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Russia-Ukraine begin major prisoner swap, largest since war began in 2022

Russia and Ukraine began a major prisoner exchange Friday, swapping hundreds of soldiers and civilians in the first phase of an exchange that was a moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire in the 3-year-old war. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the first phase of the exchange brought home 390 Ukrainians, including soldiers and civilians, with further releases expected over the weekend that will make it the largest swap of the war. Russia's Defence Ministry said it had received the same number from Ukraine. It's very important to bring everyone home, Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram, thanking all who worked to secure their return and pledging to continue diplomatic efforts to make more exchanges possible. Dozens of relatives of prisoners cheered and chanted Thank you! as buses carrying the freed captives arrived at a medical facility in Ukraine's Chernihiv region. The men, some with expressionless faces, got off the buses wrapped in Ukrainian flags. Kyiv a

Trump signals approval of Nippon deal, US Steel to Stay in Pittsburgh

President Donald Trump said on Friday that US Steel will keep its headquarters in Pittsburgh as part of what he called a planned partnership that seemed to signal that he'll approve a bid by Japan-based Nippon Steel to buy the iconic American steelmaker. Still, Trump's statement left it vague as to whether he is approving Nippon Steel's bid after he vowed repeatedly to block it. But investors seemed to take it as a sign that he would approve it, sharply pushing up US Steel's shares. Nippon Steel's nearly USD 15 billion bid to buy US Steel was blocked by former President Joe Biden on his way out of office and, after Trump became president, subject to another national security review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. Trump said in a statement that after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America, and keep its Headquarters in the Great City of Pittsburgh. What Trump called a planned partnership will create at least 70,000 jobs and ad

Harvard needs to meet these 6 conditions to keep its international students

US government sets conditions after cancelling Harvard's certification to host foreign students

Explained: South Africa's land reforms and why Trump cried 'white genocide'

A meeting on US-South Africa ties turned tense when US President Donald Trump accused South Africa of orchestrating 'white genocide' disguised as land reform

New book 'Original Sin' claims Biden, aides hid details of his poor health

US President Donald Trump expressed surprise that the public had not been informed about former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis "a long time ago"

Trump's West Asia tour: Royal welcomes, big business deals - key Takeaways

In a striking departure from the past US presidents, Trump opted for silence on human rights concerns while being lavishly hosted by Gulf autocrats

Trump says he's not surprised Putin will skip Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

Trump had earlier suggested that he might attend the talks himself but said Thursday that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is already in Turkiye meeting with NATO officials

Turkiye to buy Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles from US for $225M

This purchase from the US is expected to further boost the air defence system of Turkiye, which is already investing heavily to make its military stronger

US declares global use of Huawei AI chips a violation of its export laws

The guidance, issued by the US Department of Commerce, clarified that Huawei's Ascend processors are subject to strict export controls because they are believed to be designed using US-origin tech

How secure is Air Force One and why is Trump considering a jet from Qatar?

The royal family of Qatar is set to gift an aircraft, hailed as a "flying palace", featuring lavish interiors with private bedrooms, elegant bathrooms and a staircase, to US President Donald Trump

US-China talks advance, but questions remain over rare earths, de minimis

The US will lower extra tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China will cut tariffs on US products from 125% to 10%. However, uncertainty remains over rare earth exports.

Trump vows to slash US drug prices: Why do Americans pay more for pharma?

Unlike most developed nations, the United States lacks a centralised price control system. Instead, prices are set by pharmaceutical firms and negotiated by insurers

Palace in the air: What is Boeing 747-8 that Qatar is gifting Trump

Donald Trump may receive a luxury Boeing 747-8 from Qatar during his West Asia tour as critics raise concerns over ethics corruption national security and foreign influence

Nifty Pharma drops 2% after Trump reveals plans to lower US drug cost

The US President has predicted that pharmaceutical prices could drop 30 per cent to 80 per cent in America

Why did Trump order the reopening of Alcatraz prison? Why is it infamous?

A small island in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was once used as a fort, a military prison, and later, a high-security federal prison

'I set the deal': Trump says trade agreements may come as soon as this week

While Trump did not name countries, he suggested trade deals may be finalised within weeks as talks progress with several nations including India amid tariff tensions and slowdown fears

Best of BS Opinion: Of arbitration, agreements, and artificial intelligence

Our opinion page today makes a strong argument for better management of the arbitration process, as well as the precedent that the Supreme Court's judgement sets

Trump gives friendly send-off to Musk, praises him for his work on DOGE

US President Donald Trump praised Elon Musk for saving $160 bn through DOGE as he bid him farewell. Musk hinted at shifting focus back to Tesla

Covid-19 plot twist: China claims virus may have emerged from the US

The US not only botched its own response to Covid-19; it also obstructed and sabotaged international cooperation in various ways, allege a white paper released by China

Adidas products may become costlier in the US, thanks to Trump tariffs

The German sportswear company did not make it clear by how much it is going to increase it product prices in the US