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Elon Musk's SpaceX Said To Consider Merger With Tesla Or xAI

SpaceX is considering a potential merger with Tesla Inc, as well as an alternative combination with artificial intelligence firm xAI, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign billionaire Elon Musk is weighing how to consolidate his empire

Published on: 30.01.2026 05:52
FBI Imposter Tries To Get Luigi Mangione Out Of Jail With Pizza Cutter

Mark Anderson, a 36-year-old Minnesota native who has a history of drug and other arrests and disclosed last year in court papers that he suffers from mental illness, was arrested.

Published on: 30.01.2026 05:50
Microsoft Inks $750 Million Cloud Deal With AI Firm Perplexity

AI startup Perplexity signed a $750 million deal with Microsoft Corp. to use its Azure cloud service, spreading its business beyond longtime cloud partner Amazon.com Inc.

Published on: 30.01.2026 05:44
Amazon In Talks To Invest $50 Billion In OpenAI, Expand Ties

Amazon.com Inc. is in talks to invest as much as $50 billion in OpenAI and expand an agreement that involves selling computer power to the AI startup, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Published on: 30.01.2026 05:35
ICE Begins Buying 'Mega' Warehouse Detention Centres Across US

Despite protests in small towns and cities across the US, the Trump administration is pushing ahead with the purchase of warehouses it plans to convert into immigration jails in what could be the largest expansion of such detention capacity in US.

Published on: 30.01.2026 05:29
Trump Sues US Revenue Service, Treasury For $10 Billion Over Tax-Return Leak

President Donald Trump sued the US Treasury and Internal Revenue Service for at least $10 billion over an unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns to the press during his first term in office.

Published on: 30.01.2026 05:26
Google DeepMind's Project Genie Lets You Walk, Fly, Drive Through Imagination

Project Genie uses Genie 3, a smart AI that can build interactive worlds from simple text or pictures. 

Published on: 30.01.2026 05:21
Trump To Announce His Pick For Federal Reserve Chair Today

Trump plans to announce his choice for chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday morning, a long-awaited decision that could set up a showdown on whether the US central bank preserves its independence from the White House and electoral politics.

Published on: 30.01.2026 04:23
US Plans Big India-Focused Meet As Washington Seeks To Counter China

The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) is set to convene its first public hearing of 2026 in February, with a special focus on India.

Published on: 30.01.2026 04:18
Trump's Options For Iran Strike Grow Even With Goals Unclear

The arrival of a US aircraft carrier strike group in the Middle East has given President Donald Trump new, more forceful options to carry out his threats to attack Iran, but the choices carry serious risks of retaliation from Tehran.

Published on: 30.01.2026 03:18
"Problems Won't Solve By One Power Calling Shots": UN Chief's Dig At Trump

Global problems will not be solved by one power "calling the shots" or by splitting the world into rival spheres, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday in comments directed at the United States and China.

Published on: 30.01.2026 02:34
US Issues License For Oil Companies To Operate In Venezuela

The Trump administration issued a general licence expanding the ability of oil companies to operate in Venezuela, marking a significant step to ease sanctions under the new US-backed leadership in Caracas.

Published on: 30.01.2026 02:06
Ex-Google Engineer Convicted Of Stealing AI Secrets For Chinese Companies

Former Google software engineer Linwei Ding was convicted by a federal jury in San Francisco on Thursday of stealing AI trade secrets from the US tech giant to benefit two Chinese companies he was secretly working for

Published on: 30.01.2026 01:53
Amid Iran Tensions, US Sends Destroyer Delbert D. Black To Middle East

The U.S. Navy has sent an additional warship to the Middle East, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday, amid a large military buildup in the region and soaring tensions.

Published on: 30.01.2026 01:42
Explained: Why Elon Musk Wants To Put AI Data Centers In Space

A proposed merger between Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI, reported exclusively by Reuters on Thursday, could give fresh momentum to Musk's plan to launch satellite data centers into orbit.

Published on: 30.01.2026 01:36
Trump Says 'Hopefully' Won't Need Iran Military Action

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, saying he planned to have further talks with Tehran on a possible nuclear deal.

Published on: 30.01.2026 01:25
UN Chief Sees "A Lot Of Positive Expectations" From India-EU Trade Deal

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that he sees "a lot of positive expectations" from the recent free trade agreement between India and the European Union, and it could contribute to global multi-polarity.

Published on: 30.01.2026 01:03
EU Designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps As Terrorist Group

European Union foreign ministers agreed to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, placing the powerful military force in the same category as Islamic State and al Qaeda.

Published on: 30.01.2026 00:48
Trump Threatens Canada With 50% Tariff On Aircraft Sold In US, Expanding Trade War

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the US, the latest salvo in his trade war with America's northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands.

