BRICS members reject 'resurgence of trade protectionism'BRICS members reject 'resurgence of trade protectionism'

Mauro Vieira, the foreign minister of Brazil, which holds the rotating BRICS presidency, says the 11-nation group underscored its "firm rejection" of protectionism, without explicitly naming US President Trump.Mauro Vieira, the foreign minister of Brazil, which holds the rotating BRICS presidency, says the 11-nation group underscored its "firm rejection" of protectionism, without explicitly naming US President Trump.

US consumer confidence plunges to nearly five-year lowUS consumer confidence plunges to nearly five-year low

US consumer spending also likely slowed down considerably, hampered by still-high inflation as well as worries about the impact of tariffs on the economy.US consumer spending also likely slowed down considerably, hampered by still-high inflation as well as worries about the impact of tariffs on the economy.

China's Xi supports AI and 'Global South' opportunity amid global trade tensionsChina's Xi supports AI and 'Global South' opportunity amid global trade tensions

Xi urges Shanghai to accelerate efforts to turn itself into a technological and innovation hub with global influence and strive to be at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance, state news agency Xinhua says.Xi urges Shanghai to accelerate efforts to turn itself into a technological and innovation hub with global influence and strive to be at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) development and governance, state news agency Xinhua says.

Big banks post huge profit despite Trump tariff scareBig banks post huge profit despite Trump tariff scare

While Deutsche and HSBC announced positive earnings for the first quarter, they warned that the outlook looks uncertain amid geopolitical challenges.While Deutsche and HSBC announced positive earnings for the first quarter, they warned that the outlook looks uncertain amid geopolitical challenges.

Login credentials of four major Australian banks leaked to Telegram, dark web: reportLogin credentials of four major Australian banks leaked to Telegram, dark web: report

An Australian cybersecurity firm says the credentials were stolen from personal devices of users through "infostealer" malware.An Australian cybersecurity firm says the credentials were stolen from personal devices of users through "infostealer" malware.

Indian, UK trade ministers meet to push for deal under added pressure from USIndian, UK trade ministers meet to push for deal under added pressure from US

Britain and India began trade talks in January 2022, and despite setbacks, Prime Minister Starmer’s Labour government has made securing a deal a top priority.Britain and India began trade talks in January 2022, and despite setbacks, Prime Minister Starmer’s Labour government has made securing a deal a top priority.

UK rules that children referred to gender clinics be tested for autism firstUK rules that children referred to gender clinics be tested for autism first

Mental health disorders are disproportionately prevalent among transgender children, a UK review concluded in 2024 found.Mental health disorders are disproportionately prevalent among transgender children, a UK review concluded in 2024 found.

How ChatGPT helped one woman uncover a hidden cancerHow ChatGPT helped one woman uncover a hidden cancer

Saying ‘Thank you’ to ChatGPT burns through millions: CEO Sam AltmanSaying ‘Thank you’ to ChatGPT burns through millions: CEO Sam Altman

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The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has shaken up the global order. Can humans remain the lord and master of their own destiny or surrender to a machine-made future?The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has shaken up the global order. Can humans remain the lord and master of their own destiny or surrender to a machine-made future?