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Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed puts ministers through military training
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed has subjected cabinet ministers and senior government officials to military training at a military facility, citing the need for stronger leadership and national development.
Key takeaways from this week’s political meeting in Beijing
China’s Communist Party concluded its fifth plenum this week, expelling 33 senior members as leader Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign expands significantly.
Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’
Qantas will launch direct 18-hour flights from Sydney to New York in mid-2028, following its planned London route in October 2027, using specially designed Airbus aircraft with onboard wellness facilities.
Should cockpits stay locked from the inside? Flydubai stabbing raises flight security questions
A stabbing incident aboard a Flydubai flight has reignited debate over cockpit security measures implemented since 9/11, with aviation experts divided on whether locked doors create more danger than they prevent.
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Somali pirates hijack oil tanker off Yemen in latest attack
Somali pirates hijacked an oil tanker off Yemen, marking the sixth commercial vessel seized since April in a resurgence of piracy across the Gulf of Aden and western Indian Ocean.
Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say
A father in Japan left his 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji while continuing his hike, resulting in police intervention and reprimand after staff at a mountain hut discovered the child.
Ebola frontline workers missing wages as outbreak spreads ‘exponentially’
Healthcare workers at Ebola treatment centers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo report working without pay as the outbreak spreads exponentially, with over 2,500 deaths recorded and cases surging across multiple provinces.
Former British and French diplomats urge action over Israel’s ‘erasure’ of Palestine
Over 100 former British and French diplomats have issued a joint letter calling for trade and arms bans against Israel, arguing that Palestine is being systematically erased and urging their governments to take concrete action.
What the results of a Connecticut congressional primary race may mean for Social Security
Connecticut voters selected Luke Bronin in a Democratic primary for a House seat previously held by Social Security advocate John Larson, potentially affecting congressional efforts to address the program’s 2032 funding crisis.
Grindr’s AI spend is paying off and its pricey new tier has had some surprises, CEO says
Grindr reported second-quarter revenue of $138 million, up 33% year-over-year, as its AI strategy drives productivity gains and premium subscription growth.
Chinese tech giant Tencent sees spending surge, defends potential ‘superior’ AI returns
Tencent reported a 65% surge in capital expenditures to 52.8 billion yuan in the second quarter as it expands AI infrastructure, with executives defending the investment’s potential for superior long-term returns.
Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarter
Anthropic reported preliminary second-quarter revenue exceeding $11.5 billion, representing over 14-fold growth year-over-year, as the Claude chatbot maker prepares for a potential initial public offering.
Walmart stock tumbles 9% after outlook disappoints Wall Street
Walmart shares dropped 9% after the retailer’s fiscal second-quarter comparable sales and guidance disappointed Wall Street, despite beating revenue estimates and raising full-year outlook.
Crypto shares climb after Treasury’s doubled buybacks boost risk assets
Cryptocurrency-related stocks surged following Treasury support for long-duration bonds and President Trump’s push for digital asset legislation, with Bitcoin rising to its highest level since June.
Cancer vaccine win restores Wall Street’s faith in Moderna
Moderna’s cancer vaccine candidate intismeran succeeded in a Phase 3 melanoma trial with partner Merck, sending the biotech’s stock soaring over 170% and restoring investor confidence after years of decline.
Gains in AI company stakes juice second-quarter earnings for S&P 500
S&P 500 companies completed a strong second-quarter earnings season with a 52% aggregate profit surge, substantially boosted by mark-to-market gains at major technology firms investing in artificial intelligence.