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China Lifts Ban on Boeing Deliveries as 90-Day Tariff Truce with U.S. Begins
In a major shift signaling thawing trade relations, China has officially lifted its freeze on accepting Boeing…
Global Fund Managers Slash Dollar Exposure Amid U.S.-China Trade Thaw
In May, global fund managers marked their most significant retreat from the U.S. dollar since 2006, according to…
Trump Heads to Gulf With Bold Agenda: Oil, AI, Trade, and Nuclear Talks in Focus
President Donald Trump is heading to the Gulf for a high-stakes diplomatic visit, making stops in Saudi Arabia,…
Apple to Tackle iPhone Battery Life with AI in iOS 19 Update
Apple is preparing to address one of the most common issues iPhone users face—battery life—by integrating…
African deep tech innovation takes stage at summit
The second edition of the DeepTech Summit (DTS) was successfully held at the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic…
Asian Markets Lose Steam as Trade War Truce Fails to Inspire Confidence
Asian stocks faltered and the U.S. dollar weakened on Tuesday, despite initial optimism around a 90-day pause in…
U.S. and China Slash Tariffs in 90-Day Truce Amid Trade War Tensions
In a significant but temporary easing of trade tensions, the United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs…
OpenAI and Microsoft Rework Partnership Amid $57.9B Funding and IPO Talks
OpenAI and Microsoft are in the midst of high-level negotiations to reshape their multibillion-dollar partnership,…
US-China Agree to Slash Tariffs in Breakthrough Deal, Easing Global Economic Fears
In a major development, the United States and China have agreed to cut tariffs to a 10% baseline for 90 days,…
SoftBank Group seen booking modest fourth quarter loss as Vision Fund suffers
SoftBank Group is expected to report a net loss of 26.9 billion yen ($184.4 million) for its fourth quarter,…
Microsoft 2025 Work Trend Report: Rise of the Frontier Firm Signals AI-Led…
Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index, developed in collaboration with LinkedIn, introduces the concept of the…
From Aid to Industry: How Africa’s Informal Sector and Youth Could Drive Inclusive…
For decades, many African nations have relied heavily on foreign aid to fund healthcare, education, and emergency…
Nigeria Records 119,000 Data Breaches in Q1 2025 Amid Global Decline — Surfshark…
In the first quarter of 2025, Nigeria recorded over 119,000 data breaches, according to a new report from…
US and China Reach Breakthrough Trade Deal in Geneva: Path Cleared for Economic…
After two days of tense negotiations in Geneva, the United States and China have reached a critical trade…
China Pressures U.S. to Scrap Tariffs Ahead of Crucial Switzerland Trade Talks
As the U.S. and China gear up for high-stakes trade negotiations in Switzerland, Beijing has called on Washington…
OpenAI Appoints Fidji Simo as CEO of Applications to Drive Global Operations and…
OpenAI has announced that Fidji Simo will become its new Chief Executive Officer of Applications, a role aimed at…
Airtel Africa Gears Up for Airtel Money IPO, Projects H1 2026 Listing and Robust…
Airtel Africa is making significant strides in its preparation for the IPO of Airtel Money, its mobile money…
Microsoft Triumphs in FTC’s Appeal, Securing $69 Billion Activision Blizzard…
In a significant legal win for Microsoft, a federal appeals court ruled on May 7, 2025, to reject a challenge by…
Trump Administration to Overturn Biden’s Global AI Chip Export Restrictions
The Trump administration is set to rescind and revise a Biden-era regulation that aimed to limit the global export…
Global Markets Surge Amid Trade Deal Hopes and Fed Uncertainty
On Thursday, Asian shares saw a rise, driven by optimism surrounding a potential trade deal between the U.S. and…
African Startups Raise $803M in Early 2025, Signaling Strong Tech Sector Rebound
In a strong indication of recovery, African startups have collectively raised $803 million in funding between…
Oil Prices Rebound 3% as Demand Grows in Europe, China and U.S. Output Slows
Oil prices bounced back sharply on Tuesday, climbing roughly 3%, following signs of stronger energy demand in…
Gmail Users Face Lockout Risk After Sophisticated Phishing Attack, Google Warns
Google has sounded the alarm for its 1.8 billion Gmail users, urging anyone affected by a recent password hack to…
Investors Flock to Bitcoin and Gold Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Trade…
Investors are turning to traditional safe-haven assets like gold and digital alternatives like Bitcoin as…
Africa Set to Lead Global Carbon Markets by 2025, Report Finds
A new report titled 2025 Africa Carbon Market Outlook (ACMO 25) reveals that Africa is on track to emerge as a…
Bitcoin Soars Past $97K as China Unleashes $138 Billion Stimulus and Fed Signals…
Bitcoin shot past $97,000 midweek before settling just below at $96,000, fueled by China’s massive $138 billion…
OpenAI to Halve Microsoft Revenue Share Amid Corporate Restructuring
OpenAI has informed investors that it plans to significantly reduce the share of its revenue going to Microsoft as…
US-China Trade Talks Signal De-escalation, But Breakthrough Unlikely
After weeks of speculation, it's official: top U.S. and Chinese trade officials will meet this weekend in Geneva.…
Microsoft Officially Shuts Down Skype After 22 Years, Shifting Focus to Teams
Microsoft has officially ended support for Skype after 22 years of service, signaling a shift toward its more…
African Start-ups Raise $803M in Q1 2025 as Investor Confidence Rebounds
African start-ups raised a remarkable $803 million in Q1 2025 across 163 deals, marking a 43% increase from the…