Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that the development of his country's nuclear forces is now an 'absolute priority' following the expiration of the last remaining nuclear treaty with the US.

A former central bank adviser states that the Russian economy is 'eating itself to death' as the war on Ukraine destroys its future capacity.

The report. Tomorrow marks the anniversary of Putin's invasion: from Lviv to Kyiv, from the trenches to the devastated east, the contradictions of a country that still resists.

As the fourth anniversary looms of Russia’s war on Ukraine, those close to the Kremlin prosper while others merely strive to escape the worst repression, say Russian journalists Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan

Dokumentární snímek Pan Nikdo proti Putinovi, který vznikl v české koprodukci, dnes získal cenu BAFTA za nejlepší dokumentární film. Britská filmová akademie o tom informuje na svých internetových str

O întâlnire între președinții Volodimir Zelenski și Vladimir Putin ar putea avea loc în următoarele trei săptămâni, a declarat trimisul special al SUA, Steve Witkoff, adăugând că Donald Trump s-ar put

A friend and supporter of Alexei Navalny believes that Navalny's final movements reveal Vladimir Putin's tactics, suggesting the murder was planned from the start.

Trimisul special al președintelui american, Steve Witkoff, a declarat că ar putea apărea „vești bune” în următoarele săptămâni în privința încheierii războiului dintre Rusia și Ucraina și nu a exclus

Russia is reportedly losing more men than it can recruit, with poorly trained soldiers, low morale, and high desertion rates, suggesting that while Putin cannot win the war, he fears peace.

Danish politicians are notably silent on how the military's new billions will be translated into a modern defense, even as President Putin prepares a massive drone initiative and a large NATO exercise was observed.

Four years after the invasion of Ukraine, cracks are appearing in Russia's internal front as the regime intensifies control amidst economic pressure and mounting casualties from the war.

Daria Marchenko, the 21-year-old goddaughter of Vladimir Putin and daughter of former Ukrainian MP Viktor Medvedchuk, has been appointed general director of Rad-Ev and Almirida Investments, companies with assets totaling €32 million.

Andrey Pavlov, founder of the Zenden shoe retailer, was removed from Russia's 'foreign agent' register, despite having been added in 2024 for praising Vladimir Putin and supporting the war.

The German far-right party AfD is facing accusations of representing Russian interests in parliament, with critics suggesting their questions align with those of Vladimir Putin.

Entre el fracaso militar ruso y el enorme sacrificio ucraniano, EL MUNDO revisita a los protagonistas de algunos reportajes publicados durante la invasión a gran escala desatada por Putin en febrero d

A detailed report by The Guardian, based on over 100 interviews, reveals how US and UK intelligence agencies, CIA and MI6, uncovered Putin's plans to invade Ukraine, despite initial skepticism from others.

The father of an Arab Israeli man fatally shot by police is disputing the officer's claim that his son posed a threat, raising questions about the incident.

US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has suggested that "good news" on ending Russia's war against Ukraine could emerge in the coming weeks and has not ruled out a summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated that US mediation in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia could lead to a personal meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin within the next three weeks.

After four years of war, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that Vladimir Putin's record is a 'heavy and humiliating defeat,' praising the 'unprecedented courage' of Ukraine.

A Russian general, promoted by Putin, sent his wife a photo of severed ears from Ukrainian POWs, to which she responded by comparing them to beer snacks, as revealed by RFE/RL.

Stifel has identified supply constraints within Microsoft Corporation's Azure cloud computing division as a significant headwind for its near-term growth.

An analyst provides insights into the top quantum computing stocks, comparing RGTI and QBTS for potential investment.

An article highlights the quantum computing stock favored by Wall Street, suggesting it's not IonQ or Rigetti, and provides insights into investor preferences in this emerging sector.

Amazon Cloud Unit Taken Down Twice By Its Own AI Tools: Report Amazon’s cloud-computing arm suffered at least two recent service interruptions linked to the use of its own artificial intelligence coding assistants, prompting some internal concerns about the company’s rapid deployment of autonomous software agents inside production environments. In mid-December, Amazon engineers allowed the company’s Kiro AI coding tool to implement system changes that ultimately led to a roug...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin as Russia’s new ambassador to Türkiye.

