Startup CEO says humans won’t be needed for translation in 3 years as it launches AI app
Unbabel on Wednesday announced an artificial intelligence-powered translation service, adding another rival to a highly…
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At least 14 dead after bus plunges into Indus river in northern Pakistan
The driver lost control at speed, veering off a bridge into the icy Indus river…
Trump signals hard line on China with hawkish cabinet picks
US president-elect’s picks for top roles in incoming administration lean heavily on China hawks.
Why New Zealand’s PM has apologised to 200,000 abused in state care
The Indigenous Maori population, who make up a majority of the survivors of state care,…
Trump names Musk and Ramaswamy to head new government efficiency department
Trump has previously teased creation of a new department to slash government spending and restructure…
US military strikes ‘Iranian-backed’ fighters in Syria for a second day
US military said it carried out strikes against an Iranian-backed armed group in Syria, its…
India’s Swiggy sees shares jump about 8% on debut after country’s second-largest IPO this year
The IPO comprised of both a offer for sale of shares worth 68.28 billion rupees…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 992
As the war enters its 992nd day, these are the main developments.
Oil could plunge to $40 in 2025 if OPEC unwinds voluntary production cuts, analysts say
Many market watchers predicted a bearish year ahead for crude.
‘Many dark times’: How this startup founder overcame self-doubt and started a $100-million-a-year business
Jeffrey Tiong, the founder and CEO of Patsnap, a IP and R&D intelligence startup, says…
A new luxury sleeper train is launching in England and Wales — here’s what a trip will cost
The LVMH-owned luxury hospitality company Belmond is launching a luxury sleeper train that will take…
British writer Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for space novel Orbital
Judges say award recognises the ‘beauty and ambition’ of 136-page novel set on board the…
Dogecoin surges 20% after Trump announces a Department of Government Efficiency — DOGE
Dogecoin shot higher on Tuesday night after President-elect Donald Trump formally announced the creation of…
Houthis launch missile, drone attacks on US warships off Yemen’s coast
The Iran-backed group launched drones, fired missiles at two US warships in an hours-long attack,…
UN aid chief warns of ‘gravest crimes’ committed in Israel’s war on Gaza
Joyce Msuya tells UN Security Council that the ‘daily cruelty we see in Gaza seems…
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison
Prosecutors sought 17 years imprisonment for Teixeira’s ‘significant’ violations of the Espionage Act.
Canada orders binding arbitration to end port lockout
With the lockouts, $930m of goods are being affected daily, affecting supply chains and economy,…
Germany set for snap elections in February
After collapse of governing coalition, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier backs timeline for February 23 vote.
Israel not in violation of U.S. law, but Gaza aid situation will be monitored: State Dept.
U.S. says there will be no major policy shift towards Israel at the end of…
Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture up deal to $5.8 billion, VW cars expected as early as 2027
The companies said the deal is now up to $5.8 billion – up from $5…
