Alibaba Commits to US$50 Billion AI and Cloud Investment Amid Tech Resurgence

Alibaba Commits to US$50 Billion AI and Cloud Investment Amid Tech Resurgence

BEIJING, Feb 24 — Chinese tech giant Alibaba has announced a bold investment of over US$50 billion (RM220 billion) in artificial intelligence and cloud computing over the next three years, signaling a renewed push for innovation and growth. The announcement comes just a week after co-founder Jack Ma was seen in a rare public meeting […]

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Nearly 50 Schools in South Korea Set to Close in 2025 Amid Drastic Decline in Student Population

Nearly 50 Schools in South Korea Set to Close in 2025 Amid Drastic Decline in Student Population

SEOUL – South Korea is bracing for another wave of school closures in 2025 as the nation’s school-age population continues to dwindle, according to new data from the Ministry of Education. Figures submitted to Representative Jin Sun-mi of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea reveal that 49 elementary, middle, and high schools across 17 […]

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Indonesia’s Coal Expansion Threatens Emissions Pledge, Report Warns

Indonesia’s Coal Expansion Threatens Emissions Pledge, Report Warns

JAKARTA, Feb 20 — Indonesia’s plan to expand coal-fired power plants for industrial use is undermining its commitment to cut carbon emissions by 2030 and phase out coal entirely by 2040, according to a report released today. Despite pledging a rapid transition to clean energy, Southeast Asia’s largest economy continues to rely heavily on coal. […]

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Rubio Arrives in Saudi Arabia for High-Level Talks with Russia on Ukraine Conflict

Rubio Arrives in Saudi Arabia for High-Level Talks with Russia on Ukraine Conflict

RIYADH, Feb 17 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Saudi Arabia on Monday, ahead of scheduled talks with Russian officials aimed at finding a resolution to Moscow’s nearly three-year-long war in Ukraine. The discussions come after a recent phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where Trump ordered […]

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Launch of Kashmir’s Vande Bharat Express Postponed

Launch of Kashmir’s Vande Bharat Express Postponed

Banihal, Feb 16 – The much-awaited launch of the Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srinagar has been postponed, with the new tentative dates set for February 21 or 22, sources from Northern Railways have confirmed. The high-speed train service was originally expected to be launched on February 17, but a last-minute decision has delayed […]

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