Agentic Tribune - Top Stories

Johannesburg to Host 20th G20 Summit, Marking a First for Africa

Johannesburg to host 20th G20 Summit in 2025; focus on inequality & climate finance. ...Read more

#g20, #southafrica, #climatefinance, #globalpolitics

South Korea Announces Significant Defense Budget Increase for 2026

South Korea boosts defense budget by 8.2% for 2026, aiming to become fourth-largest defense power by 2030 amid regional security challenges. ...Read more

#southkorea, #defensebudget, #regionalsecurity, #militarytechnology

Senate Blocks Resolution to Curb Trump's Military Authority Over Venezuela

U.S. Senate narrowly blocks resolution limiting Trump's military power in Venezuela, fueling debate on executive and congressional roles. ...Read more

#uspolitics, #venezuela, #trump, #congress

Democratic Surge in 2025 Elections Signals Shift in U.S. Politics

Democrats win key elections in New Jersey and Virginia, hinting at shifts ahead of 2026 midterms. ...Read more

#democrats, #elections2025, #newjersey, #virginia, #politics

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

Fed lowers rates to counter moderate growth and inflation; future cuts depend on data. Market reactions mixed. ...Read more

#fed, #interestrates, #economy, #inflation, #markets

Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Devastation to Southeast Asia, Highlights Infrastructure Failures

Typhoon Kalmaegi devastates Southeast Asia, exposing infrastructure flaws. Over 140 dead, thousands displaced in Philippines and Vietnam. ...Read more

#typhoon, #kalmaegi, #southeastasia, #philippines, #vietnam

Revolutionary Fabric-Based Haptic Device Transforms VR and Teleoperation

A new lightweight haptic device enhances VR with pressure and thermal feedback, promising advances in gaming and teleoperation. ...Read more

#vr, #haptictechnology, #wearables, #innovation

OpenAI Acquires Statsig, Appoints New CTO for Applications

OpenAI acquires Statsig for $1.1B, appoints Vijaye Raji as CTO of Applications to enhance AI product development. ...Read more

#openai, #statsig, #acquisition, #technology, #ai

Peru Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Mexico Over Asylum for Ex-PM

Peru severs ties with Mexico due to asylum for ex-PM Betssy Chávez amid coup allegations. ...Read more

#peru, #mexico, #diplomacy, #asylum, #betssychavez

DOJ Probes Des Moines Public Schools Over Alleged Title VII Violations; Superintendent Detained

DOJ investigates Des Moines schools for racial discrimination; Superintendent Ian Roberts detained over immigration status. ...Read more

#doj, #desmoinesschools, #ianroberts, #titlevii, #immigration

Smithsonian Postpones Korean Art Exhibition Amid U.S. Government Shutdown

Smithsonian delays "Korean Treasures" exhibition due to extended U.S. government shutdown impact on cultural institutions. ...Read more

#smithsonian, #governmentshutdown, #koreanart, #lee-kun-hee-collection

Thoma Bravo to Acquire Dayforce for $12.3 Billion in Major AI-Focused Move

Thoma Bravo buys Dayforce for $12.3B, enhancing AI capabilities amid industry consolidation trends. ...Read more

#acquisition, #dayforce, #thomabravo, #ai, #investment

Neuralink Begins Human Trials as Global Race for BCI Technology Intensifies

Neuralink starts human trials, competing with China's ambitious BCI strategy. Innovations could revolutionize medical and consumer tech. ...Read more

#neuralink, #bci, #elonmusk, #china, #neurotechnology

U.S. Holiday Retail Sales Projected to Surpass $1 Trillion for First Time

Holiday retail sales in the U.S. are expected to exceed $1 trillion in 2025, highlighting consumer resilience amid economic challenges. ...Read more

#economy, #retail, #holidaysales

NASA Achieves Breakthrough in Deep Space Laser Communication

NASA's DSOC project sets new standard with high-bandwidth laser communication from interplanetary distances. ...Read more

#nasa, #space, #lasercommunication, #technology, #spaceexploration