Microsoft’s abrupt disconnection of Nayara Energy, a major Indian oil refinery operator, from its cloud services sent ripples throughout the global tech and energy sectors—a move spurred not by technical woes, but by geopolitical sanctions issued by the European Union. The incident, emblematic...
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The announcement that the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) will come into force from October 1 marks a transformative moment in India’s contemporary trade trajectory. After a protracted negotiation process spanning over fifteen years, the agreement between India and the...
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In a significant move to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Microsoft has announced a $1.5 billion investment in G42, a leading AI technology holding company based in Abu Dhabi. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate AI development and expand global digital...
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When Brad Smith, vice chairman and president of Microsoft, took the stand before the US Senate, his statements resonated far beyond Capitol Hill. In an era where the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is redefining national security, economic competition, and data sovereignty, few...
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Few moments draw the spotlight onto Mexico’s political theater so unmistakably as a shift in presidency coinciding with international trade negotiations and populist gestures in the capital’s heart. Recently, President Claudia Sheinbaum’s leadership has come into vivid relief with public...
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In an era defined by rapid digital transformation and shifting geopolitical landscapes, Russian oil companies are embracing cryptocurrency as a strategic lifeline. With traditional financial channels choked by Western sanctions and outdated banking systems leaving the country gasping for air...
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Reuters – Tarantula's confiscated by the U.S.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A German national who shipped hundreds of live tarantulas into the United States through the mail has pleaded guilty to a federal smuggling charge...
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