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Ukraine faces delays in Patriot missile production
President Trump promises US Patriot missile production for Ukraine, but experts estimate it could take at least a year before any tangible…
JCET to Invest US$1.4 Billion in AI Packaging Expansion
JCET to invest US$1.4 billion in fixed assets for AI-driven packaging expansion amid strong demand.
Europe Faces Rising Demand for Air Conditioning
Shoppers rush to buy ACs during heatwaves as politicians debate their role in energy policy and cultural debates.
Qatar-led talks aim to de-escalate US-Iran tensions
Qatari negotiators meet Iranian officials in Tehran to address navigation disputes and implement U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.
VW Group and Unions Fail to Agree on Cost-Cutting Plan
Volkswagen's supervisory board voted against a proposed cost-cutting plan, highlighting the power of worker unions in decision-making.
China Tests Sea-Based Rocket Recovery System Successfully
China successfully tests a sea-based rocket retrieval system using a net attached to a sea platform, marking its first successful recovery of…
U.S. FDA Approves Modified Risk Claim for ZYN Nicotine Pouches
The U.S. FDA has authorized 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products to be marketed in the USA with specific modified risk claims, marking…
Gray whale population in Pacific Ocean faces ‘catastrophic’ decline
Environmental groups warn of 'catastrophic mortality event' for gray whales due to climate change, food scarcity, and other factors.
Minneapolis Protesters Indicted for Conspiracy in ICE Crackdown
Emmett Doyle, a musician and carpenter from Minneapolis, faces conspiracy charges in the latest attempt by Trump's DoJ to criminalize resistance against…
UAE markets rebound as E& surges on Vodafone stake sale
Stocks in UAE rise, led by Emirates NBD and gains from Vodafone stake sale.
Oil prices rise amid Middle East supply concerns
Oil prices increase as tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted amid ongoing security concerns.
Labour leader Burnham faces challenge as deputy PM roles and foreign policy concerns emerge
Andy Burnham prepares for his new role with potential appointments, a Clacton byelection, and international challenges.
China faces AI chip shortage due to SMIC capacity limits
China struggles with developing AI chips due to SMIC's limited 7nm manufacturing capacity.
China intensifies scrutiny of US AI software
China intensifies security checks on Anthropic’s AI coding assistant, Claude Code, amid concerns over potential backdoor risks.
CXMT IPO focuses on DRAM, delays HBM push
China's largest DRAM maker CXMT prioritizes commodity memory over high-bandwidth memory in its IPO.
CXMT raises US$4.1bn for DRAM expansion
China's top DRAM maker CXMT raises US$4.1bn for DDR5 and HBM development.
Mexico investigates US claims over drug lord capture
Mexico launches investigation into potential US involvement in 2024 drug lord seizure, with local media suggesting FBI's role.
Labour MPs to Rebel on Political Funding Reforms
Labour Members of Parliament plan to challenge government’s proposed changes, introducing stricter measures including a ban on cryptocurrency donations.
Doreen Lawrence rejects legal bill for failed Daily Mail lawsuit
Doreen Lawrence will not foot the multimillion-pound legal bill for her failed lawsuit against the Daily Mail, with Prince Harry stepping in…
Graham Linehan Receives £25,000 Compensation from Met Police
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan receives £25,000 in compensation and an apology from the Metropolitan police after arrest over gender-critical posts.