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Missile and drone strikes kill 8 in Russia, Ukraine amid escalation

The strikes follow one of the heaviest Russian bombardments of ‌Kyiv since the start of the four-year war, ​after Moscow vowed on Saturday to retaliate

Strategists warn yields to stay high even if West Asia conflict ends

Strategists warn long-term bond yields may remain elevated even if war-driven inflation eases, citing debt burdens, AI spending and higher rate expectations

Ferrari bets on €500,000 EV Luce amid uncertain sports car demand

Former Apple designer Jony Ive's studio LoveFrom was involved in developing the Luce, which sources describe ‌as a large car with a look distinct from Ferrari's usual models

Quad meet on Tuesday: West Asia crisis, energy security in focus

Quad foreign ministers will discuss maritime security, critical minerals and global conflicts amid rising concerns over energy flows and Indo-Pacific stability

Pope Leo seeks strict AI rules, warns against profit-driven race

In the text, Leo denounced the "culture of power" driving the AI race, especially in developing ever more sophisticated methods of remote warfare

Trump says US-Iran deal will be meaningful or there will be no deal

Iran and ​the United States have played down ​hopes for an imminent breakthrough in efforts to end ​their three old war on Monday

West Asia crisis: Why Trump is asking Arab leaders to join Abraham Accords

Donald Trump's proposal signals the US's attempt to use a potential Iran deal to expand diplomatic ties with Israel and reshape regional alliances in West Asia

US making progress with Iran on Hormuz, but Trump remains cautious: Rubio

US State Secy Marco Rubio said Washington has made significant progress in negotiations with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though key issues over Tehran's nuclear programme remain unresolved

Toshifumi Suzuki, father of Japan's convenience stores, dies at 93

Toshifumi Suzuki pioneered the use of data to tailor inventory and built a business model centred on ready-to-eat meals and rapid inventory turnover

'Not going to make bad deal': Rubio says Iran pact still 'work in progress'

Highlighting that the negotiations have good faith and support among the Gulf partners, the US Secretary of State called it the 'right thing for the world to get done'

Five main issues yet to be resolved in possible US-Iran peace deal

President Trump says the US and Iran could be close to a peace deal; big issues at stake include the fate of Iran's nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz

To get Hormuz open, Trump had to leave the hardest issues for later

President Trump is hailing the agreement with Iran as groundbreaking, even as he admits it "isn't even fully negotiated." But the nuclear stockpile, enrichment and missiles have not been discussed

US treasury market ushers in Warsh era with bets on 2026 rate hike

With the Iran war unleashing the biggest inflation surge since 2023, traders are pricing in that the Fed is virtually certain to start raising rates by December

Any Iran deal will involve no cash, differ from Obama-era agreement: Trump

Trump criticised the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal and claimed his proposed agreement would prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons

Trump's emerging Iran deal faces backlash from hardline Republicans

Several Republican lawmakers and former Trump officials fear the proposed deal could leave Iran stronger and undermine gains from the US-led military campaign

Dangers from damaged California chemical tank persist: Here's what to know

No injuries have been reported, but more than 50,000 residents were under an evacuation order over the Memorial Day weekend

How Congo is battling Ebola amid aid cuts, armed rebels, and anger

On Sunday, Congolese authorities said suspected cases have now passed 900 in the east of the country, mainly in Ituri Province, where the ongoing outbreak is centered

Taiwan, Chinese coast guards in maritime standoff at South China Sea

Taiwan and Chinese coast guards exchanged warnings near the Pratas Islands amid rising tensions in the South China Sea

Russia strikes Kyiv with massive missile and drone attack, killing one

Explosions reverberated through the city shortly after 1 a.m. (2200 GMT Saturday), shortly after Ukraine's air force had warned on its Telegram channel that Russia might launch an intermediate missile

Gunman killed after firing at officers near White House: US Secret Service

Secret Service said none of its officers were injured, and that President Donald Trump -- who was at the White House at the time -- was not "impacted