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Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine; 8 killed, dozens injured

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

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

Fire breaks out in Belgian apartment block, killing several in Antwerp

Several people were killed and many injured after a fire broke out in a high-rise apartment building in Antwerp, prompting a large-scale evacuation

Burnham's 'good growth' pitch: How it differs from plans of 'failed' UK PMs

Theresa May promised industrial renewal, Johnson championed levelling up and Starmer pledged national renewal. Andy Burnham argues growth will remain elusive unless power moves beyond Westminster

India corn exports set for three-year high on competitive pricing

India's corn exports are set to hit a three-year high in 2026 as record output, competitive prices and lower freight costs boost demand from Asian buyers

US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shipping

U.S. and Iran hold technical talks in Doha to secure Strait of Hormuz shipping, discuss frozen assets and work toward a lasting ceasefire

World Bank to phase out China lending by 2031 after years of declining

The World Bank plans to end lending to China by 2031 under a new partnership framework, reflecting the country's economic rise and years of declining loan support

What is birthright citizenship? Why US Supreme Court overturned Trump order

In a 6-3 ruling, the court upheld the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, while dissenting justices warned of far-reaching implications for US immigration policy

4 Indian Americans named to Carnegie's Great Immigrants list for 2026

Last year, Indian-origin civil rights advocate Manjusha P Kulkarni and Yale University astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan were among the honourees