Iran says it will open shipping route for cooperating parties

Iran announces plans to open a new shipping route for parties willing to cooperate, signaling potential shifts in regional maritime logistics.

AI can fix the fragmented online public transport space

AI technology is emerging as a solution to streamline Europe’s diverse online public transport apps, reducing user confusion and increasing adoption.

Taiwan arms sale in focus as Trump insists he gave no ground to Xi

Trump asserts he made no concessions to Xi Jinping amid rising tensions over Taiwan arms sales and U.S.-China relations, amid ongoing diplomatic debates.

NATO in talks on Japan joining defense startup accelerator: official

Japan is in discussions with NATO to join the DIANA defense startup accelerator, marking a first for a non-member country, officials confirm.

Japan’s Kioxia forecasts 48-fold quarterly profit jump on AI demand

Kioxia forecasts a 48-fold increase in quarterly profit, driven by rising AI data center demand for memory semiconductors, signaling strong industry growth.

Editor’s Choice: Xi’s Taiwan warning steals the headlines in first round of US-China summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned of potential clash over Taiwan during first round of US-China talks, signaling heightened tensions amid ambiguous outcomes.

OpenAI’s Apple Partnership Sours

OpenAI and Apple’s collaboration has reportedly cooled, with sources citing disagreements over project direction and strategic priorities.

Trump’s Latin American domino play blocks out China

U.S. efforts under Trump aim to weaken China’s foothold in Latin America by supporting pro-Washington governments, shifting regional influence dynamics.

Omron’s AI unit hunts for rare diseases in data on 50m Japanese patients

Omron’s healthcare subsidiary is using AI to analyze data from 50 million Japanese patients, aiming to identify rare disease clusters and aid in clinical trials.