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Asian markets swing as traders await Fed policy decision
Asian markets fluctuated Wednesday as traders struggled to track another record day on Wall Street, with focus squarely on the Federal Reserve's policy meeting. Still, Wall Street investors remained upbeat, pushing all three main indexes higher on the back of a tech rally, with the S&P 500 chalking up another record.
El Salvador's 'Bitcoin Beach' cheers cryptocurrency surge
In a surf town in El Salvador nicknamed "Bitcoin Beach," shopkeeper Maria Aguirre watched with delight as the cryptocurrency -- and her investment in it -- recently soared to new all-time highs. But not everyone in El Salvador is convinced by the cryptocurrency.
US Fed expected to keep rates on hold and debate timing of cuts
The US Federal Reserve could provide additional clues on Wednesday about how much it will cut interest rates this year, but it is almost certain to leave its key lending rate unchanged for the time being.
Microsoft hires DeepMind co-founder to lead AI unit
DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman will become the head of a newly created consumer AI unit at Microsoft, the scientist and entrepreneur said on Tuesday.
Nvidia expects no 'doomsday' in US vs China tensions
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang said Tuesday he does not expect a "doomsday scenario" but is readying for the worst over tension between China and the United States. "The doomsday scenario is not likely to happen.
AKA Case: Murder suspect accuses police of threatening his life before arrest
In a shocking twist to the AKA case, a suspect Lindokuhle Ndimande accused the police of intimidation, and threatening his life while he was still on the run.
Stellenbosch students spot most appealing pupils on campus in a TikTok Video, SA is amused
A TikTok video shows two students from Stellenbosch University spotting the most attractive learners on campus. The clip went viral, and people loved the video.
Broos criticises Mokwena for blabbing about Bafana Bafana players' injuries
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos clashed with Mamelodi Sundowns' counterpart Rulani Mokwena over publicising information about the fitness of players.
Philips looks to AI as seeks to turn the page on defective respirators
Medical device manufacturer Philips is betting on innovation as artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the healthcare industry, its chief executive told AFP in an interview on Tuesday, as the company looks to turn the page on a massive recall of defective sleep respirators.
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