Microsoft boss to testify on his role in OpenAI’s founding
OAKLAND, California: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is expected to take the stand Monday in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, to explain emails that revealed how his company funded the ChatGPT creator’s shift from philanthropic organization to for-profit AI giant.Nadella’s testimony will precede tha»»»
Israeli strikes send smoke billowing over south Lebanon as Hezbollah tensions persist
Israeli strikes targeted infrastructure and targets belonging to the militant group Hezbollah, the Israeli army said in a statement released on Sunday. Hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah have continued to rage in southern Lebanon despite a US-mediated ceasefire betw»»»
One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
The US Department of Health and Human Services said on Sunday that one of the 17 Americans being repatriated from a hantavirus-struck luxury cruise ship has tested mildly positive for the Andes strain of the virus while a second has mild symptoms. All the US citizens are being airlifted to the Un»»»
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs
British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15 million in damages, accusing the South Korean tech giant of using her image without permission to market its television sets. The lawsuit alleges that Samsung featured a copyrighted image of the pop star »»»
Myanmar complains over pariah treatment in ASEAN bloc
YANGON: Myanmar claimed on Monday that “discriminatory measures” are shutting it out of the ASEAN bloc after a summit last week saw the organization continue to blacklist the country’s post-coup leadership.The 11-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations has shunned Myanmar from summits since »»»
Ukrainians seeking cultural escape from war’s brutality find comfort and resilience at Kyiv art fair
KYIV: A contemporary art fair has been held in the Ukrainian capital with an unusual premise: that art can help a society come to terms with what war has made normal. “Holding the event during wartime means not waiting for a better moment, but working with reality as it is,” said Anna Avetova, dire»»»
The Philippines bets big on nickel’s battery boom
The Philippine nickel sector is itching for a bigger slice of the global critical minerals pie as the world’s appetite for battery metals goes into overdrive, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) reports. Manila is positioning itself as the go-to alternative for international markets d»»»
Intel deepens Vietnam semiconductor push
Intel is planning to expand investment in Vietnam, support workforce training and help develop the country’s semiconductor ecosystem as it deepens its role in the group’s global manufacturing network, according to Viet Nam News. »»»
Indonesia, Philippines form nickel alliance to dominate global supply
Indonesia and the Philippines have formalised a strategic alliance to unify the regional nickel industry, effectively creating a nickel cartel that controls nearly three-quarters of the world’s mining output, Philippine News Agency reports. The agreement was signed at a high-level business roundtab»»»
Pakistan plans debut Panda bond issue to tap Chinese capital markets
Pakistan is preparing to enter China’s capital markets for the first time through the issuance of a yuan-denominated Panda bond, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said, according to Reuters. Aurangzeb said the plann»»»
The Philippines bets big on nickel’s battery boom
The Philippine nickel sector is itching for a bigger slice of the global critical minerals pie as the world’s appetite for battery metals goes into overdrive, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) reports. Manila is positioning itself as the go-to alternative for international markets d»»»
Indonesia, Philippines form nickel alliance to dominate global supply
Indonesia and the Philippines have formalised a strategic alliance to unify the regional nickel industry, effectively creating a nickel cartel that controls nearly three-quarters of the world’s mining output, Philippine News Agency reports. The agreement was signed at a high-level business roundtab»»»
India's Gujarat state commissions 870-MW battery storage capacity across five locations
India’s western state of Gujarat has rolled out battery energy storage systems with a combined capacity of 870 MW at five sites as part of its push to strengthen renewable energy integration and grid reliability, according to ANI. »»»
Pakistan plans debut Panda bond issue to tap Chinese capital markets
Pakistan is preparing to enter China’s capital markets for the first time through the issuance of a yuan-denominated Panda bond, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said, according to Reuters. Aurangzeb said the plann»»»
The Philippines bets big on nickel’s battery boom
The Philippine nickel sector is itching for a bigger slice of the global critical minerals pie as the world’s appetite for battery metals goes into overdrive, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) reports. Manila is positioning itself as the go-to alternative for international markets d»»»
Pakistan plans debut Panda bond issue to tap Chinese capital markets
Pakistan is preparing to enter China’s capital markets for the first time through the issuance of a yuan-denominated Panda bond, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said, according to Reuters. Aurangzeb said the plann»»»
The Philippines bets big on nickel’s battery boom
The Philippine nickel sector is itching for a bigger slice of the global critical minerals pie as the world’s appetite for battery metals goes into overdrive, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) reports. Manila is positioning itself as the go-to alternative for international markets d»»»
