Iran says no plan for new US nuclear talks, plays down impact of strikes
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shut down what he said was "speculation" that Tehran would come to the table and...
Roblox’s Grow a Garden explodes online video game numbers
Paris, France -- A gardening game created by a teenager on online platform Roblox has attracted a record 21 million...
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Chip-maker Micron expands US investment to $200 bn backed by Trump
Washington, United States -- Chip giant Micron Technology on Thursday said it was expanding its domestic investment plan to $200...
- The investment plan comes as the United States pushes to reduce its reliance on foreign semiconductor production.
- Memory chips are critical components used in national defense systems, automobiles and national security applications.
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UN to vote on calling for unconditional Gaza ceasefire
Like the text blocked by Washington to protect its Israeli allies, the draft resolution before the General Assembly calls for...
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The most eye-catching products at Vivatech fair
For humans, spotting the difference between a Lacoste polo shirt and a fake sporting the brand's crocodile logo can be...
- olumn-shaped robots from Hong Kong firm Robocore can serve as mobile ad billboards -- but for now are mostly deployed for medical purposes in hospitals and retirement homes.
- French startup Aemotion's four-wheeled electric vehicle is designed to weave through traffic, saving commuters time spent in jams.
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Israel urges Egypt to block Gaza-bound activist convoys
Israel's defence minister on Wednesday called on Egypt to block two pro-Palestinian activist convoys planning to head to Egypt's Rafah...
- Katz added that such actions "would endanger the safety of (Israeli) soldiers and will not be allowed."
- Egypt said on Wednesday that it backs efforts to put "pressure on Israel" to lift its blockade on Gaza
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Gaza rescuers say Israel fire near aid centre kills 31
The Gaza civil defence agency said Israeli forces opened fire on people waiting to enter a US-backed food distribution centre...
- There have been a series of deadly shootings since the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) first opened aid distribution points in the Palestinian territory on May 27
- The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said on Tuesday that "Israeli military operations have intensified in recent days, with mass casualties reported."
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Iran says to target US bases if conflict breaks out
"All its bases are within our reach, we have access to them, and without hesitation we will target all of...
- Tehran and Washington have held five rounds of talks since April to thrash out a new nuclear deal to replace the 2015 accord
- Since returning to office in January, Trump has revived his "maximum pressure" campaign on Tehran, backing nuclear diplomacy but warning of military action
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Turkey to export 48 fighter jets to Indonesia, deal valued at 10 billion dollars
Turkey's defence sector, including the famous Bayraktar drones, accounts for a significant share of the country's export revenues.
- Turkey's defence sector, including the famous Bayraktar drones, accounts for a significant share of the country's export revenues
- The contract, valued at 10 billion dollars, includes the production and delivery of the Kaan fighter jets to Indonesia over a ten-year period
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Nvidia marks Paris tech fair with Europe AI push
Paris, France -- Drawing high-powered tech CEOs and a presidential visit, the Vivatech trade fair opened in Paris on Wednesday...
- Nvidia boss Jensen Huang also lso announced a multi-billion-dollar partnership with French AI champion Mistral AI.
- The US firm's tie-up with Mistral will see the companies build a cloud computing platform powered by 18,000 of Nvidia's "Blackwell" high-end chips worth billions.
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Trump touts ‘done’ deal with Beijing on rare earths, Chinese students
Trump said on his Truth Social platform that China would supply rare earth minerals and magnets -- vital elements for...
- Washington was concerned at slower supplies of rare earths after Beijing began requiring domestic exporters to apply for a license -- seen as a response to US tariffs.
- Rare earths are used in everything from electric vehicles to hard drives, wind turbines and missiles.
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EU tells Israel to reverse move to cut off Palestinian banks
Brussels, Belgium -- The EU on Wednesday urged Israel to undo a move by a far-right minister that threatens to...
- Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich announced Tuesday that Israel had cancelled a waiver allowing its banks to work with Palestinian ones.
- The Palestinian financial and banking system is dependent on the regular renewal of the Israeli waiver.
Iran says no plan for new US nuclear talks, plays down impact of strikes
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shut down what he said was "speculation" that Tehran would come to the table and...
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UN’s Syria envoy outraged by Damascus church attack
The United Nations special envoy for Syria denounced Sunday's attack on a church in Damascus that killed at least 20...
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Japan’s high-tech sunscreens tap into skincare craze
Tokyo, Japan -- When YouTuber Hannah Price set out to compare Japanese and Australian sunscreen, she wasn't expecting her deep...
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Massive US bunker-buster bombs make combat debut in Iran strikes
The US military says the GBU-57 -- also named Massive Ordnance Penetrator -- is designed to penetrate up to 200...
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Arab states erupt in condemnation after US strikes on Iran
Iran's former arch-rival in the region, Saudi Arabia, which has been engaged in a Chinese-brokered détente with Tehran since 2023,...
- Many of the oil-rich countries host major US assets and bases and fear that a spillover from the war could threaten their security and economy.
- Qatar, host of the biggest US military base in the Middle East, said it feared "catastrophic consequences" for the region and the entire world.
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Saudi says ‘no radioactive effects’ detected, more US embassy staff leaves Iraq
"No radioactive effects were detected on the environment of the Kingdom and the Arab Gulf states as a result of...
- Kuwait's National Guard also posted on X that "radiation levels in Kuwait's airspace and waters are stable and the situation is normal".
- More personnel from the United States diplomatic mission departed Iraq over the weekend as part of ongoing efforts to reduce embassy staffing due to "regional tensions".
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Tesla expected to launch long-discussed robotaxi service, will use Model Y
New York, United States -- Tesla is expected to begin offering robotaxi service Sunday in Austin, an initial step that...
- The launch will employ the Model Y sport utility vehicle rather than Tesla's much-touted Cybercab, which is still under development.
- The long-awaited launch follows the dramatic meltdown earlier this month in relations between Musk and Trump, which saw a cascade of bitter attacks from both men.