A diplomatic row has erupted between New Zealand and the Cook Islands over the latter’s decision not to consult on plans to deepen ties with China. The Cook Islands, a self-governing nation in “free association” with New Zealand, is set to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Beijing this week. New Zealand’s deputy prime … Read more
Nvidia investors are facing an unexpected challenge at the start of the year, with shares of the chipmaker down by 1% compared to the S&P 500 index. Despite this, analysts remain bullish on the company’s prospects. Analysts have pointed to three reasons for Nvidia’s weakness: DeepSeek lowering AI demand, shifting AI compute cycles away from … Read more
The US is experiencing its worst flu season in 15 years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reported that the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms was higher than any winter flu season since 2009-2010. COVID-19 appears to be on the decline, while another … Read more
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting that Palestinians from Gaza could be resettled within Saudi Arabia. The move is seen as a bold rejection of the plan, with Saudi Arabia reaffirming its commitment to Palestinian rights and sovereignty over their land. In a statement released on Sunday, … Read more
A new study suggests that an asteroid strike on the moon billions of years ago formed two massive valleys, comparable in size to Earth’s Grand Canyon. Researchers from the US and Britain used data collected by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to simulate the impact and estimate that it happened near the south pole about 3.8 … Read more
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Japan’s Nippon Steel has dropped its bid to acquire US Steel, instead agreeing to invest heavily in the company. The deal, which had faced bipartisan opposition and was blocked by former President Joe Biden in January, would have seen Nippon take control of US Steel for nearly $15 … Read more
Five Thai laborers who were taken hostage by Hamas during the Israel-Palestine conflict have returned home after 15 months of captivity in Gaza. The hostages, including a young couple with three children, reunited with their families at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Sunday morning. The five hostages, who are among the estimated 30,000 Thai agricultural workers … Read more
US President Donald Trump declared a national energy emergency as soon as he took office, aiming to boost energy supply. However, with oil prices hovering around $70 per barrel, the industry is showing no signs of increased production. Industry experts say the price is not right for them to pump more crude. The latest data … Read more
A new update from Yuji Horii has provided some reassurance for fans of Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate. In a recent livestream, the creator confirmed that development is ongoing and expressed his enthusiasm for bringing the game to life. Despite some concerns raised by the passing of Toriyama, one of the original creators, … Read more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Washington, DC headquarters will be closed this week, and employees are being told to work remotely unless instructed otherwise by the Acting Director or his designee. The sudden closure was announced in an email obtained by CNN. The move comes after Elon Musk tweeted “CFPB RIP” with a tombstone emoji … Read more