
Meta Drops $2B on Manus: Inside the Quietest Mega-Deal of the Year
Meta’s hush-hush $2 billion purchase of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus gives it the brainpower to build reasoning agents for WhatsApp, ads and the metaverse.
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Meta’s hush-hush $2 billion purchase of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus gives it the brainpower to build reasoning agents for WhatsApp, ads and the metaverse.

Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, has died at 80, closing a turbulent chapter in the nation’s politics.

Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80, leaving a legacy of power, prison, and unyielding resistance.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and dominant opposition figure for four decades, has died at 80, leaving a polarized nation bracing for fresh turmoil.
Bangladesh’s first female premier, Khaleda Zia, has died at 80, closing the chapter on a turbulent political dynasty that shaped the South Asian nation for four decades.
Nikola Jokić exited with a left knee injury, leaving Denver—and the West—holding its breath.
Israel’s surprise recognition of Somaliland triggered an emergency UN session, regional anger and fears of a Horn-of-Africa flashpoint.

Saudi jets struck Yemeni ports overnight, claiming a UAE arms shipment for separatists crossed a red line, shattering a fragile truce and reviving fears of wider war.

Ukraine rejects Russia’s accusation of a drone strike on Putin’s residence, as Moscow vows to harden its war stance and lawmakers hint at expanded attacks.

LG’s ultra-thin Gallery TV turns blank walls into world-class exhibits, undercutting Samsung’s Frame by $200 while bundling premium museum collections.