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Anduril raises $5 billion as defense tech valuation climbs to $61 billion

By Axel Miller | 13 May 2026

Anduril Industries secured $5 billion in funding, boosting its valuation to $61 billion as investors back autonomous defense manufacturing and AI military software.

The AI power surge is quietly pushing up US utility bills

By Cygnus | 12 May 2026

Growing AI data-centre demand is accelerating US grid spending, while utilities increasingly use CWIP financing that can raise consumer electricity bills.

TotalEnergies signs Syria offshore review deal with QatarEnergy

By Axel Miller | 12 May 2026

TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips signed an agreement to evaluate offshore exploration opportunities in Syria’s Mediterranean Block 3 area.

US announces 53.3M-barrel SPR oil loan amid Middle East supply risks

By Cygnus | 12 May 2026

The US approved a 53.3 million-barrel Strategic Petroleum Reserve exchange to support refiners and stabilize oil markets amid Middle East supply concerns.

OpenAI expands cyber push with enterprise security partnerships in Europe

By Axel Miller | 12 May 2026

OpenAI expands enterprise cybersecurity partnerships in Europe as demand rises for AI-driven threat detection, automation, and defensive security tools.

Israel deploys Iron Dome battery and personnel to UAE amid Iran tensions

By Cygnus | 12 May 2026

Israel has deployed an Iron Dome battery and operational personnel to the UAE, marking a historic expansion of regional defense ties amid tensions with Iran.

India, Russia advance critical minerals and rare earth partnership

By Axel Miller | 12 May 2026

India and Russia are advancing cooperation on lithium, rare earths, and magnet manufacturing as New Delhi strengthens critical mineral supply chains.

Petcoke shortage threatens global aluminum supply, JP Morgan warns

By Cygnus | 12 May 2026

JP Morgan warns that petroleum coke shortages linked to Hormuz disruptions could push the global aluminum market into a 2 million-tonne deficit in 2026.

Meta loses EU court challenge over Italian publisher payments

By Axel Miller | 12 May 2026

The EU’s top court backs Italy’s publisher compensation framework, reinforcing AGCOM’s role in disputes involving digital platforms and news content.

India cuts oil and gas royalties to boost domestic energy production

By Cygnus | 12 May 2026

India revises crude oil and natural gas royalty rules, simplifying wellhead pricing and extending incentives for deepwater energy exploration.

Bridge Data Centres pilots HVO biofuel for low-emission backup power

By Axel Miller | 12 May 2026

Bridge Data Centres and EcoCeres complete an HVO renewable diesel pilot for data centre backup generators across Asia-Pacific facilities.

India launches ‘Made in India’ brand scheme to target 100 critical manufacturing gaps

By Cygnus | 12 May 2026

India’s DPIIT unveils a ‘Made in India’ certification scheme to improve export quality and reduce import dependence across 100 key industrial product categories.

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FEATURES

The decoupling paradox: Why Wall Street keeps funding AI despite $100 oil

By Axel Miller | 11 May 2026

AI infrastructure stocks continue rallying despite $100 oil as investors bet on productivity gains and semiconductor demand in 2026.

Hybrid bonding gains attention as AI chip packaging demand grows

By Cygnus | 23 Apr 2026

Hybrid bonding is driving AI chip packaging demand as backend technologies gain importance in the semiconductor supply chain.

The agentic transition: how enterprises are scaling AI from pilot to profit

By Cygnus | 22 Apr 2026

AI has entered its execution era. Discover how companies like Valeo and Microsoft are scaling agentic AI systems—from copilots to autonomous workflows driving real business impact.

Post-splashdown: What Artemis II taught us about the ‘deep space wall’

By Axel Miller | 15 Apr 2026

Artemis II splashdown marks a breakthrough in deep space exploration. Discover AVATAR radiation data, Orion’s distance record, and insights shaping NASA’s 2028 Moon mission.

Can aviation go green? The multi-billion dollar race for sustainable fuel

By Cygnus | 10 Apr 2026

Airlines are racing to adopt sustainable aviation fuel, but limited supply and high costs challenge the future of green aviation.

The battery race: who will control the future of electric vehicles?

By Axel Miller | 08 Apr 2026

The global battery race is reshaping the electric vehicle industry, with China, the US, and Europe competing for control over supply chains and technology.