Drawing on more than 100 interviews with senior intelligence officials and other insiders in multiple countries, this exclusive account details how the US and Britain uncovered Vladimir Putin’s plans to invade, and why most of Europe – including the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy – dismissed them. As the fourth anniversary of the invasion approaches and the world enters a new period of geopolitical uncertainty, Europe’s politicians and spy services continue to draw lessons from the failures of 2022 Continue reading...

A leading computing expert issued a stark warning that an 'arms race' in artificial intelligence could potentially lead to human extinction.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on businesses to play a crucial role in addressing the country's falling birthrates by encouraging employees to have more children.

Ukrainian president suggested Geneva talks with Russia produced limited progress, accusing Moscow of stalling peace negotiations through historical arguments.

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has released information that negatively impacts the outlook for quantum computing stock Rigetti Computing.

Google executives meet with officials at a Google data center in Midlothian, Texas. Fortune via Reuters Connect Northern Virginia is home to the world's largest data center market. That could soon change, as Big Tech ramps up data center construction across the US. West Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Ohio are emerging as key markets. The old saying "Everything is bigger in Texas" now applies to data centers. The Lone Star State is on track to unseat Virginia as the world's largest data center market by 2030, new research from Jones Lang LaSalle shows. The shift indicates how drastically the data center development boom has reshaped the US's digital infrastructure map and the landscape as a whole. Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta plan to spend more than $600 billion on AI infrastructure expansion in 2026 — a number so dizzyingly high that Wall Street is on high alert for signs of an AI bubble. More than half of all data center construction in the US now happens outside the industry's traditional hubs, according to JLL's North America Data Center Report — Year-End 2025. Tennessee, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Texas are now considered the top emerging markets for data centers. Texas alone has 6.5 gigawatts of data center capacity under construction. That amount of power is roughly equivalent to more than three Hoover Dams or over 17,000 Tesla Model 3s when using the US Department of Energy's standard, and it accounts for about one-fifth of the 35 gigawatts of data center capacity the US added to its pipeline. That 35 gigawatts is roughly equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of the UK or Italy, and adding it would nearly double the existing data center capacity in the US, according to JLL. Part of Texas's appeal is its sprawl. The state houses some of the most ambitious data center projects in the country. Oracle and OpenAI's flagship Stargate data center is in Abilene, Google is planning a $40 billion expansion in West Texas, and Meta is building a massive new site in El Paso, just to name a few. Texas also has abundant energy resources, which is good news for data center developers. The AI boom has driven electricity demand to new heights and strained the nation's power grid. In Texas, several data centers — including Stargate — are being built alongside on-site power plants. Northern Virginia has been the data center industry's central hub for more than 15 years, going back to the early days of cloud computing. That has changed rapidly as Big Tech spreads out across the country in search of available power, cheap land, and the best tax incentive packages for the coming wave of AI data centers. Have a tip? Contact this reporter via email at ethomas@businessinsider.com or on Signal at 929-524-6964. Read the original article on Business Insider

Police in Canberra, Australia, seized art posters from a bar depicting Trump, Putin, and Netanyahu in Nazi uniforms, following a complaint and the enforcement of new federal hate symbol laws.

An analysis delves into the potential trajectory of quantum computing company IonQ over the next year, considering its market position and technological advancements.

Jerome Tang's lawyers are disputing Kansas State's claim that the coach's behavior warranted a 'for cause' firing, which would allow the university to avoid paying his buyout.

Craig Tavares, CEO of BUZZ HPC, discusses Canada's strategic approach to developing its AI infrastructure. His insights shed light on the country's efforts to build robust computing capabilities for artificial intelligence.

The CEO of D-Wave has dismissed short-seller criticisms following the company's $550 million acquisition in quantum computing, emphasizing the revolutionary nature of the deal.

Russian propagandists have criticized Vladimir Putin's crackdown on the messaging app Telegram, indicating internal dissent over the policy.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is being evaluated as one of the best cloud computing stocks to buy right now.