Qatar resumes LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz after 70-day wartime halt
Qatar has sent its first liquefied natural gas cargo through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, marking a tentative resumption of energy exports through one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime chokepoints. »»»
Qatar resumes LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz after 70-day wartime halt
Qatar has sent its first liquefied natural gas cargo through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, marking a tentative resumption of energy exports through one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime chokepoints. »»»
Qatar resumes LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz after 70-day wartime halt
Qatar has sent its first liquefied natural gas cargo through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, marking a tentative resumption of energy exports through one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime chokepoints. »»»
Qatar resumes LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz after 70-day wartime halt
Qatar has sent its first liquefied natural gas cargo through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, marking a tentative resumption of energy exports through one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime chokepoints. »»»
Qatar resumes LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz after 70-day wartime halt
Qatar has sent its first liquefied natural gas cargo through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, marking a tentative resumption of energy exports through one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime chokepoints. »»»
Qatar resumes LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz after 70-day wartime halt
Qatar has sent its first liquefied natural gas cargo through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, marking a tentative resumption of energy exports through one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime chokepoints. »»»
Qatar resumes LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz after 70-day wartime halt
Qatar has sent its first liquefied natural gas cargo through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, marking a tentative resumption of energy exports through one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime chokepoints. »»»
Qatar resumes LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz after 70-day wartime halt
Qatar has sent its first liquefied natural gas cargo through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, marking a tentative resumption of energy exports through one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime chokepoints. »»»
The Philippines bets big on nickel’s battery boom
The Philippine nickel sector is itching for a bigger slice of the global critical minerals pie as the world’s appetite for battery metals goes into overdrive, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) reports. Manila is positioning itself as the go-to alternative for international markets d»»»
Qatar resumes LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz after 70-day wartime halt
Qatar has sent its first liquefied natural gas cargo through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, marking a tentative resumption of energy exports through one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime chokepoints. »»»
Qatar resumes LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz after 70-day wartime halt
Qatar has sent its first liquefied natural gas cargo through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, marking a tentative resumption of energy exports through one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime chokepoints. »»»
Qatar resumes LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz after 70-day wartime halt
Qatar has sent its first liquefied natural gas cargo through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, marking a tentative resumption of energy exports through one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime chokepoints. »»»
Qatar resumes LNG shipments through Strait of Hormuz after 70-day wartime halt
Qatar has sent its first liquefied natural gas cargo through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, marking a tentative resumption of energy exports through one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime chokepoints. »»»
The Philippines bets big on nickel’s battery boom
The Philippine nickel sector is itching for a bigger slice of the global critical minerals pie as the world’s appetite for battery metals goes into overdrive, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) reports. Manila is positioning itself as the go-to alternative for international markets d»»»
Indonesia, Philippines form nickel alliance to dominate global supply
Indonesia and the Philippines have formalised a strategic alliance to unify the regional nickel industry, effectively creating a nickel cartel that controls nearly three-quarters of the world’s mining output, Philippine News Agency reports. The agreement was signed at a high-level business roundtab»»»
Indonesia, Philippines form nickel alliance to dominate global supply
Indonesia and the Philippines have formalised a strategic alliance to unify the regional nickel industry, effectively creating a nickel cartel that controls nearly three-quarters of the world’s mining output, Philippine News Agency reports. The agreement was signed at a high-level business roundtab»»»
India's Gujarat state commissions 870-MW battery storage capacity across five locations
