XRP is the talk of the crypto universe
XRP has emerged as one of the most talked-about cryptocurrencies. It is also a prime example of facilitating fast, low-cost cross-border transactions. Known for its speed and low transaction costs, XRP continues to spark debate about how digital assets fit into global finance. What Is XRP, and How Is It Different? Created as a token for the […]
Alibaba soars but Asia markets dip
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba boosted the Hang Seng on Monday, but other Asian markets mostly fell back after Wall Street retreated from record highs. Alibaba rocketed 15 percent following bumper results after hours on Friday, including a surge in AI revenue. Its US-listed shares soared on Friday too. The Hang Seng was up two percent and […]
Newly discovered supernova reveals innerworkings of a dying star
Astrophysicists have detected a supernova embedded in a wind rich with silicon, sulfur and argon. The observations suggest the massive star lost its outer hydrogen and helium layers long before exploding. This discovery offers direct evidence of the long-theorized inner shell structure of massive stars. When massive stars explode, astrophysicists typically find strong signatures of […]
Canada removing tariffs on US goods compliant with free trade deal
Canada will remove all tariffs on US goods that are compliant with the existing North American free trade agreement, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday, matching exemptions affirmed earlier this month by Washington. President Donald Trump called the move “nice.” Speaking to reporters a day after a lengthy call with Trump, Carney said Canada has […]
After repeated explosions, new test for Musk’s megarocket
Elon Musk’s SpaceX announced Friday that its Starship megarocket is scheduled to blast off on a new test flight next weekend after recent attempts have ended in fiery explosions. The biggest and most powerful launch vehicle in history is planned to return Americans to the Moon — and is central to the dreams of colonizing […]
New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears
Instagram users are warning about a new location sharing feature, fearing that the hugely popular app could be putting people in danger by revealing their whereabouts without their knowledge. The Meta-owned image sharing platform added an option on Wednesday which shares locations using an Instagram map, similar to a feature rival Snapchat has offered since […]
Trump meets with Intel CEO after demanding he resign
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had a “very interesting” meeting with the chief of US chip maker Intel, just days after calling for his resignation. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that he met with Lip-Bu Tan along with Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent. “The […]
Humanoid robots embodiment of China’s AI ambitions
Serving craft beer, playing mahjong, stacking shelves and boxing, the dozens of humanoid robots at Shanghai’s World AI Conference (WAIC) this weekend were embodiments of China’s growing AI prowess and ambition. The annual event is primed at showcasing China’s progress in the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence, with the government aiming to position the country as […]
Impact of US tariffs varies across European Union
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States was imposing 15-percent tariffs on all European Union countries. These countries are not all equally exposed to the US market and so will not suffer the same consequences when the duties kick in on August 1. In terms of value, Germany is by far […]
Vatican hardens tone on Israel after Gaza parish strike
An Israeli army strike on the only Catholic church in Gaza last week has pushed the Vatican to change its tone on Israel and blame it more directly in the dragging war — a break from its traditional diplomacy strategy. The strike killed three people in the Holy Family Church in the centre of Gaza […]
