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US Solar firms file trade petition against India over cheap imports

The new anti-dumping and countervailing duty petitions were filed by the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade, which includes First Solar Inc, Mission Solar Energy and Qcells

Meta investors settle lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica, FTC payout

Terms of the settlement, which were reached one day after the trial started, weren't immediately disclosed. Representatives from Meta declined to comment

Wells Fargo suspends China travel after employee exit ban: Report

The US banking giant's Chenyue Mao was subjected to an exit ban after she entered China in recent weeks, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter

Who are Syria's Druze, caught in sectarian clashes and Israeli strikes?

Israel has claimed that its military stepped in to protect the Druze community in Syria and eliminate pro-government forces accused of attacking them

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover to cut several managerial roles in UK

The UK-based car manufacturer welcomed the recent trade deal that eases some pressure on its automotive exports to the American market

Britain to lower voting age to 16 to restore 'public trust' in democracy

The plans also include an expansion of the voter ID system to permit the use of UK-issued bank cards as an accepted form of ID at polling stations, to ensure eligible voters not deterred from voting

Pop icon Connie Francis, known for 'Pretty Little Baby', dies at 87

Her death was announced Thursday by her friend and publicist, Ron Roberts, who did not immediately provide additional details

EU delays investigation into Musk's X amid trade negotiations with US

The European Commission will miss its probe deadline before the summer recess, with a decision now expected after more clarity emerges from ongoing EU-US trade negotiations

Cane sugar vs corn syrup: Why Coca-Cola formulas differ across borders

Donald Trump's push for real cane sugar in US Coca-Cola highlights long-standing economic, health and political divides over HFCS vs cane sugar, from Midwest corn to Florida cane

Why is China losing its shipbuilding dominance: Trump or global slowdown?

New ship orders for Chinese shipyards plunged 68 per cent year-on-year to 26.3 million deadweight tonnes (dwt) in the first six months of 2025, marking one of the steepest declines in recent years

Only 1 in 4 US adults say Trump's policies helped them: AP-NORC poll

In fact, the Republican president fails to earn majority approval on any of the issues included in the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research

Thailand to cut tariffs on 90% of US goods to avoid Trump trade levy

Thailand is one of the Southeast Asian countries racing to finalize terms with the US

Trump reaps $50 bn from tariffs as world 'chickens out' from retaliation

Data from the US Treasury shows that the US customs revenue soared significantly in the second quarter to $64 billion, up $47 billion from the same period last year

CERN detects first matter-antimatter imbalance in subatomic particles

According to particle physics models, matter and antimatter should have been created in equal amounts following the Big Bang

Zelenskyy reshuffles Cabinet to reinvigorate Ukraine's war effort

Zelenskyy submitted nominations to reshuffle top government positions, including the replacement of Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the longest-serving head of government in Ukraine's history

Bangladesh violence: 14 held after deadly clashes in Hasina's stronghold

Four extra platoons (nearly 200 soldiers) of the paramilitary Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) were rushed to Gopalganj following the clashes on Wednesday

US Senate approves Trump's $9 bn cut on foreign aid, public broadcasting

US Senate narrowly passes $9 billion Trump budget cut targeting public broadcasting and foreign aid; measure heads to House amid mounting criticism

Nasa to preview US-India NISAR radar sat: What is it, why does it matter?

Set for liftoff from Sriharikota this July, the Nasa-Isro NISAR mission will deliver the most detailed radar-based view of Earth yet, redefining disaster response, climate science, and more

Over 60 killed in massive fire at newly opened mall in eastern Iraq

Civil defence teams were able to rescue more than 45 people who were trapped inside the building

Pak Air Force says JF-17 jets set to participate in UK military airshow

Pakistan claims to have used JF-17 in the recent conflict with India. The aircraft's combat-proven capabilities and operational excellence have garnered significant global attention