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The United States has officially exited the Paris Agreement. This makes the U.S. the only country to have left the pact, marking its second withdrawal. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global temperature increases to below 2°C.
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India and the EU finalise landmark trade agreement. The deal concludes nearly 20 years of negotiations, aiming to enhance economic ties. It will reduce tariffs, expand market access, and bolster supply-chain integration between the two regions.
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Waymo prepares for UK launch amid US safety scrutiny. The Alphabet-owned self-driving vehicle firm is testing its robotaxis in London ahead of a planned passenger launch this year, while facing regulatory investigations in the US following incidents involving its vehicles.
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The world has failed to learn key lessons from COVID-19. New research in The Lancet Psychiatry warns that governments must embed mental health into pandemic preparedness, after evidence showed inequalities deepened and vulnerable communities were left behind.
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Zanskar secures $115 million to boost geothermal energy initiatives. The funding will enhance its AI-powered discovery platform and support geothermal power plant development, aiming to advance gigawatt-scale projects and expand exploration efforts across the Western U.S. by 2030.
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WorkL’s 2026 list reveals how culture and wellbeing drive success. The latest World’s Happiest Workplaces ranking names Amazon, Accenture, and Disney among global leaders investing in employee happiness as a business performance metric.
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Senior leaders are falling for phishing more than entry-level staff. The human layer of cybersecurity has shifted — and boardrooms are now the weakest link. Data from Yubico and others suggest a widening awareness gap between confidence at the top and caution on the front line.
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A first-of-its-kind cyberwar documentary will debut at Black Hat. Midnight in the War Room will premiere at Black Hat USA 2026 in Las Vegas, marking a milestone collaboration between cybersecurity leaders and storytellers exploring the human toll of cyber conflict and defence.
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TSMC’s fourth-quarter profit hit a record NT$505.7 billion. The world’s top contract chipmaker reported a 35 per cent rise in earnings on surging AI demand, lifting revenue to NT$1.05 trillion and prompting a multi-billion-dollar capital-spending increase for 2026.
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Global central banks have issued a rare unified statement backing Fed Chair Powell. In an extraordinary development, monetary policymakers from the United States, Europe, the UK, Canada and beyond have publicly defended central bank independence against growing political interference from the Trump administration.