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Musk merges his AI business into SpaceX
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» SAN FRANCISCO - Elon Musk has announced that his rocket company SpaceX will take over his artificial intelligence outfit xAI, as he seeks to raise billions of dollars for his science fiction-worthy outer space projects.
Trump to charge $1bn for permanent 'peace board' membership: reports
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump's government has asked countries to pay US$1 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts, according to US media reports.
TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat
AFP, Published on 19/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - TikTok said on Thursday it had signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain operations in the United States and avoid a ban threat over its Chinese ownership, US media reported.
Australian mining giant BHP drops Anglo American takeover bid
AFP, Published on 24/11/2025
» SYDNEY - Australian resources giant BHP said on Monday it had dropped a bid to take over British rival Anglo American that would have created the world's largest miner of copper.
'Piggy.' 'Terrible.' Trump lashes out at female reporters
AFP, Published on 19/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump ripped into a reporter from the US network ABC News on Tuesday, just days after calling another woman journalist "piggy" after she asked a question related to the convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last
AFP, Published on 11/11/2025
» RIYADH - Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year’s World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of the all-time great football careers.
Indian cricket champs Bengaluru could be sold for ‘as much as $2bn’
AFP, Published on 06/11/2025
» NEW DELHI - The owner of India Premier League cricket champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru is considering selling the team, which could be worth “as much as $2 billion”.
Kimmel: Outrage over suspension drew free speech ‘red line’
AFP, Published on 09/10/2025
» LOS ANGELES - Comedian Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday said he hopes the outrage over his late-night show’s suspension following pressure from the Trump administration had drawn a “bold red line” for free speech.
Hong Kong prepares for 'serious threat' from Super Typhoon Ragasa
AFP, Published on 23/09/2025
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong rushed to prepare for the arrival of Super Typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday, with officials warning of a "serious threat" comparable to some of the most destructive storms in the city's recent history.
Oracle chief Ellison challenges Musk for ‘world’s richest’ title
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» NEW YORK - Billionaire Elon Musk is at risk of losing his title as the world's wealthiest person to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, whose software giant appears poised for massive AI riches through a major deal with OpenAI.