Year: 2025
Ukraine at ‘critical moment’ in war as European allies ramp up pressure on Russia
Ukraine’s European allies on Monday said that the war is at a “critical moment” as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is preparing to share a revised peace plan with the U.S. Zelenskyy met with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron in London as the European leaders […]
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U.S. uncovers scheme to reroute Nvidia GPUs worth $160 million to China despite export bans
NVIDIA AI Computing Card captured in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on Dec. 9, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images U.S. authorities announced Tuesday that they have shut down yet another China-linked smuggling network that trafficked or attempted to traffic more than $160 million in export-controlled Nvidia AI chips. According to a press release […]
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House Democrats establish AI working group as industry bolsters DC presence
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) raises a finger as he speaks during a press conference, more than a month into the longest U.S. government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 10, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters House Democrats are forming a commission on artificial intelligence to position themselves as leaders on the issue […]
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Google hit with EU antitrust investigation over use of online content for AI
Google was on Tuesday hit with an EU antitrust investigation over its use of online content for AI purposes, marking the latest in a series of crackdowns from the bloc on regulating U.S. big tech companies. The European Commission said it was investigating whether Google had breached EU competition rules by using the content of […]
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From a childhood around elite athletes to leading the London Marathon, Hugh Brasher reveals how his sporting roots shape his decisions
London Marathon Events CEO Hugh Brasher shares how his family’s sporting legacy shaped his career, why embracing tough decisions builds resilience, and how focusing on where you want to go—rather than the obstacles—is key to leadership and growth. Raised by a three-time Grand Slam champion and an Olympic gold medalist, Hugh Brasher’s life has always […]
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European markets set for soft open as investors await Fed decision
FILE PHOTO: Bull and bear symbols for successful and bad trading are seen in front of the German stock exchange (Deutsche Boerse) in Frankfurt, Germany, February 12, 2019. Kai Pfaffenbach | Reuters European shares are expected to open mostly flat on Tuesday as global investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy update. Futures tied […]
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CNBC Daily Open: The Warner Bros. Discovery deal — a cliffhanger in the making?
A view of the water tower at Paramount Studios on Oct. 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, following Netflix’s announcement last week that it had reached a deal to buy the HBO owner. The company is “here […]
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Saudi Arabia eyes data embassies amid sovereign AI push. Here’s what we know so far
As countries race to build domestic data centers in the name of sovereign AI, Saudi Arabia is betting on a more creative idea: data embassies. A data embassy is where data is stored outside of a country’s physical borders but operates under its laws, much like a diplomatic embassy. The concept is not new. Estonia established the first data embassy in 2017 and there’s only been one […]
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Trump’s pivot on Nvidia chips gives China a leg up over the U.S. in AI race, analysts say
Key Points U.S. President Donald Trump announced Nvidia will be able to sell a more advanced H200 chip to China. Several analysts were quick to point out this move would help boost China’s AI capabilities. Beijing has emphasized it aims to bolster homegrown tech and reduce reliance on foreign inputs. Source
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Private credit is beginning to look like the bond market — and that comes with red flags
Private credit is starting to resemble the public bond market, as the rapid growth and development of the asset class blurs lines that have separated two financing channels. Once restricted to a niche corner of lending to mid-sized firms, private credit has expanded across sectors, borrower sizes and collateral types, prompting large allocators to treat […]
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