Italy parliamentary committee to probe Chinese tech investments

IANS | May 8, 2026 11:55 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Italy’s parliamentary intelligence committee, Copasir, is preparing a new inquiry into Chinese investment in the Italian economy, primarily focusing on strategic assets and high‑tech start‑ups, a report has said.

Cloudflare to cut over 1,100 jobs amid AI-led restructuring

IANS | May 8, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) US-based connectivity cloud company Cloudflare has announced that it plans to cut more than 1,100 jobs globally as the company restructures its operations around the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), according to an internal memo sent to employees by the company.

India, Canada emerging as strategic partners in critical minerals sector

IANS | May 7, 2026 6:56 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) India and Canada are increasingly emerging as strategic partners in the critical minerals sector, driven by the rapidly growing global demand for minerals essential to clean energy technologies, electric mobility, advanced manufacturing, and strategic industries, an official statement said on Thursday.