... Breakthrough Energy, proving that AI companies aren't the only ones capable of raising big rounds. Crypto startups are seeing renewed interest, with new products appearing in traditional markets (Canada is seeing the launch of the first XRP spot crypto ... ... a colossal sum reflects how expensive it has become to develop and implement modern AI systems (requiring powerful computing resources, equipment, and the best people). xAI is already valued at around $80 billion, while its rival OpenAI is reportedly ...

... precisely what the Trump administration seems intent on achieving—entrenching the European economy in extremely costly energy resources, thereby permanently eliminating a dangerous competitor. Coupled with high tariffs on European goods, this could entirely ... ... demand in Europe unlikely, particularly due to the development of low-carbon energy, the share of nuclear power plants (NPP) and renewable energy sources (RES) in the EU electricity generation structure increased from 51% in 2010 to 71% in 2024. This share ...

... five-year agreement on Russian gas transit through Ukraine is set to expire. With Ukrainian authorities indicating reluctance to renew the agreement, the risk of halting the remaining transit supplies through Ukraine is real. This could significantly impact ... ... that a sudden surge in gas prices could negatively impact both businesses and consumers. Many companies may have to optimize resource usage to cope with the high cost of gas, which could also have wider economic effects across the EU. Europe faces serious ...

... coordination of efforts in the fight against transnational corruption. Joint investigations of cross-border corruption schemes: pooling resources and experience of different countries. Mutual legal assistance in criminal cases: assistance in the investigation and ... ... procedures: reducing opportunities for corruption by reducing bureaucracy. 2. Georgia: Large-scale police reform: a complete renewal of personnel and a change in the work system. Simplification of the licensing and permit system: reducing administrative ...

... became the immediate trigger for the current crisis, but the roots of this violence extend into the long-standing confrontation over control of Kashmir. Each time a high-profile incident occurs in Kashmir, accusations between the nations flare up with renewed vigor, leading to escalation. Besides Kashmir itself, there are other territorial disputes between India and Pakistan—albeit less significant. One such dispute concerns the division of water resources: all major rivers in the region flow from India to Pakistan, and in 1960, the parties signed the Indus Waters Treaty. This document was long considered inviolable, but amid the current crisis, India threatened to suspend its involvement in the ...