NEWS
UK weighs faster defence spending hike toward 3% as security pressures mount
By Axel Miller | 16 Feb 2026
The UK is reviewing plans to accelerate defence spending toward 3% of GDP as geopolitical risks rise and NATO allies push for stronger military investment.
China opens market to 53 African nations in zero-tariff pivot
By Cygnus | 16 Feb 2026
China will grant zero-tariff access to 53 African nations from May 2026, reshaping global trade ties and deepening economic links across the Global South.
Modi’s rooftop solar push slows as lenders and states drag feet
By Axel Miller | 16 Feb 2026
India’s PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar scheme faces delays as loan bottlenecks and state utility concerns slow installations despite subsidies and clean-energy targets.
India hosts global AI summit as tech leaders gather in Delhi amid investment push
By Cygnus | 16 Feb 2026
India hosts the global AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi as top tech leaders and policymakers gather to discuss AI investment, governance, and adoption.
OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI as personal-agent project moves to foundation
By Axel Miller | 16 Feb 2026
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI as the viral open-source AI assistant transitions to a foundation, highlighting rising momentum in personal AI agents.
Fractal Analytics shares slip on debut as AI uncertainty weighs on sentiment
By Cygnus | 16 Feb 2026
Fractal Analytics shares slipped below IPO price on debut as investors weighed AI disruption risks and growth prospects for analytics firms.
Warner Bros weighs reopening sale talks with Paramount amid competing bids
By Axel Miller | 16 Feb 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly reviewing Paramount's revised proposal amid investor pressure, highlighting rising consolidation in the global media industry.
ByteDance pledges safeguards for Seedance AI after studios raise IP concerns
By Cygnus | 16 Feb 2026
ByteDance says it will strengthen safeguards on Seedance 2.0 after media companies raise copyright concerns, highlighting rising legal pressure on generative AI.
Musk ramps up SpaceX moon plans as Bezos accelerates Blue Origin in race against China
By Axel Miller | 13 Feb 2026
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos step up SpaceX and Blue Origin Moon plans as competition with China accelerates under NASA’s Artemis programme.
Indians can now travel to 56 destinations without prior visa as passport ranking improves
By Cygnus | 13 Feb 2026
India moves up to 75th in the Henley Passport Index, giving citizens access to 56 destinations via visa-free, visa-on-arrival or ETA entry.
CEO says EU’s IRIS2 must match Starlink on price and performance
By Cygnus | 13 Feb 2026
Eutelsat CEO says Europe’s €10.6bn IRIS2 satellite network must compete with Starlink on pricing and performance.
Applied Materials jumps 12% as AI chip demand drives strong revenue forecast
By Axel Miller | 13 Feb 2026
Applied Materials shares surge after forecasting $7.65bn in Q2 revenue, driven by strong AI chip and memory demand.

