Volkswagen plans 100,000 job cuts, four German plant closures, and a halved model lineup by 2035 as profits collapse and China earnings shrink.
Iran and Oman will report the results of their talks on safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz at a regional meeting on September 14, signaling a new push for local security control.
Ukraine's presidential office says a fresh US-Ukraine-Russia round is being prepared for October, days after the Kremlin echoed expectations of renewed dialogue.
BRICS leaders' 18th summit New Delhi Declaration 2026: UN Security Council reform, IMF quotas, WTO disputes, AI governance and de-dollarization push analyzed.
Shanghai's Zhijiang West Road Subdistrict replaced one-size-fits-all trash rules with per-shop pickup schedules and a four-color system to stop recurring street waste.
A viral resignation at Anthropic and OpenAI's rogue agent incidents reveal why top AI researchers warn the race to build powerful AI is outpacing safety.
GM is developing next-generation battery cells, including sodium-ion chemistry with Peak Energy, to build a domestic U.S. supply chain and reduce dependence on China.
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has passed 7,000 confirmed cases and 3,398 deaths, with South Ubangi province recording its first fatal case in a traveler.
Xi Jinping's BRICS New Delhi speech marks 20 years of cooperation, unveils an AI industrialization plan, and confirms China will host the 2027 summit.
The UK House of Commons voted 286-270 against legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults, shifting attention to Britain's underfunded palliative care system.
Xi Jinping landed in New Delhi on September 12, 2026 for the 18th BRICS leaders' summit at Narendra Modi's invitation. Here's the context and what comes next.
Two decades on, BRICS intra-bloc trade has grown 13-fold. Here's how the New Development Bank, innovation hubs and AI partnerships are reshaping South-South cooperation.
Saudi Arabia shut its 1,200 km East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks linked to Iraq-based militias, exposing fresh risks to Red Sea and Hormuz energy routes.
Alibaba dismantled its 19-year-old P-level hierarchy in 2023. Here's why high-level 'performers' drain profits, and how smaller firms can cut layers before it's too late.
BRICS leaders meet in New Delhi as the bloc marks 20 years. We break down its economic weight, China's role, and why the Global South is watching.
A county police refusal to file charges in a rape allegation was reversed by Yibin city authorities. The case raises hard questions about China's criminal review process.
Houthi advances near Bab el-Mandeb, strikes on Saudi oil routes and Gulf tensions are squeezing crude flows. Here's how it hits US gas and diesel prices.
Alex Gibney's 3h45m documentary Musk premieres in Venice, tracing Elon Musk from Tesla to DOGE and asking how his wealth keeps growing.
New US-Canada tariffs on steel, aluminum and vehicles are squeezing auto parts suppliers. Here's how the integrated North American supply chain is coping.
US diesel prices broke $6 a gallon as the Iran war squeezes oil supply. Here's how the fuel shock ripples into groceries, delivery fees, and global markets.
The CDC says the largest U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak ever is over. Here's how 19,595 cases, Taylor Farms lettuce, and Taco Bell's recall reshaped food safety.
Why OpenAI is eyeing Patagonia for a 500MW data center, how semiconductors rescued China's trade numbers, and why Harley-Davidson faces a 50% Canadian tariff.
A quarter century after 9/11 reshaped air travel, the U.S. is easing shoe, liquid and gate rules. Here's what changed, what didn't, and what comes next.
Tax-aware long-short strategies (TALS) ballooned from $2B to $170B since 2022. Here are the four risks wealthy investors must weigh before buying in.
China's Foreign Ministry outlines its BRICS summit priorities as the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine conflicts drag on. What Beijing wants from the bloc.
A 2-meter bronze of Father Robert Jacquinot de Besange, who saved 300,000 Chinese refugees in Shanghai, was gifted to his French hometown of Saintes.
South Korea's revised anti-industrial-espionage law takes effect as police link half of recent tech-leak cases to China. Beijing urges a fair, non-discriminatory business climate.
China's Foreign Ministry rebukes Taiwan's Hsiao Bi-khim over her Italy visit, reaffirming the one-China principle as the political bedrock of China-Italy and China-EU ties.
India moves to enforce red hexagonal warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or fat, challenging a $100B industry and global food giants.
Japan protests a new UN-backed world map that colors the disputed Kuril Islands as Russian, reviving a decades-old territorial row over the Northern Territories.
South Korea's school violence rate hit 2.9% in 2026, up for a sixth year, as 'Yaksha Rule' forced duels and filmed beatings spread among students.
Anthropic researchers warn superintelligent AI could destroy humanity by decade's end, while Elon Musk dismisses the alarm as a coordinated 'psyop' and 'setup.'
Trump promises $5,000 to every US adult if Republicans win the midterms. We break down the $1 trillion math, legal hurdles, and political logic behind the plan.
Viral claims that Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi crashed 7 cars in 3 days are false. Here's what the photos actually show and why NHTSA is investigating.
A Guangxi retrial hearing reopens a wrenching paternity dispute: DNA shows a late delivery driver was not his son's biological father, and the grandparents want answers.
Elon Musk's lawyer demands changes to Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk' over a Starlink 'space lasers' exchange, raising the bar of actual malice.
Roger Goodell says the NFL may repackage its TV rights before the 2030 opt-out, as streaming, global expansion and media mega-mergers reshape the league's next deal.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Financial Services with Morgan Stanley and Evercore, automating pitchbooks and research — and forcing Wall Street to rethink how it trains junior bankers.
Ford's $1B paint shop at Kentucky Truck Plant lands two days after DOT criticism over China ties. We break down the politics, timing, and what it signals.
US existing home sales dropped 2% in August 2026 even as housing supply hit a 4.9-month high. Here's what high mortgage rates and record prices mean for buyers.
The NFL plays its first regular-season game in Australia as Commissioner Roger Goodell bets on a 10-to-15-year international growth plan, from Netflix rights to a future European division.
Jimmy Kimmel moved a Senate candidate interview to YouTube after FCC threats, escalating the fight over broadcast speech, equal time rules and ABC's First Amendment lawsuit.
Macy's Q2 2026 earnings show 2.7% comparable sales growth, raised guidance, and a $96M tariff refund reinvestment plan. Here's what it means for retail investors.
Family offices and ultra-wealthy investors are piling into oil, gas and mineral rights as energy demand surges, but competition has turned the market into a seller's game.
A drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig Airport has triggered a Germany-Russia diplomatic rupture, new EU sanctions talk, and a rethink of NATO's role in hybrid warfare.
APEC's 2026 CEO Summit runs November 17-18 in Shenzhen under the theme 'Jointly Promoting Prosperity, Sharing a Win-Win Future,' drawing about 1,000 business and government leaders.
China's Ministry of Public Security and the FBI jointly dismantled a cross-border synthetic cannabinoid precursor network, arresting 21 suspects in a rare case of drug enforcement cooperation.
Economist Xiang Songzuo argues young Chinese should stay light and rent, explains why China's property market hasn't bottomed, and breaks down six layers of human intelligence.
China's Foreign Ministry says Beijing is ready to help Nepal rebuild after catastrophic mudslides, signaling continued goodwill between the two neighbors.
China's foreign ministry pushes an inclusive AI governance model for Latin America after reports the US is piloting an AI supply chain certification platform in Panama.