International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says states spent an extra $16.8bn on their nuclear arsenals in 2025.

Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, condemns designation, calling it ‘discriminatory’.

South Korea’s main index plunges nearly 9 percent, while stocks in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong also see sharp falls.

Facebook parent company says proposals violate Australia’s commitments under its free trade agreement with the US.

Texas-based rocket company announces plans to sell shares at $135 apiece, aiming to raise approximately $75bn. 

Benchmark Nikkei 225 tops 68,000 for first time as AI-driven buying frenzy shows no signs of slowing down.

US tech giant says fundraising drive includes deal to sell $10bn of stock to Berkshire Hathaway.

Media freedom advocates condemn move as latest effort to curtail independent reporting on the US military.

Jerome Powell says the US central bank is undergoing a ‘stress test’ like other institutions in the current era.

Department of Commerce issues guidance on chip restrictions amid concerns about loopholes in export control regime.