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What are semiconductors, and why are they so important globally?

Semiconductors are materials used to control the flow of electricity inside electronic devices. They are the foundation of modern computing and digital technology.

13 May 2026-06:52
Global weather chaos: Why Moscow just saw its heaviest snow since 1880

As of late April 2026, the global climate appears to be operating in a state of profound "seasonal confusion." While residents of Moscow are currently witnessing record-shattering snowfalls, other parts of the world are grappling with violent storms, unseasonal heat domes, and devastating floods. This atmospheric chaos is a symptom of a highly energized and disrupted global climate system.

30 Apr 2026-16:42
Palantir blocked: Germany prioritizes data Security over AI

Germany’s armed forces are not currently planning to award contracts to US data analytics firm Palantir Technologies, according to the country’s cyber defence leadership, signaling hesitation over deeper reliance on the company’s military software.

28 Apr 2026-11:34
Durov says Russia VPN block caused payment chaos

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has claimed that Russia’s efforts to block Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) triggered disruptions in a domestic payment system, causing widespread inconvenience for users.

04 Apr 2026-10:49
Fintech company Block's shares jump after AI-driven layoffs

Shares of financial technology company Block, Inc. surged more than 20% in after-hours trading after Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey announced plans to lay off more than 4,000 employees, citing the growing role of artificial intelligence in streamlining operations.

27 Feb 2026-10:40
Russia may block Telegram in April, sources say

Russia plans to block Telegram this spring, following government demands to tighten media controls. The messaging app is accused of being a haven for criminals and a tool used by foreign intelligence services for "hybrid warfare" against Russia, according to Russian media reports citing anonymous sources.

26 Feb 2026-21:03
Türkiye's TPAO secures two blocks in Libya energy round

Türkiye’s state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) has secured two exploration blocks — one onshore and one offshore — in Libya’s first oil and gas licensing round in 17 years.

11 Feb 2026-17:05
PetroSA approves Shell for 60% stake in Block 2C

South Africa’s national oil company PetroSA has approved a deal granting Shell Offshore a 60% stake in its Block 2C off the west coast, according to a document seen by Reuters on Monday.

08 Dec 2025-16:59
AI chatbot platform to block kids after teen’s death sparks lawsuit

Character.ai, a popular AI chatbot platform used for role-playing and creative storytelling, will block users under 18 from open-ended conversations starting November 24.

31 Oct 2025-10:15
France arrests over 670 during nationwide ‘Block Everything’ protests

France arrested 675 people nationwide during the Sept. 10 “Block Everything” protests, with 280 detained in the Paris region alone.

11 Sep 2025-15:52