Author: Grace Johnson

Donald Trump dismissed the possibility of a United States war with Venezuela but suggested that President Nicolás Maduro’s rule may be nearing its end. Speaking to CBS’ 60 Minutes, Trump said: “I doubt it. I don’t think so. But they’ve been treating us very badly.” US steps up strikes on Caribbean drug routes Trump’s remarks come as Washington escalates strikes against boats suspected of smuggling drugs across the Caribbean. The administration insists the missions aim to stop narcotics from entering the United States. Critics argue the operations are intended to weaken Maduro’s government. Trump rejected that claim, saying the actions…

The roar returned to Anfield. After weeks of frustration and pressure, Liverpool found their rhythm again — and Arne Slot found his smile. The Dutch manager credited the fans for helping his side rediscover their fight and confidence. Liverpool had lost six of their previous seven games in all competitions, and the tension had been growing. But against Aston Villa, everything changed. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch sealed a 2-0 victory that ended a four-match Premier League losing streak and lifted the Reds back to third place. For the first time in weeks, the Anfield crowd could sense…

China is increasing its strategic oil reserves, a move that supports energy security and helps stabilize global markets. Recent reports show the country is importing more than 11 million barrels of oil per day, directing roughly 1 to 1.2 million barrels daily into national reserves. The expansion of strategic reserves signals China’s focus on long-term energy security. By stockpiling oil, the country prepares for supply disruptions, price fluctuations, or unexpected demand spikes. Analysts say this approach strengthens China’s resilience against global market shocks. Global oil markets also benefit from China’s reserve-building strategy. Strategic stockpiling can reduce sudden demand swings, contributing…

South Korea emerges as a hub for advanced AI Nvidia will supply over 260,000 of its most advanced AI chips to South Korea’s government and leading companies including Samsung, LG, and Hyundai. The chips will power factories producing semiconductors, robots, and autonomous vehicles. Chief executive Jensen Huang said the deal allows South Korea to “export intelligence as a new product.” He did not reveal the total value of the contracts. The announcement caps a historic week for Nvidia. On Wednesday, the company became the first ever to reach a $5 trillion valuation. A day later, optimism grew that improving US-China…

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for the first time in six years, raising cautious hopes of easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Trump described the meeting in South Korea as “amazing,” while Beijing said both sides had reached a consensus to address “major trade issues.” Relations have been rocky since Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, prompting Beijing’s retaliation. A short-lived truce in May failed to end the confrontation. No formal trade deal came from Thursday’s talks, but both leaders hinted at progress. Behind closed doors, negotiators have struggled for months to…

A huge Microsoft outage on Wednesday brought parts of the global internet to a standstill. Websites for Heathrow, NatWest, and Minecraft went offline for several hours, leaving millions unable to access key services before systems were restored later that night. Websites crash as users report widespread failures Thousands of people reported website crashes and login errors across multiple countries. Outage tracker Downdetector showed a sharp spike in complaints as users faced slow-loading pages and broken links. Microsoft confirmed that many Microsoft 365 users suffered long delays in Outlook and related services. By 21:00 GMT, most affected websites had returned online…

Shanghai has completed the first phase of the world’s first wind-powered undersea data centre. Situated in the Lin-gang Special Area, the facility runs almost entirely on offshore wind energy. It uses seawater cooling, lowering energy demand for cooling to less than 10%. The project marks a significant step in China’s green infrastructure drive. Placing the data centre underwater reduces land use by over 90% and cuts total energy consumption by nearly 23%. Experts say it could reshape how cities design and power data centres sustainably. The facility combines renewable energy with advanced seawater cooling. Offshore wind turbines provide clean power,…

OpenAI has officially completed its transition into a for-profit company. The change is designed to attract billions in investment and could open the door to a future stock market listing. Microsoft reworks its deep ties with OpenAI As part of the transformation, OpenAI and Microsoft have revised their long-standing partnership. Microsoft now holds a 27% stake in the ChatGPT developer. The updated agreement marks a new phase in a relationship that began in 2019, when OpenAI still operated as a non-profit AI research group. Under the revised deal, Microsoft can now pursue artificial general intelligence (AGI) independently or with other…

Hong Kong home prices continued their upward trend in September 2025, rising by 1.3% compared to August. This marks the sixth consecutive month of growth for the city’s private housing market. The rebound comes after a steep decline of nearly 30% from the peak seen in 2021. Analysts attribute the recovery to improving market sentiment and recent interest rate cuts by leading banks. Homebuyers have shown renewed interest, encouraged by lower borrowing costs and positive signals from developers. This has helped to stabilize property values, which had fallen sharply over the past few years. The price increase was most notable…

Amazon is preparing to lay off tens of thousands of corporate employees in one of its biggest job cuts in years, according to several media reports. The reductions could start as soon as this week. Reports from The Wall Street Journal and Reuters indicate that the company plans to cut up to 30,000 positions. The layoffs are part of a restructuring program led by chief executive Andy Jassy, aimed at reducing expenses and reshaping the company’s priorities. Amazon declined to comment when approached by international news outlets. Largest wave of layoffs since 2022 If confirmed, this would be one of…