Category: World News
Science & TechnologyApplied Digital Secures US$7.5 Billion AI Data Centre Lease, Strengthening Position in Hyperscaler Market
New York, 23 April 2026 – Applied Digital Corp has signed a US$7.5 billion long-term lease agreement with a major U.S.-based hyperscaler, reinforcing its...
International RelationsWhite House Accuses China of ‘Industrial-Scale’ AI Technology Theft, Escalating Tech Tensions
Washington, D.C., 23 April 2026 – The White House has accused China of engaging in “industrial-scale” theft of artificial intelligence technology from U.S. laboratories,...
Global Financial MarketWarner Bros Discovery Shareholders Approve US$110 Billion Paramount Merger, Regulatory Hurdles Remain
New York, 23 April 2026 – Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery have approved a landmark US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, advancing one of...
Global Financial MarketHSBC Hires JPMorgan Veteran to Lead Precious Metals Sales as Bullion Market Heats Up
London, 23 April 2026 – HSBC has hired a senior executive from JPMorgan to lead its global precious metals sales business, as major banks...
Global Financial MarketIntel’s US$240 Billion Rally Faces Earnings Reality Check as Expectations Surge
San Francisco, 23 April 2026 – Intel Corporation is facing a critical test as its massive stock rally, which has added roughly US$240 billion...
Global Financial MarketNetflix Expands Share Buyback by US$25 Billion, Signalling Confidence in Growth Strategy
Los Angeles, 23 April 2026 – Netflix Inc. has announced an additional US$25 billion share repurchase programme, reinforcing its commitment to returning capital to...
Market TrendsGold Steadies as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Keep Inflation Risks Elevated
Singapore, 23 April 2026 – Gold prices held steady in early trading as persistent tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continued to fuel inflation...
Tesla to Use Intel’s Advanced 14A Chip Technology for Terafab AI Project
Market TrendsBitcoin Climbs to 11-Week High as Iran Ceasefire Extension Boosts Market Sentiment
Singapore, 22 April 2026 – Bitcoin surged to its highest level in nearly three months, as renewed optimism over the extension of the U.S.-Iran...
Business and FinanceMalaysia Strengthens Global Business Events Push at WTCA Forum in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, 22 April 2026 – Malaysia is reinforcing its global positioning as a leading business events destination, as Dato’ Sri Dr Irmohizam represents the...
GeopoliticsTrump Extends Iran Ceasefire as Talks Stall, Markets Brace for Uncertainty
Washington, 22 April 2026 – U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran, granting additional time for Tehran to submit a unified...