Updated: 2h
Microsoft announced its largest-ever investment in Asia, committing $17.5 billion to India over the next four years to advance the country's cloud and AI infrastructure.CEO Satya Nadella shared the news following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating the investment aims to support India's AI ambitions by building the necessary "infrastructure, skills and sovereign capabilities" for an AI-first future.
Tags

#India

#NewDelhi

#SatyaNadella

#Microsoft

#NarendraModi

#AI

#X
Read more
AP Nyheter24
Discuss

#Earth

#

USA

US District Judge Paul Engelmayer authorized the DOJ to unseal thousands of pages of grand jury transcripts and investigative documents related to the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, mandated by the recently enacted...

3h/7m
#

Norway

Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado's attendance at the award ceremony in Oslo remains uncertain due to significant travel difficulties imposed by the Nicolás Maduro regime. Machado has been in hiding since...

3h/11m
#

USA

Skydance Media, led by David Ellison, has made a $108.4 billion all-cash takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), surpassing an earlier $83 billion offer from Netflix. Ellison's proposal, offering $30 per share...

26h/17h
#

USA

Donald Trump launched a scathing critique of European immigration policies and leaders, deeming them "weak," "politically correct," and "stupid," and asserting that Europe is "decaying." He specifically highlighted...

5h/24m
#

Australia

Australia has enacted a nationwide ban on social media for individuals under 16, with potential fines of up to AUD 49.5 million for non-compliance. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the law encourages offline...

5h/34m
#

USA

Donald Trump announced a $12 billion aid package for American farmers facing trade disputes, rising costs, and tariffs. The plan allocates $11 billion for one-time payments through the Department of Agriculture's Farmer...

25h/18h
#

Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected any territorial concessions to Russia, stating that ceding territory is against Ukrainian and international law, as well as morality. Despite reported US pressure and...

3h/16m
#

USA

Nominations for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards were announced on December 8, 2025, with Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" leading the pack with nine nods. "Sentimental Value" and "Sinners" followed with...

28h/21h
#

USA

Donald Trump made history on December 7-8, 2025, by becoming the first sitting president to host the Kennedy Center Honors. The 48th annual ceremony celebrated actors Sylvester Stallone and Michael Crawford, country...

27h/18h
#

Italy

A 23-year-old woman was raped by three men near Rome's Jonio metro station in the Val Melaina-Tufello area. The assault occurred in the early hours of December 7, 2025, after midnight, as she was leaving the metro...

1h/26m
#

USA

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on December 8, 2025, that he and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will move into Gracie Mansion on January 1, 2026. Mamdani, who won the November election with 50.4% of the vote, cited family...

24h/20h
#

USA

Spotify launched its music video feature in beta for Premium users in the US and Canada on December 9, 2025, resolving earlier licensing issues through a deal with the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA). This...

1h
#

France

Ford and Renault have formed a strategic alliance to co-develop and manufacture affordable electric vehicles for the European market, aiming to counter the growing threat from Chinese automakers and revive Ford's...

6h/1h
#

Bolivia

Scientists discovered a record-breaking 16,600 theropod fossilized footprints in Toro Toro National Park, Bolivia, including 1,378 dinosaur swim tracks, the world's longest. These three-toed theropod tracks are...

4h/2h
#

Netherlands

Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman, known as Ali Kushayb, a Janjaweed militia leader, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur,...

8h/3h
#

Indonesia

A devastating fire ripped through a seven-story office building housing Terra Drone Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia, claiming the lives of at least 22 people. The blaze began around midday and quickly spread, trapping...

7h/2h
#

USA

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on December 9, 2025, in two pivotal cases that could reshape American politics. One case, NRSC v. FEC, challenges federal limits on political party spending in coordination with...

2h/1h
#

Congo

Renewed fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has jeopardized a US-brokered peace agreement signed in Washington D.C. on December 4, 2025, challenging President Donald Trump's peacemaking efforts. The...

