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Iran proposes 3-stage plan to reopen Hormuz in exchange for US blockade end

The strategic overture seeks to dismantle the current geopolitical stalemate and revitalise stalled negotiations

Iran facing $170 mn daily loss as oil exports hit due to blockade: Bessent

Detailing the broader economic strategy, Bessent noted that the Treasury Department is intensifying financial restrictions through "Operation Fury"

Samsung dynasty's wealth doubles to $45 bn in just one year amid AI boom

An AI-driven upswing in semiconductor valuations has helped the family cement its grip and grow richer than ever

US State Department to issue special passports featuring Trump's image

The redesigned passports will carry Trump's portrait overlaid on the Declaration of Independence on the inside cover, along with his signature in gold at the bottom

Beneath King Charles's jokes and decorum, there is subtle rebuttal to Trump

King Charles III gently pushed back against President Trump's attacks on Britain and Nato

Trump unhappy with peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'

Iran's most recent offer for resolving the two-month war would set aside discussion of its nuclear programme until the conflict was concluded and shipping disputes resolved

Senate Republicans block Democrats' attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba

The vote on the war powers resolution showed how Republicans continue to stand behind Trump as he acts unilaterally to exert American force in a range of global conflicts

'Do not consider the war over', says Iran Army spokesman Amir Akraminia

According to Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, Army spokesperson Amir Akraminia said that the situation remains active from a military standpoint

FCC orders early review of ABC's broadcast licence after Jimmy Kimmel row

The early review of broadcast licences is considered as an extraordinary move against the network whose programming has often angered US President Donald Trump

Musk testifies he's suing OpenAI to stop Altman's 'looting' of a charity

The closely watched trial is the culmination of years of animosity and public feuding over the startup the three men worked together to found in 2015, before their relationship soured and they became

King Charles urges US to reject 'isolationism' in landmark speech

Charles used his remarks to a joint session of Congress - the first such address by a British monarch in more than three decades - to argue for preserving the alliance between the UK and US

US sanctions Iran's 35 'shadow banking' architecture under Op Economic Fury

The move aims to choke off a financial lifeline that has moved tens of billions of dollars to fund the Iranian regime's armed forces, missile programs, and regional terrorist proxies

Amazon touts 'major expansion' with OpenAI as ties with Microsoft loosen

Sam Altman said collaboration with Amazon's cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services, would involve co-developing a new platform for AI agents that can do computer-based work on people's behalf

Trump greets King Charles on 'beautiful British day' at White House

In his remarks, Trump stressed the bonds of friendship that have evolved between Britons and Americans since their days as adversaries during the War of Independence and the "wounds of war" it caused

Musk lawyer says OpenAI stole charity as high-stakes trial begins

A defense lawyer will make an opening statement later on Tuesday. Musk, Altman and Brockman attended the trial

US ends probe into claims WhatsApp chats were reportedly not private

Through much of 2025, the special agent had been looking into claims that some Meta employees and contractors could see the content of encrypted WhatsApp messages

UAE to walk out of Opec, Opec+; India may gain from supply shifts

The UAE, with capacity of around 4.8 million barrels per day, has long been one of the most influential and compliant members of Opec+, and is currently the fourth-largest producer in the alliance

Australia to charge big tech firms 2% levy unless they strike news deals

A proposed News Bargaining Incentive would tax the three big tech companies 2.25% on their local revenues unless they struck agreements

Govt fixes OCI card application fee at $275, scraps 6-mth stay rule

According to the officials, applicants must have a passport valid for at least six months on the date of physical submission and a valid visa for at least three months

BP profit more than doubles as Iran conflict boosts oil trading profits

BP suspended its share buyback program in February to clear the decks for the incoming CEO, and that was maintained