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Conflict and aid cuts deny critical support to over 1 million women: UN

A million women lose access to critical support in crisis-hit regions, according to the UN Women

US Fed Chair names three Indians on new monetary policy task forces

Indian-origin leaders Raghuram Rajan, Raj Chetty and Asha Sharma will head key US Federal Reserve task forces reviewing monetary policy and institutional reforms

JPMorgan's AI agents outperform 60/40 portfolio in historical backtests

JPMorgan's AI-powered investing agents outperformed a traditional 60/40 portfolio in historical backtests, though the bank cautioned that the results are based on simulations

Renewed US-Iran hostilities could derail 2027 global oil surplus: IEA

The IEA has warned that renewed US-Iran hostilities could derail its forecast of a global oil surplus in 2027 despite a rebound in supplies after the Strait of Hormuz reopened

Andy Burnham set to become next UK premier with majority of MP votes

At the end of the first day of the party's leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer, 322 of 403 Labour members of Parliament voted for Burnham

US President Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire over but talks to continue

The president's comments follow several nights of US airstrikes and Iranian retaliation that sent oil prices higher and raised doubts about further talks toward a broader peace deal

Sheikh Hasina, exiled party leaders may return to Bangladesh in Dec

Exiled former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina says she will return from India in December to surrender despite facing a death sentence, saying she wants to face her fate on home soil

Shein wins Chinese regulatory approval to proceed with Hong Kong IPO

Shein has secured approval from China's securities regulator for its planned Hong Kong IPO after earlier listing attempts in the US and London failed

China successfully launches, retrieves reusable rocket booster at sea

The Long March 10B's first stage made a vertical landing on an offshore platform, making China the second country after the US to achieve the feat

Japan's corporate bankruptcies hit 12-year high: What's behind it?

Japan recorded more than 5,300 corporate bankruptcies in the first half of 2026, the highest in 12 years, as inflation, a weak yen, labour shortages and higher borrowing costs squeeze small businesses

Xavier Niel becomes biggest Vodafone shareholder with $6 billion stake

Vodafone's shares have declined 1.1% this year and closed at 97.76 pence on Thursday

Israel shares intel on alleged new Iranian plot to kill Trump: Report

The Israeli warning reportedly concerned a new and specific plot, as the US assesses fresh intelligence amid heightened tensions with Tehran

Nasa's Anil Menon set to travel to International Space Station on July 14

He is scheduled to travel to space aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft along with cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina

US-Iran peace agreement in limbo after renewed strikes, sanctions

In its initial phase, the memorandum of understanding that took effect June 18 was supposed to end all hostilities, provide sanctions relief for Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US steps up attacks on Iran, raising prospect of wider regional war

American officials said they were trying to safeguard maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz while Iran said it had responded by firing at US bases in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait

Technical talks with Iran to continue despite recent strikes: US official

The US is still committed to finding a solution with Iran, the official said Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the matter

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei laid to rest in Mashhad as thousands bid farewell

The final burial took place at the Dar al-Dhikr prayer hall after his coffin was carried around the tomb of Imam Reza as part of the funeral rites

US, Iran exchange more attacks in West Asia, threatening ceasefire deal

Iranian state media reported explosions in several locations, including Bushehr, home to Iran's nuclear power plant complex, and southern port cities

Bonnie Tyler: Voice that minted 1980s pop anthems like Total Eclipse

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, whose powerhouse voice defined 1980s hits such as Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero, has died at 75

A few officials saw case for June rate hike: Federal Reserve minutes

Fed minutes show some officials considered a rate hike as persistent inflation, energy prices and AI-driven demand kept pressure on the US interest-rate outlook