Trump defends use of 'Shylock,' citing ignorance of slur

Trump defends use of 'Shylock,' citing ignorance of slur

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump claimed he was unaware that the term shylock is regarded as antisemitic when he used it in...

Wall Street reels after Trump invokes new tariffs

Wall Street reels after Trump invokes new tariffs

NEW YORK, New York - Monday's trading session saw mixed performances across U.S. and global markets, with several major indices posting...

Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals

Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals

OMAHA, Nebraska: With Congress considering cuts totaling around US$1 trillion to Medicaid over the next decade, concerns are rising...

Trump admin allows GE to restart engine sales to China’s COMAC

Trump admin allows GE to restart engine sales to China’s COMAC

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. government has granted GE Aerospace permission to resume jet engine shipments to China's COMAC, a person...

Russia among 4 systemic risk countries for Italian banks

Russia among 4 systemic risk countries for Italian banks

MILAN, Italy: Italian regulators have flagged four non-EU countries—including Russia—as carrying systemic financial risk for domestic...

Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump is drawing praise from his core supporters after halting key arms shipments to Ukraine, a...

US debt limit raised, but spending bill fuels fiscal concerns

US debt limit raised, but spending bill fuels fiscal concerns

NEW YORK CITY, New York: With just weeks to spare before a potential government default, U.S. lawmakers passed a sweeping tax and spending...

Meta hires SSI CEO Gross as AI race intensifies among tech giants

Meta hires SSI CEO Gross as AI race intensifies among tech giants

PALO ALTO/TEL AVIV: The battle for top AI talent has claimed another high-profile casualty—this time at Safe Superintelligence (SSI),...

US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band

US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has made public a visa decision that would usually be kept private. It did this to send...

Engine defect prompts Nissan to recall over 443,000 vehicles

Engine defect prompts Nissan to recall over 443,000 vehicles

FRANKLIN, Tennessee: Hundreds of thousands of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles are being recalled across the United States due to a potential...

Microsoft trims jobs to manage soaring AI infrastructure costs

Microsoft trims jobs to manage soaring AI infrastructure costs

REDMOND, Washington: Microsoft is the latest tech giant to announce significant job cuts, as the financial strain of building next-generation...

Stocks worldwide struggle to make ground Friday with Wall Street closed

Stocks worldwide struggle to make ground Friday with Wall Street closed

LONDON UK - U.S. stock markets were closed on Friday for Independence Day. Global Forex Markets Wrap Up Friday with Greeback Comeback...

Nvidia briefly tops Apple’s record in AI-fueled stock rally

Nvidia briefly tops Apple’s record in AI-fueled stock rally

SANTA CLARA, California: Nvidia came within a whisker of making financial history on July 3, briefly surpassing Apple's all-time market...

Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit

Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Paramount has agreed to pay US$16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by U.S. President Donald Trump over...

ICE raids leave crops rotting in California, farmers fear collapse

ICE raids leave crops rotting in California, farmers fear collapse

SACRAMENTO, California: California's multibillion-dollar farms are facing a growing crisis—not from drought or pests, but from a sudden...

Trump signals progress on India Trade, criticizes Japan stance

Trump signals progress on India Trade, criticizes Japan stance

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump says the United States could soon reach a trade deal with India. He believes this deal would...

White House meeting between Trump, Netanyahu on July 7

White House meeting between Trump, Netanyahu on July 7

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. President...

Grammarly acquires Superhuman to boost AI workplace tools

Grammarly acquires Superhuman to boost AI workplace tools

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Grammarly is doubling down on AI-powered productivity tools with the acquisition of Superhuman, a sleek...

Standard and Poor's 500 and and Nasdaq Composite close at record highs

Standard and Poor's 500 and and Nasdaq Composite close at record highs

NEW YORK, New York -U.S. stock markets closed with broad gains on Thursday, led by strong performances in U.S. tech stocks, while European...

L'Oreal to buy Color Wow, boosts premium haircare portfolio

L'Oreal to buy Color Wow, boosts premium haircare portfolio

PARIS, France: L'Oréal is making a fresh play in the booming premium haircare segment with a new acquisition. The French beauty conglomerate...

"We're going to have to send more weapons": Trump on Ukraine's defence

"We're going to have to send more weapons": Trump on Ukraine's defence

Washington DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday said his administration will send additional defensive weapons...

Xi Jinping ditches yet more PLA commanders in ongoing purge

Xi Jinping ditches yet more PLA commanders in ongoing purge

Hong Kong, July 8 (ANI): Last week, a powerful task group comprising the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong and three escorting warships...

Tariff concerns cast shadow over U.S. consumer spending in summer

Tariff concerns cast shadow over U.S. consumer spending in summer

With policy signals still unclear, consumers are cautious with their spending, casting a shadow over what is usually the economy's...