India’s western state of Gujarat has rolled out battery energy storage systems with a combined capacity of 870 MW at five sites as part of its push to strengthen renewable energy integration and grid reliability, according to ANI. »»»
Pakistan plans debut Panda bond issue to tap Chinese capital markets
Pakistan is preparing to enter China’s capital markets for the first time through the issuance of a yuan-denominated Panda bond, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said, according to Reuters. Aurangzeb said the plann»»»
Europe's rearmament programme is falling apart from the inside just when Ukraine needs it most
Europe's most ambitious attempt to coordinate its own defence — the €800bn ReArm programme launched with considerable fanfare in early 2025 — is being quietly undermined by the very governments that approved it. Member states are ignoring reporting requirements, protecting national defence industri»»»
Europe's rearmament programme is falling apart from the inside just when Ukraine needs it most
Europe's most ambitious attempt to coordinate its own defence — the €800bn ReArm programme launched with considerable fanfare in early 2025 — is being quietly undermined by the very governments that approved it. Member states are ignoring reporting requirements, protecting national defence industri»»»
Europe's rearmament programme is falling apart from the inside just when Ukraine needs it most
Europe's most ambitious attempt to coordinate its own defence — the €800bn ReArm programme launched with considerable fanfare in early 2025 — is being quietly undermined by the very governments that approved it. Member states are ignoring reporting requirements, protecting national defence industri»»»
Europe's rearmament programme is falling apart from the inside just when Ukraine needs it most
Europe's most ambitious attempt to coordinate its own defence — the €800bn ReArm programme launched with considerable fanfare in early 2025 — is being quietly undermined by the very governments that approved it. Member states are ignoring reporting requirements, protecting national defence industri»»»
Europe's rearmament programme is falling apart from the inside just when Ukraine needs it most
Europe's most ambitious attempt to coordinate its own defence — the €800bn ReArm programme launched with considerable fanfare in early 2025 — is being quietly undermined by the very governments that approved it. Member states are ignoring reporting requirements, protecting national defence industri»»»
Europe's rearmament programme is falling apart from the inside just when Ukraine needs it most
Europe's most ambitious attempt to coordinate its own defence — the €800bn ReArm programme launched with considerable fanfare in early 2025 — is being quietly undermined by the very governments that approved it. Member states are ignoring reporting requirements, protecting national defence industri»»»
Latvian defence minister resigns after drone crash
Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds, representing the left-leaning Progressives, announced on the evening of May 10 that he is stepping down to prevent political disputes from undermining confidence in Latvia’s armed forces. »»»
Putin says the war in Ukraine is “coming to an end”
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believed the war in Ukraine was “coming to an end”, signalling what appeared to be one of the Kremlin’s clearest indications yet that Moscow may be seeking a negotiated settlement after more than four years of fighting. »»»
EU slams Slovakia’s Fico for Moscow Victory Day trip
European officials slammed Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico for his decision to travel to Moscow and attend the Russia’s Victory Day commemorations on May 9, the only European leader to attend. Tensions between Bratislava»»»
Latvian defence minister resigns after drone crash
Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds, representing the left-leaning Progressives, announced on the evening of May 10 that he is stepping down to prevent political disputes from undermining confidence in Latvia’s armed forces. »»»
Europe's rearmament programme is falling apart from the inside just when Ukraine needs it most
Europe's most ambitious attempt to coordinate its own defence — the €800bn ReArm programme launched with considerable fanfare in early 2025 — is being quietly undermined by the very governments that approved it. Member states are ignoring reporting requirements, protecting national defence industri»»»
Putin says the war in Ukraine is “coming to an end”
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believed the war in Ukraine was “coming to an end”, signalling what appeared to be one of the Kremlin’s clearest indications yet that Moscow may be seeking a negotiated settlement after more than four years of fighting. »»»
President Visits Byala Cherkva on May 10 to Mark Triple Anniversary
President Iliana Iotova visited the town of Byala Cherkva, Northern Bulgaria, on Sunday to mark "three major anniversaries, the holiest of them being 150 years since the outbreak of the Bulgarian revolution in the spring of 1876 - the April Uprising, 50 years since Byala Cherkva was declared a town»»»
Trump Calls Iran's Response to US Proposal to End Conflict Unacceptable
US President Donald Trump on Sunday called Iran's response to the US proposal to end the conflict completely unacceptable. "I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I do not like it — totally unacceptable!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. Earlier on Sunday, the ISNA news »»»
Trump to Pay State Visit to China From May 13-15 - Chinese Foreign Ministry
US President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13-15, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday. "At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15," the ministry said in »»»