An analysis recommends a specific quantum computing stock as a strong buy for February, highlighting its investment potential.

(ANSA) - NEW DELHI, 16 FEB - Italy is present at the India AI Impact Summit and Expo 2026, the mega global event inaugurated today in New Delhi, with a national pavilion. The pavilion, organized by the New Delhi office of the ICE Agency, in collaboration with ICE Milano/Startup, is an open space designed to highlight the capabilities and ingenuity of Italian excellence in AI, advanced technologies, and highly innovative sectors. The Italian start-ups hosted in the Pavilion are: Glam You Up, Macoev, Tinental, Lunocode, Dworld, Oraigo, Traent, and Sparkle, part of the Tim group. Other Italian companies such as Stellantis, Almaviva, and Harmonic Innovation Group will present the progress made with the application of artificial intelligence to their production activities. The AI Summit will offer our country the opportunity to showcase its excellence in the field of supercomputing, a sector in which Italy ranks third worldwide. Italy's presence will be further strengthened by the visit of the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, who will take part in the Summit on the 19th accompanied by an official delegation composed of representatives from Cineca, Cmcc, Enea, and Eni. Read article...

An exclusive report details the unexpected meeting between a seemingly ordinary U.S. bureaucrat and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Amazon has reportedly purchased shares in a highly-regarded quantum computing stock, signaling its interest in the burgeoning technology sector.

An exclusive report details the unusual story of a U.S. bureaucrat, whose job involved purchasing pencils, unexpectedly shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Vladimir Putin's governance has transitioned from autocracy to dictatorship, intensifying pressure on Russian citizens nationwide.

At this year's Munich Security Conference, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has urged European leaders to help Iranians topple the Iranian regime. But does Europe have any leverage to deliver o

Ukrainian forces launched a drone strike on a Russian Black Sea port, while President Zelenskyy addressed the Munich Security Conference on the ongoing conflict and the need for allied security guarantees. Reports also highlight significant Russian troop losses and the growing influence of drone warfare.

President Putin has expanded the role of Rosgvardia, Russia's National Guard, by establishing a new General Staff to enhance its operational planning and intelligence capabilities.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the BBC that Russian President Vladimir Putin has already started World War III and must be stopped. He also emphasized that Ukraine will not cede any territory.

A Bulgarian article reports on the war entering its fifth year with immense losses and no clear victor, quoting the Ukrainian president from a February 20 interview where he stated Ukraine is not losing but questioned the high cost of winning.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected territorial concessions in Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia, stating that Vladimir Putin has already started World War Three. He also called for long-term U.S. security guarantees before elections.

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the development of the country's nuclear forces a 'top priority' following the expiration of the last arms control treaty between the US and Russia.

As the fourth anniversary looms of Russia’s war on Ukraine, those close to the Kremlin prosper while others merely strive to escape the worst repression Four years into the full-scale war in Ukraine,

As Trump’s volatility and Putin’s aggression test the global order, Europe must assert its values, defend international law, and lead with conviction, writes Bobby McDonagh.

The article discusses how the war in Ukraine has altered the dynamics of power, leading to a new offensive by Vladimir Putin against wealthy bureaucrats who have benefited from the Kremlin's regime over the past two and a half decades.

The film 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin,' co-produced in the Czech Republic, has won the BAFTA award for Best Documentary Film and is also nominated for an Oscar.

Newly revealed emails from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation show former Microsoft executive Nathan Myhrvold confirmed hosting Vladimir Putin's wife and daughter on his yacht in 2010.

Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, is set to establish India's first Quantum Valley, featuring a full-scale quantum computing facility anchored by IBM.

Despite inflation, sanctions, and social media blocks, Kremlin propaganda and patriotism are prevailing in Russia, with one article stating 'The happy Russia is over' and another quoting 'We are Putin's Jews'.

Despite an 18% depreciation in its share price, analysts are maintaining a 'Buy' rating on Amazon (AMZN), indicating continued confidence in the e-commerce and cloud computing leader.

OpenAI anticipates a massive expenditure of approximately $600 billion on computing resources through the year 2030.

