Nauru, a Small Island in South Pacific, Changes Its Name to Naoero
Formerly called Nauru, the island in the South Pacific wants its name to more closely match how it is said in the language spoken by its people.
SpaceX’s first results put Musk’s AI spending under Wall Street microscope
SpaceX results offer investors a first test of whether its lofty valuation matches Musk’s AI-space vision A sign displays outside Nasdaq on the day of SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO) in New York City, US, June 12, 2026. REUTERS SpaceX’s first earnings report since its record-breaking IPO will provide an early gauge of whether Starlink’s profits … Read more
1.4 million Palestinians face acute food insecurity in Gaza as medicine shortages deepen
Minister of Social Development Samah Hamad said 74,200 children need urgent treatment for acute malnutrition. PHOTO: ANADOLU Around 1.4 million Palestinians in Gaza face acute levels of food insecurity, while medicine shortages in the war-ravaged enclave have reached 47%, Palestinian officials warned on Monday. Minister of Social Development Samah Hamad said 74,200 children need urgent … Read more
Morgan Freeman Interview: On “Lioness” and His Iconic Voice
The 89-year-old actor returns for the third season of “Lioness,” and he still can’t understand the fuss over his voice.
Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future
India is hoping Ahmedabad’s Commonwealth Games leads to a bid for the 2036 Olympics. Photo: AFP GLASGOW: Glasgow stepped in to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but a slimmed down 10-sport model over the last 10 days has failed to dispel doubts over the future of the event. First held as the British Empire Games … Read more
India proposes extending tax breaks for contract manufacturing in a boost for Apple
India’s new rule targets bonded-zone factories, keeping them attractive mainly for export production India has proposed extending tax exemptions until 2041 for foreign companies that provide machinery to contract manufacturers, handing a major win to Apple which had lobbied for such changes, and is fast expanding in the market. India has been a key market for … Read more
Former ’60 Minutes’ Correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi, Scott Pelley Will Teach At Columbia
[Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, who exited the show after clashing with executives at CBS News, will teach reporting skills.
Singapore Bans Band Massive Attack for Displaying Palestinian Flag
The British group was punished under a policy of racial harmony that has long been criticized as stifling free speech in the city-state.
Here’s Why the US Is Helping Prop Up the Japanese Yen
[The U.S. Treasury joined efforts in Tokyo to stem the yen’s slide against the dollar, highlighting the broader risks posed by turmoil in Japanese markets.
Alibaba unveils its largest AI model yet, DeepSeek’s latest model is ultra-low cost
The developments show Chinese AI firms racing to build more powerful systems without sharply raising costs Qwen and Alibaba logos are seen in this illustration taken, January 29, 2025. REUTERS China’s Alibaba on Monday unveiled its largest and most capable AI model to date, sending its shares surging, while a research firm said DeepSeek’s latest … Read more