Peter Thiel accused Pope Leo XIV of advancing Chinese Communist objectives by supporting strict AI restrictions that could disadvantage the United States, sparking controversy at the Aspen Ideas Festival.
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology and University of Innsbruck created a novel process converting captured CO2 and water into methane using electricity, offering a cleaner fuel alternative.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Ankara for a condensed NATO summit centered on managing U.S. involvement and advancing defence commitments, with a Middle East visit to follow.
OPEC+ is set to approve a small boost in oil production quotas for August, marking continued steps to reverse 2023 cuts amid improving supply and easing regional tensions.
Ukraine is boosting salaries and extending contract durations for foreign fighters to address manpower shortages, but retaining recruits beyond six months remains a challenge.
Min Zin, an American expert on Myanmar affairs, was arrested in China amid growing concerns over Beijing’s strategic efforts and influence in the conflict-ridden Southeast Asian nation.
As Los Angeles prepares to host World Cup matches, the city confronts heat risks, budget strains, and wildfire recovery while trialing strategies for the upcoming Olympics.
Colombia’s president-elect moves swiftly to reestablish ties with Israel amidst shifting U.S. priorities and evolving regional geopolitical dynamics.
SpaceX has discreetly presented investors with an early-stage, slim AI phone prototype linked to Elon Musk’s xAI project, contradicting his earlier claims that no phone was in development.
The South African Revenue Service invites feedback on its detailed draft guidance for taxing crypto assets, covering sales, swaps, mining, staking, DeFi, and more.