Evil Empire's 'Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse,' advised by Motion Twin and published by Konami, debuts October 15, 2026, on major gaming platforms. The game promises a classic Castlevania feel with modern enhancements, taking players through a gothic Paris to battle Dracula.

Roche has partnered with Nurix in a $700 million upfront deal to co-develop and commercialize bexobrutideg, a promising oral BTK degrader for hematology, immunology, and neurology. The collaboration includes a Phase 3 program targeting chronic lymphocytic leukemia, with commercialization led by Roche outside the U.S., highlighting the strategic expansion in the BTK inhibitor market.

Valheim's Version 1.0, exiting early access on September 9, will introduce the new Deep North biome, enhancing the survival game with icy landscapes and new challenges. Launching on multiple platforms, including Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, the update promises cross-play and has already garnered a positive reception from the gaming community.

In a national address, the president announced stricter immigration law enforcement to curb illegal migration while balancing security with rights and economic strategies. Ghana plans to seek redress from the African Union for losses its citizens faced, highlighting the regional impact of these policies.

The U.S. is considering using Iranian assets to fund Gulf allies' repairs after Iranian strikes, a move that could disrupt the fragile ceasefire and peace talks. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts struggle as Pakistan mediates, with regional tensions impacting oil markets and complicating U.S. administration pressures on Gulf security.

Reply is set to participate in VivaTech 2026 in Paris from June 17-20, showcasing AI solutions across software, data, experience, and industrial sectors. Highlights include AI-driven enterprise demos, featuring the Neurons platform and a hyper-realistic digital human, alongside discussions on automotive marketing intelligence.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) lands a significant multiyear deal with Canada Life to overhaul IT systems in Europe, emphasizing AI-led transformation and customer experience. The agreement will also expand TCS's talent pool across the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, and Germany, despite recent stock declines amid broader sector challenges.

The Firebird exercise at Canary Wharf aims to enhance multi-agency coordination and rapid response to evolving threats, reflecting lessons from past incidents like the Manchester Arena attack. Officials emphasize it's a preparedness measure, not a reaction to a specific threat, amid the UK's severe terrorism threat level.

IIT Mandi announces three new BTech programs in Quantum Science, Agricultural Engineering with Data Analytics, and Chemical Engineering with Data Analytics, aiming to blend engineering with modern tech. These interdisciplinary courses emphasize experiential learning and industry collaboration, preparing graduates for global tech-driven careers.

Amazon leads the pack in cloud profitability via AWS, while Alphabet's Google Cloud boasts the fastest growth, driven by its custom TPU AI chips. Microsoft's Azure shows strong growth, highlighting its role in the company's cloud strategy.