Alibaba's cloud and AI profit surge

From the BBC World Service: Shares in Alibaba rose after the Chinese e-commerce company reported a 34% increase in revenue for its cloud computing division, as well as triple-digit increases in sales for its AI-related products. Then, in energy news, Iranian authorities plan to scrap generous subsidies for gas, and refiners in India rush to secure Russian oil imports ahead of a U.S. deadline. Plus, more international students turn to Bulgaria to complete their medical degrees.