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Musk’s AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children

Tuesday, January 6 by SRN News

LONDON (AP) - Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing a backlash from governments around the world after a recent surge in sexualized images of women and children generated without consent by the artificial intelligence-powered tool. On Tuesday, Britain's top technology official demanded that... Read More.

More than 145 countries agree on update to global minimum tax deal, addressing US concerns

Monday, January 5 by SRN News

PARIS, Jan 5 (Reuters) - More than 145 countries agreed on Monday to amend a 2021 global minimum corporate tax agreement, addressing Washington's concerns the rules could penalise U.S. multinational companies. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said the fresh package preserves the... Read More.

US-based multinational companies will be exempt from global tax deal

Monday, January 5 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. multinational corporations will be exempted from paying more corporate taxes overseas in a deal finalized by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The OECD announced Monday that nearly 150 countries have agreed on the plan, initially crafted in 2021,... Read More.

Hyundai motor targets 2026 global sales of 4.16 million vehicles

Monday, January 5 by SRN News

SEOUL, Jan 5 (Reuters) - South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co said on Monday it aims to sell 4.16 million vehicles this year, after reporting 2025 sales of 4.14 million vehicles, slightly below last year's sales target of 4.17 million units. (Reporting by Heekyong YangEditing... Read More.

Luxury retailer Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick steps down

Friday, January 2 by SRN News

Jan 2 (Reuters) - Saks Global said on Friday CEO Marc Metrick has stepped down, naming Executive Chairman Richard Baker as his successor, amid reports that the luxury retailer is preparing for bankruptcy. The CEO change comes days after the Wall Street Journal reported that... Read More.

Global equity funds see strong inflows in final week of 2025

Friday, January 2 by SRN News

Jan 2 (Reuters) - Global equity funds saw strong inflows in the final week of 2025 as optimism over AI-driven market gains over the past year and a solid corporate earnings outlook lifted risk appetite. According to LSEG Lipper data, global equity funds attracted $26.54... Read More.

Saks Global prepares for bankruptcy after missing debt payment, WSJ reports

Wednesday, December 31 by SRN News

Dec 31 (Reuters) - Saks Global is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks after missing a debt payment tied to its Neiman Marcus acquisition, the Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The parent of high-end department... Read More.

Silver shines in 2025 global market spotlight as softs, oil lag

Tuesday, December 30 by SRN News

By Naveen Thukral and Lucas Liew SINGAPORE, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Precious metals were the standout performers among commodities this year, with silver outperforming most major equity indexes and currencies, while gold hit record highs on economic and geopolitical risks. Industrial metals also made strong... Read More.

Peruvian shamans predict Maduro’s fall, continued global conflicts in 2026

Monday, December 29 by SRN News

LIMA, Peru (AP) - A group of shamans gathered Monday on a sacred hill overlooking Peru's capital city to carry out an annual ritual in which they make predictions for the upcoming year. Dressed in traditional Andean ponchos and headdresses, the group performed a ceremony... Read More.

Inside Beijing’s bid to tame the global iron ore market

Sunday, December 28 by SRN News

By Melanie Burton Dec 29 (Reuters) - China's state iron ore buyer is using increasingly hardball tactics against mining giants such as BHP to tighten its grip on the $132 billion seaborne market and extract better terms for steel mills, just as a giant new... Read More.

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Musk’s AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children

More than 145 countries agree on update to global minimum tax deal, addressing US concerns

US-based multinational companies will be exempt from global tax deal

Hyundai motor targets 2026 global sales of 4.16 million vehicles

Luxury retailer Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick steps down

Global equity funds see strong inflows in final week of 2025

Saks Global prepares for bankruptcy after missing debt payment, WSJ reports

Silver shines in 2025 global market spotlight as softs, oil lag

Peruvian shamans predict Maduro’s fall, continued global conflicts in 2026

Inside Beijing’s bid to tame the global iron ore market

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