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Better get smart soon: Trump warns Iran on nuclear deal amid stalled talks

The President's remarks come at a time of heightened regional tension and a continued diplomatic stalemate

UAE leaves Opec: History of the bloc and what Abu Dhabi's exit means

The UAE's move, which comes into effect from May 1, could have serious consequences on the global energy markets

Hormuz must not be used as 'bargaining chip': Qatar amid stalled talks

The spokesperson's remarks come at a critical juncture as efforts to bridge the gap between the US and Iran continue to stall

Federal Reserve expected to hold rates at Powell's likely last meeting

The Fed is widely expected to keep its key rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight meeting at 3.6 per cent

Asian stocks advance, oil prices decline after UAE's exit from Opec

South Korea's Kospi rose 0.3 per cent to 6,657.40 and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong gained 1.4 per cent to 26,029.02

Funds to pay TSA, Homeland Security workers will soon run out: White House

The Office of Management and Budget said money that President Trump tapped to pay Transportation Security Administration and other workers through executive actions will be exhausted by May

Trump claims King Charles aligns with US against Iran's nuclear ambitions

Trump claimed that the US remains resolute in its mission to prevent Tehran from achieving atomic capabilities, suggesting the King shared this conviction

Iran proposes 3-stage plan to reopen Hormuz in exchange for US blockade end

The strategic overture seeks to dismantle the current geopolitical stalemate and revitalise stalled negotiations

Iran facing $170 mn daily loss as oil exports hit due to blockade: Bessent

Detailing the broader economic strategy, Bessent noted that the Treasury Department is intensifying financial restrictions through "Operation Fury"

Samsung dynasty's wealth doubles to $45 bn in just one year amid AI boom

An AI-driven upswing in semiconductor valuations has helped the family cement its grip and grow richer than ever

US State Department to issue special passports featuring Trump's image

The redesigned passports will carry Trump's portrait overlaid on the Declaration of Independence on the inside cover, along with his signature in gold at the bottom

Beneath King Charles's jokes and decorum, there is subtle rebuttal to Trump

King Charles III gently pushed back against President Trump's attacks on Britain and Nato

Trump unhappy with peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'

Iran's most recent offer for resolving the two-month war would set aside discussion of its nuclear programme until the conflict was concluded and shipping disputes resolved

Senate Republicans block Democrats' attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba

The vote on the war powers resolution showed how Republicans continue to stand behind Trump as he acts unilaterally to exert American force in a range of global conflicts

'Do not consider the war over', says Iran Army spokesman Amir Akraminia

According to Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, Army spokesperson Amir Akraminia said that the situation remains active from a military standpoint

FCC orders early review of ABC's broadcast licence after Jimmy Kimmel row

The early review of broadcast licences is considered as an extraordinary move against the network whose programming has often angered US President Donald Trump

Musk testifies he's suing OpenAI to stop Altman's 'looting' of a charity

The closely watched trial is the culmination of years of animosity and public feuding over the startup the three men worked together to found in 2015, before their relationship soured and they became

King Charles urges US to reject 'isolationism' in landmark speech

Charles used his remarks to a joint session of Congress - the first such address by a British monarch in more than three decades - to argue for preserving the alliance between the UK and US

US sanctions Iran's 35 'shadow banking' architecture under Op Economic Fury

The move aims to choke off a financial lifeline that has moved tens of billions of dollars to fund the Iranian regime's armed forces, missile programs, and regional terrorist proxies

Amazon touts 'major expansion' with OpenAI as ties with Microsoft loosen

Sam Altman said collaboration with Amazon's cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services, would involve co-developing a new platform for AI agents that can do computer-based work on people's behalf