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US strikes fell short, only set back Iran's nuclear programme: Pentagon

The assessment was produced by the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon's intelligence arm, and is in contradiction to the claims made by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu

Lawsuit challenges billions of dollars in Trump admin's funding cuts

The lawsuit filed in Boston is asking a judge to limit the Trump administration from relying on an obscure clause in the federal regulation to cut grants that don't align with its priorities

Walmart tests dark stores closed to public to speed up online delivery

Faster delivery is a key priority area for Walmart, as shoppers are increasingly paying more to get their purchases faster

Court orders Trump admin to return man wrongly deported to El Salvador

The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the return of Jordin Alexander Melgar-Salmeron, deported to El Salvador on May 7 due to administrative errors, saying he must be brought back as soon as pos

NTSB blames Boeing, FAA oversight failures for 2024 midair blowout

The midair blowout in January 2024, which left a gaping hole in the side of the plane operated by Alaska Airlines, didn't result in any fatalities, but it plunged Boeing into crisis

Trump-brokered truce gains ground as nuclear watchdog seeks Iran access

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said that the country's atomic programme has been set back significantly

Trump makes U-turn, says not keen on regime change in Iran after ceasefire

This marks the third time that Trump has changed his stance about regime change. Earlier on Sunday, Trump suggested the possibility of a regime change as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalated

Asian markets steady, dollar slips as Israel-Iran truce lifts mood

The dollar wallowed close to an almost four-year trough versus the euro with two-year US Treasury yields sagging to 1 1/2-month lows

Trump administration postpones classified briefings for lawmakers on Iran

The Senate briefing has been rescheduled for Thursday so that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio can attend

Beijing treads cautiously in Iran-Israel war despite ties with Tehran

Given the tangled politics of the Middle East, where China holds substantial economic and energy stakes yet wields minimal military influence, Beijing 'isn't inclined to stick its neck out'

Weather 90% favourable as Axiom-4 mission set to launch today: SpaceX

The mission will lift off from Launch Complex 39A at Nasa's Kennedy Space Center in Florida

Russian attacks kill 26 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more Western help

Russian forces have relentlessly struck civilian areas throughout the 3-year-old war

US House shelves impeachment bid against Trump over Iran strikes

The sudden action forced by a lone Democrat, Rep. Al Green of Texas, brought little debate and split his party. Most Democrats joined the Republican majority to table the measure, for now

Musk's robotaxis under probe after video shows wrong-lane driving in Texas

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday that it has asked Tesla for information about the apparent errors

Trump admin to provide $30 mn to Israeli group distributing food in Gaza

The request is the first known US government funding for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's aid distribution efforts amid the Israel-Hamas war

Zelenskyy warns NATO allies before Hague summit of Russia threat

President Donald Trump's past criticism, and determined to expand and upgrade its defences to deter any attack from Moscow

Marine insurers monitoring Israel-Iran war, may have to up coverage rates

In case the war escalates, insurers can cancel war risk coverage, and increase marine insurance rates

US judge blocks Trump plan to close Harvard's doors to int'l students

US District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston issued an injunction barring Trump's administration from carrying out its latest bid to curtail Harvard's ability to host international students

Qantas jet takes 15-hour flight to nowhere due to West Asian crisis

The Boeing Co. 787 jet departed Perth for the usual 17-hour haul to Paris at 7.35 p.m. local time Monday

We can wait and see course of economy before going for rate cut: Powell

Powell has also often cited his support in Congress as a bulwark against Trump's attacks, but that support could wane under the president's ongoing assaults