Tesla is making its boldest pitch yet. Ahead of Thursday’s annual general meeting, the company has launched a full-scale campaign to persuade shareholders that its chief executive deserves a potential $1 trillion payout. Digital ads push the message, while the website Votetesla.com showcases board chair Robyn Denholm and director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson praising Musk to the sound of triumphant music. Yet, not everyone is convinced. The meeting in Austin, Texas, is shaping up to be a referendum on Musk’s leadership. His outspoken political views and unpredictable decisions have split opinions like few other CEOs in modern business. Musk, on his platform…
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Grace Johnson is a freelance journalist based in Beijing with over 15 years of experience reporting on Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Communication and Journalism from the University of Miami. Throughout her career, she has contributed to major outlets including The Miami Herald, CNN, and USA Today. Known for her clear and engaging reporting, Grace delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
China has announced support for a renminbi (RMB) trading counter under the mainland-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme. The move, announced on 4 November 2025, allows mainland investors to trade Hong Kong-listed stocks directly in yuan. This initiative is expected to strengthen financial integration between the mainland and Hong Kong. By enabling RMB trading, it enhances Hong Kong’s position as a regional financial hub and promotes wider use of China’s currency in international markets. Analysts say the expansion of Stock Connect reflects a strategic effort to deepen capital market linkages and facilitate cross-border investment. It provides mainland investors with more flexibility while supporting Hong Kong’s liquidity and market…
OpenAI has entered a $38 billion (£29 billion) agreement with Amazon to access its cloud computing infrastructure. The deal strengthens OpenAI’s computing capacity as it pushes forward in building next-generation artificial intelligence systems. OpenAI broadens its technology partnerships In 2025, OpenAI has secured over $1 trillion in deals with Oracle, Broadcom, AMD, and Nvidia. The Amazon agreement reduces its dependence on Microsoft and provides access to Nvidia’s high-performance processors through Amazon Web Services. The seven-year deal follows a major company restructure that ended OpenAI’s non-profit status and redefined its relationship with Microsoft. The changes give the company greater operational freedom…
Donald Trump has rejected claims that the United States plans to go to war with Venezuela but suggested Nicolás Maduro’s presidency may be close to ending. Speaking to CBS’ 60 Minutes, Trump said: “I doubt it. I don’t think so. But they’ve been treating us very badly.” US intensifies strikes on Caribbean drug-smuggling boats Trump’s comments come as Washington steps up attacks on vessels suspected of smuggling drugs across the Caribbean. Officials insist the strikes aim to block narcotics from reaching the United States. Critics argue the campaign targets Maduro’s government. Trump denied that, saying the operations serve “many purposes.”…
Anfield finally had its voice back. After a miserable run of form, Liverpool found their spark again, and manager Arne Slot credited the fans for reigniting the fire. The Dutchman had been under mounting pressure after six defeats in seven matches across all competitions. But his side responded in style with a 2-0 home win over Aston Villa. Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch scored the goals that ended Liverpool’s four-game Premier League losing streak and lifted them to third place. The energy around Anfield shifted. The belief was back. The Power of the Kop Even when the score was 0-0,…
South Korea emerges as a hub for artificial intelligence Nvidia will deliver more than 260,000 of its most advanced AI chips to South Korea’s government and leading companies, including Samsung, LG, and Hyundai. The chips will power factories producing semiconductors, robots, and autonomous vehicles. Chief executive Jensen Huang said the partnership allows South Korea to “export intelligence as a new product.” He did not reveal the total value of the agreements. The announcement follows a historic week for Nvidia. On Wednesday, it became the first company ever to reach a $5 trillion valuation. A day later, optimism grew that easing…
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for the first time in six years, renewing fragile hopes that the two largest economies could ease years of economic tension. Trump described the encounter in South Korea as “amazing,” while Beijing said both sides had agreed to address “major trade issues.” Relations have been strained since Trump imposed heavy tariffs on Chinese imports, triggering swift retaliation. A brief truce in May brought little relief. Though the meeting produced no formal deal, both leaders signaled real progress. Negotiators have spent months trying to find common ground on trade and technology.…
A major Microsoft failure on Wednesday caused widespread disruptions to online services across the globe. Heathrow Airport, NatWest, and Minecraft were among the affected platforms, which went offline for several hours before engineers restored access later that evening. Millions of users experienced interruptions to banking, work, and entertainment services. Thousands report failures across the internet Downdetector received thousands of reports from users who could not access websites, send emails, or log into accounts. Pages froze, transactions failed, and online platforms became unresponsive across multiple countries. Microsoft confirmed that users of Microsoft 365 suffered delays, particularly with Outlook. By 21:00 GMT,…
Shanghai has completed the first phase of the world’s first wind-powered undersea data centre. Located in the Lin-gang Special Area, the facility is almost entirely powered by offshore wind energy. Its innovative design uses seawater cooling, reducing energy demand for cooling to less than 10%. This project represents a major step in China’s push for greener infrastructure. By situating the data centre underwater, land use is cut by over 90%, while overall energy consumption decreases by roughly 22.8%. Experts say this approach could redefine data centre design and environmental sustainability. The facility’s technology combines wind energy generation and advanced seawater…
OpenAI has officially completed its shift to a for-profit model. The move aims to attract massive new investment and could open the door to a future stock market debut. Microsoft deepens its strategic hold on OpenAI As part of the transition, Microsoft and OpenAI have redefined their partnership. The tech giant now owns a 27% stake in the ChatGPT creator. This marks a new chapter in their collaboration, which began in 2019 when OpenAI was still a non-profit AI research lab. The new deal allows Microsoft to pursue artificial general intelligence (AGI) independently or with other partners. AGI is often…
