Tui is investigating the claims and says it is “not in a position to provide a statement at this stage”. ...
Day: April 7, 2026
China is winning one AI race, the US another – but either might pull aheadChina is winning one AI race, the US another – but either might pull ahead
Both sides don’t want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further. ...
Expert survey sees higher GDP growth, job losses from AIExpert survey sees higher GDP growth, job losses from AI
US economists predict substantial economic gains, but also significant job losses, as AI takes off. A survey found that experts — tech workers, economists, and professional forecasters — expect significant AI capability advances by 2030. Under the fastest scenarios, it could drive GDP growth up to levels not seen since ...
Tehran is letting more ships through the Strait of HormuzTehran is letting more ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose to its highest level in weeks, as more countries negotiated with Iran for safe transit. “Passage is still at Iran’s mercy,” a Kpler analyst said, with nations striking opaque deals with the Islamic Republic to get through the strait; ships linked to India, ...
Cuba turns to Chinese solar for energy lifelineCuba turns to Chinese solar for energy lifeline
Cuba’s energy crisis is making the island more reliant on Chinese solar power. US President Donald Trump’s oil blockade on Cuba has led to widespread and frequent blackouts in the communist nation; the gigawatt of photovoltaic panels China provided last year has become a lifeline, the Financial Times reported. The ...
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal as Trump renews threatsIran rejects US ceasefire proposal as Trump renews threats
Iran on Monday rejected the US’ ceasefire plan, as President Donald Trump renewed his threats against Tehran’s civilian infrastructure. Trump said the “entire country can be taken out in one night” if the Islamic Republic doesn’t agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening. The chances of a ...
Jamie Dimon warns on war inflation risksJamie Dimon warns on war inflation risks
The Iran war risks pushing US inflation and interest rates up, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned Monday. In his closely watched annual letter to shareholders, the head of the country’s largest bank said the world could face “significant ongoing oil and commodity price shocks,” though the US economy continues ...
Trump threatens to take out Iran in ‘one night’ if no deal before deadlineTrump threatens to take out Iran in ‘one night’ if no deal before deadline
The US president wants Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, before his Tuesday deadline. ...
Trump’s Hormuz ultimatum nears – with little indication Iran is on boardTrump’s Hormuz ultimatum nears – with little indication Iran is on board
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday’s deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down. ...