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US launches $200 million Edge AI Package for Indo-Pacific smartphones
This initiative accelerates the Pax Silica vision of a flourishing, interconnected Indo-Pacific by empowering millions with developer tools of AI innovation and entrepreneurship
 "US launches $200 million Edge AI Package for Indo-Pacific smartphones")
Former Prince Andrew released 11 hours after his arrest amid Epstein probe
He was released under investigation, meaning he has neither been charged nor exonerated
 "Former Prince Andrew released 11 hours after his arrest amid Epstein probe")
55% Indian Americans disapprove of Trump's India policies: Survey
A majority now disapprove Trump's policies, citing crises in trade, technology transfers, and strategic cooperation that have strained the Quad alliance and broader Indo-Pacific goals
 "55% Indian Americans disapprove of Trump's India policies: Survey")
New US govt order could lead to detention of thousands of legal refugees
DHS 'may maintain custody for the duration of the inspection and examination process,' said the memo, which was filed Wednesday
 "New US govt order could lead to detention of thousands of legal refugees")
Would love to have China, Russia on Gaza Board of Peace, says Trump
Both Russia and China have received the invitation from Trump, but have not announced any decision about joining the board
 "Would love to have China, Russia on Gaza Board of Peace, says Trump")
US pays $160 million of $4 billion it owes to UN, Trump promises more funds
UN has said the United States owes $2.19 billion to its regular budget, including $767 million for this year, as well as $1.8 billion to a separate budget for the far-flung UN peacekeeping operations
 "US pays $160 million of $4 billion it owes to UN, Trump promises more funds")
Nestle in talks to sell ice cream business as overhaul gathers pace
Nestle had already handed the reins of its European and US ice cream units to Haagen-Dazs owner Froneri, a joint venture it established with European buyout firm PAI Partners in 2016
 "Nestle in talks to sell ice cream business as overhaul gathers pace")
Amazon becomes world's largest company by annual sales, dethrones Walmart
Walmart is having more success developing its e-commerce operation than Amazon is having in creating a physical stores business despite its 2017 acquisition of Whole Foods Market
 "Amazon becomes world's largest company by annual sales, dethrones Walmart")
Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in landmark social media addiction trial
In 2024, the US Surgeon General called for adding warning labels to social media explaining the platforms were associated with mental health harms for ado- lescents
 "Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in landmark social media addiction trial")
Trump says 9 Board of Peace members pledge $7 bn for Gaza relief
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, UAE, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Kuwait are the countries that are making pledges, Trump added
 "Trump says 9 Board of Peace members pledge $7 bn for Gaza relief")
US gives IEA one-year deadline to drop net zero focus or they'll quit
The Paris-based IEA was formed after the 1970s oil supply crisis and provides research and data to the US and other industrialised governments to guide energy policy
 "US gives IEA one-year deadline to drop net zero focus or they'll quit")
US jobless claims fall sharply to 206,000, biggest drop since Nov
That was lower than all but one estimate in a Bloomberg survey. In the past year, new applications have fallen below the 210,000 mark only a handful of times
 "US jobless claims fall sharply to 206,000, biggest drop since Nov")
US trade deficit slipped to $901 billion last year amid Trump tariffs
The trade gap surged from January-March as US companies tried to import foreign goods ahead of Trump's taxes, then narrowed most of the rest of the year
Trump claims, again, that he stopped India-Pak war with 200% tariff threat
India has repeatedly stated that the ceasefire following the 2025 military escalation was reached bilaterally, without any third-party intervention
Meaningful deal in 10 days or 'bad' things will happen: Trump warns Iran
"Otherwise bad things happen," Trump, who has repeatedly threatened to attack Iran, told the first meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington
India joins over 100 countries in opposing Israel's actions in West Bank
According to the statement, the signatories "strongly condemn unilateral Israeli decisions and measures aimed at expanding Israel's unlawful presence in the West Bank"
 "India joins over 100 countries in opposing Israel's actions in West Bank")
Youth discontent could trigger another rebellion, warns Nepal PM Karki
Speaking on the 76th Democracy Day celebrations at the Nepali Army Pavilion in Kathmandu, she said democracy must deliver results, protect citizens' rights and ensure accountability
 "Youth discontent could trigger another rebellion, warns Nepal PM Karki")
Former UK Prince Andrew arrested for 'misconduct in public office'
Thames Valley Police issued a statement confirming the arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk as part of an ongoing investigation
ECB chief Lagarde tells colleagues rumoured early resignation not imminent
Recipients of the message said this indicated that Lagarde did not want to leave the ECB immediately but she did not firmly close the door to such a step either
 "ECB chief Lagarde tells colleagues rumoured early resignation not imminent")
Altman, Amodei's awkward fist gesture in photo-op at AI Impact Summit
The moment unfolded after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the India AI Impact Summit, when global technology leaders posed for a group photograph on stage
 "Altman, Amodei's awkward fist gesture in photo-op at AI Impact Summit")