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EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US, China

Brussels has moved to establish tech sovereignty amid growing concern that technologies from foreign providers could be weaponised against the Europeans

30 Jul 2026 4:47 pm
China sets up high-altitude drone R&D centre in Tibet near Mt Everest

The high-altitude centre is expected to provide an advantage for China in its ongoing competition for technological dominance with the US

30 Jul 2026 1:19 pm
Pentagon signs $59-billion Patriot missile production deal with Lockheed

The programme aims to lift Patriot interceptor output to 2,000 missiles annually by 2030 while expanding the US defence industrial base

30 Jul 2026 7:56 am
US launches strikes on Iranian targets after attack on American forces

US forces launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets after Tehran attacked American troops, significantly escalating military tensions across the West Asia.

30 Jul 2026 6:20 am
Cheap, capable and Chinese: How Chinas AI models are winning global users

Affordable open-weight AI models are reshaping enterprise adoption, prompting businesses to balance innovation, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and strategic independence

30 Jul 2026 5:28 am
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, puts him on wanted list

Charges against Durov come as Russia restricts Telegram, one of the most popular messaging apps in the country

29 Jul 2026 12:30 pm
US-Saudi consortium advances plans for $5 billion Gulf refinery

The consortium has narrowed the site selection process to three locations in the Gulf Cooperation Council six-nation bloc

29 Jul 2026 12:12 pm
India strongly condemns recent attacks on maritime vessels in Strait of Hormuz at the UNSC

Harish underscored that Indias stakes in the security and stability of the region are high and noted that Indias trade and energy supply chains are strongly linked to the West Asia region

29 Jul 2026 10:43 am
Trump dials back Iran threats, hosts Netanyahu at White House

A spokesman said Netanyahu, in Washington for the funeral of longtime Iran hawk Senator Lindsey Graham, had an excellent meeting with Trump and backs whatever path Trump decides to pursue with Tehran

29 Jul 2026 10:26 am
Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say

The contract covers the purchase of between 300 and 400 man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS), including Chinese-made QW-12 and FN-16 missiles

29 Jul 2026 9:35 am
Zelenskyy has 'good meeting' with Trump at White House as he seeks more cooperation with US

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has consumed much of the Trump administration's focus this year, has also become gradually entwined with Ukraine

29 Jul 2026 9:12 am
US intercepts Iranian missile attack as West Asia tensions push oil prices higher

US says it intercepted Iranian missiles targeting military bases as crude oil surged, Trump pursued diplomacy and Strait of Hormuz shipping talks continued

29 Jul 2026 7:48 am
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected

Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said there were no reports of damage to major public facilities and infrastructure, though authorities were still assessing the extent of damage

28 Jul 2026 7:24 pm
Japan issues tsunami warning after 7.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Kumamoto

Authorities activated emergency measures after a powerful earthquake struck southern Japan, prompting tsunami precautions and heightened monitoring for possible aftershocks

28 Jul 2026 3:00 pm
Australia weighs first new oil refinery in over 60 years to strengthen energy security

Growing concerns over supply-chain disruptions and shrinking global fuel inventories have prompted Canberra to reassess its energy strategy, with policymakers seeking to bolster sovereign fuel capabilities and reduce the nations exposure to overseas market shocks

28 Jul 2026 10:26 am
US Senator introduces Bill to suspend new H-1B visas for 3 years

Republican Senator Tim Sheehys proposal also seeks to restore Trumps $100,000 H-1B fee, tighten visa rules and prioritise American workers.

26 Jul 2026 11:41 am