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Freshworks appoints Ian Tickle as Chief of Global Field Operations
Tickle, previously interim CGFO and head of international sales, will lead Freshworks' global field operations and growth strategy, reporting directly to CEO Dennis Woodside
 "Freshworks appoints Ian Tickle as Chief of Global Field Operations")
Trump's tariffs seen raising US car prices by nearly $2,000 per vehicle
The firm expects auto companies to pass along 80 per cent of the cost of Trump's tariffs, which it calculates as $1,760 more per car
 "Trump's tariffs seen raising US car prices by nearly $2,000 per vehicle")
New Zealand halts millions of funds to Cook Islands over its China ties
Relations between other Pacific islands and their larger regional backers Australia and New Zealand have stumbled over ties with China in recent years as Beijing has vied to increase its Pacific sway
 "New Zealand halts millions of funds to Cook Islands over its China ties")
Trump calls Jerome Powell 'real dummy', 'worst' as Fed holds rates steady
US President Donald Trump lashed out at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after the Fed opted to leave short-term rates unchanged in its June meet
 "Trump calls Jerome Powell 'real dummy', 'worst' as Fed holds rates steady")
Pakistan signs $1 bn syndicated financing deal for 5 years amid crisis
The Dubai Islamic Bank acted as the Sole Islamic Global Coordinator while Standard Chartered Bank is the Mandated Lead Arranger and Book-runners, a finance ministry statement said
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Trump hints at Iran strike as West Asia conflict enters seventh day
US officials are preparing for a potential strike on Iran as missile attacks between Israel and Iran continue and Trump declares patience with Tehran has run out
 "Trump hints at Iran strike as West Asia conflict enters seventh day")
'Someone has to pay': Fed chair warns on tariffs as inflation risks grow
Despite holding rates, Fed eyes inflation risks from tariffs; Jerome Powell says price hikes likely as retailers pass costs to consumers over summer
 "'Someone has to pay': Fed chair warns on tariffs as inflation risks grow")
Trump hosts Pak's Asim Munir after latter seeks Nobel prize for him
Pakistan's Army chief Asim Munir met with US President Donald Trump and thanked him for mediating in the conflict with India. He also called for a Nobel Prize for Trump
 "Trump hosts Pak's Asim Munir after latter seeks Nobel prize for him")
IDF warns people to evacuate area around Iran's Arak heavy water reactor
The warning came in a social media post on X. It included a satellite image of the plant in a red circle like other warnings that proceeded strikes
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Families of 737 crash victims urge US judge to reject Boeing deal
Lawyers for 15 families argued Boeing should stand trial for criminal conspiracy as the government had originally planned, to hold the company more accountable for the deaths of 346 people
 "Families of 737 crash victims urge US judge to reject Boeing deal")
More bodies found in Kyiv as toll from latest Russian attack climbs to 28
The attack overnight on Monday into Tuesday was part of a sweeping barrage as Russia once again sought to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses
 "More bodies found in Kyiv as toll from latest Russian attack climbs to 28")
Amazon orders workers to relocate to Seattle, other hubs stirring concerns
Amazon has satellite workplaces around the country, including major metropolitan areas like New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Dallas and Austin, giving workers some flexibility about where they lived
 "Amazon orders workers to relocate to Seattle, other hubs stirring concerns")
2 Indian students sentenced in fraud schemes targeting elderly Americans
According to the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Patel participated in an online phishing conspiracy that impersonated US government officials and used fear tactics to extract money
 "2 Indian students sentenced in fraud schemes targeting elderly Americans")
Republicans hold hearing on Biden's mental fitness as Democrats boycott
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee brought in three witnesses Wednesday none of whom served in Biden's administration to scrutinise his time in office
 "Republicans hold hearing on Biden's mental fitness as Democrats boycott")
Hurricane Erick strengthens to Category 3 storm as it approaches Mexico
The Miami-based center warned Erick has maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 kph) after hours of rapid intensification, strengthening from a Category 1 storm earlier in the day
 "Hurricane Erick strengthens to Category 3 storm as it approaches Mexico")
Putin offers to broker peace deal between Iran, Israel amid conflict
Speaking at a roundtable session with senior news leaders of international news agencies, Putin noted that it's a delicate issue, but added that in my view, a solution could be found
 "Putin offers to broker peace deal between Iran, Israel amid conflict")
Iran executed at least 975 people last year, highest since 2015: UN report
UN deputy human rights commissioner Nada Al-Nashif, who presented the report to the Geneva-based Human Rights Council on Wednesday, urged Iran to halt all executions as a first step toward a ban
 "Iran executed at least 975 people last year, highest since 2015: UN report")
US Fed keeps rates steady for 4th straight meeting, remains open for cuts
US Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged, while indicating that reductions could still be on the table in the second half of the year
 "US Fed keeps rates steady for 4th straight meeting, remains open for cuts")
China's rare earth exports hit five-year low as magnet sales curbs
Export controls launched on April 4 covered not just seven individual rare earths, but also magnets that contain even tiny amounts of them
 "China's rare earth exports hit five-year low as magnet sales curbs")
China talks up digital yuan in push for multi-polar currency system
China will establish an international operation centre for e-CNY in Shanghai, People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng said
 "China talks up digital yuan in push for multi-polar currency system")