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Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe

In January, French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for the measure to take effect at the start of the next school year in September

Markets, spending, debt signals fail to predict where global economy heads

From markets to spending to debt, usually reliable indicators that forecast where the economy is headed are proving deeply fallible

Disney names Parks chief Josh D'Amaro as successor to CEO Bob Iger

Disney has named its parks chief Josh D'Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant's top executive.

US biker gang Punjabi Devils' founder pleads guilty to selling illegal guns

The US Attorney's office claimed that Jashanpreet Singh tried to sell several weapons, including a short-barreled rifle, assault weapons, and machine gun conversion devices, to an undercover officer

Hundreds of Nazi-linked accounts found at Credit Suisse, says US lawmaker

UBS said it accepts and deeply regrets that the World War Two era was a dark period in the history of Swiss banking

Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit searches X office, Musk summoned

The raid is linked to a year-long investigation into suspected abuse of algorithms and fraudulent data extraction by X or its executives

Natco Pharma gets US health regulator's nod for generic cancer drug

The company has received tentative approval for Erdafitinib in strengths of 3 mg, 4mg, and 5 mg, the drug firm said in a regulatory filing

Vietnam's embrace of the US masks deep military mistrust, documents show

While China and Vietnam have been at odds over territorial claims in the South China Sea, the documents portray China more as a regional rival than a threat like the US

China's disappearing generals show Xi Jinping's deepening grip on military

China had at least 30 generals and admirals at start of 2023 who ran specialised departments and commands; nearly all of them have been expelled or have disappeared during Xi Jinping's sweeping purge

China bans hidden car door handles over rising passenger safety concerns

China has banned hidden car door handles after safety incidents where people were trapped inside vehicles; from 2027, all cars must have mechanical door releases inside and outside

Xi Jinping meets Uruguay leader, calls for 'equal, multipolar world'

This is first visit by a South American leader to the Chinese capital since the United States invaded Venezuela in January and captured then President Nicolas Maduro in a raid

Explained: What is Project Vault, Trump's $12 bn critical minerals plan?

The US government has rolled out Project Vault, a $12 billion scheme to stockpile rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to shield American companies from global supply disruptions

Iran's president seeks 'fair, equitable negotiations' with United States

The comments from President Pezeshkian represent the first clear signal from Iran that it may take part in negotiations being organized by Turkey

Nasa hit by fuel leak during final practice countdown of moon rocket

Just a couple hours into the daylong operation, excessive hydrogen was detected near the bottom of the rocket

Not mediating Pakistan's ties with India, Afghanistan, says Russia

Moscow has been insisting that Islamabad should resolve its problems in the spirit of the 1972 Simla and 1999 Lahore declarations bilaterally

India gains export edge as US tariffs fall to 18%, beats China, Bangladesh

Compared to China, India now enjoys significantly lower tariffs, with tariffs levied on Beijing at 34 per cent

Cuba's tourism now in downward spiral as Trump restricts fuel and financing

Even before the latest US assault on its economy, Cuba was trapped in a deep recession and an economic crisis that's led to sweeping power outages and shortages of basic goods

SICCI says business momentum between Indian-Singapore building steadily

SICCI has hosted multiple Indian delegations in Singapore creating direct dialogue with Singapore businesses and the Indian diaspora

India, China, southeast Asia set to dominate air travel growth, report says

According to Alton Aviation Consultancy, India is one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, underpinned by robust economic fundamentals and a rapidly expanding middle class

Clintons agree to testify before House panel probing Jeffrey Epstein

A full House vote had been planned this week to hold the Clintons in criminal contempt if they continued to defy subpoenas in its inquiry into Epstein and his activities