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Two votes this week in the US House of Representatives indicate that small groups of Republicans are increasingly willing to go against Trump’s policies. They highlight how voter pressure is beginning to test party unity ahead of November’s midterm elections. For more news go to

European leaders are pushing to speed-up membership talks for Balkan nations. That's the message coming from the EU-Western Balkans Summit held in Montenegro. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called enlargement a geostrategic imperative. She said that Montenegro's bid

Reports about a possible US troop reduction in Europe are raising new questions about the future of NATO and transatlantic security. A leaked list, reported by the German newspaper Die Welt, suggests key military capabilities could be affected — but how serious is the situation r

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Heather Boushey, Former White House Council of Economic Advisers Member, says the 172,000 jobs added in the month of May is good sign for the US economy, but warns that

This week, the dollar remains the world’s dominant currency, but economist Ken Rogoff thinks rising debt and geopolitical shifts are eroding its position as the world’s reserve currency. And, AI-powered search is reducing web traffic, forcing publishers to rethink how they attrac

Gabriela Santos, chief market strategist for the Americas at JPMorgan Asset Management, joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from

Gabriela Santos, chief market strategist for the Americas at JPMorgan Asset Management , joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from

Montenegro is hosting an EU summit as it pushes to join the bloc alongside several other Balkan nations. What could EU membership mean for the region? And how could enlargement benefit the EU itself? Here's what's at stake — and what these countries still need to do to get over t

Paxel is a free tool that helps you understand how you build with AI coding agents. It analyzes your Claude, Codex, and Cursor sessions and gives you a builder profile: how you plan, how you steer agents, how you execute, and what patterns show up across your work. It runs loca

(0:00) Dan Loeb joins the Besties! (0:34) Investor journey: From message boards and trolling Wall Street to a multibillion dollar hedge fund (3:15) Third Point's early days: mentors and market turmoil (8:47) Strategy shift: Event-driven to quality and AI (16:01) The art of short

South Korea’s K-beauty industry is fueling a growing wave of medical tourism. Once known mainly for plastic surgery, South Korea is now seeing increased demand for less invasive beauty treatments. Industry analysts say this reflects a broader shift in tourism, where visitors are

Max Junestrand was a college student in Sweden with a McKinsey offer in his back pocket. Instead, he and two co-founders went all in on legal AI — and built Legora (YC W24) into one of the fastest-growing enterprise companies in history, surpassing $100M in ARR in just 18 months.

An article entitled “The Journey of Finding the Tallest Tree in Formosa Taiwan” has been published in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change. The project was completed with the help of the public poring through tens of thousands of images to find giant trees across Ta

Taiwan says a Chinese Coast Guard ship deliberately entered the Taiwan-controlled waters around Dongsha Island in the South China Sea, ignoring orders from the Taiwanese Coast Guard Administration ship to turn away. 📹 Reporter(s): TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #Taiwan

Following a Reuters estimate that Taiwan could possess as many as 1,800 US-made Harpoon missiles by 2029, TaiwanPlus spoke with defense researcher Shen Ming-shih on the critical role they play Taiwan's defense strategy. 📹 Reporter(s): James Lin/Fuhua Hung/Lery Hiciano #TaiwanP

Israel launched a series of new strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday after Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire agreement. The strikes come as the US tries to work out a deal to end the conflict with Iran, with US President Donald Trump saying he’s aiming to halt fighting in Lebanon

Have you ever wanted a personal assistant? The agentic AI wave is here and making personalized AI agents a reality. At Nvidia’s Build-A-Claw workshop in Taipei, participants learned how to build their own AI assistants. Using advanced reasoning, AI agents can execute multi-step

Australia has condemned China’s decision to bar four New Zealand members of parliament from entering the country after they visited Taiwan last month. 📹 Reporter(s): Luffy Li/Lery Hiciano #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews -  TaiwanPlus｜https://www.taiwanplus.com  TaiwanP

A donor heart saved artist Rudi Fischer's life. But hundreds of people in Germany die each year waiting for an organ. Here’s why. #dwgermanpolitics #organdonation For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwne

Pope Leo XIV has made a historic apology for the Catholic Church's role in slavery. Congolese theologian Léocadie Lushombo, who serves on the Vatican's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, gives more insight to DW about the Pope's encyclical letter "Magnifica human

Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao is set to visit Palau in her first trip to a diplomatic ally since taking office. She's set to promote sustainable tourism in the Pacific Island nation and check on some of Taiwan's development projects. TaiwanPlus speaks with former US ambassador to

When Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, his administration rapidly dismantled much of the US foreign aid system, slashing billions of dollars in assistance to the developing world. The cuts forced some HIV clinics to scale back services, disrupted vaccination and d

A new photography exhibition is joining Taipei's long-running memorial events to mark the anniversary of China’s military crackdown on democracy protesters in 1989. Organizers including a Hong Kong student curator and a survivor who witnessed tanks killing retreating students, st

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before tradin

North Korea is often seen in Europe as a distant, isolated threat. But that perception may be dangerously out of date. From its growing role in Russia’s war in Ukraine to its expanding cyber operations targeting European institutions, Pyongyang is already shaping the continent’s

