Author: OMN AI

Only four bottles of Asahi Super Dry remain on the shelves at Ben Thai, a small restaurant in Tokyo’s Sengawacho district. Owner Sakaolath Sugizaki hopes new stock will arrive soon, but suppliers reserve most inventory for larger clients. Asahi halts production after cyber-attack Japan’s top-selling beer producer, Asahi, shut down most of its 30 factories last month following a cyber-attack. All facilities, including six breweries, have partially reopened, but computer systems remain offline. The company now processes orders and shipments manually, relying on pen, paper, and fax machines, reducing delivery volumes sharply. Asahi controls about 40% of Japan’s beer market,…

Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods next month, accusing Beijing of “very hostile” actions after it tightened export controls on rare earth materials vital to US industries. The president said the new tariffs could take effect on 1 November “or sooner” and warned of additional countermeasures, including export limits on US software. “I never thought it would come to this,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Ultimately, though painful, it will be good for the U.S.A.” The threat sparked a sharp sell-off on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 2.7%, the Dow Jones dropped 1.9%, and…

“This technology is our future threat,” warns Serhiy Beskrestnov as he examines a recently captured Russian drone. Unlike conventional weapons, it uses artificial intelligence to find and strike targets without human guidance. Beskrestnov, a consultant for Ukraine’s defence forces, has analysed countless drones since the invasion began. This model stands out. It neither sends nor receives signals, making it impossible to jam or detect. Both Russian and Ukrainian forces now deploy AI on the battlefield. They use it to track enemies, analyse intelligence, and clear mines faster than ever before. AI becomes a game-changer on the frontlines Artificial intelligence has…

Researchers in the UK say they have developed the world’s first accurate blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The condition currently has no diagnostic test, leaving many patients undiagnosed or dismissed for years. Led by Prof Dmitry Pshezhetskiy of the University of East Anglia, the study found a distinct DNA-folding pattern in ME/CFS patients’ blood. Testing 47 patients and 61 healthy adults, scientists achieved 92% sensitivity and 98% specificity. “This is a significant step forward,” Pshezhetskiy said. “For the first time, we can reliably identify ME/CFS.” The test, developed with Oxford Biodynamics, uses epigenetic markers that change over a…

Major Investment Fuels Europe’s Digital Transformation Google invests €5 billion to grow its AI and cloud infrastructure in Belgium. The initiative represents the tech giant’s largest Belgian project to date, creating 300 new jobs and enhancing Wallonia’s data capabilities. It ranks among the biggest single tech investments in the country’s history and reinforces Google’s expanding footprint across Europe. The company expands its Saint-Ghislain site in Wallonia to increase access to AI and cloud technology throughout Europe. “With today’s announcement, Google strengthens its roots in Belgium, extends its infrastructure, and advances AI-driven innovation,” said Bikash Koley, Google’s Vice President for Global…

Elon Musk has reached a settlement in a $128 million lawsuit filed by four former senior executives of Twitter, now rebranded as X. The case focused on severance payments the executives said Musk refused to provide after his 2022 takeover. Former executives say they were dismissed unfairly The group, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, argued that Musk fired them without cause and denied the severance promised under their contracts. In a court filing, their lawyers stated, “The parties have reached a settlement, and the settlement requires certain conditions to be met in the near term.” The financial terms of the settlement…

New research shows 90% of marine aquarium fish sold by major US retailers are caught from the wild. The study, led by Dr Bing Lin of the University of Sydney, highlights murky supply chains “from reef to retail.” Globally, around 55 million marine animals are sold each year in a US$2.15bn industry, mostly sourced from the Pacific and Indian oceans. Among the 734 species studied, only 3% were fully farmed, while 45 threatened or declining species were also found for sale. “Many species slip through global trade rules and still end up on the market,” Lin said. Experts warn that…

Gold has rocketed above $4,000 (£2,985) an ounce for the first time in history. Investors are rushing to the precious metal as political divisions and economic worries shake confidence in global markets. The rally marks gold’s steepest rise since the 1970s. Prices have jumped nearly 30% since April, when US President Donald Trump’s tariffs disrupted international trade and unsettled investors worldwide. Shutdown chaos deepens global market fears The US government shutdown, now stretching into its second week, has fueled growing market unease. Analysts say delays in critical economic data have worsened the uncertainty. Gold, long seen as a reliable refuge…

Jaguar Land Rover has begun a phased restart of its factories, more than a month after a crippling cyber-attack halted production. The company said operations would resume across the West Midlands, including Wolverhampton’s engine plant and Hams Hall’s battery centre. Body, paint, and logistics operations in Solihull are also restarting, with Slovakia’s Nitra plant to follow shortly. Chief executive Adrian Mardell called it “an important moment,” adding, “Our recovery is firmly under way.” JLR’s global sales dropped 17% last quarter to 85,495 vehicles, with UK sales down over 30%. To support struggling suppliers, JLR launched a financing scheme offering faster…

The Canary Islands attracted record visitor numbers despite protests and overtourism restrictions.August alone brought 1.23 million international tourists, a 6% rise from August 2024.From January to August 2025, over 10 million foreign visitors arrived, making the islands Spain’s third most popular region.The United Kingdom accounted for nearly half a million visitors, with Germany contributing a significant share.Tourism now generates roughly 35% of the islands’ GDP, underscoring its economic importance. Year-Round Appeal Drives Crowds Visitors flock to the Canary Islands for warm weather, beaches, mountains, forests, and volcanic landscapes.The seven main islands—Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, and…