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.
Russia Recruits Female Soldiers And Says It Is 'Ready For Talks'
Russia has said that it is open to co-existence discussions with the West as Ukraine makes advancements in regaining the city of Bakhmut.
How Next-Gen Tech Solutions are Disrupting Different Industries Today
Digital twin cities, flying taxis, and autonomous cargo ships are slowly becoming a reality
Sunak Announces AI Safety Institute Amid Calls for Moratorium on Advanced Development of the Technology
Recent applications of the technology have also led to groundbreaking scientific and medical advances.
Latest Developments In The Israel-Hamas War
Fighting in the war-torn Gaza Strip raged for a 20th day Thursday after Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing at least 1,400 people, mostly civilians, according to Israeli officials.
Rishi Sunak Calls for Global Attention to AI-Related Extinction Risk, Citing Growing Security Concerns
In an address at the Royal Society, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak advocated for placing the mitigation of human extinction risks due to artificial intelligence (AI) on par with global concerns such as pandemics and nuclear war.
IDF Say Hamas Has Fuel As UN Call For Ceasefire
In response to the UNRWA warning that fuel is running out in Gaza, the UN has called for a ceasefire and the IDF has accused Hamas of holding on to 500,000 litres of fuel.
China's Top Diplomat Starts US Visit As Biden Stands Firm
China's top diplomat opens talks Thursday in Washington as he readies a potential summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Joe Biden, who ahead of talks vowed to defend Asian allies.
Global Stocks Mixed As China Stimulus Lifts Asia
Global stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday as Wall Street tumbled while Europe made small gains -- and Asia rallied on China's plans to boost infrastructure spending.
US, Russian Bids On Israel-Hamas War Fail At Security Council
The UN Security Council on Wednesday failed again to take action on the Israel-Hamas war, with Russia and China vetoing a US-led draft resolution and a text led by Moscow drawing insufficient support.
Elon Musk Thinks We Are 'Sleepwalking Our Way Into World War III'
This isn't the first time that the SpaceX owner has expressed fears about the possibility of World War III.
With Mideast Crisis, Russia And China Hope To Turn Tables On US
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States has sought to isolate Moscow and pressure China to keep its distance.
Viral Video Shows Chinese Worker Urinating Into Tank At Beer Manufacturing Unit
Tsingtao describes itself as the sixth-largest global beer maker.
China's Top Diplomat To Pay Rare US Visit Ahead Of Potential Xi Trip
China's top diplomat will pay a rare visit to Washington this week, the United States announced Monday, paving the way for a potential visit by President Xi Jinping aimed at keeping tensions in check.