There's no sign of progress in ceasefire talks between the US and Iran after the worst burst of violence in weeks and as the Tehran-backed Hezbollah militia on Thursday rejected a US-brokered truce in Lebanon. Also on the show: US equity-index futures declined along with Asian st

“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, David Ingles and Yvonne Man give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers wh

Deeply negative sentiment may be setting the stage for a recovery in Indian equities, according to Devina Mehra, Chairperson and MD of First Global. She argues that widespread pessimism and heightened focus on risks historically improve the probability of stronger market returns,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed peace talks to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in an open letter on Thursday. The appeal came as officials from Germany, France and the UK have been discussing the possibility of holding talks involving Russia and Ukraine, according

Recent years have brought a string of bad headlines for Volkswagen: Problems in China, cost-cutting, tariffs. Finally some good news – the company says it's on the offensive again. Volkswagen is releasing new EV-models in Europe and China, entering into what CEO Oliver Blume call

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. Chapters

There was no sign of progress in ceasefire talks between the US and Iran after the worst burst of violence in weeks and Tehran-backed Hezbollah rejected a US-brokered truce in Lebanon. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar breaks down the situation. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and

Ghana has passed one of the most sweeping anti-LGBTQ bills in Africa, which doesn't just criminalize same-sex activity, but could jail anyone who funds, supports or advocates for the community. The bill now sits with President John Mahama to sign it into law. For more news go to

German airline Lufthansa says several employees were injured after the nose gear of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jet collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate at Frankfurt airport. The flight was later cancelled, and the employees are receiving medical attention. An official

According to a report in German newspaper 'Die Welt', the US is planning to withdraw tanker aircraft, fighter jets, drones, naval forces and bombers from NATO force commitments. The move could leave significant capability gaps for European allies. 00:00 Report: US sets out detai

As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, President Vladimir Putin is hosting the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, aimed at attracting global business leaders and investors. While the European Union and the UK are boycotting the event ov

From Claude trying to call the FBI over a $2/day vending machine charge to AI agents forming price cartels, hiring human employees, running physical stores, and writing existential robot musicals, Andon Labs is stress-testing what happens when frontier models stop being chatbots

(0:00) Coatue's Thomas Laffont joins the Besties! (0:30) Public markets are back as AI is dominates the "Unicorn Economy" (5:15) The $4T AI IPO explosion (7:48) The case for SpaceX: Compounding launch monopoly and Starlink (10:38) The 10x Paradox: Why we're seeing unprecedented s

Climate change has hit beekeeping in South Korea hard, with unpredictable weather and increasing mite infestations resulting in declining honeybee populations. The impact of fewer bees won't be limited to just the honey market, however. Experts say it could be a very serious prob

Taiwan's government is prohibiting both national and local-level officials from attending this year's Straits Forum, an annual event in China that Beijing says is to help foster cross-strait ties. It appears to be the first time local officials are being prohibited. 📹 Reporter(

A United Nations University report is calling for AI data centers to be assessed for all possible environmental impacts, not just carbon emissions. 📹 Reporter(s): TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews -  TaiwanPlus｜https://www.taiwanplus.com  TaiwanPlus presents

Jason Lemkin is one of the leading SaaS investors of the last decade with a portfolio including the likes of Algolia, Talkdesk, Owner, RevenueCat, Saleloft and more. Rory O’Driscoll is a General Partner @ Scale where he has led investments in category leaders such as Bill.com (B

In the first episode of our new series Full Stack, Conductor CEO and co-founder Charlie Holtz takes us into the details of how he sets up his workflow for coding and managing AI agents. https://www.conductor.build/ Apply to Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/apply Work

Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil says pressure from China will not stop the Czech Republic from engaging with Taiwan, as he wraps up what he calls a successful visit to Taipei. 📹 Reporter(s): TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews -  TaiwanPlus｜https://www.tai

A new phase of artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots. Developers at GTC Taipei are teaching people to build AI agents that work for them, acting as personal assistants and performing tasks. But how much control are you willing to give them? 📹 Reporter(s): Ryan Wu/Li

Will Ahmed is the founder and CEO of WHOOP, the screenless wearable used by some of the world’s most elite athletes – including LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, Michael Phelps and more. Ahmed founded WHOOP in 2012 out of the Harvard Innovation Labs after his own body started b

Taiwan’s first carbon fee has generated nearly US$160 million, exceeding initial expectations by about 10%. The fee, which took effect last year, charges companies based on their carbon emissions once they reach a set threshold. 📹 Reporter(s): TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlus #Taiwan

The defense ministry is reporting a surge in Chinese military activity around Taiwan, with 32 Chinese military aircraft sorties, 10 naval vessels, and 5 official ships spotted between Wednesday and Thursday morning. 📹 Reporter(s): TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #Tai

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have denied firing drones at Kuwait’s airport — claiming a US Patriot system malfunctioned and caused the damage. The US has rejected Iran’s claims and says ran carried out a deliberate drone strike on Kuwait. Kuwait says its airport was attacked by an

Taiwan has launched voluntary Ebola screenings at its four international airports in response to rising cases abroad. Health officials are advising travelers returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to take a blood test on arrival, while authorities have also is