25h/20h
#

Kenya

A UN report, the Global Environment Outlook (GEO7), warns of catastrophic climate change, environmental devastation, and deadly pollution due to a lack of immediate and rapid systemic changes. The report, compiled by...

7h/1h
#

Italy

Forensic analysis by the Carabinieri's scientific department (RIS) has introduced new evidence suggesting the 2013 death of David Rossi, former head of communications for Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), was a homicide,...

21m
#

USA

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has launched a free expansion integrating the Netflix series 'Stranger Things', available now. Players can explore a detailed recreation of Hawkins, Indiana, featuring over 40 iconic...

3h/30m
#

USA

Cheryl Hines states that her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is not planning a presidential run in 2028, despite recent speculation. Kennedy previously ran as an independent in 2024, withdrew from the race, and endorsed...

5m
#

USA

Pamela Anderson has revealed details of a past romantic relationship with actor Liam Neeson, describing an "intimate week" together after filming "The Naked Gun." She shared that Neeson even introduced her as "the...

24m
#

Israel

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reported a grim year for journalists in 2025, with 67 killings worldwide marking a third consecutive annual increase, many due to wars or organized crime. Palestine, particularly Gaza,...

13h/5h
#

USA

Raul Malo, the 60-year-old co-founder and frontman of The Mavericks, died on Monday, December 8, 2025, with the band announcing his death the following day via an Instagram statement. While the cause of death was not...

40m
#

Venezuela

Human Rights Watch and UN High Commissioner Volker Türk condemned the US administration's "Operation Southern Sword," calling the bombings of Caribbean and Pacific vessels "extrajudicial executions" that have caused at...

3h
#

UK

Dame Judi Dench, who turns 91 in December 2025, has effectively retired from acting due to deteriorating eyesight and memory lapses. "Age-related macular degeneration" causes her vision to be blurred, making...

25h/18h
#

USA

The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a three-year, $69 million contract with All-Star closer Edwin Díaz, significantly bolstering their bullpen after back-to-back World Series titles. Díaz, considered the best relief...

11m
#

Italy

A new collective labor agreement for domestic workers in Italy, effective November 1, 2025, has been finalized, bringing significant financial and organizational changes for families employing over 800,000 workers. The...

6h/1h
#

Italy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, receiving military honors and discussing prisoner exchanges mediated by Cardinal Matteo Zuppi. Pope Francis urged...

4h/1h
#

Argentina

Judicial authorities in Argentina, prompted by Federal Judge Luis Armella, conducted over 30 simultaneous searches at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and 12 clubs, including San Lorenzo and Independiente,...

43m
#

France

Miss Provence, Julie Zitouni, and Miss Aquitaine, Aïnhoa Lahitete, have been stripped of their Miss France 2026 titles following a leaked backstage video. The footage showed Zitouni making offensive remarks about other...

1h
#

Israel

Israeli police and municipal officials forcibly entered the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem on December 8, 2025, removing the UN flag and raising an Israeli one in a debt-collection procedure for municipal taxes....

25h/21h
#

USA

Jemele Hill of The Atlantic pointed out a significant double standard in college sports, contrasting how coaches like Lane Kiffin receive lucrative contracts and lenient treatment for job changes, while players face...

57m
#

USA

Joshua Aaron, developer of the iPhone app ICEBlock, sued Trump administration officials for allegedly violating his First Amendment rights by coercing Apple into removing the app. The lawsuit, filed on December 8, 2025,...

24h/20h
#

Japan

Tony Award-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris was released from custody in Japan three weeks after his arrest on November 16. Harris was detained by Japanese customs officials in Okinawa after they discovered 780...

1h
#

USA

Former Colleton County Clerk of Court Mary Rebecca "Becky" Hill pleaded guilty to felony charges including obstruction of justice, perjury, and misconduct in office, stemming from her actions during the Alex Murdaugh...

26h/20h
#

USA

Shohei Ohtani has been named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James, and Tiger Woods for the most honors among male recipients. The Dodgers won...

