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Meta Raises AI Spending Target to as Much as $145bn Despite Pressure Over Returns
The company’s capital spending is consuming most of its free cash flow as it races to turn new AI models and products into a commercially durable business.
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Meta's Supreme Court Appeal Rejected
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Meta's attempt to avoid a major lawsuit filed by the state of Vermont alleging that Facebook and Instagram intentionally fueled social media addiction in young users.
Tech Platforms Under Scrutiny as Meta and Snapchat Restrict Saudi Dissident Accounts
Account takedowns and suspensions highlight the growing tension between platform governance, state pressure, and online political speech
The New Robber Barons of Intelligence: Are AI Bosses More Powerful Than Rockefeller?
Dario. Demis. Elon. Mark. Sam. Five first names. Five men. Five command centers in the new race to build artificial intelligence. Dario Amodei at Anthropic. Demis Hassabis at Google DeepMind. Elon Musk with xAI. Mark Zuckerberg at Meta. ...
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Thailand Makes Largest Ivory Seizure in a Decade, Nine Arrested
Thai authorities intercept 250 kilograms of African elephant tusks and charge nine individuals with wildlife trafficking.
Reform UK Candidates Post Islamophobic Content Amid Party's Vetting Claims
Concerns raised as Reform UK candidates express support for far-right figures and post Islamophobic views, despite party boasting robust vetting process.
Libyan Court Jails Four Human Traffickers for Up to 22 Years
Court in Tripoli sentences four members of a human trafficking gang to prison terms ranging from 12 to 22 years.
Chinese Firms to Inject $2.4bn into Egyptian Investments
Jiangsu Provincial Port Group Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Huanshi Logistics Co., Ltd. to invest in a logistics and commercial zone as well as a container terminal at Ain Sokhna Port.
Strikes in Ukraine and Russia Kill At Least 16 on Chernobyl Anniversary
Ukraine's President Zelensky warns of risks posed by attacks near the plant during Russia's invasion.
Intense Fighting Breaks Out in Mali as 'Terrorist Groups' Launch Surprise Attacks
Malian army engaged in 'annihilating' attackers after surprise assaults near capital Bamako and other key cities.
Cloudflare Security Measures Trigger Website Block
Individuals may find themselves temporarily unable to access certain websites due to security measures implemented by Cloudflare.
Mark Zuckerberg Testifies in Trial Over Social Media's Impact on Children's Mental Health
The case alleges that Meta and YouTube contribute to mental health issues among youth.
Mark Zuckerberg, an outspoken critic of "man-made climate change", shows off his new $300 million, 287-foot mega yacht, powered by four gigantic diesel engines
Yet another stark reminder that Net Zero is only for the peasants
When Power Replaces Intelligence: How Biden’s Policy Destroyed America’s NVIDIA Advantage — and Handed the Future of AI to China
Trump’s latest decision to allow NVIDIA to sell its H200 chips to China may be the most important strategic move he has made (and he made a few, too few and too amazing to mention!) — and perhaps the most important one he could make — to...
Four Dead as Two Migrant Boats Capsize Off Libya's Coast, Red Crescent Says
At least four people were killed when two boats carrying a total of 95 irregular migrants capsized off the Libyan coastal city of Al Khums on Thursday.
EU Preliminarily Finds Meta and TikTok in Breach of Transparency Obligations
The European Commission has found US Big Tech giant Meta and Chinese-owned social media app TikTok in breach of their obligation to grant researchers adequate access to public data under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Moldova's President Appoints New Prime Minister to Strengthen Pro-European Path
Economist and businessman Alexandru Munteanu nominated by President Maia Sandu following electoral victory.
False Claim of 'Mass Deportations' Ministry in Japan Spreads Online
Misinformation about Japan's new immigration policies has gained traction on social media.
Egypt, EU Sign €4 Billion Agreement for Second Phase of Macro-Financial Assistance
The agreement aims to strengthen Egypt's macroeconomic resilience through structural reform matrix and budget support mechanism.
Armenia Detains Six Priests Amid Wider Investigation into Church Figures
Crackdown on clergymen widens amid accusations of coup plotting and political involvement.
Saudi Minister of Communications Meets Mark Zuckerberg to Discuss Strategic Partnerships in AI and Digital Solutions
The meeting aims to strengthen collaboration in artificial intelligence, large language models, the metaverse, and generative AI.
Nepal's President Seeks End to Crisis Following Ouster of Prime Minister and Protests
President Ramchandra Paudel appeals for solution as Army engages in talks with protesters and key figures.
Social Media Access Curtailed in Turkey After CHP Calls for Rallies Following Police Blockade of Istanbul Headquarters
Authorities restricted major platforms, including X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and WhatsApp, as the main opposition Republican People’s Party urged supporters to rally after police sealed its Istanbul offices.
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Nepal Police Open Fire on Protesting Social Media Ban, Killing 17
At least 17 people killed and over 400 injured as Nepal police clash with protesters demanding the government lift social media ban and address corruption.
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Turkish Parliament Passes Landmark Bill Granting Conditional Amnesty to Disarmed PKK Members
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s Father and Longtime Agent, Dies at 68
AI’s Next Bottleneck Is Power, Not Just Nvidia Chips
Meta Raises AI Spending Target to as Much as $145bn Despite Pressure Over Returns
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Trump says Israel ‘would not survive’ without US
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FIFA’s Private-Investment Plan for World Cup Rights Draws European Revolt
Following OpenAI's Cyberattack: 'Most Companies Still Do Not Understand What Is Coming'
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Miliband Sets Climate and International Law at Centre of UK Diplomacy
Pentagon Discloses Nearly 100 US Troop Injuries During Renewed Iran Fighting
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Trump Draws Boos and Podium Scrutiny at Spain’s World Cup Triumph
Spain Defeats Argentina in Extra Time to Win Second World Cup
Turkey Explores S-400 Transfer to UAE in Bid to Rejoin F-35 Program
US Retaliates Against Iran After Two American Troops Killed in Jordan
Proposed U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Pact Could Permit Limited Uranium Enrichment Under International Safeguards
Why Kentucky Fried Chicken Became KFC—and Why the False Explanations Persist
Iran Claims It Destroyed Bahrain’s Main Artificial Intelligence Center in Missile and Drone Strike
Ukrainian Drones Strike Wildberries Warehouses Deep Inside Russia
Reported CIA Mission Helped Clear the UAE’s Path to Advanced US AI Chips
Artificial Intelligence Capital Fuels Markets While Governments and Regulators Face Mounting Strategic Tests
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Ukraine’s Leadership Rift Spills Into the Streets as Protesters Target Army Chief
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Leadership Change and Strategic Rivalry Redraw the Political Map
The AI Race Enters Its Infrastructure Era
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