Jairam Ramesh criticises PM Modi for "not breaking silence", countering US claims of stopping hostilities

Jairam Ramesh criticises PM Modi for "not breaking silence", countering US claims of stopping hostilities

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Congress leader and member of Rajya Sabha, Jairam Ramesh, on Tuesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra...

Stop using the US dollar Bolivian President

Stop using the US dollar  Bolivian President

The dominance of a single state on the world stage has ended, Luis Arce told RT Countries around the globe should give up on the...

US urges dialogue after China launches new Taiwan Strait flight route, stirs up tensions

US urges dialogue after China launches new Taiwan Strait flight route, stirs up tensions

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): Following Beijing's announcement of the opening of another civilian air route near the unofficial...

"US stopped Indo-Pak conflict over trade," Trump falsely claims

"US stopped Indo-Pak conflict over trade," Trump falsely claims

Washington DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) again falsely claimed that he stopped the escalation...

"US subject to negotiations when something is fair," Trump on August 1 tariffs

"US subject to negotiations when something is fair," Trump on August 1 tariffs

Washington DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that the proposed tariff arrangements are intended...

Trade by Threat - Trump forces compliance, not cooperation: GTRI

Trade by Threat - Trump forces compliance, not cooperation: GTRI

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): US President has again turned to tariffs as a pressure tool in trade negotiations, a report by the...

"Hope we're not going to have to do that": Trump on possible strikes on Iran

"Hope we're not going to have to do that": Trump on possible strikes on Iran

Washington DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump expressed cautious optimism about avoiding further military action against...

"We are going to send some more weapons": Trump, after reports on pause US aid to Ukraine

"We are going to send some more weapons": Trump, after reports on pause US aid to Ukraine

Washington DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington's commitment to bolstering Ukraine's defence capabilities,...

"The negotiation is still underway," Taiwan's Minister as US tariff deadline looms

"The negotiation is still underway," Taiwan's Minister as US tariff deadline looms

Taipei [Taiwan], July 8 (ANI): Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs, Kuo Jyh-huei, on Monday said the negotiations on the tariff between...

Nolan Schanuel's bases-loaded walk in 9th lifts Angels past Rangers

Nolan Schanuel's bases-loaded walk in 9th lifts Angels past Rangers

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) Nolan Schanuel drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded walk with one out in the...

Giants score twice in 8th to get by Phillies

Giants score twice in 8th to get by Phillies

(Photo credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images) Matt Chapman had three hits and scored twice and the San Francisco Giants, scoring all...

White Sox hope to put an end to Blue Jays' winning streak

White Sox hope to put an end to Blue Jays' winning streak

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images) A common refrain during the Toronto Blue Jays' best winning streak in a decade has...

MLB roundup: Guardians top Astros to halt 10-game skid

MLB roundup: Guardians top Astros to halt 10-game skid

(Photo credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images) Brayan Rocchio lined a go-ahead, two-run double into the left field corner with two outs...

Marlins pitchers stifle struggling Reds bats in series opener

Marlins pitchers stifle struggling Reds bats in series opener

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images) Janson Junk held the Cincinnati Reds to one hit over six innings and Agustin Ramirez...

Padres star Manny Machado collects 2,000th career hit

Padres star Manny Machado collects 2,000th career hit

(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images) San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado led off the fourth inning of Monday night's...

Andrew Vaughn's memorable team debut helps Brewers crush Dodgers

Andrew Vaughn's memorable team debut helps Brewers crush Dodgers

(Photo credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images) Andrew Vaughn hit a three-run home run in his first at-bat with Milwaukee and Freddy...

Blue Jays run winning streak to nine by beating White Sox

Blue Jays run winning streak to nine by beating White Sox

(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images) Joey Loperfido, Nathan Lukes and Addison Barger homered and Jose Berrios pitched six strong...

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TikTok building U.S.-only app amid pressure to finalise sale
TikTok building U.S.-only app amid pressure to finalise sale

CULVER CITY, California: TikTok is preparing to roll out a separate version of its app for U.S. users, as efforts to secure a sale...


Trump defends use of 'Shylock,' citing ignorance of slur
Trump defends use of 'Shylock,' citing ignorance of slur

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump claimed he was unaware that the term shylock is regarded as antisemitic when he used it in...


Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job
Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job

PARIS, France: A strike by French air traffic controllers demanding improved working conditions caused significant disruptions during...


Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals
Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals

OMAHA, Nebraska: With Congress considering cuts totaling around US$1 trillion to Medicaid over the next decade, concerns are rising...


Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape
Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape

ROME, Italy: Quick thinking by emergency responders helped prevent greater devastation after a gas station explosion in southeastern...


Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars
Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump is drawing praise from his core supporters after halting key arms shipments to Ukraine, a...


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