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US awaits Iran's response on peace talks as tension rises over Hormuz

For its part, Iran has said it will not resume negotiations while a US naval blockade on its ports is in place

Singapore Airlines deepens role at Air India amid losses, safety concerns

While relying on its minority shareholder for operational support, Tata Group, which owns 74.9% of Air India, is focusing on commercial, human resources, finance and information technology functions

Japan mulls social media age limits as global push for tighter curbs grows

Specific age thresholds were not discussed, with some experts noting that uniform age limits may not be the best approach given differences in risks associated with each platform

Starbucks eyes new global tech hubs to cut costs, bring roles in-house

The company is looking to reduce its tech costs further, after already cutting spending by $100 million in the last 90 days, Chief Technology Officer Anand Varadarajan said

Tesla boosts spending plan to $25 billion amid Musk's AI, robotics push

The investments will be put toward a dramatic expansion of factory operations, including production of its Optimus humanoid robot, artificial intelligence initiatives and the Cybercab autonomous car

Tim Cook regrets Apple Maps mistake, calls Apple Watch his proudest work

The maps app famously didn't work properly in much of the world, providing users with wrong directions, mislabeled landmarks and a far inferior experience to what was then offered by Google

Race for next UN chief intensifies with first round of interviews

The candidates, Rafael Mariano Grossi, Michelle Bachelet, Rebeca Grynspan and Macky Sall flag waning trust in the UN, warning the global order faces strain and institution's future is under question

Tesla to spend $3 billion on research chip factory, use intel tech

The research facility will be built on the electric-vehicle maker's existing Giga Texas campus, Musk said Wednesday during the company's quarterly earnings call

India's nuclear reactor milestone at Kalpakkam proves doubters wrong

Doubters proven wrong as a locally built nuclear reactor reaches criticality, marking a major milestone with a self-sustaining chain reaction and underscoring India's growing nuclear capability

EU unveils plan to curb energy prices, tackle shortages amid Iran conflict

Concerns over the bloc's declining competitiveness with China and the US have helped push energy prices to the top of the EU's political agenda

India to buy urea at near double pre-war prices amid supply disruption

Urea from the West Asia, a major supplier to the South Asian nation, was quoted at $490 a ton before the war began, according to Green Markets data

Apple's Cook says he's 'healthy'; new CEO Ternus promises AI products

"I'm excited to continue my journey at Apple as executive chairman," said Cook, 65. I am healthy. My energy is high, and I plan to be in this new role for a long time

Apple outgoing CEO Tim Cook takes on crucial new role of global ambassador

Apple said that Cook's work will include engaging policymakers around the world

Apple's new CEO John Ternus faces challenge of retaining top talent

As Ternus assesses his management team, there's a broader concern. Another wave of longstanding executives could retire around the same time, and he'll have to find new ones

UK, France convene fresh summit of military planners on Hormuz reopening

Planners from more than 30 countries will participate in the talks in a two-day conference in north London, which will "advance military plans to reopen the Strait

Gates Foundation reviews Jeffrey Epstein ties as founder faces scrutiny

The external review will also examine 'current policies for vetting and developing new philanthropic partnerships', the organization said in a statement posted online

Top oil traders warn Hormuz closure risks global recession, demand hit

The vital energy channel has been largely closed to non-Iranian shipping since war began at the end of February, choking off hundreds of millions of barrels of supply

Stocks extend losses as Vance trip on hold fuels Iran talks uncertainty

The standoff threatens to deepen a global energy crunch, with flows through the vital Strait of Hormuz remaining at a virtual standstill

US Fed nominee Warsh says he'll 'absolutely not' be Trump's stock puppet

Warsh was responding to a question from Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana about whether he would be a "sock puppet" for the president. "Absolutely not," Warsh responded

Rupee falls 0.4% to 93.49 per dollar as RBI eases derivative curbs

Governor Sanjay Malhotra had signaled on April 8 that the measures would not remain "forever," signaling a temporary approach