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Trump claims total control over Hormuz as US, Iran harden their stances

Trump has oscillated for months between threatening to resume attacks on Iran and expressing confidence that talks to bring an end to America's war with the Islamic Republic are progressing

Explained: Why shipping costs through Panama Canal are soaring now

Panama Canal transit fees have surged to record levels, with auction prices for some shipping slots crossing $3 million as global demand for the key trade route rises

Pakistan minister meets Iran leaders to revive stalled US-Iran peace talks

An interim agreement, which Pakistan had signed as a guarantor, derailed last month as tensions escalated in West Asia with the US and Iran resuming military strikes

Total solar eclipse: Why August 12 event is special for many across Europe

The August 12 total solar eclipse will turn parts of Europe dark, with Spain and Iceland in the path of totality and the UK witnessing a major partial eclipse

Trump says his plane faced 'greater risk' in secret flight change

Following a Nato summit in Ankara, Trump was transferred from Air Force One to a military plane via a catering truck in an extraordinary deception prompted by an Iranian assassination threat

Colombia earthquake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors

Rescue teams raced to find survivors trapped under collapsed buildings after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 250 people and leaving thousands homeless

Russia turns to India for gasoline as Ukrainian strikes hit refineries

It's the first time Moscow has imported the motor fuel from the South Asian nation, according to Kpler data, with the lengthy journey required an indication of how dire the crunch is becoming

Jennifer Bailey to retire after leading Apple Pay Services since launch

Bailey, who has been vice president of Apple Pay since its launch in 2014, is exiting in October

With Trump secretly evacuated, imperiled Air Force One became flying decoy

In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and reporter

Judge again bars Trump admin from implementing order to limit mail voting

Tuesday's ruling creates another legal hurdle for the Trump administration to overcome should it get the initial injunction lifted by the US Supreme Court

6 killed in Houthi strikes on Red Sea ship, missile strike reported in Gulf

Four crew members and two rescuers were killed in a Houthi attack on a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb strait

Unitree's Shanghai IPO 5,526 times subscribed by retail investors

Unitree Robotics' Shanghai IPO has attracted massive retail demand, with investors placing orders worth about $1.2 trillion for shares in the humanoid robot maker.

Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing at least 10

Russian forces struck Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and glide bombs, killing at least 10 people as President Zelenskyy warned of further escalation.

Catering container to military jet: How Trump is said to have left Turkiye

US officials say Trump was secretly moved from a decoy Air Force One to a military jet after a credible Iran threat during the Nato summit in Turkiye.

Vietnam's VinSpace inks deal with SpaceX to launch first satellites in 2027

VinSpace will launch its satellites on a SpaceX Transporter rideshare mission run by Elon Musk's company, which carries satellites from multiple customers on a single rocket to share launch costs

AI push: TCS, Google Cloud launch Gemini Experience center in Mexico

The newly-launched GEC is equipped with over 3,000 industry-and context-aware AI agents built by TCS with Gemini Enterprise, which integrate seamlessly into customer environments.

Drone strike sparks blaze at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery overnight

The latest attack is part of a series of drone strikes targeting oil infrastructure in Zawiya, a critical energy hub that includes a refinery and export terminal.

Nvidia partners with 6 financial firms to mobilise $500 bn for AI infra

The partnerships are aimed at creating dedicated pools of capital to help Nvidia customers finance large-scale AI computing infrastructure.

Trump says US has '100%' control of Hormuz as Iran demands war reparations

Donald Trump claims the US Navy has full control of the Strait of Hormuz after clearing mines, while Iran says it will not fully reopen the key oil route until its demands are met

Trump signs order to narrow childhood vaccine schedule, split MMR shot

The order seeks to cut the number of vaccines routinely recommended for US children and split the MMR shot into separate doses, despite opposition from medical groups