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Modi, Takaichi to focus on Indo-Pacific, economic security at annual summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi are expected to deepen cooperation in defence, semiconductors, critical minerals, supply chains and energy security

US, Iran getting along very well, says Trump after meeting in Qatar

President Donald Trump says US-Iran talks in Qatar are progressing well, expressing optimism over denuclearisation efforts and discussions on a lasting ceasefire

Fire breaks out in Belgian apartment block, killing several in Antwerp

Several people were killed and many injured after a fire broke out in a high-rise apartment building in Antwerp, prompting a large-scale evacuation

Burnham's 'good growth' pitch: How it differs from plans of 'failed' UK PMs

Theresa May promised industrial renewal, Johnson championed levelling up and Starmer pledged national renewal. Andy Burnham argues growth will remain elusive unless power moves beyond Westminster

India corn exports set for three-year high on competitive pricing

India's corn exports are set to hit a three-year high in 2026 as record output, competitive prices and lower freight costs boost demand from Asian buyers

US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shipping

U.S. and Iran hold technical talks in Doha to secure Strait of Hormuz shipping, discuss frozen assets and work toward a lasting ceasefire

World Bank to phase out China lending by 2031 after years of declining

The World Bank plans to end lending to China by 2031 under a new partnership framework, reflecting the country's economic rise and years of declining loan support

What is birthright citizenship? Why US Supreme Court overturned Trump order

In a 6-3 ruling, the court upheld the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, while dissenting justices warned of far-reaching implications for US immigration policy

4 Indian Americans named to Carnegie's Great Immigrants list for 2026

Last year, Indian-origin civil rights advocate Manjusha P Kulkarni and Yale University astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan were among the honourees

Trump's SAVE America Act: How this voter ID bill could reshape US elections

The SAVE America Act became a flashpoint for Republican infighting last week when Trump said he would refuse to sign a bipartisan housing bill until the legislation passed Congress

After US-Iran war, Oman said to propose fee plan for Strait of Hormuz

Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter

Death toll in Venezuela earthquake nears 2,000; Machado stuck in Panama

Authorities say rescue and relief operations are expanding as aftershocks subside, with thousands injured and displaced following last week's twin earthquakes

Nasa awards lunar lander contracts to three US firms for moon base plan

Nasa announced two awards to Astrobotic Technology Inc. totaling about $298 million, one for about $144 million to Firefly Aerospace Inc. and another for about $148 million to Intuitive Machines Inc

Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in September

The convention will be held in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10

Trump earned $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year, filing shows

Disclosure shows World Liberty Financial and CIC Digital drove most of the earnings as crypto became the biggest contributor to his business income

US drafting ban on Chinese energy inverters over security concerns

The proposed rules would restrict imports of new foreign inverter models amid concerns that Chinese-made equipment could pose risks to the US power grid

Apple seeks US nod to buy blacklisted CXMT's memory chips as costs jump

The iPhone maker is seeking assurances that ChangXin Memory Technologies will not face tighter US export restrictions as it looks to manage rising memory chip costs

Uncertainty over Qatar talks clouds prospects for US-Iran agreement

Qatar said only technical discussions are scheduled this week, raising doubts over the pace of efforts to secure a lasting US-Iran agreement and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz disruption may have lasting impact on vulnerable economies: UNCTAD

The UN trade agency said vulnerable economies could continue to face elevated food, fuel and transport costs even after energy markets stabilise following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

For first time, more central banks are set to shrink dollar holdings

An OMFIF survey found more central banks intend to reduce US dollar reserves than increase them over the next decade, while gold continues to gain prominence in reserve management