1h
#

Lithuania

Lithuania has declared a nationwide state of emergency due to a significant increase in smuggling balloons entering its airspace from Belarus, a move Lithuanian authorities consider a national security concern and a...

10h/5h
#

Guatemala

On December 7, 2025, Guatemala celebrated "La Quema del Diablo," a tradition symbolizing the departure of evil before Christmas, this year featuring an effigy of Donald Trump that was burned. The event, which saw...

2h
#

France

Claire Tabouret has been chosen to design the new stained glass windows for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, with her contemporary themes of Pentecost and unity set to replace the 19th-century works by Eugène...

1h
#

Thailand

Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military targets today, escalating a border conflict that intensified yesterday. Thailand reported that Cambodian forces killed one Thai soldier and injured four, prompting...

36h/25h
#

USA

Amazon is enhancing Alexa+'s shopping capabilities with new features, including proactive price monitoring and automatic purchasing when prices meet user-defined targets. The revamped "Shopping Essentials" center on...

1h
#

Italy

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) has initiated the acquisition of Mediobanca, a move involving two major Italian financial institutions and significant political debate. The Italian government, led by Prime...

2h
#

Russia

A Russian Antonov An-22 military transport aircraft crashed in the Ivanovo region on December 9, 2025, after reportedly falling apart mid-air during a test flight following repairs. Wreckage was found floating in the...

7h/3h
#

Germany

Voith, a Heidenheim-based mechanical engineering company, announced that it will eliminate approximately 2,500 jobs globally, representing about a tenth of its workforce. CEO Dirk Hoke cited underperformance compared to...

1h
#

India

Microsoft announced its largest-ever investment in Asia, committing $17.5 billion to India over the next four years to advance the country's cloud and AI infrastructure. CEO Satya Nadella shared the news following a...

2h
#

Italy

An operating room assistant in Marano, near Naples, was arrested on December 9, 2025, for allegedly assaulting and drugging his partner. Responding Carabinieri found the woman bleeding and heard her screams, discovering...

5h/2h
#

Armenia

Armenia and Azerbaijan have announced substantial progress in their peace process, with Hikmet Hajiev and Armen Grigoryan highlighting "another brick in the wall of trust." This initiative, facilitated by Donald Trump...

2h
#

Ukraine

Four Russian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for the murder of American Russell Bentley, 64, who had been fighting with pro-Moscow forces in Ukraine since 2014. Soldiers detained Bentley while he was filming the...

26h/18h
#

USA

A significant decline in adolescents' writing and speaking skills, exacerbated by the pandemic and the rise of AI, is a growing concern among educators and parents in Silicon Valley and at Stanford University. Experts...

2h
#

USA

Janice Combs, mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has denounced the Netflix docuseries "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," calling it "full of lies" and damaging to their reputation. She specifically denies allegations made by Kirk...

24h/20h
#

USA

Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract to host "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" through May 2027, a one-year renewal reportedly influenced by considerations for "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert ending in May 2026. Kimmel's...

19h/52m
#

UK

Operation Kenova concluded that MI5 excessively protected IRA agent Stakeknife, identified as Freddie Scappaticci, for 50 years, despite his involvement in abductions and murder. The final report revealed MI5 was aware...

6h/3h
#

Mexico

Donald Trump has threatened a 5% tariff on Mexican imports if Mexico fails to release at least 200,000 acre-feet of water owed under a 1944 treaty by December 31, 2025. Trump asserts that Mexico owes the US...

13h/2h
#

USA

Gwyneth Paltrow, 53, attended the Los Angeles premiere of her new film, "Marty Supreme," on December 8, 2025, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. She was accompanied by her 19-year-old son, musician Moses Martin, who made...

6h/4h
2
#

Honduras

Honduras's electoral body resumed vote counting on December 8, 2025, after a pause for verification, with provisional data showing Nasry Asfura leading and Salvador Nasralla closely behind. The ruling Libre party, led...

21h
#

USA

iFixit has released a new app featuring FixBot, an AI-enabled chatbot trained on over 125,000 repair guides to help users with device repairs. The app guides users through repair processes, diagnoses problems, and...

