California Builds AI Oversight Unit, Presses XAI Investigation
California is moving to tighten regulation of artificial intelligence, announcing plans to create a dedicated AI oversight unit while continuing an investigation into the AI company xAI, according to state officia...
Tarique Rahman Takes Oath as Bangladesh PM After Landslide Win
Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh Prime Minister on Tuesday after his party secured a decisive victory in last week’s parliamentary election, marking a major change in the country’s political leaders...
Trump Announces $36 Bn Japan Investment Projects Under Trade Pact
US President Donald Trump has announced the first set of investment projects by Japan under a landmark bilateral trade agreement, with commitments totaling $36 billion.
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Fei-Fei Li's World Labs Raises 1 Billion USD for 3D AI Push
World Labs, the artificial intelligence startup founded by Fei-Fei Li, has raised $1 billion funding in a major investment round to scale technology focused on spatial...
Putin Slams U.S. Sanctions in Cuba Talks in Moscow Kremlin Meetup
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla in Moscow on Wednesday, condemning fresh U.S. sanctions on Cuba and reaffirming Russia–Cuba relations amid rising geopolitic...
Germany's Merz Backs Tougher Social Media Age Limits for Children
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has joined growing calls for stricter limits on children’s access to social media, signalling a tougher stance by Europe’s largest economy on online youth protec...
Bill Gates Cancels India AI Summit Keynote Amid Event Challenges
Bill Gates cancels keynote at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, according to a report by Reuters India news. The decision comes at a time when the high-profile International summit New Delhi has been facing criticism over its organisat...
Movers & Shakers
Canada Appoints Janice Charette as U.S. Chief Trade Negotiator
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday appointed Janice Charette as Canada–U.S. trade negotiator, tasking her with leading talks ahead of the...
How Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Is Reshaping U.S. Alliances
In January 2025, Donald Trump returned to the White House for a second term, pledging a renewed commitment to his “America First” doctrine. Marked by transactional diplomacy, skepticism toward multilateral institutions, and heavy reliance on econo...
The Rise of Gen-Z Politicians: How Young Leaders Are Changing Politics
The world is witnessing a distinct change in political structures with Gen-Z coming into the limelight of life. The generation born in the late 1990s-early 2010s is also entering the leadership scene with a minimalist, performance-oriente...