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UK PM Starmer calls for deeper ties with China during 'challenging times'
The UK leader told China's leader Xi Jinping that their countries need to work together on global stability, climate change and other issues
 "UK PM Starmer calls for deeper ties with China during 'challenging times'")
Indian-origin cyber head under lens for sharing US govt data on ChatGPT
Gottumukkala uploaded sensitive government contracting documents to the public version of ChatGPT last summer
 "Indian-origin cyber head under lens for sharing US govt data on ChatGPT")
Tesla posts lowest profit since pandemic, plans to spend big on robotaxis
The EV company run by Elon Musk reported Wednesday that net income last year dropped 46 per cent to $3.8 billion
 "Tesla posts lowest profit since pandemic, plans to spend big on robotaxis")
US, Denmark begin discussions over Greenland deal to assuage Trump
The negotiations follow Trump's announcement last week of a "framework of a future deal," in which he pledged to refrain from imposing tariffs on European nations
 "US, Denmark begin discussions over Greenland deal to assuage Trump")
Tesla needs to build its own factory to manufacture semiconductors: Musk
Musk said that existing suppliers, naming TSMC, Samsung and Micron Technology Inc., are not able to supply Tesla at the levels the company needs
 "Tesla needs to build its own factory to manufacture semiconductors: Musk")
Tesla plans $20 billion spending spree to build Elon Musk's AI future
The capital expenditure plans laid out Wednesday - roughly twice as much as Wall Street was expecting - will support production expansion at multiple factories
 "Tesla plans $20 billion spending spree to build Elon Musk's AI future")
US Treasury secy slams India-EU FTA , says Europe chose trade over Ukraine
US Treasury Secy Scott Bessent criticised EU's trade deal with India, saying Brussels prioritised commercial interests over support for Ukraine and indirectly financing Russia through oil purchases
 "US Treasury secy slams India-EU FTA , says Europe chose trade over Ukraine")
Federal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers nearly $496 mn
President Donald Trump has justified sending National Guard troops into US cities as part of an effort to combat crime and support local law enforcement
 "Federal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers nearly $496 mn")
Small plane crashes in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 on board
State-owned airline Satena said local officials in Curasica identified the crash site, prompting the deployment of a rescue team to assess passengers' condition
 "Small plane crashes in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 on board")
Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela while trying to allay fears over Greenland
In the first public hearing since the Jan 3 raid to depose Maduro, Rubio said Trump had acted to take out a major US national security threat in the Western Hemisphere
 "Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela while trying to allay fears over Greenland")
Fed leaves rates unchanged, signals cautious outlook as US economy improves
The Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-2 Wednesday to hold the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 3.5%-3.75%
 "Fed leaves rates unchanged, signals cautious outlook as US economy improves")
From icon to also-ran: Puma's long slide as rivals Adidas and Anta loom
Puma was the no. 3 in sportswear after Nike and Adidas until recent years, competing to churn out cool sneakers and win top athletes and soccer-team sponsorships
 "From icon to also-ran: Puma's long slide as rivals Adidas and Anta loom")
EU's Antonio Costa meets Vietnam leaders to unveil strategic partnership
Vietnam has signed 17 trade pacts as it seeks double-digit expansion of its trade-reliant economy
 "EU's Antonio Costa meets Vietnam leaders to unveil strategic partnership")
UK PM Keir Starmer takes 'China matters' message on first Beijing visit
The UK PM is set to meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Thursday for talks on trade, investment and national security
 "UK PM Keir Starmer takes 'China matters' message on first Beijing visit")
UK proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries
Google said it was looking forward to engaging with the watchdog and would continue discussions with website owners
 "UK proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries")
Al-Maliki stands his ground as Trump warns of ending US support for Iraq
Trump's intervention in Iraqi politics came as he weighs carrying out new strikes on Iraq's neighbour, Iran
 "Al-Maliki stands his ground as Trump warns of ending US support for Iraq")
Sri Lanka's fund facility to continue despite Cyclone Ditwah impact: IMF
Sri Lanka is to receive around $330 million as the sixth tranche of the $2.9 billion bail out for four years entered by the government in March 2023
 "Sri Lanka's fund facility to continue despite Cyclone Ditwah impact: IMF")
Massive armada heading to Iran, says Trump; urges Tehran to 'make a deal'
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said a "massive armada" was heading towards Iran, led by the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
 "Massive armada heading to Iran, says Trump; urges Tehran to 'make a deal'")
Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar
Police identified the man as 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak. It was not immediately clear if Kazmierczak had an attorney. The county public defenders' office could not immediately be reached
 "Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar")
Outcry in Italy as US says ICE agents will join Olympics delegation
The Italian government said it had requested clarification from American diplomats after DHS said that ICE agents would help secure the US Olympic delegation next week in northern Italy