A Kremlin spokesman has admitted that Putin's press service uses a VPN to bypass Russia's restrictions on Telegram, indicating their intent to maintain an official presence on the platform.

Jeffrey Epstein's files reveal a connection between the convicted sex offender and Vladimir Putin, with former Microsoft executive Nathan Myhrvold reportedly telling Epstein he hosted Putin's wife and daughter on his superyacht.

Military aid to Ukraine and sanctions are increasing Russia's war costs and intensifying pressure on Putin to negotiate for peace, with Europe taking on a larger share of the defense burden.

Entre el fracaso militar ruso y el enorme sacrificio ucraniano, EL MUNDO revisita a los protagonistas de algunos reportajes publicados durante la invasión a gran escala desatada por Putin en febrero d

Russia has reportedly suffered a significant and humiliating defeat with a Russian missile factory being hit, strengthening Ukraine's negotiating position.

Deputy editor Edward Carr discusses how The Economist develops its weekly cover stories focusing on Vladimir Putin, the war in Ukraine, and the concept of a modern 'Robin Hood state'.

A US special envoy stated that a new round of negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations is expected within three weeks, potentially culminating in a high-level meeting between Presidents Zelensky and Putin.

Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, defended his meetings with Vladimir Putin, stating the Russian leader was direct about his 'red lines' and hinted at potential good news.

US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has stated that Vladimir Putin has always been straightforward with him and suggested a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin could happen in the coming weeks.

Nathan Myhrvold, a former Microsoft executive, reportedly told Jeffrey Epstein that he hosted Vladimir Putin's wife and daughter on his superyacht, revealing another connection between Epstein and the Russian president.

Vanguard holds 36 million shares of Rigetti Computing, a position valued at $577 million, with an analysis suggesting the implications of this holding may not be immediately apparent.

Comcast Corporation has announced positive outcomes from its recent quantum computing trial, indicating progress in the application of this advanced technology.

As the war in Ukraine reaches its four-year mark, the former president of the EU Council, Charles Michel, praises French President Macron's willingness to engage in dialogue with Putin.

The EU's move to cut off Russian gas by 2027 is leading to a new dependency on US LNG, threatening its transition to renewable energy sources.

The cloud computing industry is facing a critical juncture, with discussions centered on whether it will achieve significant success or encounter major setbacks during its 'Olympic Moment.'

The Ethereum Foundation has listed 'quantum readiness' as a key priority for 2026, indicating a focus on preparing the cryptocurrency for potential future threats from quantum computing.

In a slow-motion race of two retail behemoths, Amazon's trump card was its lucrative cloud-computing business.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice's lawyer is disputing his ex-girlfriend's assault claims, accusing her of perjury.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized the U.S. oil blockade on Cuba, stating 'We do not accept anything like this,' as the Caribbean nation faces a worsening economic crisis.

Quantum computing startup Pasqal is reportedly seeking €200 million in funding, which would value the company at over €1 billion.

The Cuban foreign minister is visiting Moscow as the island faces severe fuel shortages, with Russia urging the US not to blockade Cuba.

India’s Adani Group to Invest $100 Billion in AI Infrastructure  The Wall Street Journal

An article discusses Rigetti Computing's stock performance, which is down 72%, and evaluates whether investors should buy the dip.

Render is one of the beneficiaries of growing competition in the cloud computing world spurred by the booming demand for artificial intelligence.

According to Bloomberg, Vladimir Putin is not genuinely seeking peace but rather aiming to gain more time in the ongoing conflict.

Exclusive | How a Pencil-Purchasing U.S. Bureaucrat Ended Up Shaking Hands With Putin  The Wall Street Journal

AWS Chief Matt Garman announced developments that were well-received by Amazon shareholders, signaling positive outlooks for the company's cloud computing division.

A Wall Street Journal exclusive details how a seemingly ordinary U.S. bureaucrat, involved in pencil purchasing, ended up shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Articles discuss how the emergence and advancements in quantum computing technology may have implications for Bitcoin's valuation and overall security.

Information warfare must pair with hard power, particularly when Putin’s strategy hinges on weakening democratic resolve

Analysts discuss potential market downturns for the S&P 500 in 2026 while also highlighting a record silver rally and a promising ETF.

