Huawei's $1,000 foldable will run self-developed HarmonyOS 5 as it pushes Apple, Google alternative

Spain’s competition watchdog, the CNMC, has approved BBVA’s €11bn hostile bid for Sabadell, allowing the government to have the final say on the merger. The CNMC authorized the acquisition with conditions, including maintaining certain branches to mitigate competition concerns, while BBVA aims to enhance its lending capacity and market presence. However, Sabadell's board and the government oppose the deal, citing risks to competition and financial stability, and the government has 15 days to decide on...

A drone captured detainees at the Bluebonnet detention center in Texas forming the letters S.O.S., signaling their desperate plea for help before potential deportation to El Salvador's CECOT prison, notorious for its brutal conditions. Many detainees, including Kilmar Abrego Garcia, face false accusations of gang membership and risk being sent to a facility likened to "Guantánamo on steroids." The Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act accelerates deportations, bypassing immigration courts, heightening fears among...

Chhattisgarh government sources reported the successful reclamation of a section of the Koragutta Hills in Bijapur from Maoist forces after a nine-day operation, where counter-Naxal troops hoisted the national flag at 5,000 feet. Although key Maoist leaders like Hidma and Damodar were initially contained, they escaped into Telangana due to insufficient monitoring by local special forces. The CPI (Maoist) then issued a statement calling for a time-bound ceasefire and peace talks, urging civil society to...

The 2025 federal election concluded with the Liberal Party winning 169 seats, falling short of a majority by just 611 votes across two Ontario ridings and Nunavut. Dan Arnold, chief strategy officer at Pollara Strategic Insights, highlighted the closeness of the results, emphasizing that every vote counts, as a majority versus minority government significantly impacts governance. The Liberals needed 608 votes to tie in the three closest races, with the Conservative candidates narrowly defeating their...

Amid escalating tensions over Kashmir following a deadly attack that killed 26 people, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged India and Pakistan to work together to de-escalate the situation. India has accused Pakistan of involvement in the attack and closed its airspace to Pakistani airlines, while Pakistan has denied these allegations and called for a neutral investigation. Both nations are exchanging fire along their borders, raising fears of potential military conflict, prompting calls...

Barcelona and Inter Milan played to an exhilarating 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, featuring stunning goals from both teams. Inter took an early lead with Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries scoring, while Barcelona equalized through Ferran Torres and Raphinha, each netting important goals. The match sets up an exciting second leg in Italy as Barcelona seeks its first final since 2015, while Inter aims for another final appearance after...