NASA launches mission to rescue ageing Swift space telescope
NASA has launched a robotic mission to prevent its ageing Swift space telescope from falling back to Earth, marking a major step in satellite servicing technology. The Link spacecraft, built by Katalyst Space Technologies and launched by Northrop Grumman, lifted off from the Marshall Islands aboard a Pegasus rocket on Friday after weather and technical […]
Pakistan’s Crypto Deal Gives Islamabad Rare Access to Trump Administration
Pakistan’s partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLF), the cryptocurrency venture linked to US President Donald Trump’s family, has strengthened diplomatic ties with the Trump administration despite little progress on the project’s original financial goals. According to Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure, WLF generated more than $500 million from token sales last year, making it one of […]
India’s e-waste workers face growing toxic health risks
Thousands of informal e-waste workers in India are facing serious health risks as they dismantle discarded electronic devices without proper safety equipment. Workers in hubs such as Mustafabad in New Delhi routinely handle toxic materials with bare hands and often burn components to extract valuable metals like copper. The process exposes workers to hazardous chemicals […]
SpaceX IPO Debuts on US Markets, Making Elon Musk World’s First Trillionaire
SpaceX made its debut on US stock markets on Friday with a valuation approaching $2 trillion, making CEO Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. The company’s shares opened at $150 each, up 11 percent from the initial public offering (IPO) price of $135, before surging 18 percent to close at $159 per share. SpaceX sold […]
MSF Investigation Finds Aid Workers Exploited Refugees in Chad
An internal Doctors Without Borders investigation found aid workers in Chad exploited refugees, including allegations involving sex-for-aid and abuse of underage girls. An internal investigation by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has found that some local and international staff members exploited refugees in Chad, including allegations involving underage girls and the exchange of food aid or […]
OpenAI Says China-Based Accounts Tried to Influence Debate on AI Data Centres
OpenAI reports it banned accounts linked to China for allegedly using ChatGPT to influence US public opinion on AI data centre expansion and energy costs. OpenAI has said it identified and banned a group of accounts it believes were linked to China for attempting to run covert influence operations using ChatGPT, targeting public debate around […]
How Much Heat AI Data Centres Produce and Where They Are Located Globally
AI data centres can raise surrounding temperatures by up to 9°C, with major clusters in the US, Europe, and Asia where big tech firms operate hyperscale facilities. As demand for artificial intelligence grows rapidly, tech companies are expanding massive computing facilities known as AI data centres. These buildings power services like chatbots, cloud computing, and […]
Trump Administration Wind Energy Rollbacks Trigger Lawsuits and Business Uncertainty
The Trump administration’s cancellation of major offshore wind projects has sparked lawsuits, raised business concerns, and intensified debate over US energy policy. French energy company TotalEnergies has become involved in a growing legal dispute after the administration of US President Donald Trump canceled several major offshore wind energy projects and redirected support toward fossil fuel […]
DeepSeek Plans $7 Billion Funding Round as China’s AI Race Intensifies
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is reportedly preparing to raise $7 billion in its first funding round, potentially valuing the company at nearly $60 billion. Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is reportedly planning to secure around 50 billion yuan, approximately $7.4 billion, in its first-ever external funding round, according to people familiar with the matter. The […]
Microsoft Expected to Reveal New AI Tools for PCs and Cloud at Developer Conference
Microsoft is expected to introduce new AI tools for cloud services and PCs during its annual developer conference, focusing on safer and more advanced AI technology. Microsoft is set to unveil new artificial intelligence tools and software updates during its annual developer conference, where the company is expected to highlight its latest plans for AI […]