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Trump says he thinks war in Ukraine will be settled, 'hopefully soon'
Trump said talks with Putin and Zelenskiy showed both sides want a deal, raising hopes for a possible settlement in the Russia-Ukraine war
 "Trump says he thinks war in Ukraine will be settled, 'hopefully soon'")
India, Indonesia announce 20 outcomes, including $600-mn missile agreement
India and Indonesia announced 20 outcomes, including a $600-million missile deal, expanded maritime cooperation and agreements spanning trade, critical minerals and digital infrastructure
 "India, Indonesia announce 20 outcomes, including $600-mn missile agreement")
Donald Trump says Greenland should be controlled by the US, not Denmark
Trump renewed calls for US control of Greenland, reviving tensions with Denmark and raising fresh questions over Arctic security and NATO relations
 "Donald Trump says Greenland should be controlled by the US, not Denmark")
US stocks: S&P 500 slips, Nasdaq falls as AI chip worries persist
Nvidia fell 1.8 per cent after Reuters reported that DeepSeek is developing its own AI chip, a move that could reduce its dependence on Nvidia and Huawei chips
 "US stocks: S&P 500 slips, Nasdaq falls as AI chip worries persist")
Amazon seeks to raise at least $25 billion from US dollar bond sale
The size of the offering could increase depending on investor demand, according to people familiar with the matter, who cautioned that no final decision has been made
 "Amazon seeks to raise at least $25 billion from US dollar bond sale")
IIM Bangalore to set up first overseas campus in Indonesia: PM Modi
The proposed campus at Singhasari SEZ in Malang will begin with executive education programmes before introducing degree courses in a second phase
 "IIM Bangalore to set up first overseas campus in Indonesia: PM Modi")
Explosions in Damascus during French Prez Macron's Syria visit, 4 injured
Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel, where he was meant to stay
 "Explosions in Damascus during French Prez Macron's Syria visit, 4 injured")
After India, Somalia raises concerns over WhatsApp username feature
Last week, India asked Meta to delay the rollout of the new feature, citing fears that it may fuel online fraud
 "After India, Somalia raises concerns over WhatsApp username feature")
At least 11 killed, 331 injured in weather-related incidents across China
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for all-out efforts to organise flood emergency rescue, disaster relief and treatment of the injured
 "At least 11 killed, 331 injured in weather-related incidents across China")
China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare system
An estimated 320 million Chinese are expected to be in flexible employment this year as a weak labour market, AI adoption and a property downturn push more workers into gig jobs
 "China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare system")
Qatari LNG ship struck in Strait of Hormuz, testing US-Iran agreement
The vessel, owned by Qatar's state-owned shipping company Nakilat, appeared to be traveling without its transponders on, ship-tracking data show
 "Qatari LNG ship struck in Strait of Hormuz, testing US-Iran agreement")
Singapore, Zurich top world's costliest city list for luxury spending
Zurich climbed to second place, edging out London, while Monaco entered the top three for the first time since the survey began in 2020
 "Singapore, Zurich top world's costliest city list for luxury spending")
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535 as rescue efforts continue
Nearly 17,000 people have been injured, 6,500 rescued and 18,000 displaced, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez said on Telegram
 "Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535 as rescue efforts continue")
Samsung posts 19-fold jump in profit, but AI demand concerns hit shares
Samsung shares nevertheless dropped as much as 7.9% in morning trade, while rival SK Hynix's shares fell as much as 7.3%, dragging the benchmark KOSPI down 6%
 "Samsung posts 19-fold jump in profit, but AI demand concerns hit shares")
There will either be a deal with Iran or US will 'finish the job': Trump
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr called Trump's threat 'delusional'
 "There will either be a deal with Iran or US will 'finish the job': Trump")
Building White House helipad for new, more powerful Marine One: Trump
He said the project would be privately funded and estimated its cost at up to $6 million
 "Building White House helipad for new, more powerful Marine One: Trump")
US raises concern over China's intercontinental range missile test
The US also urged China to engage in meaningful arms control discussions and notify the intercontinental-range ballistic missile and space launches in line with the commitments made 5 members of UNSC
 "US raises concern over China's intercontinental range missile test")
Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in Hormuz off Oman coast
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, though Iran is suspected of attacking at least two other vessels in the strait travelling on a route near Oman in recent days
 "Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in Hormuz off Oman coast")
Thousands of forgotten World War I Indian soldiers commemorated in UK
These forgotten soldiers have now been acknowledged following the Punjab Registers project, a five-year partnership between the CWGC, UK Punjab Heritage Association and University of Greenwich
 "Thousands of forgotten World War I Indian soldiers commemorated in UK")
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix launches $28 billion Nasdaq listing
The deal comes as Asian chip companies tap strong global demand for AI-related stocks
 "South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix launches $28 billion Nasdaq listing")