An exclusive report reveals the unusual story of a U.S. bureaucrat, whose job involved purchasing pencils, unexpectedly meeting and shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

An article raises questions about the financial future of quantum computing stocks, exploring the possibility of their value declining to zero.

The US explores using AI and quantum computing to challenge China's rare earth grip, while New Zealand faces scrutiny for secret talks with the US on critical minerals.

Russia is dealing with internal issues like corruption arrests and attempts to block WhatsApp, while also facing international incidents such as an Estonian deportation for alleged spying, diminished presence at the Olympics, and calls for the release of a climate advocate.

This economic newsfilter highlights the recent setbacks faced by four politicians—Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Viktor Orbán, and Robert Fico—who are described as 'spoilers' due to their repeated failures.

Hundreds of thousands of Russian citizens are hiring themselves out as killers for money, and the rest of society is paying for it, so far without complaint.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared the development and modernization of the country's nuclear weapons arsenal an "absolute priority," following the New START agreement.

These are the key developments from day 1,460 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Calls to probe Andrew's links to Epstein and the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war leads Sunday's papers.

The war in Ukraine has reportedly shifted the dynamics within Russia, leading to a new offensive by President Putin against wealthy bureaucrats. The article suggests that the country's economy and society have long been subservient to a small elite focused on self-enrichment.

The cold is one of Putin's most important weapons in Ukraine, where the population is traumatized by years of war. Small actions can have a crucial impact on war-affected Ukrainians, and there's a growing need for church-based support for veterans and soldiers.

Dokumentaren ’Mr. Nobody mod Putin’ har søndag aften fået en Bafta og er også nomineret til en Oscar.

The Danish-produced documentary "Mr. Nobody against Putin" has won a British BAFTA award and is also nominated for an Oscar.

‘Moscow continues to invest in strikes more than diplomacy,’ says Zelenskyy, as logistics and energy facilities targeted Russia has fired scores of missiles and drones at targets across Ukraine, flattening a residential house in the capital, just two days before the fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Kremlin had launched 297 drones and nearly 50 missiles on Sunday, in the latest in a wave of overnight strikes. He said “a significant propor...

A rival of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims that neither Zelenskyy nor Trump understands Putin, calling it a 'global tragedy'.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that after four years of war, Vladimir Putin's record is a 'heavy and humiliating defeat,' praising the courage of the Ukrainian army.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly criticized the concept of space data centers, labeling them 'ridiculous' due to prohibitive launch costs and unresolved cooling challenges. His comments challenge the ambitious orbital computing plans of figures like Elon Musk, Google, and Jeff Bezos.

An RFE/RL investigation revealed messages showing a Russian general, promoted by Putin, sent his wife a photo of severed ears taken from Ukrainian prisoners of war, which she reportedly likened to beer snacks.

Der Historiker Mark Galeotti hält die Sanktionen gegen die russische Bevölkerung für einen Fehler. Putin habe entschieden, längstmöglich an der Macht zu bleiben, weil er keinem Nachfolger traut

Entre el fracaso militar ruso y el enorme sacrificio ucraniano, EL MUNDO revisita a los protagonistas de algunos reportajes publicados durante la invasión a gran escala desatada por Putin en febrero d

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged the UK and its allies to deploy non-combat troops to Ukraine immediately, believing it could alter Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategic thinking.

A British security expert suggests that Russia is constructing a military structure outside the Ministry of Defense, potentially serving as a force directly loyal to President Vladimir Putin to protect his regime.

US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has said that Russian ruler Vladimir Putin has always been straightforward with him during meetings on the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Specialusis JAV prezidento Donaldo Trumpo pasiuntinys Steve'as Witkoffas per interviu „Fox News“ pareiškė, kad Rusijos prezidentas Vladimiras Putinas per visus asmeninius jų susitikimus dėl karo Ukrai

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov admitted that Putin's press service uses a VPN to access Telegram, despite Russia's increasing restrictions on the messaging platform.

An analysis compares the growth prospects of quantum computing companies IonQ and D-Wave, evaluating which stock has a clearer path to growth by 2026.

