After years of de facto autonomy, Syria's Kurdish-led administration and military forces have agreed to a phased reintegration into the state, a move hailed by Washington as historic but met with caution on the ground.
Syrian government security forces entered the key northeastern city of Hasakeh on Monday, implementing a landmark integration deal with Kurdish authorities. The move marks a significant step in Damascus's campaign to reassert control over the entire country, reshaping the political landscape of northern Syria.
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.
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.
President Trump's nomination of former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank has sparked immediate concerns on Wall Street about political influence over monetary policy, setting the stage for a contentious Senate confirmation battle.
Tesla's latest earnings call, emphasizing a strategic shift towards autonomous vehicles and robotics, has drawn a spectrum of reactions from prominent investors. While some see it as a necessary evolution, others warn of significant costs and transitional risks, creating a clear divide in analyst sentiment.
In a pivotal move, Syrian government forces have deployed in the northeastern city of Hasakah, following a U.S.-backed agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to integrate their forces, signaling a major realignment in the war-torn region.
Erik Prince, founder of the private military firm Blackwater, has filed to take his AI-powered drone autonomy company Swarmer Inc. public on Nasdaq. The firm's technology, extensively tested in Ukraine, highlights the accelerating shift toward software-defined warfare.
In a stark New Year's address, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Europe faces an 'epochal break' in global order and must urgently strengthen its strategic autonomy, economic competitiveness, and defense capabilities to navigate rising geopolitical tensions.
A damning report from the European Court of Auditors reveals the bloc is falling dangerously behind in securing the lithium, cobalt, and nickel needed for its energy transition, leaving climate goals and strategic autonomy in jeopardy.
Uber's strategic investment in self-driving startup Waabi, founded by its former AI chief, signals a major push into robotaxis. The $1 billion deal underscores Uber's sprawling portfolio of over 20 AV partnerships, raising questions about its 'bet-on-everything' approach in the high-stakes race for autonomy.
BHP Group achieves a key milestone with full autonomy at its Escondida Norte copper pit, boosting safety and efficiency for its strategic copper expansion. Meanwhile, the miner contends with the commercial impact of China's ongoing ban on iron ore from its Jimblebar operation, forcing a reshuffle of global sales channels.
Tesla is discontinuing its flagship Model S sedan and Model X SUV, a strategic shift underscored by plummeting sales figures and Elon Musk's pivot toward robotics and autonomy.
Foreign women detained in Syria's Roj camp, linked to the Islamic State group, see a potential path to freedom following a government offensive that weakened their Kurdish guards. As political dynamics shift, their hopes for amnesty or repatriation collide with international reluctance and an uncertain future for the camps.
The French government has intervened to stop satellite operator Eutelsat from selling its ground antenna assets, framing the move as a defense of European strategic autonomy against rivals like SpaceX's Starlink.
The head of the European Stability Mechanism has told Reuters the bloc's 430-billion-euro emergency fund could be repurposed to provide defense loans to member states, signaling a strategic shift as Europe seeks to bolster its military autonomy.
Uber's vast trove of real-world driving data has become the cornerstone of a new autonomous vehicle partnership with Nvidia and Mercedes-Benz, potentially reshaping its investment narrative.
As Uber Technologies prepares to report earnings, investors are weighing the long-term promise of its autonomous vehicle initiatives against immediate regulatory cost pressures in key markets like New York and France.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for urgent action to dismantle barriers and create a truly integrated European capital market, arguing it is essential for the bloc's economic competitiveness and to keep innovative firms from listing abroad.
The United States and India have announced a significant trade agreement, dramatically reducing tariffs after months of tension. The deal, linked to India halting Russian oil purchases, aims to boost bilateral trade and supply chain diversification.
