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GE Vernova and Fortum take steps toward Nordic deployment of BWRX-300 SMRsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jul 02, 2025 GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) and Fortum have signed an early works agreement to support potential deployment of the BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) in Finland and Sweden. The m ... more
Asian markets mixed as trade deal cut-off loomsHong Kong (AFP) July 2, 2025 Asian markets swung Wednesday amid trade war worries after Donald Trump said he would not push back next week's tariff deadline, with Tokyo taking a hit from threats to ramp up Japanese levies. ... more
Sceye secures SoftBank backing to launch HAPS connectivity services in JapanLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 30, 2025 Sceye, the U.S.-based aerospace firm developing High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS), has announced a strategic investment from SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO:9434) as part of its Series C funding round. Th ... more
Sierra Space opens Power Station solar tech center in Colorado to boost defense productionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 30, 2025 Sierra Space has launched a new facility in Broomfield, Colorado, to ramp up production of its Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solar power systems, including those for national defense applications. ... more |
Muon Space Expands Earth Imaging Capabilities with Launch of Hydrosat Thermal MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 26, 2025 Muon Space has successfully launched Hydrosat's VanZyl-2 satellite, the latest in a series of missions built on its custom-designed Halo platform. Deployed aboard SpaceX's Transporter-14 mission fro ... more
'Eat the rich': Venice protests shadow Bezos weddingVenice (AFP) June 28, 2025 At least 500 protesters marched through Venice on Saturday, condemning Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's wedding to journalist Lauren Sanchez, a lavish affair that has drawn backlash in the historic Italian city. ... more
Drilling for water in Venezuela's parched oil townMaracaibo, Venezuela (AFP) June 28, 2025 In Venezuela's oil capital of Maracaibo, a drilling frenzy has led to dozens of new wells - but the valuable liquid being pumped out is just water, not petroleum. ... more
China to keep anti-dumping steel duties on EU, UK, S. Korea and IndonesiaBeijing (AFP) June 30, 2025 China will maintain duties on certain steel products from the European Union, the United Kingdom, South Korea and Indonesia, its commerce ministry said Monday, as overcapacity concerns drive global trade turbulence. ... more |
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Trump ends trade talks with Canada over tax on US tech firmsWashington (AFP) June 27, 2025 President Donald Trump said Friday he is calling off trade negotiations with Canada in retaliation for taxes impacting US tech firms, adding that Ottawa will learn of their new tariff rate within a week. ... more |
'Science refugees': French university welcomes first US researchersMarseille (AFP) June 27, 2025 Eight American researchers have arrived at a university in southern France, as the country pushes to offer "science asylum" to US academics hit by federal research spending cuts under Donald Trump. ... more
Meta spending big on AI talent but will it pay off?New York (AFP) June 30, 2025 Mark Zuckerberg and Meta are spending billions of dollars for top talent to make up ground in the generative artificial intelligence race, sparking doubt about the wisdom of the spree. ... more
Facing EU deadline, Apple announces App Store changesBrussels, Belgium (AFP) June 26, 2025 Apple announced changes to its App Store payment rules in Europe as it hit a Thursday deadline to address accusations of breaking EU digital competition rules - or face steep new daily fines. ... more
Former head of major Chinese airline under graft investigationBeijing (AFP) June 28, 2025 The former head of China Eastern Airlines is under investigation over corruption allegations, two Chinese anti-graft bodies said Saturday. ... more |
GE Vernova to open Ontario engineering center for BWRX-300 small modular reactorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 30, 2025 GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) has announced plans to establish a Canadian engineering and service center in Ontario to support its fleet of BWRX-300 small modular reactors. The facility wi ... more ![]() |
Kongsberg completes N3X satellite network for maritime surveillanceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 26, 2025 Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has finalized its N3X satellite constellation with the successful launch of two new microsatellites, ARVAKER 2 and ARVAKER 3, aboard SpaceX's Transporter- ... more
