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Wall Street rises as softer jobs data calms rate-hike fears; Dow up 447 pts

Wall Street advanced after a weaker-than-expected US jobs report eased fears of further Fed rate hikes, boosting investor sentiment across major indexes

India and US are 'natural partners': Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi

Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi calls India and the US "natural partners", saying stronger ties are vital as Washington navigates strategic competition with China

OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration 5% stake, say reports

OpenAI has reportedly discussed giving the US government a 5% stake as Washington weighs stricter oversight of AI and broader public participation in the sector's growth

US job growth misses expectations in June; unemployment rate falls to 4.2%

US job growth slowed sharply in June, but the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, suggesting the labour market remains resilient despite weaker hiring

'Positive progress' in US-Iran talks, next round after Khamenei's funeral

The US and Iran had signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on June 18, aimed at restoring peace in West Asia

Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine kills 11, injures dozens

Russia has intensified its attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks, even as Ukraine's own long-range drone campaign against Russian military sites and energy facilities has caused fuel shortages

OpenAI discusses giving US govt 5% stake as Trump weighs public share in AI

OpenAI's proposal comes as the Trump administration weighs measures to ensure Americans benefit from profits made by AI companies while increasing scrutiny of advanced models

What is autoimmune gastritis, the condition Bryan Johnson says he has?

Longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has said that his stomach 'is eating itself' after being diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis: so what do we know about this rare condition?

Venezuela turns to private sector to fill state void in earthquake relief

Private businesses are rushing to fill the void from the government's earthquake response, with construction, engineering and other firms deploying heavy machinery, supplies, food across the country

US govt in advanced talks with AI companies for voluntary model standards

Washington has tightened oversight of new model releases to ‌flag risks amid concerns advanced AI ​could be misused by military ​intelligence in China, Russia or other countries of concern

How Iran war ignited a clash between Trump and Saudi Crown Prince

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran. But as Iran asserted its power, the prince urged a cease-fire, and is now pursuing his security priorities

Chip-maker Micron announces $250 million investment in Trump Accounts

A Trump account can be opened for any American child under 18 with a Social Security number

'Talks are going well': J D Vance on US-Iran negotiations in Qatar

US Vice President JD Vance says technical discussions are underway; nuclear talks to begin soon

US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz, frozen funds

The next meeting will take place ​after funeral processions for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali ​Khamenei, who is due to be buried on July 9

'Free and open Indo-Pacific' top agenda of Modi-Takaichi talks in Delhi

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

Unchecked AI may pose catastrophic risks, warns UN panel preliminary report

A UN expert panel warned AI is advancing faster than science and regulation, saying there is no guarantee increasingly capable systems will not cause catastrophic harm

Xi touts Chinese wisdom, solutions as model for developing nations

Xi Jinping hailed China's industrial rise as a model for developing nations, while reaffirming Beijing's push for a stronger military and a greater global role

Fed Chair Warsh says inflation risks have declined, vows price stability

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said US inflation risks have eased and reaffirmed the central bank's commitment to price stability, while ruling out forward guidance on rates

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

Trump pulled in at least $1.4 billion from crypto ventures in 2025

The 927-page filing, released Tuesday by the US Office of Government Ethics, provides a view into his sprawling empire, including income from his hotels, golf resorts and cryptocurrency ventures