U.S. companies

Iran demonstrated vulnerabilities in GPS and AIS systems during the Strait of Hormuz conflict, disrupting commercial navigation and exposing risks to critical infrastructure. The article highlights the global reliance on aging GPS technology and China's advancements in next-generation satellite navigation, urging urgent U.S. action to address systemic weaknesses.

US companies have secured billions in African data center deals through partnerships with the Trump administration, outpacing China in key projects like Lesotho's $6.2 billion data center and hydropower plant. The Bureau of African Affairs reported $25.67 billion in closed transactions since 2025, with competition intensifying in markets such as Gabon.

Major US companies are receiving $70 billion in Trump tariff refunds while consumers bear the costs. The article criticizes this practice and calls for companies to pay up.

US President Donald Trump approved a 30-year deal allowing Saudi Arabia to build a civil nuclear program with uranium enrichment facilities, excluding Chinese and Russian firms. The deal lacks restrictions previously imposed by the Biden administration, such as requiring normalization of ties with Israel, and raises concerns about regional nuclear proliferation and congressional opposition.

Iraq signed 48 agreements with U.S. companies during the Prime Minister's visit to Washington, including a deal to rebuild the Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. companies signed $60 billion in agreements with Iraq to develop alternative oil shipping routes, including pipeline projects aimed at reducing reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. Chevron signed three agreements with the Iraqi government, focusing on boosting oil production and creating new export routes.

Trinidad and Tobago's government has signed agreements with U.S. companies to install large data centers. The move has raised concerns about energy use and environmental impacts.

Trump is pressuring US companies to lower prices. Critics warn of a shift to a 'hyper-populist playbook' as inflation remains a concern.

A 34-year-old Armenian man pleaded guilty to hacking U.S. companies and deploying Ryuk ransomware, facing 15 years in prison. The case involves the deployment of Ryuk ransomware to encrypt systems of targeted companies.

A Russian man accused of hacking US targets in a cyber spy case has pleaded not guilty. Court filings indicate the FBI has identified at least 11 US companies that were hacked.

Fewer US companies are hiring foreign graduates, with less than 30% of employers willing to sponsor international workers despite their business degrees.

The US government is concerned about US companies increasingly using Chinese-made AI models to reduce costs. This corporate trend has drawn government disapproval.

An ongoing House Committee investigation is examining the risks associated with the increasing use of Chinese AI models in U.S. companies. The probe focuses on AI developed in China and its implications for U.S. businesses.

The podcast 'To Catch a Thief' is returning with an episode examining how North Korean IT workers are being hired as remote developers in U.S. companies. Host Nicole Perlroth discusses her reporting on the topic with CBS News.

The Commerce Department is preparing new arms sale policies to assist US companies in foreign markets, according to a key official. The department aims to increase foreign defense sales through these initiatives.

Andy Burnham’s team aims to revamp the UK’s AI strategy, shifting focus to prioritize local communities over US companies in technological development.

The House Judiciary Committee found that the South Korean government discriminated against Coupang and other U.S. companies, according to a new report. The report highlights allegations of unfair treatment by the South Korean government toward these companies.

A study of 22,000 US companies found that businesses heavily investing in generative AI are adding staff faster than their peers, challenging concerns that AI will lead to widespread job losses.

US companies are receiving billions in tariff refunds as the federal government accelerates disbursements before the June deadline. The windfalls are being rushed to company accounts this week, according to sources cited in the article.

President Donald Trump is requiring U.S. companies to produce more weaponry. He arrived for the official greeting at the G7 summit in Evian, France.

Foreign investors are showing strong interest in SpaceX's upcoming IPO but are not investing heavily in the U.S. dollar, according to FX analysts. The article highlights a distinction between investor confidence in U.S. companies and skepticism toward the dollar.

NASA has announced the first phase of its moon base plans, prioritizing landers, buggies, and drones. The agency awarded hundreds of millions in contracts to four U.S. companies to advance these efforts.

Two former cybersecurity incident response company employees were sentenced to four years in prison each for participating in BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware attacks targeting U.S. companies. The individuals worked for Sygnia and DigitalMint, which specialize in incident response.

U.S. companies, including Zoom and Tinder, support Sam Altman's World ID despite global pushback. The initiative, linked to Worldcoin, faces international criticism while gaining corporate backing in the United States.

Angelo Martino, a former DigitalMint employee, pleaded guilty to participating in BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware attacks targeting U.S. companies in 2023. The case highlights cybersecurity incident response failures and criminal activity within the industry.

The Iran conflict has disrupted global natural gas supply, creating a shortage. U.S. companies are capitalizing on this by increasing investments in the liquefied natural gas market.

Minh Phuong Ngoc Vong of Bowie, Maryland pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He conspired with unknown individuals including John Doe (William James), a foreign national in Shenyang, China, to defraud U.S. companies by fraudulently securing employment as a remote software developer.