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Broadcom, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing explore deals to split Intel

Broadcom and TSMC are not working together, and all of the talks so far are preliminary and largely informal, the Wall Street Journal added

Broadcom, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing explore deals to split Intel
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 12:28 AM IST

US, Russia to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia to end Ukraine war

The US has asked its European allies what they would need from Washington to participate in Ukraine security arrangements and to outline how they see lasting guarantees

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Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 12:21 AM IST

US says Iran "behind everything that threatens peace" in West Asia

In a joint press briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Rubio said that Iran is behind everything that threatens peace and stability in the region

US says Iran "behind everything that threatens peace" in West Asia
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 9:41 PM IST

In Ukraine, potential arms-for-minerals deal inspires hope, scepticism

Ukraine boasts vast reserves of ilmenite a key element used to produce titanium in the heavy mineral sands that stretch for miles along the country's embattled east

In Ukraine, potential arms-for-minerals deal inspires hope, scepticism
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 1:31 PM IST

Rubio begins Mideast trip as Arab leaders reel from Trump's Gaza plan

On Rubio's first visit to the region as America's top diplomat he is likely to get a warm welcome from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Rubio begins Mideast trip as Arab leaders reel from Trump's Gaza plan
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 1:03 PM IST

US offered Ukraine deal to access minerals but offered little in return

The proposal focused on how the US could use Kyiv's rare earth minerals as compensation for support already given to Ukraine

US offered Ukraine deal to access minerals but offered little in return
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 12:09 PM IST

Musk-led-DOGE scraps 'strengthening political landscape in B'desh' project

In a bid to cut government spending, the DOGE, led by Tesla CEO said it is cancelling a $29 million funding

Musk-led-DOGE scraps 'strengthening political landscape in B'desh' project
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 11:07 AM IST

Former Mauritian PM Jugnauth arrested in money laundering investigation

Jugnauth denies the allegation, lawyer Raouf Gulbul said in an interview posted on defimedia.info's Facebook page

Former Mauritian PM Jugnauth arrested in money laundering investigation
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 11:07 AM IST

Hindi spoken by 600 mn, holds vital importance for UN, says official

The Permanent Mission of India to the UN commemorated World Hindi Day at its premises with the theme of Multilingualism and the Promotion of Hindi abroad'

Hindi spoken by 600 mn, holds vital importance for UN, says official
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 10:45 AM IST

Terror group ISIL unable to mount large-scale attacks in India: UN

Aided by less centralised organisational structures, the threat they posed remained undiminished

Terror group ISIL unable to mount large-scale attacks in India: UN
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 10:01 AM IST

Canada's Pierre Poilievre pitches natural-resource revamp to counter Trump

The opposition leader aimed to persuade Canadians that he's the best candidate to lead the country in a looming tariff war

Canada's Pierre Poilievre pitches natural-resource revamp to counter Trump
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 8:58 AM IST

DeepSeek drives $1.3 trillion China stock rally as investors rush in

Hedge funds have been piling into Chinese equities at the fastest pace in months as bullishness on the DeepSeek-driven technology rally adds to hopes for more economic stimulus

DeepSeek drives $1.3 trillion China stock rally as investors rush in
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 8:44 AM IST

Trump committed to ending Ukraine war, says Rubio to Russia's Lavrov

According to a statement released by the US State Department spokesperson's office, the two leaders also discussed the opportunity to potentially work together on other bilateral issues

Trump committed to ending Ukraine war, says Rubio to Russia's Lavrov
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 7:16 AM IST

Trump tours Boeing plane to highlight delay in delivering new Air Force One

Delivery initially was set for 2024, but has been pushed to some time in 2027 for the first plane and in 2028 Trump's final year in office for the second, according to the US Air Force

Trump tours Boeing plane to highlight delay in delivering new Air Force One
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 6:53 AM IST

Trump vows to back Israel's decision as Hamas fails to release all hostages

In a statement shared on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump noted that Hamas has released three hostages, including a US citizen and added that they appear to be in good shape

Trump vows to back Israel's decision as Hamas fails to release all hostages
Updated On : 16 Feb 2025 | 6:41 AM IST

Russian forces claim capturing another village in eastern Ukraine

Russia's much larger army has conducted a sustained yearlong campaign along the eastern front, gradually loosening the short-handed and weary Ukrainian forces' grip on its strongholds

Russian forces claim capturing another village in eastern Ukraine
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 9:47 PM IST

Ukraine rejects bid by US to own 50% of rare earth minerals: Report

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented the proposal to Zelenskiy in a draft contract, which was brought to their meeting on Wednesday

Ukraine rejects bid by US to own 50% of rare earth minerals: Report
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 9:22 PM IST

Israel releases over 300 Palestinian prisoners, 6th exchange round complete

Israeli authorities released more than 300 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli custody after receiving three Israeli men held hostage in Gaza since the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, that sparked

Israel releases over 300 Palestinian prisoners, 6th exchange round complete
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 4:58 PM IST

Highlighting war with Russia, Zelenskyy pitches for 'Europe's armed forces'

He said Europe cannot rule out the possibility that American might say no to Europe on issues that threaten it, and noted that many leaders have long spoken about how Europe needs its own military

Highlighting war with Russia, Zelenskyy pitches for 'Europe's armed forces'
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 4:15 PM IST

Trump, Musk discuss media efforts to separate them in joint interview

In a sneak preview of interview airing on FOX News on February 18 at 9:00 pm ET, and released by FOX News on Friday, Trump discusses how the media's efforts to separate him from Musk are ineffective

Trump, Musk discuss media efforts to separate them in joint interview
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 3:55 PM IST