After South African Fire, Migrants Fear a Violent Backlash
Some survivors have been detained by the police, while politicians have lashed out at the newcomers as scapegoats for intractable problems like crime, joblessness and a housing shortage.Read More
At G20, Biden Looks to Fill a Hole Left by Putin and Xi
With the Russian and Chinese leaders absent, the president hopes to get others to align with him on a variety of matters, including Ukraine and curbing Beijing’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.Read More
After Prigozhin’s Death, a High-Stakes Scramble for His Empire
A shadowy fight is playing out on three continents for control of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s sprawling interests as head of the Wagner mercenary group. The biggest prize: His lucrative operations in Africa.Read More
UK Government LLM Preparedness to be Tested as Inquiry Opened Into Tech’s Development
According to findings from ResearchAndMarkets.com, large language models (LLMs) are going to catalyse the generative AI market as it continues to grow. In fact, it is projected to reach $51.8billion by 2028. Governments around the world are looking to capitalise on the technology and the UK is no different. Beginning on 12 September, the House […]
Economic Data Lead Markets and Governments Astray
Revisions to data are occasionally so big that they upend our shared understanding of what’s going on.Read More
Catalysing Sustainable Finance: Emirates NBD Vision for a Greener Future
Emirates NBD, a banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye) region, is taking significant steps towards sustainability. In preparation for COP28, the bank has unveiled a comprehensive sustainability strategy that encompasses multiple initiatives aimed at fostering sustainability across the region. Central to this strategy is the introduction of Emirates NBD’s Sustainable Finance […]
Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka to Meet in U.S. Open Singles Final
After a lengthy delay caused by protesters, Gauff and Sabalenka emerged as winners. Both will play the first U.S. Open final and second major final of their career.Read More
One Month After the Lahaina Fire, Families and Residents Seek Closure
More than 380 people remain on the F.B.I.’s official list of missing people, while surviving residents wonder what comes next and wait for a glimpse of their burned homes.Read More
Apple Becomes the Biggest U.S.-China Pawn Yet
Few companies are safe if the iPhone maker isn’t immune to China retaliation.Read More
Stopping the U.S. Open to Call Attention to Climate Change
Protesters have thrown mashed potatoes at a Monet, interrupted fancy galas and blocked commuter routes in efforts to prompt action on global warming.Read More
