Page 663 - World News

Google X founder Sebastian Thrun calls for balanced AI regulation

He highlighted that countries like China and the European Union are already regulating AI, whereas India has yet to establish formal measures, he said

Brazil nixes Brics currency, eyes less reliance on 'mighty' dollar

Brazil is pushing reforms within Brics to ease international payments in local currencies, opening the door to less dependence on the dollar for global trade

EU demands inclusion in peace deal on Ukraine after Trump-Putin phone call

Trump's unilateral overture to Putin, accompanied by apparent concessions on Ukraine's principal demands, raised alarm for both Kyiv and the European allies in Nato

Under threat of Trump tariffs, UK posts rare goods trade deficit with US

The Office for National Statistics said Britain's goods trade balance with the US showed a deficit of 164 million pounds ($205 million) in the fourth quarter

Moody's forecasts strong 2025 profit on rising demand for data, analytics

Moody's forecast an annual adjusted profit of $14 per share to $14.50 per share, above analysts' estimates of $13.58, according to data compiled by LSEG

'Today is the big one: Reciprocal tariffs': US President Donald Trump

The prospect of a dramatic hike on tariffs could send shockwaves through the world economy, possibly depressing growth while also causing inflation to intensify

Buyout firms compete to acquire cybersecurity company Trend Micro: Report

In November, Trend Micro said third-quarter net sales rose 6 per cent to 68.1 billion yen for a 42 per cent jump in operating income to 14.8 billion yen, as its operating margin rose to 24 per cent

Asteroid threat grows: 300-foot rock has higher chance of impact in 2032

The risk assessment of the newly discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 has increased from a chance of 1.2% impact over the last week to 2.1% due to new observations

Hamas to release more hostages as planned, easing ceasefire dispute

The statement indicated three more Israeli hostages would be freed Saturday. There was no immediate comment from Israel on Hamas' announcement

'No chance for remote flexibility': JPMorgan CEO junks hybrid work requests

JPMorgan's leadership is pushing for increased efficiency, with Jamie Dimon instructing departments to achieve 10% productivity improvements

Several injured after car drives into crowd in Munich; driver arrested

A demonstration by the service workers' union was taking place at the time of the incident

Oil prices drop amid Ukraine-Russia peace talks, rising US crude stocks

Russia is the world's third-largest oil producer and sanctions imposed on its crude exports after its invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago have supported higher prices

Musk shares' Welcome to Mars' video; netizens clap back: 'Fix Earth first!'

SpaceX founder shared a one-minute, 12-second AI-generated video on X. Internet users pointed out the lack of greenery. Musk's vision includes interplanetary travel and establishing a Martian colony

Nato allies insist Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of peace talks

Let's not forget, Russia remains a threat well beyond Ukraine, UK Defence Secretary John Healey after the United States rattled Nato

Musk will pull OpenAI bid if ChatGPT maker remains non-profit, say lawyers

Musk sued Altman and others in August and has asked a US district judge to block OpenAI's attempt to transition to a for-profit entity

'Remove roots of the weed': Elon Musk wants US govt to cut entire agencies

Elon Musk's DOGE aims to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget, largely by eliminating agencies deemed inefficient or unnecessary

Stranded in space: Updates on Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore's Earth return

Nasa recently confirmed the news that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore who are stranded in space for nine months are likely to return to Earth in mid-March

Boards of Nissan and Honda vote to officially end merger discussions

Nissan, Japan's third-largest automaker, backed out of $60 billion merger talks with larger rival Honda after negotiations were complicated by growing differences

Donald Trump's third-term musings seem more tease than serious pledge

Over the years, Trump and his supporters have often joked about him serving more than his two constitutionally permitted terms

US intelligence agencies warn about potential Israel strike on Iran

Iran and Israel have been engaged in a long-standing conflict that intensified following the war in Gaza. Israeli leaders believe that Iran is more vulnerable now, US intelligence findings revealed