Low Earth orbit satellite network to become battleground for defense
Operating in low Earth orbit, typically below 1,250 miles, modern satellite constellations rely on hundreds or even thousands…
Why Shenzhen may be first to climb out of China’s property slump
Shenzhen’s residential inventory has fallen to a seven-year low, putting the southern technology hub ahead of other first-tier…
Will the future world order be determined by who controls low Earth orbit?
When US special forces raided Caracas and abducted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife in early January, the…
Fragility of global fuel systems strengthens the case for rationing – The Irish Times
When goods are scarce, how are they distributed? That is: when lots of people want something, but there…
Almost 19,000 applications received from US citizens for Irish passports last year – The Irish Times
The number of people from the US seeking Irish citizenship has surged since Donald Trump became president for…
China ramps up hunt for tax evaders, frames consumption levies as fiscal lifelines
Beijing is intensifying its enforcement against tax evasion, extending its reach into consumption taxes, which have been positioned…
Developing | DeepSeek releases next-gen AI model with ‘world-leading’ cost efficiency
DeepSeek has finally released its much-anticipated next-generation foundational artificial intelligence model, the open-source V4, which it said was…
Scientists solve ‘golden egg’ mystery three years after sparking alien fears
A perplexing deep-sea enigma that captivated the public and fuelled wild theories about extraterrestrial origins has finally been…
Mainland China’s ultra-wealthy numbers rise as Hong Kong tipped for faster growth
Mainland China’s population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) – those with assets exceeding US$30 million – has grown by…
Senior US navy official leaves role; Israeli strikes kill journalist in Lebanon – The Irish Times
Main pointsKey Reads Órla Ryan – 19 minutes ago Iran behind low-level ‘hybrid warfare’ attacks in UK, Europe,…
Europe readies response to energy crisis; Trump claims Iran is ‘collapsing financially’ – The Irish Times
Main pointsKey Reads Jack White – 0 minutes ago Container ship off coast of Oman ‘ignored warnings’ before…
Style Edit: Tag Heuer’s Monaco Evergraph and Aquaracer at Watches and Wonders
Few Swiss watchmakers have ties to motorsport that run as deep as Tag Heuer’s. The official timekeeper of…