KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan has plunged into a nationwide telecom blackout after the Taliban government shut down internet and mobile networks, cutting off millions from communication and information access. The disruption, confirmed by internet watchdog NetBlocks, follows weeks of intermittent fiber optic outages that the Taliban said were part of efforts to curb immorality online. … Read more
NEW YORK — Wall Street faces uncertainty as the US government shutdown 2025 looms, threatening to halt crucial economic data releases and clouding the outlook for markets already balancing interest rate expectations and slowing growth. The Labor Department confirmed Monday that if Congress fails to reach a funding deal, it will suspend economic data publications … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — Before announcing their latest artificial intelligence chips, Amazon and Google tip off Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, according to a new report from The Information. The practice underscores Nvidia’s commanding position in the AI hardware ecosystem, where its GPUs power the majority of training and inference workloads for large scale AI models. Sources … Read more
Redmond Washington: Microsoft is introducing a new artificial intelligence powered feature called vibe working across its Office suite, bringing conversational, automated productivity to Excel and Word. The company unveiled Agent Mode, a tool embedded within Microsoft 365 Copilot, designed to generate complex spreadsheets, documents, and even PowerPoint presentations from simple text prompts. The initiative, built … Read more
LOS ANGELES — The New Simpsons Movie 2027 is officially in the works. Disney announced Monday that an untitled sequel to The Simpsons Movie is slated for theatrical release on July 23, 2027, marking the return of the iconic animated family to the big screen for the first time in two decades. The news, confirmed … Read more
ATLANTA — The Coca Cola Company announced Monday it will release its Q3 2025 earnings on Oct. 21, ahead of the New York Stock Exchange opening. The beverage giant will host an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m Eastern Time to discuss the results, with a live webcast available on its investor relations website. The … Read more
Most Asian stock markets advanced Monday as technology shares staged a rebound from steep losses last week, while investors turned their attention to upcoming central bank meetings in Australia and India for policy cues. Gains in South Korea, Hong Kong and Australia helped lift regional sentiment, tracking modest strength on Wall Street after in line … Read more
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s directive to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey has triggered renewed scrutiny over the independence of the Justice Department, as internal dissent, high level resignations, and mounting political pressure highlight a growing clash between presidential authority and legal norms. The indictment of Comey marks a pivotal moment in Trump’s … Read more
In a move reminiscent of the turbulent summer of 2020, President Donald Trump has again taken center stage in a confrontation over law and order. Over the weekend, the White House confirmed that Trump ordered federal troops to Portland, citing ongoing unrest around a federal ICE facility and claims of escalating violence by Antifa protesters. … Read more
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool it’s a matter of national power. From the US to China, countries are racing to build sovereign AI systems that reflect their language, values, and strategic priorities. South Korea homegrown AI is the latest entrant in this global race and Seoul is making bold moves to ensure … Read more
