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China widens export curbs on rare earths ahead of critical Xi-Trump meeting

Overseas exporters of items that use even traces of certain rare earths sourced from China will now need an export licence

US approves some Nvidia chip sales to UAE in Trump AI diplomacy step

Underpinning the AI deal is an Emirati promise to invest a whopping $1.4 trillion on American soil over the next ten years, a pledge the Gulf nation has not broken down into specific projects

Hong Kong's Bar Leone grabs top spot in World's 50 Best Bars list

Last year's winner, Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City, dropped to No. 2, followed by Barcelona's Sips and Paradiso and London's Tayer + Elementary in third, fourth, and fifth places

Trump asks cabinet to consider declaring Antifa a foreign terrorist group

Last month, the president signed an order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist group and directed agencies to investigate and dismantle its illegal operations

Keir Starmer looks to India for digital ID example ahead of UK rollout plan

Speaking to journalists during the Mumbai trip, Starmer said his proposed smartphone-based ID was needed to 'address the fact that too many people can come to this country to work illegally'

Trump to undergo physical exam on Friday as health questions linger

While the White House described the visit as his regular yearly physical, the 79-year-old president had an annual exam just six months ago, on April 11

Ex-trader Ananth Narayan, who led Jane Street probe, ends term at Sebi

Narayan, who has spent more than two decades at global banks including Standard Chartered Plc, has been a driving force behind the charges against Jane Street

DGCA seeks funding, powers like global peers to strengthen oversight

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation, or DGCA, wants authority to independently recruit and offer competitive salaries to attract qualified professionals

Michelin says it's honest about hotel ratings. Should we believe it?

For years questions have swirled in the travel industry about whether the company can maintain impartiality in awarding stars to local restaurants

Japan's new PM Sanae Takaichi faces early test as coalition talks stall

While the most likely outcome is that the two parties will reach agreement in the coming days, the delay shows the level of reservations Komeito has over Takaichi's right-wing views

Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty to US charges

Comey is contesting the charges brought last month by a new US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia whom Trump abruptly installed after her predecessor resigned under pressure

Indian refiners likely to import more Russian oil as discounts deepen

Discounts on Urals crude loading in November are $2-to-$2.50 a barrel to Dated Brent, making it attractive

Europe wants a reliable partner; India needs to act cautiously and step up

The European Union seeks concessions from India, tolerating ties with Russia and oil export; now India must reciprocate, avoiding unnecessary moves that would further strain EU's trust

Toyota arm keeping 150 million cars on road emerges as top earner

Toyota sold 10.8 million cars in 2024, a slight drop from the previous year but more than enough to surpass Volkswagen AG and maintain its title as the world's biggest carmaker for a fifth year

World Bank cuts South Asia outlook to 5.8% on Trump tariffs to India

Washington-based institution projected South Asia's growth to ease to 5.8 per cent in 2026, down from 6.6 per cent this year, a sharper slowdown than previously anticipated.

Lai urges Trump to support Taiwan as doubts rise over US commitment

In July, Lai reportedly postponed an overseas trip after the US denied him a transit stop in New York

US to take 10% stake in Canada's Trilogy Metals to unlock Alaska mining

Trump said the White House is reversing a Biden-era decision to reject Ambler Road, a project to help access vast critical mineral deposits in Alaska's Northern Brooks Range

OpenAI now lets ChatGPT users connect with Spotify, Zillow in app

With the new option, unveiled Monday during OpenAI's annual developers event, a ChatGPT user can ask to create a playlist for the weekend and the app will connect with Spotify to make suggestions

LG Electronics India to start taking orders for $1.3 billion IPO

The South Korean parent will offer as many as 101.8 million shares of LG Electronics India Ltd. at ₹1,080 to ₹1,140 each from Tuesday

Adani Green gets $250 million in first offshore loan since investigation

A group of four banks - DBS Bank Ltd., DZ Bank, Rabobank and Bank SinoPac Co Ltd - agreed to extend the credit