World
US-Iran standoff lifts oil prices and weighs on global markets
Oil and global markets remain sensitive to the U.S.-Iran impasse as investors watch shipping risks around the Strait of Hormuz.
World
Technology
Microsoft plans September unveiling for its next-generation Maia AI chip
Microsoft is preparing a new generation of its in-house Maia accelerator as cloud companies race to expand AI computing capacity.
World
UN Security Council plans another informal poll in race for next secretary-general
Diplomats prepare for another round of consultations over the next UN leader.
Health
UN weather agency says extreme heat is becoming more frequent and intense
Climate agencies warn that heat events are becoming more frequent and more intense.