Washington, United States (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 - A coalition spanning US conservative figure Steve Bannon, progressives, labor unions and faith groups announced Wednesday a joint declaration of principles on artificial intelligence, framing the effort as a pushback against what they called Silicon Valley's reckless deployment of AI.
Saint-Cloud, France (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 - France's Dassault Aviation on Wednesday accused Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain in the multibillion-euro FCAS warplane programme, of seeking to sabotage the project.
Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 - Stock markets across Asia were pummelled Wednesday as investors began panic-selling on fears the Israel-US war on Iran will fan inflation and hammer the global economy.
New York (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 - Seven US tech giants at the forefront of artificial intelligence committed Wednesday to offset the costs of their increased electricity needs through investments in energy infrastructure.
Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 - Israel ordered residents of a vast region of southern Lebanon to leave their homes on Wednesday, as the military expanded its campaign of air strikes and reportedly sent ground troops deeper into the country.
La Paz (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - Thousands of Bolivians rushed to banks on Tuesday to exchange banknotes at risk of being mistaken for money stolen from a military plane that crashed at the weekend, AFP reporters said.
Barcelona (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - The war between the US, Israel and Iran will raise 'red flags' for tech firms that have invested in Middle East infrastructure, especially data centres needed to power AI, analysts have warned.
Washington, United States (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Navy was ready to escort oil tankers through a crucial Gulf shipping route, as he justified his war on Iran by saying he believed Tehran was about to strike first.
Paris, France (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - By stepping up long-range drone strikes against Gulf countries, Iran is exploiting the inadequacy of their defences against the low-cost threat in a bid to pressure the United States to end the war, analysts said.
Jerusalem (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - The Israeli military said Tuesday that it struck an underground nuclear site in Iran where it alleged scientists were 'covertly' developing a key component for nuclear weapons.
Paris, France (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - France is sending its flagship aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean in response to the widening conflict in the Middle East, President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday.
Shanghai (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - Throughout her first pregnancy, Wang Yifan had lots of questions, which she usually put to renowned obstetrician Duan Tao - or rather, an AI clone of the top Shanghai-based doctor.
New York (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - Energy prices have surged dramatically since the United States and Israel launched their attack on Iran Saturday, and that will almost certainly translate into bigger profits.
Los Angeles CA (SWX) Mar 03, 2026 - From France to the United States of America, some of the biggest companies in the gaming category of entertainment are based in the West. However, gaming companies from China are experiencing notable growth, as China's gaming giants continue to carry out some notably ambitious plans.
Geneva (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - Millions of people in Somalia are at risk of famine due to prolonged drought, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned on Tuesday.
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - Environmental watchdog Greenpeace voiced concern on Tuesday over Malaysia's decision to renew rare earths processor Lynas' licence for another decade, saying there were 'unresolved long-standing concerns over radioactive waste management'.
