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Yahoo! Co-Founder Jerry Yang Invests in AI Startup Nace.AI
Silicon Valley pioneer and Yahoo! co-founder Jerry Yang has invested in Nace.AI, an enterprise AI startup founded by Kazakhstanis focusing on specialized small models.
IATA: Air Cargo Demand Rose 6% in May
The International Air Transport Association reported a 6.0% increase in global air cargo demand for May 2026, driven by growth in Africa and North America.
IATA: Air Travel Demand Fell 2.2% in May
The International Air Transport Association reported a 2.2% decline in global passenger air travel demand in May 2026 due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Masdar Begins Construction of US$1.4 Billion Wind Farm in Kazakhstan
UAE's Masdar has launched the construction of a 1 GW wind power plant in Kazakhstan, marking its largest renewable energy investment project in the country.
IATA Warns of Maintenance Crisis for New-Generation Aircraft Engines
The International Air Transport Association warns of a critical maintenance and repair capacity crisis for new-generation narrowbody aircraft engines.
Rethinking Presidential Appointments: A Policy Framework for Contemporary Higher Education
In an exclusive Senior Advisor interview, Mr. Alex Matrsson, the Swedish Pracademic and International Business Strategist, articulates that the appointment of a university president is among the most consequential strategic decisions that a board of …
Twin Earthquakes Strike Venezuela Causing Widespread Damage
Two powerful earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 hit Venezuela within 39 seconds, prompting a state of emergency.
Keir Starmer announces resignation as British prime minister
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation following declining political support, local election losses, and the rise of Reform UK.
Global economy remains resilient amid conflict shock
The IMF reports that the global economy has remained broadly resilient more than three months after the outbreak of war in the Middle East, though risks and regional disparities have increased.
US, Iran Agree Preliminary Deal to End Conflict
The United States and Iran announced a preliminary framework agreement to end hostilities and restore free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional tensions.