Tokyo and Seoul Strengthen Semiconductor Ties to Reduce Strategic Vulnerability
Japan and South Korea are broadening chip cooperation as governments try to secure critical supply chains against geopolitical and industrial disruption.
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WHO Says Malaria Vaccines Can Save More Lives if Funding Keeps Pace
The WHO is urging wider use of malaria vaccines while warning that weak financing could prevent countries from turning scientific progress into broad protection.
Fed Keeps Cautious Tone as Tariffs Complicate the Inflation Picture
Federal Reserve officials signaled they are willing to keep rates high for longer because new tariff pressure could slow progress on inflation.
EV Sales Keep Expanding as Fuel Prices and Competition Reshape the Market
Global EV registrations climbed for a second month in April, supported by high petrol prices, policy incentives and stronger Chinese brand penetration in Europe.
Europe's Gas Shift Away From Russia Could Create a New Vulnerability
An energy report warns that Europe is on course to rely heavily on US LNG, raising concerns that strategic dependence is being transferred rather than solved.
Fervo IPO Shows Strong Appetite for Always-On Clean Electricity
The geothermal developer's enlarged IPO points to growing investor interest in clean energy projects that can deliver constant power as AI and electrification increase demand.
Jensen Huang's Presence Underscores How Central Chips Are to US-China Diplomacy
The Nvidia chief joined Trump ahead of talks with China, signaling that semiconductor access, AI growth and national security are now tightly intertwined.
Rare Earth Talks Offer Relief, but Global Supply Pressure Remains
US and Chinese officials are considering a longer pause in their rare earth dispute, yet export curbs are still squeezing manufacturers that depend on these strategic materials.
Falling Oil Gives Stocks More Room to Hold Their Rally
A drop in oil prices linked to US-Iran peace expectations helped keep Wall Street near all-time highs, even as investors continued to sort through earnings, labor data and mixed moves in chip stocks.
International Contact Tracing Begins After Deadly Cruise Ship Hantavirus Cases
Governments are trying to locate passengers who left the MV Hondius before the outbreak was known, after three deaths and several suspected infections raised concern across multiple countries.
Kyiv Tries to Restart Diplomatic Momentum With High-Level US Meetings
Rustem Umerov's trip to Miami signals a new Ukrainian effort to revive stalled peace talks, address prisoner issues and keep Washington engaged despite deadlock over territory in Donetsk.
Washington and Tehran Seek an Interim Framework Instead of a Full Settlement
US and Iranian officials are working toward a limited agreement to stop the war and stabilize shipping, while postponing the most difficult disputes about Iran's nuclear program.
Taipei Fears Taiwan Could Become a Bargaining Point in Trump-Xi Talks
Taiwanese officials said Beijing may try to press its case on Taiwan when Trump meets Xi, even as the United States privately and publicly reassures Taipei that its policy remains unchanged.
Royal Visit Tries to Steady a Strained Transatlantic Relationship
As King Charles III concluded his US tour, the visit stood out as an effort to reinforce the special relationship between Britain and America during a tense political period.
Volatile Oil Market Tests Wall Street's Confidence
Sharp swings in oil reflected anxiety over Iran, but US stocks stayed resilient as investors focused on strong earnings from major technology companies.
Court Keeps Gala Attack Suspect Detained as New Details Emerge
The man accused of trying to storm the correspondents dinner with weapons will remain jailed while prosecutors argue the attack was deliberate and dangerous.
Hegseth Defends Iran Strategy Under Heavy Senate Pressure
During a tense Senate hearing, Pete Hegseth defended the administration's conduct of the Iran war while lawmakers challenged its cost, legality, and long-term strategy.
Louisiana Map Ruling Raises New Questions About Minority Voting Power
By rejecting Louisiana's majority-Black district, the Supreme Court reduced the force of a key Voting Rights Act protection and opened the door to more aggressive redistricting fights.