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Iran, US begin 4th round of negotiation over Tehran nuclear programme

The round of talks, again happening in the sultanate of Oman, likely will see Oman's Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi mediating

Weekend round of nuclear talks between US, Iran postponed, says Oman

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei issued a statement describing the talks as being 'postponed at the request of Oman's foreign minister'

Europe saw stronger growth, but Trump's tariffs darkened outlook

As a result, indicators of business and consumer optimism in Europe have fallen

Russia declares a ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 for WWII Victory Day

It comes as US President Donald Trump's scaled up efforts to broker a peace deal in Ukraine

Federal judge pausing Trump administration's plans for mass layoffs at CFPB

US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson expressed concern that administration officials aren't complying with her earlier order

Trump administration freezes $1.8 billion for Cornell, Northwestern

The White House on late Tuesday confirmed the hold on the public money but offered no further details on what that meant or what grants were affected

House GOP okays Trump's big bill framework after intense internal wrangling

Donald Trump, at a black-tie fundraising dinner this week, had admonished Republicans to 'stop grandstanding' on the budget

OpenAI sues Elon Musk for unfair competition, escalating legal feud

The allegations against Musk were filed Wednesday in a federal court in California as a counterclaim to Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI

US stocks steady despite jitters; bonds feel heat after tariff escalation

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 170 points, or 0.5 per cent, as of 9:35 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.5 per cent higher

Dow surges 1,300, S&P 500 gains 3.7% on hopes of tariff negotiations

China said it will "fight to the end" and warned of countermeasures after Trump threatened on Monday to raise his tariffs

Trump vows 50% tariffs on China if Beijing sticks to 34% retaliatory duties

Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against US tariffs announced last week

SpaceX's private crew returns to Earth after polar-orbiting mission

The quartet, who rocketed from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Monday night, returned off the Southern California coast. It was the first human spaceflight to circle the globe above the poles

Earthquake rocks Thailand, Myanmar; 3 killed in Bangkok building collapse

The epicentre was about 17.2 km from the city of Mandalay, which has a population of about 1.2 million, according to USGS

Trump imposes 25% tariff on imported cars, expects $100 bn in tax revenue

But US and foreign automakers have plants around the world to accommodate global sales while maintaining competitive prices

Five wounded in Amsterdam stabbing; one suspect arrested, probe ongoing

Police have cordoned off the area and multiple ambulances have responded to the event. A trauma helicopter called to the scene has landed on the square

2 security personnel killed, 3 injured in convoy attack in northwest Pak

According to officials, security forces launched the raid in Hangu's Shanaori area after receiving intelligence about the presence of militants

Citing consumer confidence, Canada PM Carney says trade war hurting US

Mark Carney also said the kinship that exists between US and Canada is under more strain than at any point in the two countries storied histories

White House announces Black Sea ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

The White House said in a statement that Washington would help restore Russia's access to the world market for agricultural and fertiliser exports

Pope Francis to be released from the hospital on March 23, say doctors

Pope Francis was admitted to Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14 after a bout of bronchitis worsened

Bank of England holds interest rate at 4.5% as inflation remains high

Minutes from the meeting showed that eight members voted to keep policy unchanged, with one backing a quarter-point reduction