EU Unveils €200 Billion AI Investment Plan, Largest Public-Private Partnership for ‘Trustworthy AI’
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a €200 billion AI investment, focusing on industrial and mission-critical applications.
Vance Warns Europe That Strict Regulations Could Stifle AI Development
US Senator J.D. Vance cautions that excessive European regulations could hinder artificial intelligence innovation and growth.
IMF Chief Says It Is Too Early to Assess US Tariffs’ Impact on Global Economy
The IMF head states that the effects of US tariffs on the global economy remain unclear at this stage.
EU Readies Response as Trump Increases Steel and Aluminium Tariffs
The European Union is preparing countermeasures after President Trump raised tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
Female Teacher Fatally Stabs Eight-Year-Old Student in South Korea
A female teacher in South Korea has confessed to fatally stabbing an eight-year-old girl at a school in Daejeon.
One Dead, Four Injured After Jet Skids Off Runway In Arizona
A jet skidded off the runway at Scottsdale Airport, Arizona, crashing into a parked plane, killing one and injuring four.
US Woman Sues Tate Brothers, Alleging Coercion Into Sex Work
A US woman has sued Andrew and Tristan Tate, accusing them of coercing her into sex work and later defaming her.
US Lifts Pause On Food Donations, Allowing Aid Shipments To Resume
The US has lifted a food aid suspension, allowing the shipment of 500,000 metric tons of stalled donations to resume.
Hong Kong to File Complaint with WTO Over US Tariffs, Official Says
A Hong Kong official has announced plans to file a complaint with the WTO regarding US-imposed tariffs.
Trump Says Hamas Must Release All Hostages By Saturday Noon Or ‘Let Hell Break Out’
Trump has warned that if Hamas does not release all hostages by midday Saturday, he will propose ending the ceasefire.
Sam Altman Rejects Elon Musk’s $97.4 Billion Bid for Control Of OpenAI
Elon Musk made an unsolicited bid of $97.4 billion for OpenAI, which the CEO Sam Altman rejected
Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis Resigns Amid Impeachment Threat Over Controversial Election Cancellation
Romanian President Iohannis resigned a day before facing impeachment over the annulment of the country’s presidential election last year.
Nokia Appoints Justin Hotard As CEO, Replacing Pekka Lundmark
Nokia has appointed Justin Hotard as CEO, signaling a strategic shift toward AI and data centre-driven growth amid 5G struggles.
Australia Says Its Steel and Aluminium Exports Help Create American Jobs
The Australian government asserts that its steel and aluminium exports contribute to job creation in the United States.
Indonesia Launches $183 Million Free Health Screening To Curb Early Deaths
Indonesia has launched a $183 million free health screening to prevent early deaths, targeting 100 million people with preventive care.
Trump Says He Expects Musk to Uncover Billions in Pentagon Waste
President Trump says he anticipates Elon Musk will uncover hundreds of billions in fraud at the Pentagon through an audit.
China’s Export Hub Yiwu Unfazed by Trump’s New Tariffs, Citing Advance Preparations
Yiwu traders in China remain confident despite Trump’s tariffs, relying on strategic adjustments like new factories and flexible supply chain management.
German Chancellor Criticises Trump’s Gaza Proposal as ‘Scandalous’
German Chancellor Scholz has called Trump’s proposal to redevelop Gaza and relocate its population a “scandal” in a debate.
Ecuador’s Presidential Election Heads to Run-off After Tight First Round
Ecuador’s presidential election heads to a run-off in April as Daniel Noboa and Luisa Gonzalez tie in the first round.
Trump Plans To ‘Buy and Own’ Gaza, Drawing Sharp Criticism
Trump is planning to “buy and own” Gaza, an idea that is facing strong backlash from world leaders.
