French President Macron said he could quickly deploy jets and frigates to the Strait of Hormuz but requires a request from Iran and Oman as well as the US.
Year: 2026
Google Positions Gemini at $100 Per Month for AI Developer Subscriptions
At Google I/O, the company marketed itself as an affordable alternative for AI coding tools offering a new developer subscription tier at $100 monthly.
India’s Nifty Trades Around 24050 Amid Global Rally on Iran Deal
India’s Nifty 50 index held steady around 24,050 as consumer durables gained 2% while global sentiment improved on the US-Iran ceasefire.
NVIDIA and SK Hynix Partner on Next-Generation Memory for AI Supercomputers
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India UK Trade Deal: What Reduced Tariffs Mean for Tech and Pharma Exports
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Microsoft Announces $10 Billion Japan Investment Over Four Years for AI Expansion
Microsoft pledged its largest-ever Japan investment of $10 billion from 2026-2029 covering AI data centres, cybersecurity and developer training.
India-US Nuclear Talks Focus on Small Modular Reactors and Private Investment
A high-level US industry delegation met with India’s Union Minister Jitendra Singh to discuss small modular reactors and nuclear sector collaboration.
JPMorgan Formalises AI as Core Infrastructure With $19.8 Billion Tech Budget
JPMorgan Chase reclassified its AI investments from R&D to core infrastructure as part of a $19.8 billion 2026 technology budget targeting $2.5 billion in annual AI value.
San Francisco Proposes Government Grocery Subsidies to Lower Food Prices
A San Francisco city leader is proposing publicly funded grocery subsidies to address rising food costs and food insecurity in the city.
Anthropic Files Confidentially for IPO as AI Company Valuations Soar
Anthropic submitted a confidential IPO filing after closing its latest round at a $965 billion valuation, setting up a potential public listing.