Saudi Arabia's PIF has offloaded a 70% stake in Al-Hilal to Kingdom Holding, valuing the club at around 1.4 billion Saudi riyals. This deal marks a shift in Saudi sports strategy, aiming to attract private capital and optimize sports asset management.

Google Chrome's new AI Mode, now available in the U.S., offers a dual interface for browsing and querying, aiming to enhance user focus by consolidating related content and queries. This feature supports multitasking with multiple tabs and files, integrating tools like Canvas, to streamline web exploration and reduce research friction.

Meta is set to hike U.S. prices for its Quest VR headsets on April 19, citing increased memory chip costs, with models ranging from $349.99 to $599.99. This move reflects broader tech industry challenges, including supply chain issues and financial sustainability efforts, amidst significant insider share sell-offs.

India forms the AI Governance and Economic Group to streamline AI policy, assess job impacts, and develop governance strategies. The initiative includes AI deployment categorization, compliance guidelines, and enhanced IT rule amendments for responsible innovation.

Intel unveils its Core Series 3, the company's first AI-ready line, promising up to 40 TOPS of AI performance and modern features like Wi‑Fi 7 and dual Thunderbolt 4. Launching mid-April 2026, the series aims to boost laptop value with over 70 OEM designs, but market analysts warn of potential pricing challenges amid fluctuating PC demand.

Slash Fintech secures $100 million in Series C, valuing the firm at $1.4 billion, as it scales AI-driven financial solutions. The platform caters to over 5,000 businesses, leveraging stablecoins and AI for global banking.

Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's EFF, was sentenced to five years for unlawful firearm use, but can appeal the decision. His case has ignited debates on judicial independence and political influence, with critics suggesting racial and political biases in the judiciary, while supporters rally outside the court.

Democrats grilled Kennedy on his vaccine stance and budget proposals, particularly a proposed 12.5% cut to the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy defended the cuts, citing plans to reform dietary guidelines and create the Administration for a Healthy America, amid concerns about global health funding reductions.

Congress debates overturning the mining moratorium near Minnesota's Boundary Waters, with Republicans advocating for mineral leasing and Democrats warning of environmental harm. The issue raises concerns over wilderness protection, foreign ownership, and national security, with implications for land management and regulatory practices.

Olympic gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their retirement from competitive figure skating at the season's end. The pair, Japan's first in Olympic pairs history, plan to shift to coaching roles.