American multinational media and entertainment conglomerate, subsidiary of Comcast
Comcast has announced a tax-free spin-off that will separate NBCUniversal and Sky from its cable, broadband and wireless business. The move is intended to unlock value, reduce regulatory friction, and let each company pursue independent growth strategies. Executives say both halves will be better positioned to invest, partner and compete in a rapidly evolving media and telecom landscape.
Comcast has announced a planned separation of NBCUniversal from its core technology and telecommunications business, forming NBCUniversal as an independent media and entertainment group while Comcast retains the broadband and wireless unit. The move aims to unlock greater growth for both operations, with Sky remaining part of the broader group and a future UK investment plan in motion.
Al Jazeera has established a secret backup studio in Doha amid fears of Israeli cyberattacks and missile threats. The network is also preparing contingency plans to shift coverage to London and Washington if its main facilities are compromised, as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
The leaders of the US and China have met in Beijing as Trump and Xi discuss Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and a possible path to ending the war. While Trump says they have agreed on broader objectives—no Iranian nuclear weapon and an open strait—no concrete plan has emerged, and Washington signals skepticism about Beijing’s leverage.
Cred’s leadership shift and Meta’s $900 million investment strengthen WhatsApp’s push into payments and business services. Kunal Shah departs Cred to lead WhatsApp; Miten Sampat becomes interim WhatsApp chief strategy officer as Cred scales toward an IPO.
The FCC has begun an early renewal review of Disney's ABC stations as part of a DEI probe, with Disney filing renewals under protest. The process could affect eight ABC-owned stations and precedes potential regulatory actions, including public-petition stages.