Why is the UAE quitting OPEC – and what’s the impact?
The decision by the United Arab Emirates comes during the worst global energy crisis of modern times.
Day: April 29, 2026
Ex-FBI chief Comey released after indictment over alleged threat against Trump
Ex-FBI chief Comey released after indictment over alleged threat against Trump
Microsoft reports Q3 Xbox hardware revenue fell 33% YoY and Xbox content and services revenue, which includes Game Pass, dropped 5% YoY (Emma Roth/The Verge)
Emma Roth / The Verge:
Microsoft reports Q3 Xbox hardware revenue fell 33% YoY and Xbox content and services revenue, which includes Game Pass, dropped 5% YoY — Xbox hardware revenue took a 33 percent hit, even as the company raked …
Qualcomm reports Q2 revenue down 3% YoY to $10.6B and says a top hyperscaler is on track to begin using its chips later this year; QCOM jumps 7%+ after hours (Ian King/Bloomberg)
Ian King / Bloomberg:
Qualcomm reports Q2 revenue down 3% YoY to $10.6B and says a top hyperscaler is on track to begin using its chips later this year; QCOM jumps 7%+ after hours — Qualcomm Inc. rallied in late trading after the co…
‘Uncertainty but a lot of resilience’ in Latin America, says IDB head
The energy shock and economic headwinds caused by the Iran war have increased uncertainty in Latin America – but the region remains resilient. That’s according to Ilan Goldfajn, President of the Inter-American Development Bank. He tells France 24 ther…
I’m a meteorologist. Here’s why your weather app might not always show what you expect
If you don’t have a nearby mesonet station, the nearest measurements may be many miles away
Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters, organisers say – Reuters
Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters, organisers say ReutersIsraeli forces raid Global Sumud Flotilla boats in international waters Al JazeeraIsraeli Defense Officials Confirm Ongoing Seizure of Gaza-bound Flot…
APG-85 Fielding May Come 9 Months Early, Estimated Unit Cost Of $8.8 Million
The Air Force now expects to receive the first Northrop Grumman [NOC] APG-85 radar for the F-35A fighter by Lockheed Martin [LMT] in April 2028–nine months earlier than previously scheduled, […]
Google has told employees in a memo that it “proudly” works with the US military and will continue to do so, amid opposition from some staff over DOD contracts (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
Google has told employees in a memo that it “proudly” works with the US military and will continue to do so, amid opposition from some staff over DOD contracts — The tech giant signed an artificial intel…
Was Jeffrey Epstein building a ‘mosque’ on his private island? Records show rare Islamic artefacts brought from Middle East
Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein cultivated Middle Eastern connections and acquired rare Islamic artifacts, including pieces from the Kaaba, for a building on his private island he called a ‘mosque.’ Documents reveal his interest in Islamic architec…