Alibaba Group is making a major strategic push into artificial intelligence, launching a proprietary AI chip to challenge Nvidia, upgrading its Qwen models, and planning a massive marketing campaign for its AI app during the Lunar New Year holiday.
Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was taken into custody on fresh allegations of assault and weapons offenses just days before his high-profile trial on multiple rape charges is set to begin, deepening the crisis for Norway's monarchy.
As the AI infrastructure race accelerates, Nvidia's relentless innovation cycle and commanding market position point to sustained growth, with data center spending projected to reach trillions annually by 2030.
Microsoft shares suffered their worst single-day decline since 2020, erasing $357 billion in market value after quarterly results disappointed investors. While concerns over AI spending and Azure growth metrics fueled the sell-off, some analysts see a potential entry point for long-term investors as the tech giant addresses capacity constraints.
Amid a fragile de-escalation, Tehran confirms it is reviewing regional mediation proposals and expects a framework for renewed negotiations with Washington within days, though significant hurdles remain.
Despite posting strong quarterly earnings, Microsoft's stock suffered its worst single-day drop in years as Wall Street focused on soaring capital expenditures and a slight deceleration in cloud revenue growth, highlighting the intense pressure on tech giants to deliver immediate AI payoffs.
The European Union has firmly rejected Iran's retaliatory designation of EU member states' armed forces as 'terrorist groups,' a move that came days after the bloc formally listed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, escalating a diplomatic tit-for-tat.
Lawmakers reconvene Monday as House GOP leadership pushes for rapid passage of a stopgap funding bill to prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown, with tensions high over border security provisions.
In a significant step toward reconciliation, Syrian interior ministry forces entered the Kurdish-administered city of al-Hassakeh on Monday. The move, part of a fragile new agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, aims to cement a ceasefire and outlines a path for the integration of Kurdish-led institutions into the state's security and administrative framework.
Brooke Day died after her backpack became entangled in a gondola lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort, leading to a fatal cardiac arrest, highlighting rare but critical safety concerns.
A convoy of Syrian government forces was observed moving toward the strategic northeastern city of Hasakah on Monday, implementing a ceasefire agreement that aims to reintegrate Kurdish-administered territories with Damascus.
Authorities in Pima County are conducting an extensive search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of 'Today' show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing from her Tucson-area home under circumstances described as 'very concerning.'
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a complete response letter for Aquestive Therapeutics' oral film drug designed to treat severe allergic reactions, the company announced Monday, delaying a potential new option for millions at risk.
U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open Monday as investors braced for a flood of corporate earnings and crucial labor market reports that could sway Federal Reserve policy expectations.
A look back at 2016's recurring bills reveals a stark financial truth: small, consistent savings on expenses like cable, cell plans, or insurance, when invested, could have yielded a significant nest egg by today.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened Monday under European Union operation, permitting restricted passage for Palestinians after a near two-year Israeli closure. The move is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement, though high costs and tight quotas severely limit access.
Following a devastating series of insurgent assaults that left at least 33 dead, Pakistani security forces have launched a sweeping counter-operation, resulting in the deaths of 177 militants over 48 hours—a death toll not seen in decades, officials confirmed Monday.
Japanese apparel retailer Shimamura (TSE:8227) has completed a massive share repurchase program and reshuffled its executive team in a concentrated two-day move, signaling a strategic pivot to boost per-share metrics and long-term value.
U.S. stock futures retreated Monday as investors parsed a mixed bag of global manufacturing data, raising fresh questions about the durability of corporate earnings against a backdrop of cooling factory activity in key European economies.
The vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened Monday, allowing severely limited civilian movement for the first time since its capture by Israeli forces in 2024. The cautious resumption follows intense international pressure but falls far short of addressing Gaza's overwhelming humanitarian crisis.
