Taiwan ramps up media outreach to Trump-aligned influencers amid China pressure
Taiwan is adopting an unconventional diplomatic strategy as tensions rise over its future. Worried that Donald Trump’s upcoming talks with…
Trump administration declines negotiations with quantum firms over equity stakes
The Trump administration has declined any negotiations for equity stakes in quantum computing companies, contradicting earlier reports that sent the…
How billionaire Caltagirone could influence Italy’s banking M&A wave
MILAN (Reuters) -Italian billionaire Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone has emerged as a leading player in the reshaping of Italy’s financial sector…
What is superintelligence and why are tech giants calling for its ban?
More than 800 prominent figures from across the technology, scientific, political, and cultural spectrum have signed a public statement calling…
Why this US government shutdown is testing the limits of its economy
The US has just entered its 22nd day without a functioning federal government. This is the 2nd longest US government…
US weighs 100% tariffs, CAFTA ouster for Nicaragua over human rights abuses
The US government is considering slapping up to 100% tariffs on Nicaraguan goods and even withdrawing the country from the…
Dow futures muted ahead of Tesla’s Q3 earnings: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
Dow futures remained steady on Wednesday as investors awaited key corporate earnings led by Tesla after a record-setting session for…
Texas Instruments shares tumble 8% on weak outlook as analysts cut targets
Shares of Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) tumbled more than 8% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the chipmaker issued a…
Intuitive Surgical shares soar after upbeat earnings: should you buy?
Shares of Intuitive Surgical jumped more than 17% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the robotic surgery pioneer reported stronger-than-expected…
China accuses Australia of airspace intrusion after near-miss flare encounter
Tensions between China and Australia have escalated following a mid-air encounter over the South China Sea that both nations describe…