A weekly photo recap covers news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest images from the Philippines and around the world for the period of February 14-20, 2026.

An article highlights top quantum computing stocks for investors to consider in 2026, focusing on potential growth in the sector.

Rank One Computing's stock opened higher after its initial public offering (IPO), indicating a positive market reception.

Bloomberg/Getty Images Blue Owl Capital failed to secure financing for a $4 billion data center project in Pennsylvania. One lender said the lack of interest was due to CoreWeave's creditworthiness. AI data center investments face financing challenges due to concerns about credit risk. Blue Owl Capital, a leading investor in the data center boom, was unable to arrange financing for a $4 billion data center it is co-developing in Pennsylvania after pitching lenders to help bankroll the project in recent months. The facility, 80 miles west of Philadelphia in the city of Lancaster, will be occupied by CoreWeave, a provider of artificial intelligence cloud computing services that has become a closely watched name in the AI race for its rapid expansion — and the billions of dollars of high-interest-rate debt it has taken on to fuel that growth. An executive who arranges debt for major data center deals told Business Insider that the lack of interest in the Lancaster project was due to growing caution among lenders and investors about taking on sizable exposures to AI players with less-than-sterling credit. CoreWeave has a below-investment-grade rating of B+, according to S&P Global Ratings. "We saw it. We passed," a senior executive at a large specialty lender told Business Insider. The financing executive and the lender did not want to be identified because they were speaking about an industry name they may seek to do business with. A spokesman for Blue Owl said that the company had "considered" third-party financing for the Lancaster project "as we would with any transaction as we explore alternatives before choosing the most attractive path forward." The spokesman added that the project, which he said is already under construction, "is fully funded, on time, and on budget." It is unclear whether Blue Owl has been funding construction entirely from its own capital. If Blue Owl is unable to raise debt for the Lancaster development, it could be on the hook for a potentially huge outlay of cash to pay for the data center's construction. The situation shows the complications and risks involved in financing the massive buildout of infrastructure for AI computing. Brennan Hawken, an equity analyst at BMO Capital Markets who covers Blue Owl, said that difficulties to raise debt for the Lancaster project would raise concern. "I'm not familiar with this deal, but if there is a struggle to find the debt financing, that's a bit of a red flag that I would want to drill into," Hawken said. Business Insider previously reported that major banks had recent difficulty selling off pieces of $38 billion of debt to finance the construction of two data center campuses that will be anchored by Oracle. Banks often sell pieces of such large commitments to other lenders to spread risk and also reap a quick profit. The slowdown in interest in participating in that financing was due to worries about Oracle's enormous AI spending and whether the tech company's credit rating could be impacted by those outlays. Oracle has since sought to calm the lending market, announcing that it would raise up to $50 billion of cash from stock and bond offerings in order to "maintain a solid investment-grade balance sheet." One of the boom's most creative financiers Last summer, CoreWeave announced it would lease 100 megawatts of initial capacity at the Lancaster data center and potentially expand its commitment to 300 megawatts. The company said it would pour up to $6 billion into the project to equip it with chips and other cloud infrastructure. A month later, in August, Chirisa Technology Parks announced it would partner with Blue Owl and Machine Investment Group to develop the project. The partnership said it would provide $4 billion of funding, an amount separate from CoreWeave's investment, to support the construction of the project's data center facilities. In the fall, Blue Owl began shopping the development to potential lenders, a person familiar with that effort said. Blue Owl has been one of the most creative financial architects of the data center building boom. Last year, it structured a deal to partner with Meta in the ownership of a large data center campus that Meta will build and operate in Louisiana. Blue Owl utilized Meta's strong credit to raise $27.3 billion of investment-grade corporate bonds against its share of the project's equity, proceeds that will be used to help pay for construction, according to S&P. Blue Owl could arrange a similar type of vehicle that could attempt to tap the credit of an investment-grade customer of CoreWeave's who might use the Lancaster facility or Nvidia, the chipmaker that has purchased large stakes in CoreWeave. It could also potentially raise cash for construction debt by tapping large institutional investor clients to pool together a loan, Hawken said. Much of the development of hyperscale data center campuses has sought to utilize the strong credit ratings and deep pockets of big-tech partners. Fluidstack, a peer of CoreWeave's, announced a deal last year to lease a 168-megawatt data center in Colorado City, Texas, which will be built by the crypto mining firm Cipher. Google, Fluidstack's tenant for the project, said it would guarantee about half of the $3 billion due under the 10-year lease. Fluidstack signed another similar-sized lease in December with the data center builder TeraWulf that will also provide "investment-grade credit support." Read the original article on Business Insider