4h
#

Spain

Four people died and one remains missing after a powerful wave swept over the Charco de Isla Cangrejo natural pool in Los Gigantes, Tenerife, on Sunday, December 8, 2025. The incident, which involved approximately 20...

31h/22h
#

USA

Donald Trump has approved a policy allowing US chipmaker Nvidia to export its H200 AI chips to China, balancing export controls with competition concerns and supporting American jobs. Trump stated that the latest...

18h/57m
#

USA

Bruna Ferreira, who has family ties to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, is set to be released from ICE custody on a $1,500 bond while challenging deportation. Ferreira was arrested by ICE agents on November...

7h/15m
#

Ecuador

Thirteen inmates were found dead at a southern Ecuadorian prison in Machala on December 7, 2025, announced by the country’s prison service SNAI. Police believe an explosive device detonated nearby was intended to...

25h/20h
#

USA

Republicans are divided over extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, which expire on December 31, risking significant premium increases for millions and potential political fallout in the 2026...

28h/19h
#

Mexico

Mexico has emerged as a significant center for Russian spies, especially after expulsions from European nations and the US following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. US officials are concerned that Russia is exploiting...

4h
#

USA

Kris Jenner showed public support for her daughter Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's relationship by wearing a "Marty Supreme" bomber jacket from Chalamet's new film, sharing the moment on Instagram Stories. The...

14h/1h
#

USA

Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that a negative US Supreme Court decision on tariffs would be the greatest threat in history to US national security, asserting that the nation would be "financially defenseless." The...

4h
#

Tanzania

Tanzania is facing a severe crisis, transforming from a tourist haven into a state where fear prevails, as described by Erik Esbjörnsson in Dagens Nyheter. President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration has been marked...

4h
#

USA

The UN has launched a $47 billion humanitarian appeal for 2026, with Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher describing the situation as a global crisis exacerbated by interconnected conflicts and climate change. The...

28h/21h
#

Syria

Syrians are celebrating the first anniversary of the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, marking over 13 years of devastating civil war. The collapse of the 53-year rule followed a rapid rebel offensive led by Hayat...

36h/18h
#

USA

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Police Chief Pamela Smith is stepping down at the end of the year. Smith's tenure saw significant challenges, including conflict with Donald Trump and efforts to reduce...

28h/19h
#

USA

Weeks before Christmas, a drone delivered a package containing steak, marijuana, crab legs, cigarettes, and Old Bay seasoning into the yard of Lee Correctional Institution. Prison officials discovered the contraband,...

4h
#

USA

IBM announced today a definitive agreement to acquire data streaming platform Confluent for $11 billion in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition, expected by mid-2026, aims to bolster IBM's AI and cloud computing...

26h
#

Italy

A fatal head-on collision occurred this morning on Regional Road 464 near Maniago when a car attempting to overtake a tractor collided with an oncoming bus carrying students. The 43-year-old male driver of the car died...

8h/7h
#

USA

Mark Allen Geralds is scheduled for execution by lethal injection for the 1989 murder of Tressa Lynn Pettibone, a crime for which he was convicted and initially sentenced to death in 1990. Geralds will become Florida's...

6h
#

Germany

Thyssenkrupp's shares dropped Tuesday as the German industrial giant forecast significant financial losses for the current fiscal year, citing persistent weak trends in the automotive sector, high energy costs in...

5h
#

USA

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani released a video on December 7, 2025, detailing how immigrants can interact with US ICE agents, stating, "New York will always welcome immigrants." The video, which has garnered over...

26h/21h
#

SouthKorea

South Korea scrambled fighter jets in response to the detection of Russian and Chinese military aircraft within its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). This incident, involving nuclear-capable bombers, marks the...

5h
#

CNN

“
Trump announces $12 billion aid package for farmers”
33m
#

USA

Civic freedoms are declining globally, with the USA and Italy both downgraded to an "obstructed" civic space rating by the civil society watchdog Civicus. The US has seen a "rapid authoritarian shift" following...

