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Ukraine peace deal near but Russia demands major changes, says US envoy
Zelenskiy said on Saturday that he had had a long and 'substantive' phone call with Witkoff and Kushner. The Kremlin has said it expects Kushner to be doing the main work on drafting a possible deal
 "Ukraine peace deal near but Russia demands major changes, says US envoy")
Asia boosts euro borrowing as US funding edge weakens under Trump policies
Asia Pacific borrowers increased euro-denominated issuance to a record 23% of the total across both currencies this year, up 6% points from 2024, according to Bloomberg-compiled data
 "Asia boosts euro borrowing as US funding edge weakens under Trump policies")
Trump orders inquiry into food sector over alleged price-fixing concerns
Trump last month ordered an investigation into the meatpacking industry, blaming 'majority foreign owned' companies for rising beef prices
 "Trump orders inquiry into food sector over alleged price-fixing concerns")
US advisers scrap hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for most children
For infants of mothers who test negative, the panel recommended that parents, in consultation with a healthcare provider, should decide when or if their child will begin the vaccine series
 "US advisers scrap hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for most children")
US gives Europe until 2027 to lead Nato Defence capabilities: Report
If European allies don't meet this deadline, the US could stop participating in some of NATO's coordination mechanism, according to the report
 "US gives Europe until 2027 to lead Nato Defence capabilities: Report")
H-1B under the lens: US to scan LinkedIn and online footprints before granting visas
The Trump administration has tightened checks on H-1B visa applicants once again. This time, even your LinkedIn activity and content moderation history could determine your eligibility. Here’s what’s
 "H-1B under the lens: US to scan LinkedIn and online footprints before granting visas")
Enhancing margins: Weak rupee a silver lining for IT services companies
The Indian IT services industry derives roughly 90 per cent of its revenues from global markets-about 57 per cent from the US and around 28 per cent from Europe
 "Enhancing margins: Weak rupee a silver lining for IT services companies")
RBI steers away from aggressive intervention as rupee touches new lows
RBI is intervening mainly to smooth volatility rather than defend specific levels as the rupee hits fresh lows amid outflows and trade-deal uncertainty, with its forward position limiting room to act
 "RBI steers away from aggressive intervention as rupee touches new lows")
US-Ukraine draft plan could form basis for future peace deal, says Putin
US and Ukrainian negotiators held talks on the latest US-backed peace plan in Geneva on Sunday
 "US-Ukraine draft plan could form basis for future peace deal, says Putin")
Explained: Why China's lead in open source AI models is a concern for US
Over 80 per cent of surveyed information technology decision-makers reported that at least a quarter of their company's AI platforms are based on open source
 "Explained: Why China's lead in open source AI models is a concern for US")
Trump administration invests $10 bn in private firms for national security
The unusual government intervention into the private market is fuelling some concerns, including the opacity of the process, the potential for favouritism, corruption and market distortions
 "Trump administration invests $10 bn in private firms for national security")
US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal: Report
Washington has presented Ukraine with a 28-point plan, which endorses some of Russia's principal demands in the war
 "US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal: Report")
US threatens to cut intel, weapons to press Ukraine into peace deal: Report
Washington has presented Ukraine with a 28-point plan, which endorses some of Russia's principal demands in the war
The tough race for critical minerals continues despite viability fears
While the auction of mines has attracted high bids, just how many of these mines will actually be commercially viable remains to be seen
 "The tough race for critical minerals continues despite viability fears")
Harvard launches new probe into Epstein links after Summers email uproar
Through a spokesperson, Summers declined to comment on Harvard's new investigation, which was reported earlier by the Harvard Crimson
 "Harvard launches new probe into Epstein links after Summers email uproar")
Larry Summers to step back from public roles amid Epstein backlash
In one email, sent in October 2017, Summers told Epstein that Trump was the 'world s luckiest guy in terms of opposition, economy etc. still think his world will collapse'
 "Larry Summers to step back from public roles amid Epstein backlash")
Chevron, Phillips 66, Total win India's first US LPG import tender: Report
India plans to raise energy imports from the US to cut its trade surplus with Washington, a key irritant for President Donald Trump, who has imposed a 50% import levy on Indian goods
 "Chevron, Phillips 66, Total win India's first US LPG import tender: Report")
Epstein claimed he could 'take down' Trump after their friendship ended
Jeffrey Epstein cast himself as a Trump insider and wanted to leverage potentially damaging information about the president and his business dealings, according to emails with associates
 "Epstein claimed he could 'take down' Trump after their friendship ended")
Michael Burry of 'Big Short' fame deregisters Scion Asset Management
Bets by Scion, which managed $155 million in assets as of March, have long been dissected for hints of looming bubbles and signs of market froth
 "Michael Burry of 'Big Short' fame deregisters Scion Asset Management")
President Trump praises H-1B talent, reinforces India's tech role
President Donald Trump's remarks recognising the importance of H-1B talent have renewed optimism among India's tech sector, though experts say the real impact depends on visa fee reforms