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Musk plans solar-powered AI data centres in space but doubts remain

To finance that effort, Musk combined SpaceX with his AI business on Monday and plans a big initial public offering of the combined company

Iran, US to hold nuclear talks on Friday in Oman as Trump warns Khamenei

The announcement by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering over changes in the format and content of the talks

Google's quarterly results show internet giant getting stronger in AI age

Alphabet's fourth-quarter profit rose 30 per cent from the prior year to $34.5 billion, or $2.82 per share, while revenue climbed 18 per cent to $113.8 billion

Israeli strikes kill 24 in Gaza as ceasefire comes under fresh strain

Deadly Israeli strikes have repeatedly disrupted the truce since it took effect on October 10. The escalating Palestinian toll has prompted many in Gaza to say it feels like the war is continuing

Russia, Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for 2 days of US-brokered talks

The delegations from Moscow and Kyiv were joined in the capital of the United Arab Emirates by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner

Washington Post to cut one-third of staff as company begins major layoffs

The newspaper's books department will be closed, and its Washington-area news department and editing staff will be restructured, Murray told staff members

US seeks critical minerals trading bloc with allies to counter China: Vance

Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the trade war over the past year exposed how dependent most countries are on the critical minerals that China has a stranglehold on

US to withdraw 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota

Homan said last week that federal officials could reduce the number of federal agents in Minnesota, but only if state and local officials cooperate

Russia, Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi as US pushes peace efforts

The current talks also coincide with the expiry of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States on Thursday

China's Xi and Russia's Putin hold video talks on bilateral ties

The virtual meeting came in the middle of a series of meetings between Xi and Western leaders who have sought to boost ties with China despite differences over Russia's war in Ukraine

Trump pushes efforts to secure critical minerals supply beyond China

The US is expected to sign deals on supply chain logistics, though details have not yet been revealed

UNSC condemns latest militant attacks in Pakistan that killed dozens

UN Security Council President James Kariuki said council members condemned in the "strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attacks across multiple locations" in Balochistan

Trump pushes plan for arch near Lincoln Memorial, citing disputed history

Trump first unveiled the idea at an October dinner for top donors to his ballroom

Seif al-Islam, son of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, shot dead

According to Libyan officials, an initial investigation found that Seif al-Islam was shot to death, but they did not provide further details about the circumstances of his killing

GIFT Nifty hints after flat start for equities; RBI MPC to commence three-day policy meet

Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran steps down from White House post

President Donald Trump appointed Miran in September to a seat on the Fed's seven-member board of governors after Adriana Kugler, who was appointed by President Joe Biden, abruptly resigned

Trump admin sued over $16 bn funding freeze for Hudson River tunnels

The White House budget director, Russ Vought, said on the social platform X at the time that officials believed the spending was based on unconstitutional diversity, equity and inclusion principles

Trump signs $1.2 trillion bill, ending partial US government shutdown

Trump has said he will sign the bill when it reaches his desk, ending the partial government shutdown that began on Saturday

Federal agents must limit tear gas use at Portland ICE protests, says judge

US District Judge Michael Simon ordered federal officers to not use chemical or projectile munitions unless the person targeted poses an imminent threat of physical harm

Iran's President seeks 'fair' negotiations as US shoots down drone

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff has been planning to hold talks with Iranian officials in Turkey later this week