The United States said airstrikes on Sunday aimed to "punish" Iran over the first US military deaths since renewed hostilities with the Islamic republic.
Iran threatens 'unforgettable lessons', as two US troops killed
Iran's supreme leader vowed to teach the United States "unforgettable lessons" on Saturday, as Washington reported its first military deaths since renewing its hostilities with the Islamic republic.
Egypt's 'Garbage City' recyclers reap gains from Iran war plastic squeeze
In the labyrinthine alleyways of Cairo's Garbage City, recycling specialist Peter Romany finds himself fielding calls from factories scrambling for plastic to plug supply shortfalls caused by the Iran war.
No fuel, no patience: Russians endure fuel shortages
Russian couple Yelena and Dmitry passed four petrol stations before finally finding one that actually had fuel as they returned to the city of Vologda, some 300 miles (480 kilometres) north of Moscow, from their country allotment plot.
US launches 7th night of strikes as Iran attacks military sites
Bombing intensified in the Middle East for the seventh consecutive night, with Iran reporting three deaths from US strikes and retaliating with attacks on several US military sites in Kuwait and Jordan.
Iran's Guards say tankers exploded from Hormuz mines as US strikes continue
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Saturday that two oil tankers exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as the United States and Tehran continued to trade drone and missile strikes.
Leather jacket worn by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang auctions for nearly $1 mn
A black leather jacket sported by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sold for $960,000 at a New York auction on Friday, 16 times higher than the estimated value of $60,000, according to Sotheby's.
Tech share selloff rolls on, oil prices jump on Mideast clashes
Wall Street stocks fell decisively Friday, joining most global markets in retreating on continued weakness in artificial intelligence shares and rebounding oil prices.
Brazil toughens rules on gambling ads as bets explode
Brazil on Friday made it mandatory for gambling advertisements to carry warnings about addiction and money loss, tightening regulations on a sector that has exploded in recent years, dragging many into debt.
France, Germany plan 'roadmap' to tackle China trade imbalances
Paris and Berlin want to come up with a joint "roadmap" by September to tackle China's unfair trade practices, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Tech share selloff rolls on, oil prices climb on Mideast clashes
Tokyo and Taipei stock markets led a fresh selloff of technology shares Friday, as concerns that the sector had been overbought in recent months intensified.
MEXC Adds Five Ondo Tokenized Stocks Spanning Semiconductors to Power Infrastructure
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has listed five Ondo tokenized stock trading pairs on its spot market in collaboration with Ondo Finance. The five companies span a supply chain that runs from semiconductor and precision component manufacturing to industrial cooling and power infrastructure supporting AI data centers, allowing users to trade these U.S. stocks using USDT on MEXC around the clock, with instant settlement and no traditional brokerage account required.
Tokyo, Taipei lead losses as Asian markets suffer fresh tech rout
Tokyo and Taipei led heavy losses on a glum day for Asian markets Friday, with tech firms once again in the crosshairs as investors cash in following this year's breathtaking rally.
Volvo Cars sees declining sales in 'challenging' environment
Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars on Friday reported a drop in sales in the second quarter, noting a "very challenging environment," but said it expected sales to pick up in the second half of the year.
India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push
India launched its first hydrogen-powered train Friday, joining a small group of nations testing the technology as part of efforts to decarbonise rail transport and cut dependence on fossil fuels.
China's Moonshot AI chases 'DeepSeek moment' with much-hyped model
A model released Friday by Chinese startup Moonshot AI has fuelled buzz around the country's tech prowess, as experts said it could rival some of the more advanced offerings from US labs.
MEXC May–June Report: 750M+ USDT Futures Insurance Fund & 100% Asset Reserves
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today released its May–June bimonthly security report, reinforcing its role as a trusted global gateway where security and trust always come first. The audit indicates that MEXC's Futures Insurance Fund surpassed a landmark threshold of 750 million USDT as of June 29, marking a substantial 34% expansion over the preceding reporting period. Concurrently, reserve verification data confirm that the coverage ratios for BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC all remained safely above 100%, with Bitcoin delivering a reserve ratio of 269.35%.
Petula Clark, 93, hopes real singers will survive the AI tide
Veteran British star Petula Clark hopes artificial intelligence will never be able to replace the warmth and emotion of a real singer.
Startups bet on AI -- and a leaner future
When Eric Lauer needs to hire at Giftory, the online gift-giving platform he runs, he's no longer looking for eager young coders fresh out of college.
Opposition to data centres grows in cramped urban Japan
The more Yoriko Kitagawa learns of a massive data centre to be built near her home in Hino on the outskirts of Tokyo, the more she worries.
Tokyo, Taipei lead heavy losses as Asian markets suffer fresh tech rout
Tokyo and Taipei led losses on a glum day for Asian markets Friday, with tech firms once again in the crosshairs as investors cash in following this year's breathtaking rally.
India's space sector takes off as private rocket readies launch
India has sent spacecraft to Mars and the Moon, put hundreds of satellites into orbit and will in the coming days launch its first privately developed orbital-class rocket.
Taiwan lawmakers to remove legal hurdles for Starlink to operate
Lawmakers in Taiwan are set to approve changes to a law that will open the door for Starlink to operate its satellite internet services on the island, which is seeking to secure its communications in case of a conflict with China.
India's private space industry shoots for the stars
Private companies are reshaping India's space ambitions, building rockets and satellites as the country pushes to capture a bigger share of the global space economy.
Central Asia's unbridled cosmetic surgery boom
After two pregnancies, Diana Tergenbayeva dreamed of a breast lift.
Netflix shares drop on growth worries
Netflix shares dropped as much as 8 percent Thursday after results underwhelmed investors already worried about slowing engagement at the streaming giant.
Pele's World Cup jersey fetches $4.9 million at US auction
A jersey worn by soccer giant Pele in the first World Cup final ever won by Brazil sold for $4.9 million at a US auction on Thursday.
US unveils 25% tariff on certain goods from Brazil, drawing rebuke
An incoming US tariff targeting various imports from Brazil has drawn a rebuke from the Latin American giant, as Washington accused the country of unfair trade practices and policies.
Devastating Asian beetle detected in EU for first time
A tiny Asia-origin beetle that has devastated ash forests in North America has been detected in the European Union for the first time in Hungary and Slovakia, authorities said.
Farnborough to survey the state of Boeing's comeback
Fresh off last week's launch of new production capacity in Washington state, Boeing plans a splashy display of new commercial and defense offerings at next week's Farnborough International Airshow.
Young British hackers jailed for London transport cyberattack
A UK court on Thursday jailed two young men for a 2024 cyberattack on London's public transport operator that exposed the details of millions of customers, in one of Britain's biggest data breaches.