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South Korea has begun its first container ship trial through the Arctic to Europe. The 2,758-TEU PanStar Acro left Busan New Port at about 9 p.m. on August 22. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries confirmed the departure and published
Alibaba Group has priced an HK$80 billion share placement to fund artificial intelligence investment and expand its AI infrastructure. The Chinese technology group will issue 710 million new ordinary shares at HK$112.70 each. The deal is worth about US$10.2 billion
Japan’s imports and exports both reached record monthly highs in July 2026, as energy costs and semiconductor demand lifted the value of trade. Imports rose 27.8% from a year earlier to about 12.15 trillion yen. Exports increased 23.2% to roughly
U.S. stocks ended modestly higher Wednesday as long-term Treasury yields fell sharply. The S&P 500 rose 16.22 points, or 0.21%, to 7,707.98, ending a three-session losing streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 119.65 points, or 0.22%, to close at
South Korea’s automobile exports rose 7.0% year on year to US$6.24 billion in July 2026. The total marked the highest export value ever recorded for the month of July. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said exports surpassed the
Diesel prices remained elevated on Wednesday as tighter refined-product supplies kept pressure on fuel markets in the United States and Europe. U.S. ultra-low sulfur diesel futures jumped 7.4% on Monday to settle at $4.19 a gallon. That marked the contract’s
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MENA Newswire, SAN FRANCISCO: Google has begun rolling out a set of new in-line artificial intelligence features in Gmail that replace the Gemini side panel for some users, marking a shift in how AI assistance is delivered within the email platform. The
EuroWire, SAN FRANCISCO: Apple has introduced faster wireless connectivity for select Mac and iPad models through recent software updates, improving Wi-Fi performance without a formal announcement in consumer-facing release notes. The enhancement is delivered as part of iPadOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2
MENA Newswire, LAS VEGAS: Nvidia on Monday outlined a series of developments in artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicle technology during the opening days of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, detailing new software models, simulation tools and computing platforms intended for use
BRUSSELS, December 14, 2025: One in five enterprises across the European Union are now using artificial intelligence technologies in their operations, according to new figures released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU. The data shows that in 2025, 20 percent of enterprises with
LONDON, NOVEMBER 18, 2025: A significant technical failure at Cloudflare, one of the internet’s largest infrastructure providers, has caused widespread disruption across the global web, taking down numerous high-traffic websites including the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The
CUPERTINO, California, Oct. 16, 2025: Apple on Wednesday announced a major update to its mixed-reality headset, unveiling the new Vision Pro featuring the M5 chip and an all-new Dual Knit Band. The upgraded device delivers faster performance, enhanced visuals, improved battery efficiency,
CUPERTINO, California, October 16, 2025: Apple Inc. has introduced a refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring its new M5 chip, delivering a marked upgrade in artificial intelligence performance, graphics capability, and power efficiency. The device maintains the familiar hardware design but incorporates significant
Samsung Electronics has announced the Galaxy Z Fold7, its most advanced foldable smartphone to date, highlighting a blend of precision engineering, lightweight design, and AI-powered functionality. Launched on July 9, 2025, the device is positioned to deliver premium performance and improved