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What you need to know about Google’s Gemini AI updates for Samsung and Pixel

Gemini now chains actions: search Google Maps for restaurants, then text invites via Google Messages

Bank of Japan raises policy interest rate to 0.5 percent, highest in 17 years

Markets are pricing in one more 25-basis-point interest rate hike for Japan by the end of this year

WEF 2025: $7.1 billion committed to climate and health, yet most affected countries face challenges

Less than 35 percent of financing from bilateral donors is directed towards these nations

ChatGPT outage resolved after significant disruption

The recent ChatGPT outage followed the announcement of the $500 billion Stargate project by OpenAI

Davos 2025: Trump promises “the largest tax cut in American history”

Trump added that he would reduce corporate tax from 21 percent to 15 percent

Oil prices fall 0.6 percent to $77.82 as Trump pushes for lower crude prices, higher U.S. production

West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped 0.6 percent to $74.21 per barrel

Musk or Ellison: Who will answer Trump’s call for TikTok?

The future of TikTok in the hands of tech titans

WEF 2025: UN Secretary-General highlights global threats of climate crisis, unregulated AI

He emphasized international collaboration, citing the Global Digital Compact as a framework for responsible digital technology use

ChatGPT down: OpenAI users report global outage

Users are reporting a "Bad gateway" error message when trying to access the site and app

EV shipments to grow 17 percent in 2025 with over 50 percent of models being EVs by 2030: Report

U.S. and EU trade restrictions on Chinese EVs may slow CASE adoption in these markets

OPEC Fund provides $50 million loan to improve connectivity in Paraguay

Infrastructure boost will support growth in economic activity, strengthen regional trade and foster economic integration

Oil prices fall 0.3 percent to $78.8 amid Trump policies, U.S. production concerns

West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped by 0.2 percent, settling at $75.27 per barrel

Meta’s new WhatsApp feature: What users need to know

Users will be able to access multiple apps using the same account through the “Single Sign-On” feature

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: What to expect and how to watch

Samsung's Galaxy AI features will highlight its AI commitment, distinguishing it from competitors like Google

WEF 2025: UAE companies soar in global brand rankings

ADNOC, Emirates Airlines, and e& set the standard for UAE brand dominance and rapid growth

WEF 2025: Al Marri says UAE issued 200,000 new economic licenses in 2024 to boost private sector growth

H.E. emphasized UAE’s commitment to non-oil sectors with 100 percent foreign ownership of companies

Oil prices dip to $79.24 amid Trump’s push for increased energy production

Market participants are focusing on upcoming U.S. inventory data for insights into supply dynamics

WEF 2025: Global leaders advocate for renewed global partnerships in the Intelligent Age

Economic transformation through innovation, sustainability and inclusive development also took centre stage

Apple named 2025’s most valuable brand in the world at $574.5 billion

e& is the fastest-growing brand value in the world this year, posting an eight-fold increase in brand value to $15.3 billion

WEF: New report series explore AI trends, applications across multiple industries

Offering insights for businesses and governments aiming to adopt and scale AI

Global FDI up 11 percent to $1.4 trillion in 2024, moderated growth expected in 2025 amid risks

UNCTAD said growth will be primarily driven by enhanced financing conditions and a rise inM&As

Mastercard, foodpanda partner to fuel growth of Pakistan’s digital economy

Partnership seeks to accelerate digital payment adoption, enabling the growth of a cashless economy

Will Trump ban TikTok after signing order to delay shutdown by 75 days?

The only options now are to either sell TikTok to a new buyer or pass a new law reversing the old one