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Trump accuses Iran of attacking Indian ships; Tehran rejects charge
Iran has vehemently rejected Trump's allegation, calling it 'baseless'
 "Trump accuses Iran of attacking Indian ships; Tehran rejects charge")
China condemns US move to blacklist major tech firms over military links
The list includes a broad swathe of China's top technology firms key to advancing Beijing's military and industrial prowess, reflecting Washington's security concerns
 "China condemns US move to blacklist major tech firms over military links")
US and Iran have agreed on wording of peace deal to end war: Pakistan PM
The apparent breakthrough in negotiations comes after Iran exchanged fire with the US and Israel over three days this week, threatening to return West Asia to full-scale war
 "US and Iran have agreed on wording of peace deal to end war: Pakistan PM")
US military strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang: Trump
Trump and administration officials have consistently blamed Tren de Aragua for being at the root of the violence and illicit drug dealing that plague some US cities
 "US military strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang: Trump")
Meta made 'mistakes' in AI workforce shift, says CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Zuckerberg is pumping hundreds of billions of dollars into AI as he seeks to reshape his company's inner workings around technology, reflecting a broader pattern among major US companies this year
 "Meta made 'mistakes' in AI workforce shift, says CEO Mark Zuckerberg")
As SpaceX makes Elon Musk trillionaire, some dissent on NYC's streets
The protest also echoed another critique that resonated with denizens of the capitalist set: the case against fast-tracking SpaceX into equity indexes
 "As SpaceX makes Elon Musk trillionaire, some dissent on NYC's streets")
US Justice Department approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.
DOJ said it reviewed more than 2 million documents obtained from 80 sources in evaluating the deal's impact on various segments of the entertainment industry
 "US Justice Department approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.")
SpaceX surges past $2 trillion in Nasdaq debut, closes in on Amazon
The launch was smoother than many observers expected, with trading kicking off late on Friday morning without the hiccups that had marred Facebook's debut in 2012
 "SpaceX surges past $2 trillion in Nasdaq debut, closes in on Amazon")
EU to start Ukraine membership talks next week as war with Russia drags on
Ukraine sees EU membership as an important "security guarantee" for a stable future once war with Russia ends
 "EU to start Ukraine membership talks next week as war with Russia drags on")
US stocks rise after oil eases and SpaceX soars in its debut on Wall Street
The S&P 500 added 0.5% to close out its 10th winning week in the last 11. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 353 points, or 0.7%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.3%
 "US stocks rise after oil eases and SpaceX soars in its debut on Wall Street")
US Treasury expands bank data-sharing rules in Trump's immigration push
These changes are part of the administration's push to remove undocumented workers from the nation's banking system without explicitly mandating that banks do so
 "US Treasury expands bank data-sharing rules in Trump's immigration push")
'False and unfounded': UAE denies reports of $3 billion transfer to Iran
UAE Foreign Affairs Ministry has said the allegations are 'entirely false and unfounded' and no frozen Iranian funds have been released, transferred, or routed through the country
 "'False and unfounded': UAE denies reports of $3 billion transfer to Iran")
As officials say Iran war could end soon, some Trump objectives unfulfilled
Despite significant damage to Iran's military infra and killing of senior commanders, these battlefield gains may not fully achieve Trump's broader strategic objectives in the conflict
 "As officials say Iran war could end soon, some Trump objectives unfulfilled")
US and Iran signal peace deal near despite differences over terms
The United States and Iran signalled that an agreement to end their conflict was nearing completion, while Pakistan said a final peace text had been agreed
 "US and Iran signal peace deal near despite differences over terms")
Renaissance, American pop: Man who restored the human form to art
David Hockney, the celebrated British artist known for his iconic California pool paintings and vibrant landscapes, has died at the age of 88
 "Renaissance, American pop: Man who restored the human form to art")
Pak's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%
Pakistan's poverty rate climbed to 28.9% in 2024-25, adding 27 million people to the poor population amid inflation, economic shocks and rising inequality
 "Pak's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%")
SpaceX blows past $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps 20% after record IPO
Shares will likely not trade until the middle of the trading day, as the exchange collects buy and sell orders and underwriters delay trading until supply and demand is balanced
 "SpaceX blows past $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps 20% after record IPO")
US army helping move 50% of pre-war oil volume via Hormuz: US Energy Secy
About 7 million barrels of oil a day are leaving the Persian Gulf with U.S. support, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said
 "US army helping move 50% of pre-war oil volume via Hormuz: US Energy Secy")
Iran's foreign minister says Islamabad memorandum has 'never been closer'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says negotiations on an Islamabad-backed understanding have entered the final stages.
 "Iran's foreign minister says Islamabad memorandum has 'never been closer'")
Iran slams US attacks on vessels with Indian crew, cites security risks
Three vessels with Indian crew came under attack off the Oman coast this week. One of them led to the death of three Indian seafarers
 "Iran slams US attacks on vessels with Indian crew, cites security risks")