At least one Kenyan has died on Ukraine war frontline

Madagascar is "ready to fully cooperate" in the military sphere in addition to the "social, health and education sectors," Colonel Michael Randrianirina said.

Jeffrey Epstein reportedly pursued a prolonged effort to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in discussions about finance.

Tower Semiconductor and Xanadu have announced an expanded partnership aimed at scaling photonic quantum hardware, indicating advancements in quantum computing technology.

Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, is reportedly caught in a difficult situation of his own making, unable to secure victory in the ongoing war but also fearing the implications of peace.

Russian President Vladimir Putin informed the Cuban foreign minister that Russia will not accept recent US sanctions imposed on Cuba.

Russia and Cuba on Wednesday slammed the US energy blockade of the Caribbean island in a show of solidarity in Moscow, where Havana's foreign minister was due to meet with President Vladimir Putin. US President Donald Trump cut off key supplies of Venezuelan oil to Cuba after ousting Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. He has also threatened sanctions on countries that sell oil to Cuba. But what is the US president’s ultimate goal in Cuba? And if it is regime change, does he have the tools to do it? Robert Huish, associate professor in international development studies at Dalhouse University, speaks to France 24.

Quantum computing firms IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum have collectively issued a significant $615 million warning to investors, signaling potential financial challenges.

An article discusses the recent break in Bitcoin's 12-year trend and speculates on the potential impact of quantum computing on its future.

An analysis explores Türkiye's strategic position and choices in the evolving landscape of computing power, drawing parallels to the concept of 'Pax Silica'.

Russia is reportedly using statues and monuments not just for memory but as a new tool to spread misinformation, turning them into a weapon in Moscow's arsenal.

At least 20 federal suits filed against companies like Kalshi and Polymarket as lawmakers call it ‘loophole’ for gambling State lawmakers and gaming regulators across the US are escalating their fight against prediction markets, arguing that the fast-growing platforms are “basically gambling but with another name”. At least 20 federal lawsuits have been filed nationwide, disputing whether companies such as Kalshi and Polymarket should be treated as federally regulated financial exchanges, as they maintain, or as gambling operations that should be regulated like state-licensed sportsbooks. Continue reading...

A Vietnamese student at Pomona College in California has been recognized with a top U.S. computing research award, placing her among the top 1% in tech paper authorship.

Exclusive | How a Pencil-Purchasing U.S. Bureaucrat Ended Up Shaking Hands With Putin  The Wall Street Journal

D-Wave Quantum, a quantum computing company, is expanding its business by securing a new quantum circuit deal and larger contracts, indicating growth in its market presence.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly adopting a more offensive stance to counter pressure from the US and Europe regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

An exclusive report details how a seemingly ordinary U.S. bureaucrat, involved in pencil purchasing, unexpectedly found himself shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The incident raises questions about protocol and international encounters.

Rigetti Computing's stock fell by 9% this week, with analysts pointing to valuation concerns as the primary driver for the selling pressure.

International papers are leading with the aftermath of the UK's accusation that Russia used a frog toxin to kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and discussions about European security.

European officials state it is 'highly likely' that a rare poison, possibly from dart frogs, was responsible for the death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of Vladimir Putin, in a Russian prison.

Dusseldorf-based satirist Jacques Tilly is currently on trial in a Moscow court for his Carnival floats mocking Vladimir Putin. The trial continues to drag on.

Helsinki has constructed vast underground bunkers, carved deep into the bedrock, capable of sheltering the city's entire population in the event of an attack, particularly in the context of tensions with Russia.