Binance To Pay Billions In US In Money Laundering Case, CEO Resigns
Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty Tuesday to US money laundering violations, in a deal that will see the cryptocurrency exchange he founded pay over $4 billion in penalties.
Hopes For Hostage Release As Israel PM Says Deal 'Right Decision'
Hopes mounted Tuesday that Hamas could release dozens of hostages from war-torn Gaza after the Israeli premier said a truce deal was the "right decision" and the militant group's leader and key mediator Qatar said an agreement was in sight.
Sam Altman joins Microsoft after being ousted from OpenAI
Altman was ousted from his AI startup company by board members less than a week ago, after being accused of not being "consistently candid in communications".
Microplastics Found In Clouds Could Affect Weather Pattern: Study
Microplastics have even been discovered even inside human hearts, lungs, and blood.
Asia Trade Talk Stumble Is Another Setback For US: Analysts
The United States stumbled again in trade negotiations with Asia-Pacific partners this week, a setback that analysts say could weigh on America's standing as a partner in the face of China's growing influence.
China Ready To Be 'Partner And Friend' Of US: Xi
China is "ready to be a partner and friend of the United States," President Xi Jinping told US business leaders on Wednesday, as concerns mount over the country's slowing economy.
Trapped Indian Miners Crisis Raises Issue of Workplace Safety
The current crisis in India has once again raised questions about safety standards and how employers ensure their workers are working in as safe of an environment as possible.
Biden Calls Xi Jinping A Dictator Shortly After Key Summit
This is not the first time Biden has called Chinese President Xi Jinping a dictator.
Xi Warns Biden Not To Arm Taiwan, Agrees To Restart Military Talks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned US President Joe Biden at a summit to stop arming Taiwan, but agreed to restart high-level military-to-military talks, Beijing said Thursday.
UK Cybersecurity Center Warns of 'Deepfakes' Threat to Next Election
The rapid evolution of AI technology has made it increasingly challenging to distinguish between genuine and manipulated content.
Xi, Biden Arrive For Key San Francisco Summit
US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping arrived in San Francisco on Tuesday on the eve of an eagerly awaited meeting between the leaders of the world's two largest economies.
Majority of Americans Believe AI Will Improve Healthcare In 2024, According to Recent Survey
In the past year. AI has been responsible for some prominent breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment, and in the UK, AI is already being used in the NHS to halve treatment times for stroke patients.
Argentina Needs Reform, But Milei's Anarcho-Capitalism Would Spell Disaster
Massa may have won the first round by a healthy 6% to the surprise of pollsters, but much of the remaining conservative base.
Three Indian Cities Among The Top Ten Most Polluted Cities In The World
The air pollution level in some parts of Delhi was 30 times the prescribed WHO limit.
Sustainable Development On The Menu As APEC Finance Chiefs Meet
Economic development and environmental action need to march hand in hand if the world is to successfully combat global warming, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday at the start of major global meeting.
Ex-PM Cameron Makes Shock Return To UK Government
Former UK leader David Cameron sensationally returned to the British government as foreign secretary on Monday, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shook up his top team before an expected general election next year.
UK Global Investment Summit Draws Global CEOs and Innovators to Boost Economic Prospects
The summit, jointly hosted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch, aims to position the UK as a leading global business destination and attract billions of pounds in strategic investments.
US Says To Be 'Good Hosts' To Russia At APEC Summit
The United States will treat Russia as a full participant in this week's Asia-Pacific summit in San Francisco, despite US efforts to isolate Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, a senior official said Sunday.
Ransomware Attack on World's Largest Bank Disrupts US Treasury Market
ICBC Financial Services released a statement acknowledging the ransomware attack, noting that certain systems were affected.
EU Opens Probe Into TikTok, YouTube Over Child Protection
The EU announced investigations on Thursday into YouTube and TikTok to find out what action the US and Chinese-owned platforms are taking to ensure the safety of minors.
Oil Slumps Below $80 As Stocks Wobble
Brent crude fell below $80 per barrel for the first time since July on Wednesday, while stocks struggled, as concerns about the economic outlook weighed on investors.
Blinken Calls For G7 'Clear Voice' On Gaza
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Tuesday on the G7 to speak "in a clear voice" about the Israel-Hamas war as he kicked off talks with fellow foreign ministers from the grouping in Japan.
US Stocks Push Higher But Europe Slides
Wall Street stocks pushed higher on Tuesday on continued hopes of an end to global interest-rate hikes but Europe and Asia were weighed down by concerns about weak growth.
UK Government Invest £118 Million to Make Britain 'AI match-fit'
These latest investments represent the Government's attempt to place Britain at the forefront of AI development and regulation.
AI Will Eventually Replace All Human Jobs, Tech Billionaire Elon Musk Tells UK PM Rish Sunak
According to Musk, there "will come a point where no job is needed", as the billionaire entrepreneur described artificial intelligence as the "most disruptive force in history".
Apple Sales Lose Ground, But iPhone Growth Strong
Apple on Thursday reported that sales fell for the fourth consecutive quarter when compared to the prior year, but profit rose on the back iPhones and services.
UK, US, China Sign AI Safety Pledge At UK Summit
Countries including the UK, United States and China on Wednesday agreed the "need for international action" as political and tech leaders gathered for the world's first summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety.
Alibaba Launches Latest Version Of Its AI Model To Compete With Microsoft, Amazon
Alibaba introduced the GenAI Service Platform to help companies build their own generative AI applications using their own data.
UK Prepares To Host Global Leaders' Gathering On AI
The UK government will welcome foreign political leaders, tech industry figures, academics and others this week for a two-day summit billed as the first of its kind on artificial intelligence (AI).
HSBC Expresses Concerns About UK's Economic Outlook Despite a 240% Rise in Profits
HSBC, headquartered in London but primarily focused on the Asian market, announced pre-tax profits of $7.7 billion (£6.4 billion) for the third quarter spanning from July to September.