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Boeing in talks with China on possible deal to sell up to 500 aircraft

The mega sale to China, years in the making, is contingent on the two nations diffusing the trade hostilities that hark back to Trump's first term in office - and could still fall apart, they said

Trump suggests Ukraine 'play offense' against Russia to pressure Putin

Trump met zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House on Monday. After that, he directed administration officials to work with Ukraine and Russia to set up a meeting between the two leaders

18 arrested as Microsoft staff protest Israel military tech ties review

Two consecutive days of protest at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington called for the tech giant to immediately cut its business ties with Israel

EU, US set new steps to cut tariffs and boost transatlantic trade

The development underscores the nature of trade talks under Trump, with some initial, broad pronouncements of deals giving way to weeks or more of work to hammer out detailed agreements

Powell faces high-stakes gamble on US economy in final Jackson Hole speech

Powell's high-stakes balancing act will be on full display on Friday when he makes his final address as Fed chair to the world's leading economic policymakers

Putin prepared to meet Zelenskyy but legitimacy an issue, says Lavrov

Russian officials say they are worried that if Zelenskyy signs the deal then a future leader of Ukraine could contest it on the basis that Zelenskyy's term had technically expired

India's GDP growth likely at 6.3% in FY26, below RBI estimates: SBI report

The politically charged decision resulted in the five-judge panel issuing three separate opinions. The majority ultimately concluded that Trump violated the law by inflating his assets

Putin demands Donbas, no NATO or Western troops in Ukraine: Report

Speaking afterwards beside Trump, Putin said the meeting would hopefully open up the road to peace in Ukraine - but neither leader gave specifics about what they discussed

US weekly jobless claims jump to 235,000, highest level since June

Economists said the continuing claims trend was consistent with the unemployment rate rising to 4.3 per cent in August from 4.2 per cent in July

Trump invested over $100 mn in bonds since taking office, disclosures show

Trump's bond investments also extend to a wide range of municipal projects across numerous US states, including New York, Florida, and Texas, Al Jazeera reported

Iran's navy launches country's first military drill since war with Israel

Iran's navy, estimated to have some 18,000 personnel, apparently avoided any major attack during the June war

Ukraine seeks clarity on US, ally security guarantees amid Russian strike

Russia carried out one of its largest aerial attacks this year on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles overnight, mostly hitting western regions, leaving 1 dead and 15 injured, officials said

Asian shares edge higher ahead of Fed signals, mixed finish on Wall Street

In Chinese markets, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index edged 0.1 per cent lower to 25,135.09, while the Shanghai composite index rose 0.4 per cent to 3,779.52

US should treat India as 'prized free, democratic' partner: Nikki Haley

Haley stressed that India is vital to US efforts to shift supply chains from China, with the capacity to produce at scale in areas like textiles, phones, and solar panels

Gold seen hitting $3,600 by year-end on global uncertainty: Ventura

In its latest outlook, Ventura Securities said it expects Comex gold futures to touch $3,600 per ounce by year-end, after hitting an all-time high of $3,534.10 on August 7

Europe will have to take lion's share of burden for Ukraine security: Vance

European countries have formed a coalition of the willing that would commit forces to guarantee Ukraine's security

FBI arrests fugitive mother in India wanted for murder of 6-year-old son

A mother on the FBI's 'Most Wanted list' was arrested in India for the murder of her 6-year-old son; she had fled the US, but was caught after an Interpol notice and global search

Frank Caprio, America's 'nicest judge,' dies at 88 after battle with cancer

Beloved for his compassion on Caught in Providence, Judge Frank Caprio inspired millions with his humane approach to justice

New Zealand to spend $1.6 bn on aircraft in defence budget doubling plan

The procurement includes five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to replace the existing maritime fleet and two Airbus A321XLR aircraft

Musk to face lawsuit for defrauding voters over 2024 election sweepstakes

The district attorney in Philadelphia sued Musk and the PAC about a week before the November election to shut down the sweepstakes as an unlawful lottery