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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

Trump claims Iran has just 'informed the US it's in a State of Collapse'

He added that he believes they will be able to sort out reported divisions within the Islamic Republic government about negotiations with the US

India at UNSC urges early restoration of Hormuz maritime passage route

India is among the top three seafarer-supplying nations, contributing approximately 13 per cent of the global seafaring workforce

Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon for defense works: Report

Classified networks are used to handle a wide range of sensitive work, including mission planning and weapons targeting

UAE to exit Opec, Opec+, reiterates commitment to stable global oil markets

In a statement on Tuesday, the UAE said the move, effective May 1, 2026, aligns with its broader economic and strategic priorities, including increased investments in domestic energy production

OpenAI missed sales, user targets, fueling spending concerns: Report

Its ChatGPT chatbot also didn't hit the company's target of one billion weekly active users by the end of 2025, the newspaper said

The small UK agency that's a 911 for ships in the Strait of Hormuz

At a military base outside Portsmouth, England, a 24-hour service monitors the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and part of the Indian Ocean, responding to distress calls

Temasek, LIC, Canadian pension fund in line-up to sell stakes in NSE IPO

It will be one of two large share sales in India this year, along with an issue by billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Platforms

First LNG shipment exits Hormuz since war began, easing supply concerns

While the potential passage may raise hopes of increased LNG exports from the region, other vessels in the Gulf appear to be remaining in place