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India, Japan unveil 16 summit outcomes to deepen strategic partnership

The two countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in energy security, AI, defence, supply chains, mobility and investments while advancing economic resilience and Indo-Pacific stability

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

Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine kills 20, 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

Sony to end PlayStation game discs from 2028, shifts fully to digital

Sony will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs from 2028, becoming the first major console maker to shift entirely to digital game distribution

Charvet, world's oldest shirt maker, has a new owner: Chanel

Chanel has acquired Charvet, the world's oldest shirt maker, expanding its luxury portfolio while positioning the historic Paris house as a standalone brand

Iran prepares for Khamenei's funeral: 6-day mass mourning announced

Iran is preparing a week-long state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, aiming to project national unity and continuity after the supreme leader's death

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

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

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