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Reading Time : 2 minutesGermany has demanded Apple and Google remove the DeepSeek AI app, citing illegal data transfers to China and lack of user protection under EU law. The move could lead to a wider European ban under the Digital Services Act, reflecting growing tensions around Chinese tech and privacy standards.
Reading Time : 2 minutesJeff Bezos is cozying up to Donald Trump after a Musk fallout, aiming to win NASA and defense contracts for Blue Origin. The timing is no accident—Trump’s clash with Musk may give Bezos the edge he’s long needed in the space race. This new alignment could reshape power in both politics and aerospace.
Reading Time : 2 minutesIndia’s economy finished fiscal 2025 strong with 7.4% growth in the last quarter, led by construction and government spending. Annual growth slowed to 6.5%, reflecting global challenges and uneven consumption. The Reserve Bank of India forecasts steady growth for 2026, though risks remain. Despite uncertainties, India is poised to remain a top global growth leader.
Reading Time : 2 minutesOil prices fell sharply after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel reduced supply fears. Combined with weak U.S. consumer sentiment and rising oil output elsewhere, Brent and WTI both dropped around 6%, erasing the recent risk-driven gains.
Reading Time : 2 minutesA Gallup survey reveals AI use at work has nearly doubled since 2023. White-collar roles lead adoption, while frontline jobs lag behind. Most workers aren’t afraid of job loss, but many say their employers lack clear AI strategy or support.
Reading Time : 2 minutesTexas Instruments is launching a $60 billion U.S. chipmaking expansion, creating seven fabs across Texas and Utah. This historic investment will boost domestic manufacturing, generate tens of thousands of jobs, and reinforce supply chains critical to tech, automotive, and defense sectors.
Reading Time : 2 minutesIndia has tightened restrictions on gold imports to combat smuggling, limiting alloys with over 1% gold and colloidal precious metals. Building on earlier measures targeting UAE shipments, the new rules aim to close loopholes while allowing essential imports for industry. This balanced approach strengthens regulatory oversight and supports legitimate trade, safeguarding the economy and fair market practices.
Reading Time : 2 minutesVoltpost is bringing EV charging to the curb by turning lampposts into fast-install Level 2 chargers. With deployments in Illinois, Michigan, and Connecticut, their modular approach targets urban drivers without garage access. This scalable system promises to make city charging far easier and faster, even while federal EV funding remains frozen.
Reading Time : 2 minutesMasayoshi Son aims to build a $1 trillion AI manufacturing hub in Arizona, partnering with TSMC and the U.S. government. This bold plan seeks to boost high-tech production and create thousands of jobs, reinforcing America’s position in the global AI race. While ambitious, the project faces challenges around funding and execution.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Elon Musk is raising pay across Tesla and xAI as OpenAI hunts his top engineers. Facing what he calls the craziest talent war ever, he’s bolstering loyalty to keep AI development on track. The battle with Sam Altman’s OpenAI is reshaping compensation and strategy across the entire industry.
Reading Time : 3 minutesThe US-China trade war is disrupting global shipping, with soaring container rates and port congestion as Chinese exporters rush to beat new U.S. tariffs. Equipment shortages and China’s retaliatory export controls threaten supply chains, while higher costs loom for consumers. The industry faces a turbulent future as geopolitical tensions reshape trade.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Trump is launching a mobile phone service and a golden smartphone, wrapped in patriotic branding. The $47 plan and $499 phone are aimed at his base, with promises of American-made hardware and bundled services. But experts doubt the production claims and worry about political conflicts in the venture’s structure.
Reading Time : 2 minutesTaiwan has added Huawei and SMIC to its export control list, tightening restrictions on the transfer of high-tech semiconductor equipment and know-how. The move aims to block Chinese access to sensitive technologies and aligns with U.S. policies. It’s part of Taiwan’s broader effort to protect national security and secure its leadership in chip production.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAmazon and Walmart are exploring the launch of stablecoins to cut transaction fees and gain more control over payments. Legislative changes could enable this shift, but the plans are still early. If implemented, it could reshape the way people pay both in-store and online, with ripple effects across banking and fintech.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAmazon signs a landmark nuclear deal to power its growing AI needs. The 1,920 MW contract with Talen Energy will fuel AWS data centers while creating jobs and supporting clean energy.