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China’s chip ambitions shake up global tech industry

US curbs on advanced chips pushed China to focus on its own semiconductor ecosystem. And while it trails at the very cutting edge, China’s “good‑enough” technology is fast powering much of the global economy. Four...

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China’s DeepSeek launches preview of new AI model

DeepSeek, the startup behind a low-cost chatbot that sent shockwaves through the AI community last year, has released its highly anticipated V4 model. Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek released a preview version of its new...

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Apple switches CEO: What it means for the tech giant

Apple’s top hardware engineer John Ternus will lead the $4 trillion iPhone maker, as Tim Cook steps back. Will Apple chase rivals for the smartest intelligence, or deliver the best personal AI experience? Weeks after Apple’s 50th...

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How AI Disruption is Reshaping Commercial Real Estate

Artificial intelligence’s (ai) potential for disruption is being felt across multiple industries. Now commercial real estate is feeling the heat from what analysts say is a “paradigm shift.” The commercial real estate sector has been...

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As Iran war rages, Europe gears up for energy crisis

The EU is waking up to an energy crisis and asking people to reduce energy consumption, as fears of a supply crunch set in. Energy analysts are calling for concrete measures and a boost in...

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After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

The Iran war could end soon or drag on for much longer. Whenever the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back....

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The internet was supposed to be free. What went wrong?

Thirty years ago, countercultural thinkers declared the internet an independent space. Today, it’s controlled by a handful of corporations. Were we deceived? In the beginning, it was just a game. One we’ve all played numerous times:...

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EU-Australia FTA 2026: A Strategic Alliance Against Global Trade Volatility

Squeezed by Trump’s tariffs and China’s industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old trade disputes to finalize a long-delayed free trade deal. After nearly a decade of stop-start negotiations, the EU-Australia free trade deal has...

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US wants help to guard Strait of Hormuz, but EU is not keen

As Trump dials up pressure on Europe to guard the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is taking advantage of the rise in energy prices to the detriment of Ukraine and its allies in Europe. US President Donald...

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Debt-for-Nature Swaps: Aligning Global Finance with National Security

Debt-for-nature swaps and conservation funds to halt biodiversity loss are gaining traction as governments link ecosystem collapse to geopolitical instability. Razed forests, collapsing fisheries and vanishing pollinators rarely register as national security threats. Yet recognition is growing that nature...

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Iran war: Why is Russia not coming to Tehran’s aid?

The beleaguered Iranian regime, with very few international allies, has been counting on Moscow’s support amid the ongoing US-Israeli strikes, but so far it has been left deeply disappointed. Just hours after Israeli and US...

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Elon Musk-owned SpaceX acquires his xAI

SpaceX & xAI: The move intends to support the world’s richest man’s efforts to dominate both the rocket and AI markets. Musk aims to use the deal to build data centers in space. Rocket venture...