9h/4h
#

USA

Major Bitcoin mining firms in the USA, including Riot Platforms, Bitfarms, Core Scientific, and MARA Holdings, are pivoting to AI and high-performance computing (HPC) due to lower profitability in Bitcoin mining. These...

5h
#

TheJoeRoganExperience

“
JRE MMA Show with Brendan Allen”
40m
#

USA

Alina Habba, former personal lawyer for Donald Trump, resigned as the acting US Attorney for the District of New Jersey following federal appeals court rulings that declared her appointment unlawful. The Third Circuit's...

23h/10h
#

China

China's trade surplus reached a record $1.08 trillion in the first 11 months of 2025, driven by strong exports to various regions excluding the USA. Despite facing tariffs from Donald Trump, China has diversified its...

35h/18h
#

Germany

The trial of Shahriar J., a German-Iranian from Hamburg known online as "White Tiger," is set to commence on January 9, facing charges including attempted murder. Shahriar J. is accused of 204 criminal offenses against...

6h
#

Brazil

A biopic titled "Dark Horse" is in production about former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, with filming commencing three months ago in Brazil. Jim Caviezel is set to portray Bolsonaro in the film, which reportedly...

7h
#

USA

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress, effective January 2026, following a severe rift with Donald Trump. Greene stated that Trump offered "harsh accusatory replies and zero...

35h/20h
#

UK

Prime Minister Keir Starmer launched an official account on TikTok and a Substack newsletter as part of a new communications strategy. His first TikTok video featured him and his wife, Victoria, switching on Christmas...

24h
#

USA

A federal judge in Boston has declared the Trump administration's ban on federal permits for new wind energy projects unlawful, ruling it "arbitrary and capricious and contrary to law." US District Judge Patti Saris...

16h/2h
#

USA

Starbucks brings back its popular Bearista Cold Cup today, a glass tumbler that previously sold out immediately and saw high resale prices. While fans reported app issues checking details for the return, Starbucks...

25h
#

USA

A classified Pentagon report, dubbed "the Overmatch brief," indicates that the USA military is outmatched by China and would likely be defeated in a conflict. The brief details China's capacity to destroy American...

10h/31m
#

USA

FIFA announced that three-minute hydration breaks will be implemented in each half of every match at the upcoming 2026 World Cup, a decision shared by chief tournament officer Manolo Zubiria. These scheduled breaks, set...

24h
#

TEDTalks

“
Schools urgently need a redesign”
2h
#

CoteDIvoire

Alassane Ouattara was inaugurated today for his fourth term as Ivory Coast's president at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan. Ouattara solemnly swore to uphold the Constitution, having been re-elected last month with...

25h
#

Belgium

Negotiators reached a compromise to significantly weaken the EU's supply chain law, now applying only to large companies with over 5,000 employees and a 1.5 billion euro turnover. Civil liability for human rights...

8h
#

Indonesia

British adult content creator Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger, faces up to 15 years in an Indonesian prison after her arrest in Bali for allegedly producing pornographic material. While the maximum...

7h
#

Germany

Germany experiences an unusually warm December with temperatures up to 18 degrees Celsius, breaking numerous heat records for the month. Meteorologists attribute this prolonged warmth to rising greenhouse gas...

25h
#

Italy

A 12-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by an ambulance responding to an emergency on Via Archimede in Genoa earlier today. Local police are investigating the incident, reviewing witness...

8h
#

USA

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly considering a workout for veteran quarterback Philip Rivers, who last played for the team in their 2020 playoff appearance. This move comes as the team faces a quarterback crisis...

12h/8h
#

USA

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet former Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on December 29, avoiding potential arrest threats in New York amid ongoing corruption charges and geopolitical pressures related to the Gaza...

25h
#

USA

The Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 22-19 in overtime on December 9, 2025, with Cameron Dicker kicking the winning 54-yard field goal. The Chargers' defense forced eight turnovers from the...

12h/9h