China Blocks Meta's $2B Acquisition of AI Startup Manus
China’s NDRC has formally blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of Manus, an agentic AI startup founded by Chinese engineers that relocated to Singapore.
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Trump Lashes Out at CBS '60 Minutes' Over Questions About Gunman's Manifesto
President Trump expressed anger during a CBS ‘60 Minutes’ interview when asked about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect’s manifesto, calling the questions unfair.
Anta Sports: From Small Workshop to Global Sportswear Giant Challenging Nike and Adidas
Chinese sportswear giant Anta has grown from a small workshop in Jinjiang, Fujian, into a global brand empire challenging Nike and Adidas through strategic acquisitions and international expansion.
Nikkei 225 Closes Above 60,000 for the First Time, Setting Historic Record
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index closed above 60,000 points for the first time on Monday, marking a historic milestone for Japanese capital markets.
Kim Jong Un Opens Memorial for North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, alongside Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov, unveiled a memorial museum honoring North Korean soldiers reportedly killed in the Ukraine conflict.
Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Shatters Box Office Record with $217M Global Opening
Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ earned $97 million in its North American debut and $217.4 million globally, setting a new record for music biopic openings and far exceeding industry expectations.
Iran War Sparks Global Energy Panic as Electric Vehicle Demand Surges Worldwide
The Middle East conflict continues to drive up global fuel prices, triggering a surge in electric vehicle sales across Australia, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, and beyond. Analysts say this could lead to a permanent acceleration in EV adoption in emerging markets.
AI Anxiety Sweeps US Colleges: Students Pivot to "AI-Proof" Majors
As AI’s impact on the job market intensifies, about 70% of US college students see AI as a threat to their job prospects, prompting a wave of major changes toward fields emphasizing human skills like critical thinking and interpersonal communication.
Car Bomb Explodes Outside Police Station in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland; New IRA Suspected
A hijacked vehicle fitted with an explosive device detonated outside a police station in Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast. Police believe the attack may have been carried out by the New IRA, with residents including two babies evacuated during the incident.
Iran's Foreign Minister Heads to Russia as Trump Says 'Call Us' to Negotiate
After the U.S. canceled diplomatic envoy trips to Pakistan, Iran’s foreign minister traveled to Russia seeking support, while Trump stated that if Iran wants to negotiate, they can simply call.