Friday, January 9, 2026

Dubai rolls out driverless RoboTaxis at 65 locations, offering 24/7 rides and app-based booking January 09, 2026 at 12:19AM

Dubai has launched its driverless robotaxi service, a significant step towards its 2030 goal of 25% autonomous transportation. Initially covering 65 locations in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim, the service is managed by Baidu Apollo Go's operations center. This marks a major advancement in commercial autonomous vehicle deployment, with broader commercial launches anticipated.

‘Have cancelled’: Trump says no second strikes on Venezuela; pledges $100 billion investment January 08, 2026 at 11:55PM

President Trump announced the cancellation of a "second wave of attacks" on Venezuela, citing the release of political prisoners and cooperation on rebuilding oil and gas infrastructure. He stated that "BIG OIL" will invest at least $100 billion, with meetings planned at the White House.