International News

Indonesia revoked its temporary suspension of TikTok's operating license after the platform provided requested data about its livestream activities during violent August protests. The move followed TikTok's initial partial data submission and resolved reg...

Small modular reactors (SMRs) are transforming global energy with their compact, modular designs and lower capital costs. China leads with the first commercial SMR, Russia advances its Arctic projects, and India pushes indigenous designs, all driven by so...

The European Commission has begun an antitrust investigation into SAP over allegations that the company restricted competition in maintenance and support services for its popular on-premises ERP software. The probe focuses on unfair practices such as limi...

Austria’s €10 million APART-USA program attracts 25 top US researchers amid global scientific uncertainty. Offering 500,000 Euro fellowships, Austria positions itself as a safe haven for academic freedom and innovation, welcoming talent from Harvard, MIT,...

The UK's Cabinet Office AI tool, the Fraud Risk Assessment Accelerator, helped recover £480 million lost to fraud from April 2024 to April 2025. It cross-references government data to detect fraudulent activities, including Covid-related fraud, unlawful c...

Taiwan suspended chip export controls on South Africa just two days after imposing them, following South Africa's agreement to enter talks over a diplomatic dispute involving Taiwan's representative offices. The quick reversal highlights Taiwan's hesitanc...

Starbucks is finalizing the sale of a controlling stake in its China business, valued at about $5 billion based on projected 2025 earnings. Top private equity firms Carlyle, EQT, HongShan, and Boyu are among the finalists bidding. Starbucks will retain a...

The U.S. Secret Service dismantled a massive SIM farm network near the UN headquarters in New York, capable of crippling cell towers and jamming 911 calls. With 300 servers and 100,000 SIM cards, the network posed a severe threat to city telecommunication...

TrumpRx is a proposed White House initiative to launch a Trump-branded website helping consumers find discounted prescription drugs. It aims to increase transparency, reduce costs by bypassing middlemen, and align U.S. prices with global levels. The site...

China's market regulator has launched an investigation into Chengdu Kuaigou Technology, a Kuaishou subsidiary, for suspected violations of e-commerce laws amid growing scrutiny of the live-stream shopping sector. The probe targets issues like false market...

China has banned its top tech companies from purchasing Nvidia's latest AI chips, aiming to boost domestic chip development and tighten control over key AI hardware. This move intensifies the tech rivalry between the U.S. and China while challenging Nvidi...

President Donald Trump announced a deal with China to preserve TikTok's operations in the U.S., ending years of uncertainty around the app's future. The agreement follows significant trade talks and is expected to be discussed further in Trump's upcoming...

President Donald Trump hosted a White House dinner with 33 top Silicon Valley tech CEOs, including Bill Gates, Tim Cook, and Mark Zuckerberg, focusing on AI and U.S. investments. Elon Musk was notably absent due to a public fallout with Trump. The event u...

The European Commission has issued clear guidelines to help AI providers comply with the EU’s AI Act, focusing on models with systemic risks. These guidelines clarify obligations like risk assessment, transparency, and cybersecurity, aiming to address ind...

Shein partners with Reliance Retail to boost local manufacturing and tap into India’s booming online fashion market, now 27% of sales. This collaboration aims to scale production, create jobs, and expand exports, marking Shein’s strong return amid growing...

Pakistan’s defence minister has told the BBC that India's threat to halt the flow of water from Indian-administered Kashmir would be "an act of war". Speaking to Azadeh Moshiri in Islamabad, Khawaja Muhammad Asif said: "It will be a declaration of war,...