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Islamic State group leader killed in joint US-Nigerian operation: Trump

Abu Bakr al-Mainuki Al-Mainuki was viewed as the key figure in IS organising and finance, and had been plotting attacks against the United States and its interests

Nepal SC bars govt from collecting tax on goods above NRs 100 from India

Petitioners argued that the policy of imposing customs duty on goods exceeding NRS 100 is inconsistent with provisions of the Customs Act, 2081, particularly those relating to exemptions

US lawmakers probe Indian-origin doctor over alleged birth tourism links

The California-based physician is being examined over alleged links to services that assisted pregnant foreign nationals travelling to the US for childbirth and citizenship-related benefits

John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Thierry Fremaux, the festival's artistic director, brought out the award for Travolta just before the screening of his 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach'

Back from China, Trump faces decision on whether to resume strikes on Iran

Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled

Trump hails Xi, describes China visit as gathering of '2 great countries'

Trump's remarks put China on an equal footing with the US, which was a goal Xi had sought to achieve during the visit

Rare Ebola virus strain with no approved vaccine kills dozens in Congo

About 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths have been reported mainly in Mongbwalu and Rwampara health zones in Ituri province, near the Ugandan border, in Democratic Republic of Congo

Renewed US-China alignment after Trump-Xi summit may spark global concerns

Renewed US-China G2 dynamic in 2026 looks less like global leadership and more like a strategic bargain between two powers, with the rest of the world left to bear the hidden costs.

Berkshire amasses $2.6 bn stake in Delta Airlines under new CEO Greg Abel

The Omaha, Nebraska-based company said it had purchased 39.8 million shares in the airline as of the end of March, according to a regulatory filing

US starting to witness heavy job losses in occupations exposed to AI

A group of 18 occupations flagged by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as exposed to AI, accounting for about 10 million jobs, saw a 0.2% drop in employment between May 2024 and May 2025

Trump, Xi push for reopening Hormuz, but Iran tensions remain unresolved

On his way back from China, Trump also told reporters he spoke with Xi about potentially lifting sanctions on Chinese oil companies that buy Iranian crude

Trump's financial filings show 3,700 stock trades in three months

In the first quarter, the president bought at least $1 million each in companies including Nvidia Corp., Oracle Corp., Microsoft Corp., Boeing Co. and Costco Wholesale Corp., according to documents

Israel, Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of ceasefire after US talks

It comes after two 'productive' days of talks, and will be followed by more negotiations June 2-3, said US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott

Pentagon halts deployments to Poland, Germany to reduce troops in Europe

Three US officials said the changes were part of an effort to comply with a presidential order issued at the beginning of May to reduce the number of troops in Europe by about 5,000

Winners and Losers: From Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's Beijing summit talks

The two presidents put on a display of warmth and respect during their two-day summit in Beijing

Samsung executives meet union leaders as strike threat rattles investors

The union has threatened an 18-day walkout beginning May 21 if its demands are not met

Ackman's Pershing Square takes Microsoft stake after stock declines

Ackman argued that Microsoft sits at a "highly compelling valuation" after a recent decline in its stock

Trump says China agreed to buy 200 Boeing jet planes in major deal

Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting this week to address pain points between the world's largest economies, including sanctions and trade barriers, as well as the war in Iran

Hinduja family tops UK's rich list under new generation of brothers

The top 10 of the annual tally of the UK's richest sees another set of Indian-origin brothers, David and Simon Reuben, hold onto their wealth at second place with an estimated 27.97 billion pounds

Donald Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for Xi Jinping

During a huddle with reporters on the way back to the US, Trump said Xi told him he opposed Taiwan's independence