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Walmart to Open First Stores in South Africa in 2025

Sep 09, 2025 13:27 pm UTC| Business

Walmart is set to launch its first branded stores in South Africa this year, expanding its global retail presence and intensifying competition with local market leaders. The U.S. retail giant already owns Massmart, which...

Unilever’s Magnum Ice Cream Unit Targets Growth with November Spin-Off

Sep 09, 2025 13:25 pm UTC| Business

Unilevers ice cream division, led by Magnum, is preparing for a mid-November stock market debut as a stand-alone company. The spin-off, which also includes brands like Ben Jerrys, Walls and Cornetto, aims to deliver...

Arm Targets Southeast Asia for AI and Data Center Growth

Sep 09, 2025 06:42 am UTC| Technology Business

British chip designer Arm (NASDAQ:ARM) is expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers surges across the region. Speaking at the Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore...

Outokumpu Partners with Boston Metal to Advance Carbon-Free Steel Production

Sep 09, 2025 06:38 am UTC| Business

Finnish stainless steel producer Outokumpu has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S.-based Boston Metal to accelerate the development of carbon-free metals. The collaboration marks a significant step toward...

ASML Invests €1.3B in Mistral AI, Becomes Top Shareholder

Sep 09, 2025 06:32 am UTC| Business Technology

ASML Holding NV (AS:ASML), the worlds leading supplier of advanced lithography equipment, has announced a 1.3 billion ($1.5 billion) investment in French startup Mistral AI. The deal, part of Mistrals Series C funding...

Novartis to Acquire Tourmaline Bio in $1.4 Billion Deal to Boost Heart Disease Portfolio

Sep 09, 2025 06:23 am UTC| Business Health

Novartis announced it will acquire Tourmaline Bio for $48 per share, valuing the New York-based biopharmaceutical company at approximately $1.4 billion on a fully diluted basis. The Swiss pharmaceutical giant confirmed...

Shipping Industry to Accelerate Shift to Alternative Fuels After 2030

Sep 09, 2025 06:21 am UTC| Business

The global shipping industry is preparing for a major transition to low-carbon fuels after 2030 as stricter emissions regulations take effect, according to executives at the APPEC conference in Singapore. While progress in...

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Economy

New World Screwworm Found Near U.S. Border Raises Threat to Cattle Industry and Beef Prices

A dangerous outbreak of the New World Screwworm has moved closer to the United States, raising serious concerns for the livestock industry and agricultural economy. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),...

Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Remain Unresolved as Strait of Hormuz Risks Keep Markets on Edge

Iran has rejected suggestions that a final agreement has been reached with the United States, emphasizing that negotiations surrounding its nuclear program remain ongoing. The statement came after comments from U.S....

US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into Vietnams handling of intellectual property (IP) rights, a move that could eventually lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese imports. The investigation,...

US Dollar Slips as Markets Weigh Potential US-Iran Peace Deal and Oil Price Outlook

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on Friday as investor confidence improved following comments from President Donald Trump regarding a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The prospect of easing...

Oil Prices Fall as Markets Await U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Decision

Oil prices moved lower on Friday as investors closely monitored developments surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement. Market sentiment weakened after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would meet with...

Politics

US Southern Command Chief Holds Rare Military Meeting With Cuban Officials at Guantanamo Bay

A rare high-level military meeting between the United States and Cuba took place at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, marking a significant development in U.S.-Cuba relations amid growing...

Trump Nears Decision on Iran Ceasefire Extension as Key Disputes Remain

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is close to making a final decision on a proposed agreement to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, although major disagreements between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Poland Considers Revoking Zelensky’s Top Honor Over Controversial UPA Army Unit Recognition

Poland is considering revoking one of its highest state honors awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a controversial decision by Ukraine to rename a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA),...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Access to Federal Lands in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at removing restrictions that limit access to federal lands across the United States, according to a statement from the White House. The move is part of...

UN Blacklists Israel and Russia Over Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Claims

The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its official blacklist of parties suspected of committing conflict-related sexual violence, a decision that has sparked strong international reactions and intensified...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

Technology

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...

SpaceX IPO Could Become Largest in History with $1.8 Trillion Valuation Target

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the...

Autodesk Beats Q1 Estimates, Acquires MaintainX for $3.6 Billion

Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal first quarter and announced a major $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX, a move that strengthens its position in AI-powered...

US Quantum Stocks Surge After $2 Billion Government Investment

The U.S. Department of Commerce has sparked major excitement across the technology and financial sectors after announcing plans to invest $2 billion into quantum computing and advanced hardware companies through the CHIPS...