The US FDA has announced plans to introduce AI and real-time data technology to accelerate drug clinical trial approvals, marking a fundamental shift in drug development regulatory processes.
Wall Street faces a crucial test this week as the Federal Reserve makes its rate decision and major tech companies report quarterly earnings, with AI investment returns at the center of market focus.
The European Union has formally charged Meta under the Digital Services Act for failing to effectively prevent children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram, with potential fines of up to 7% of global revenue.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its April meeting, but four officials voted in dissent, marking the highest level of disagreement in nearly 34 years.
Satellite data shows tropical rainforest loss declined by approximately 36% in 2025, but scientists warn that climate change and the El Niño weather pattern could increase the risk of devastating forest fires.
Hezbollah has deployed a new type of fibre optic-guided drone in the escalating conflict, immune to electronic jamming and nearly invisible to radar, posing a serious challenge to Israel’s multi-billion-dollar defence systems.
Brent crude oil surged to approximately $117 per barrel amid reports that the US is preparing to extend its naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Starbucks reports strong quarterly earnings with rebounding store traffic and revenue that exceeds Wall Street expectations, injecting confidence into the uncertain consumer sector.
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has officially recommended users adopt passkeys over traditional passwords as the most secure way to protect online accounts.
The US Supreme Court expressed skepticism during oral arguments in the Falun Gong lawsuit against Cisco Systems, which alleges the company assisted the Chinese government in developing surveillance systems used to persecute Falun Gong practitioners.