Record Wildfire Losses in 2025 Contrast With Shrinking Burned Area
The University of East Anglia’s 2025 wildfire report shows a stark paradox: economic and human losses reached record levels while the total land burned fell to
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Asia-Pacific Markets Open Mixed as Trump Signals Caution on Iran Deal
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed on Monday as investors weighed uncertainty around US-Iran negotiations. President Donald Trump's comments on Saturda
Can AI Help Alleviate Loneliness Among Seniors in South Korea?
In South Korea, innovative AI-driven companion dolls are being introduced to support elderly individuals facing loneliness. These robotic companions aim to prov
SpaceX IPO Sparks Wall Street Reorganization
SpaceX is planning a highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) that could pave the way for other large companies to follow suit. The company's ambitious
US Curbs Nvidia AI Chip Exports to Chinese Firms Abroad
The US Department of Commerce has taken steps to halt shipments of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to Chinese companies outside China. This move was revealed recentl
A 'Second Brain' on Your Face: Meta's AI Glasses Tested
Meta's hackers have been working on a new project - AI glasses that can recognize faces and objects. The glasses, built in collaboration with Ray-Ban, were firs
Students Save Billions with Simple Indexation Shift
About 3 million students and graduates face a 2.8% increase in their Hecs debts. The government could change the indexation date to ease the burden. The Higher
AI Frenzy Fuels Chip Stocks to Historic Highs
Micron Technology workers in Idaho are part of a booming industry as chip stocks surge, driven by AI demand. The chip sector is outperforming the market, with r
Gaza Violence Continues Through Religious Holiday
At least 33 Palestinians were killed and over 130 injured in Gaza and the occupied West Bank during the four days of Eid al-Adha. The violence occurred between
Concerns Rise as Trump Appoints Loyalist Bill Pulte to Intelligence Chief Role
Former President Donald Trump has chosen Bill Pulte as the new head of national intelligence. This decision, announced on September 2, 2025, at the White House,
US Imposes Tariffs Over Forced Labour Practices
The US has proposed tariffs on imports from 60 economies for failing to prohibit goods made with forced labour. The tariffs, under Section 301, range up to 12.5
US Military Intercepts Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks
The US military intercepted a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks on Tuesday, targeting regional neighbours including Kuwait and Bahrain. The attacks we