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Trump officials have met with Canadian separatist group that wants to break off from rest of country, report says

The group says it has met with ‘very, very senior people,’ according to the report

The Independent UK · Jan 29

The Khamenei question: Can Trump’s ‘beautiful armada’ take out Iran's Supreme Leader?

US President Trump is escalating pressure on Iran with a significant naval deployment and threats of severe retaliation for any attacks. He's considering targeted strikes, even on top leadership, aiming for a regime change similar to Venezuela. Iran warns of a powerful response, while regional allies express deep concern over…

The Times of India · Jan 29

Universal basic income could be used to soften hit from AI job losses in UK, minister says

Lord Stockwood says people in government ‘definitely’ talking about idea as technology disrupts industries

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29

Xi Jinping’s 'Sacred Games': Why China’s leader keeps purging PLA generals

“Sab marr jaayenge, sirf Trivedi bachega.”

The Times of India · Jan 26

Ambitious 170 km long Saudi megacity 'The Line' has scope slashed and may be repurposed as AI data center hub — futuristic desert city was set to house 9 million people, and showcased polarizing sci-fi design

New reports suggest Saudi Arabia is drastically reducing the scale of megaproject 'The Line',' possibly pivoting its future to become a hub for AI data centers.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 26

Saudi Arabia ‘scales back plans for 100-mile desert megacity’ after concerns raised over billions spent

A Saudi official said last year that the government had ‘spent too much’ on its flagship project

The Independent UK · Jan 26

The EU could fire a never-before-used 'trade bazooka' to retaliate against Trump tariffs aimed at NATO allies sending troops to Greenland

In addition to limiting trade in goods and services, the anti-coercion instrument could also target foreign direct investment and financial markets.

Fortune · Jan 18

Coca-Cola reportedly abandons plans to sell Costa Coffee chain

US owner scraps auction after bids from private equity firms fail to meet its £2bn sale expectations, report says

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14

'Godfather of AI' says the technology will create massive unemployment and send profits soaring — 'that is the capitalist system'

"We are at a point in history where something amazing is happening, and it may be amazingly good, and it may be amazingly bad."

Fortune · Jan 12

EU wants ‘Farage clause’ in Brexit ‘reset’ talks with UK

Move would mean Brussels would receive compensation if future government reneged on deal Starmer is negotiating

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11