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European allies are fretting about a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House

Trump Threatens To Bomb US Ally Oman As Iran Deadline Expires While Kushner Presses Netanyahu On Gaza Plan

President Trump threatens military action against Oman as US-Iran peace talks expire without resolution, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and complicating regional diplomacy.

Trump Says US Will Become 'Guardian' of Vital Strait of Hormuz and Expects Payment Amid Iran Standoff

CXMT Shares Jump 12% In Shanghai As Chinese Memory Chipmaker's Blockbuster Rally Continues To Climb Higher
ChangXin Memory Technologies' shares have surged since its IPO, reflecting China's push for semiconductor self-sufficiency amid geopolitical tensions and AI-driven demand.
Cerebras Systems Stock Jumps 15.67% As AI Chipmaker's Wild Trading Swings Continue Since May IPO Debut
Cerebras Systems' stock surged 15.67% amid ongoing volatility, reflecting market uncertainty about its rapid growth and competition with Nvidia in the AI chip sector.
Micron Technology Stock Surges Past $1,000 As Wall Street Raises Price Targets On AI Memory Boom
Micron Technology's stock surged over 5% due to increased demand for AI memory chips and positive analyst upgrades, pushing shares above $1,000 and highlighting the company's strong financial performance.
SK Hynix's U.S.-Listed Shares Jump 4% As AI Memory Rally Continues Despite Choppy Trading This Year
SK Hynix's shares rise due to AI memory demand and strategic partnerships, despite volatility. The company plans significant investments in manufacturing to meet future demand, with analysts remaining optimistic.

Hollywood Pays Tribute To Hayden Panettiere As Police Say No Signs Of Foul Play In Her Sudden Death At 36

Hollywood mourns actress Hayden Panettiere, known for 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' as tributes highlight her career and personal struggles. An investigation into her death finds no foul play.

60-Year-Old Japanese Woman Marries 26-Year-Old Man Whose Mother Is Nine Years Younger Than Her In Japan

A Japanese couple with a 34-year age gap has sparked widespread online discussion after sharing their marriage story on a variety show, challenging traditional norms and highlighting changing attitudes in Japan.

Economy in Focus

Google's Gemini App Surpasses 1 Billion Monthly Users, Becoming Fastest-Growing Product Ever
Google's Gemini app has reached 1 billion monthly users, becoming the fastest-growing product in Google's history. The AI assistant's growth challenges ChatGPT, with new features enhancing user engagement.
Tesla Shares Climb Nearly 3% To $336 As Robotaxi Gains And AI Push Offset Profit Pressure
Asustek Computer Shares Jump 10% After Q2 Profit Nearly Doubles On Surging AI Server Demand

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(VIDEO) SpaceX And Tesla Confirm Texas Site For 'Terafab' AI Chip Complex With Intel, XAI As Demand Soars
SpaceX and Tesla, in partnership with Intel and xAI, confirm the site for Terafab, a massive AI chip manufacturing complex in Texas, aiming to address global chip supply constraints.
US Economy Unexpectedly Sheds 23,000 Jobs In July As Unemployment Rate Dips To 4.1%, Fed Bets Shift
The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, altering market expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, despite a slight drop in the unemployment rate to 4.1%.

OpenAI's New Computer History Feature Turns Your Mac Clicks And Keystrokes Into ChatGPT Memory

OpenAI's Computer History feature for macOS tracks user activity to enhance task management, sparking privacy concerns. Available to ChatGPT Pro users, it offers opt-in tracking with privacy safeguards.

World

Australia-Japan Ties Are Critical To Indo-Pacific Security

Australia And Japan Unite To Secure The Indo-Pacific

Australia and Japan are enhancing their defence and diplomatic ties to counter China's growing influence in the Pacific, focusing on military investments and strategic partnerships.