Asia’s AI boom could create risks far beyond the tech sector. A slowdown in AI spending could hit chip exports, stock markets, business lending and economic growth across the region
The US, China and Russia are developing nuclear reactors to power future permanent lunar bases. NASA wants its first lunar reactor ready for launch by December 2030,
US President Donald Trump hailed Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar as a “hero” after an alleged cockpit attack during a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight. Watch Trump’s remarks on the incident.
Apple Pay has officially launched in India on eligible iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches, with Mac support expected soon. For now, only eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards are supported
OpenAI has shelved the planned launch of GPT-6.1 Astra after internal testing raised safety and alignment concerns, while Anthropic has warned investors about potential catastrophic risks from advance
The White House has launched “Trump TV: The Essentials Station”, a 24/7 video stream featuring Donald Trump’s speeches, public appearances and administration announcements.
India’s exports to China jumped nearly 39% in the first five months of FY27, with electronics and engineering goods driving the rise. But imports are growing too, keeping India’s trade
Australia is tightening temporary migration rules, making it harder for most international students to bring partners or children on dependent visas.
BigBasket claims it delivered 300+ iPhones in the first hour of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max sale. Why are quick-commerce platforms expanding into premium electronics
The European Commission has proposed making Canada the EU’s first “associate member”, allowing deeper cooperation without full EU membership. The proposal aims to expand ties beyond trade into defence
In this episode of Macro Matters, Ankur Bhardwaj speaks with A K Bhattacharya, Archis Mohan and Sanjeeb Mukherjee on UPI charges, Tata’s succession question, an expanded BRICS and how the West Asia.
Meta has launched Meta One, bringing paid features for Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook into individual subscriptions and bundles, while core services and everyday Meta AI use remain free.
The US has publicly acknowledged having weapons in orbit, but their capabilities remain secret. Here’s what Washington revealed, why it is keeping details classified, and what it means for the growing
Meta has agreed to share child sexual abuse material (CSAM) cases directly with Indian law enforcement agencies,
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi ended with a 140-point declaration covering trade, terrorism, West Asia, local-currency payments, AI and global governance. Here are the key takeaways.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for greater restraint in the AI race, warning that rapid advances could outpace safety measures. He points to recursive self-improvement and incidents.
Retail investors stayed committed to mutual funds despite market volatility, with net SIP inflows hitting a record ₹2 trillion in FY26.
You can soon make UPI payments by simply tapping your phone at a payment terminal — even without mobile internet.
Delhi hotel prices are soaring ahead of the BRICS Summit, with some luxury rooms costing as much as ₹2.55 lakh a night. Here’s why rooms are in short supply, how much rates have jumped.
Anthropic is giving AI agents like Claude the ability to interact directly with laboratory equipment—from microscopes and lasers to robotic arms.