UC Davis and Proteus Space to launch first-ever dynamic digital twin into spaceDavis CA (SPX) Jun 26, 2025 The Center for Space Exploration Research at the University of California, Davis, has partnered with Proteus Space to launch a US government-sponsored satellite into space with a custom AI-enabled p ... more
Most Asian stocks rise as investors eye US trade talksHong Kong (AFP) June 30, 2025 Equities mostly rose Monday following a record-breaking day on Wall Street as investors kept tabs on countries' efforts to strike trade deals with the United States before a key deadline next week. ... more
China's top diplomat visits Europe pitching closer ties in 'volatile' worldBeijing (AFP) June 30, 2025 China's top diplomat heads to Europe on Monday for a visit which Beijing said will highlight ties as an "anchor of stability" in a world in turmoil. ... more |
China manufacturing shrinks in June despite trade war respiteBeijing (AFP) June 30, 2025 China's manufacturing activity ticked up in June but remained in contraction territory, official data showed on Monday, as the truce in its trade war with the United States held. ... more
Trump says 'very wealthy' group to buy TikTokWashington (AFP) June 29, 2025 President Donald Trump said Sunday a group of buyers had been found for TikTok, which faces a looming ban in the United States due to its China ties, adding he could name the purchasers in two weeks. ... more
Cold baths, climate shelters as Southern Europe heatwave intensifiesRome (AFP) June 29, 2025 Authorities across Southern Europe urged people to seek shelter Sunday and protect the most vulnerable as punishing temperatures from Spain to Portugal, Italy and France climbed higher in the summer's first major heatwave. ... more
Indonesia begins $5.9 bn EV battery project despite environment fearsJakarta (AFP) June 29, 2025 Indonesia broke ground Sunday on a $5.9 billion megaproject for EV battery production backed by Chinese giant CATL, despite NGOs raising concerns over a lack of environmental guarantees. ... more |
China confirms trade deal framework reached with United StatesBeijing (AFP) June 27, 2025 China confirmed Friday details on the framework of a trade deal with the United States, saying Washington would lift "restrictive measures" while Beijing would "review and approve" items under export controls. ... more
Green bonds offer hope, and risk, in Africa's climate fightLagos (AFP) June 27, 2025 It only took two days for Nigeria to raise $59 million through green bonds - part of a funding drive for climate and environmental projects in a nation still hooked on oil. ... more
UK ditches mega green energy supply project from MoroccoLondon (AFP) June 26, 2025 The UK government on Thursday announced that it was abandoning a mega-project intended to bring solar and wind energy from Morocco for use by domestic consumers. ... more
Africa must pivot from aid to trade: WTOSun City, South Africa (AFP) June 26, 2025 Africa must take charge of its development through trade and investment, a senior World Trade Organization official said Thursday, warning that rising defence budgets in donor countries will further squeeze aid. ... more |
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Verdict expected in Italy 'forever chemicals' trialRome (AFP) June 26, 2025 A verdict is expected Thursday in the trial of 15 managers of a chemical plant accused of knowingly contaminating the water of hundreds of thousands of people in Italy. ... more |
Nearly one-third of Pacific nation Tuvalu seeks Australian climate visaSydney (AFP) June 26, 2025 Nearly one-third of citizens in Pacific nation Tuvalu are seeking a landmark climate visa to live in Australia as rising seas threaten their palm-fringed shores, official figures obtained by AFP show. ... more
US judge sides with Meta in AI training copyright caseSan Francisco, United States (AFP) June 26, 2025 A US judge on Wednesday handed Meta a victory over authors who accused the tech giant of violating copyright law by training Llama artificial intelligence on their creations without permission. ... more
Tech giants' net zero goals verging on fantasy: researchersParis (AFP) June 25, 2025 The credibility of climate pledges by the world's tech giants to rapidly become carbon neutral is fading fast as they devour more and more energy in the race to develop AI and build data centres, researchers warned Thursday. ... more
Chinese-Moroccan joint venture inaugurates EV battery parts plantRabat (AFP) June 25, 2025 A Chinese-Moroccan joint venture announced on Wednesday the inauguration of a new factory for electric car battery components, the first of its kind in the North African country. ... more |
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