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New Zealand to charge foreign tourists up to NZ$40 at popular sites

The country's pristine national parks and great walks are "truly special to New Zealanders" and foreigners should pay a fee at high traffic sites, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said in a speech

India reacts with outrage to Trump's tariff hike, 'dead' economy remarks

India is hardly alone in facing Trump's trade wrath - and not the subject to the very highest rates - but the news left business and political leaders wondering how to cope with the fallout

Fed Governor Adriana Kugler to resign, opening spot for a Trump pick

Trump and his allies have applied intense pressure on the Fed and Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, which policymakers have declined to do so far this year

Morgan Stanley, MUFG to syndicate Tata Motors' Iveco acquisition loan

Both global and local banks are considering joining the facility and the deal is expected to be completed by April 2026, pending regulatory approvals

Apple CEO tells employees AI is 'ours to grab' in rare hour-long pep talk

Tim Cook's hourlong meet covered Jeff Williams' retirement, Apple TV+ growth, and new health features like AirPods Pro's hearing-aid tech

Cornell nears $100 mn White House deal to restore frozen research funds

One of the issues still under discussion is whether the pact would call for a resolution monitor to supervise how Cornell is carrying out changes required by the US

Trump fires data chief after disappointing jobs report shakes markets

Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hours after it sent markets tumbling with a report that showed a dramatic slowdown in US hiring

Benchmarks tumble as Trump tariffs stoke global trade war concerns

Sensex and Nifty close lower for the fifth consecutive week, marking the longest losing streak in two years, as US tariff announcements dampen investor sentiment globally

Sebi plans larger quota for institutions in big IPOs, trims retail share

Sebi said its proposals reflect current market conditions, marked by robust mutual fund inflows and larger IPO sizes

Israeli military intel goes back to basics with focus on spies, not tech

The plan is to rely less on technology and instead build a cadre of spies and analysts with a broad knowledge of dialects - Yemeni, Iraqi, Gazan - as well as a firm grasp of radical Islamic doctrines

Philippines' Marcos eyes India trade, defence in talks with PM Modi

Marcos' visit to India also comes at a time when the two nations, which face a similar security concern are improving defense ties

China factory activity shrinks in July, S&P index dips below 50 mark

The S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers' index for China fell to 49.5 from 50.4 in June

Trump pushes Harvard for steep deal, $500 mn just a starting point

One of the Trump administration's key demands is that Harvard allow a jointly approved resolution monitor to oversee compliance

Trump demands pharma companies slash US prices in blow to industry

In the letters, sent to Eli Lilly & Co., Novo Nordisk A/S, Pfizer Inc. and others, Trump insisted companies immediately lower what they charge Medicaid for existing drugs

Asia factory outlook at pandemic low amid Trump's sweeping tariff rollout

Confidence in future output across the region fell to the lowest since July 2020, according to S&P Global purchasing managers' index data

Southwest replaces Chairman Rakesh Gangwal after less than one year in job

Doug Brooks, a Southwest board member for more than 15 years, has been tapped for the chairman job

Meta ramps up AI spending as strong ad revenue supports bold strategy

Investors cheered the plan, sending shares up as much as 12 per cent to $779.34 after markets opened in New York on Thursday

Trump gives Mexico 90-day tariff hike relief to continue trade talks

President Sheinbaum described the conversation with Trump as "really good" and said both countries have 90 days to build a long-term deal

US importers in limbo as chaotic Trump tariffs lack clear guidance

US importers and customs brokers face confusion as Trump's new tariffs lack formal notices, leaving key implementation details unclear and risking delays, penalties, and costly compliance issues

JLR CEO Adrian Mardell retires amid backlash over Jaguar rebranding

Mardell's departure marks the latest CEO change at a major automaker after new leaders for Renault SA, Stellantis NV and Volvo Car AB