Published on: 30.01.2026 00:33
Trump To Impose Tariffs On Countries That Sell Oil To Cuba

US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened new tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, escalating a pressure campaign against the Communist-run island.

Published on: 30.01.2026 00:29

News from Arabic Countries

LIVE: Iran warns retaliation to US attack will not be limited

Numerous US military assets in the Gulf region are 'within the range of our medium-range missiles', Iran warns.

Published on: 30.01.2026 05:59
Can Bangladesh’s Awami League survive election ban, ex-PM Hasina’s exile?

The party that ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist won't be on the ballot in February, and its future is uncertain.

Published on: 30.01.2026 05:12
Trump says Russia to pause bombing Kyiv during extreme winter conditions

Ukraine's Zelenskyy welcomes possible pause after Russian attacks leave homes without heat in plummeting temperatures.

Published on: 30.01.2026 04:43
ASEAN does not recognise Myanmar’s elections ‘as of now’: Philippine FM

Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro says ASEAN member states have 'not endorsed' the election in military-run Myanmar.

Published on: 30.01.2026 04:34
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,436

These are the key developments from day 1,436 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 30.01.2026 02:55
Iran prepares for war as US military ‘armada’ approaches

Diplomatic efforts intensify as Iran emphasises defensive readiness over negotiations with the US.

Published on: 30.01.2026 02:39
Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying Cuba with much-needed oil

Trump signs executive order ramping up pressure on Havana's oil supplies in wake of US abduction of Venezuela's Maduro.

Published on: 30.01.2026 02:35
What’s the format and full match schedule of the T20 World Cup 2026?

Teams, groups, dates, start times and venues for all 54 matches at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka.

Published on: 30.01.2026 01:57
Gaza-based journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry

Award-winning Palestinian journalist regains account with 1.4 million followers after surprise removal from platform.

Published on: 30.01.2026 01:01
Venezuela’s Rodriguez signs oil reform law while the US eases sanctions

The Trump administration has pressured Venezuela to increase foreign access to the country's large oil reserves.

Published on: 30.01.2026 00:03
Canada’s Carney hails new trade deals, ‘expects’ US to respect sovereignty

Canadian prime minister has sought to rally 'middle powers' to respond to an increasingly unpredictable global climate.

Published on: 29.01.2026 23:24
US opens probe after a Waymo self-driving car hit a child near a school

The child ran across the street from behind a double-parked SUV towards the school and sustained minor injuries.

Published on: 29.01.2026 23:11
US Justice Department charges man with assault after Ilhan Omar town hall

As part of the government's affidavit, an FBI agent testified to the suspect approaching Omar with a syringe.

Published on: 29.01.2026 23:02
Niger military gov’t says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attack

'They should be ready to hear us roar,' says military ruler Tiani, who thanked Russian troops for defending airbase.

Published on: 29.01.2026 22:45
Burkina Faso’s military government dissolves political parties

Interior Minister says multiplication of political parties has fuelled divisions and weakened social cohesion.

Published on: 29.01.2026 21:53
Microsoft stock plunges as Wall Street questions AI investments

The drop comes amid stalling growth for its cloud computing software as OpenAI investments are questioned.

Published on: 29.01.2026 21:37
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry

Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, known for sharing videos from Gaza, says she’s regained access to her TikTok.

Published on: 29.01.2026 21:20
‘Melania’: What to know about the US first lady’s new documentary

The film's high budget has raised questions about efforts by powerful donors to win favour with the White House.

Published on: 29.01.2026 20:15
France moves to ban social media for users under 15

France is moving closer to banning social media for users under the age of 15, over growing concerns over mental health.

Published on: 29.01.2026 20:04
TotalEnergies restarts $20bn LNG project in Mozambique after 5-year freeze

Operations were paused indefinitely in 2021 due to escalating violence in the region.

Published on: 29.01.2026 20:03
Iran slams EU’s ‘terrorist’ designation for IRGC as hypocritical

Iran’s foreign minister labelled the EU as hypocritical after designating the IRGC a "terrorist" organisation.

Published on: 29.01.2026 19:45
Former Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years for US killing of Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson fatally shot Massey after she called police to her home, in a killing that sparked outrage and protests.

Published on: 29.01.2026 19:28
Who controls Yemen now and why it matters

Humanitarian crisis worsens in Yemen as power struggles intensify and aid gaps grow.

Published on: 29.01.2026 19:17
‘They picked the wrong state’: how Minneapolis is fighting back

Minneapolis mobilizes rapid response networks and mutual aid as protests grow against federal immigration agents.

Published on: 29.01.2026 19:10
Why is the Doomsday Clock nearer to midnight than ever before?

Atomic scientists raise alarm over more global conflict and new risks such as artificial intelligence.

Published on: 29.01.2026 19:07