UK Government Consults On Under-16 Social Media Ban As School Phone Rules Tighten
The UK government has launched a consultation on whether social media should be banned for children under 16, alongside steps to strengthen oversight of mobile phone use in schools, as…
Europe Weighs Trade Response After Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland Plan
Donald Trump’s warning that the United States could impose new tariffs on eight European countries unless they back his proposal to buy Greenland has prompted governments and EU officials to…
White House Pushes PJM To Add $15bn In Power Generation As Data Center Demand Rises
The Trump administration is pressing the operator of the largest electricity grid in the United States to add $15bn worth of new power generation capacity and wants technology companies to…
New York Moves To Legalize Robotaxis Outside New York City
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the state will pursue legislation to allow commercial robotaxi services, while continuing to exclude New York City from full deployment. Statewide Expansion Of Autonomous…
US Allows Nvidia To Resume AI Chip Sales To China Under New Conditions
The US government has approved Nvidia to resume sales of some advanced artificial intelligence processors to China, easing earlier restrictions while imposing new conditions tied to supply levels, security safeguards,…
Iran Experiences Near-Total Internet Blackout As Protests Spread Nationwide
Internet connectivity across Iran sharply collapsed on Thursday, with multiple monitoring firms reporting a near-total blackout as protests continued in cities across the country. Monitoring Firms Report Widespread Connectivity Loss…
Tariffs Reshape Global Growth Outlook As World Economy Adjusts Into 2026
President Donald Trump’s tariffs have become a defining feature of his second term, with the US administration arguing they are supporting jobs, wages, and growth, even as international institutions and…
South Korea’s Lee Calls For New Phase In China Ties During Beijing Visit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for a “new phase” in relations with China during talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, as Seoul seeks to reset…
Trump’s Plan To Tap Venezuela’s Vast Oil Reserves Faces Major Legal And Infrastructure Barriers
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will tap Venezuela’s oil reserves after seizing President Nicolás Maduro, stating that Washington will run the country until what he described…
Judge Blocks Deportation Of CCDH CEO Imran Ahmed After U.S. Entry Ban
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from arresting or deporting Imran Ahmed, the chief executive of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, after the U.S. State Department…
New York Enacts RAISE Act As Second State To Pass Major AI Safety Law
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the RAISE Act into law, making New York the second U.S. state to pass wide-ranging artificial intelligence safety legislation. The move follows months…
Sequoia Partner Shaun Maguire Faces Fresh Backlash After False Accusation In Brown Shooting Case
Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire is again drawing scrutiny after falsely accusing a Palestinian student of involvement in the December 13 Brown University mass shooting and the subsequent killing of…
Australia Blocks Under-16s From Social Media as Platforms Begin Mass Account Deletions
Australia has implemented a nationwide ban preventing anyone under 16 from using major social media services, leading platforms such as TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Threads to stop…
US Environmental Groups Urge Congress to Pause New Data Center Approvals
More than 230 environmental and advocacy organizations are calling on US lawmakers to halt the approval and construction of new data centers nationwide, citing concerns over surging electricity demand, rising…
Beijing Court Orders Malaysia Airlines to Pay Compensation in MH370 Passenger Cases
A court in Beijing has ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay compensation of more than 2.9 million yuan (about US$410,240) per case to families of some passengers who were on board…
Canadian Provinces Weigh Next Steps for US Liquor Pulled From Shelves Over Tariffs
Canadian provinces are deciding what to do with millions of dollars’ worth of American alcohol removed from sale earlier this year in response to US tariffs, with some opting to…