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SoftBank aims to become top artificial super intelligence platform provider

SoftBank Group CEO likened his aim to the position of dominant technology platform providers such as Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet's Google, which benefit from a "winner takes all" dynamic

US Treasury deal with G7 kills 'revenge tax' that spooked Wall Street

Section 899, dubbed the 'revenge tax,' was backed by House Republicans and the White House to counter what they saw as discriminatory taxes on US firms by several foreign nations

SpaceX seeks return of debris, rejects Mexico's pollution complaint

Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that SpaceX's Starship rocket launches in Texas have polluted an area in Mexico with debris

'Very big' trade deal with India soon: Trump as he signs pact with China

Trump's remarks come at a time when the 90-day deadline for the tariff pause is likely nearing its end on July 9

Louisiana becomes latest US state to redefine natural gas as green energy

Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry, a major booster of the state's petrochemical industry, says the new law 'sets the tone for the future' and will help the state 'pursue energy independence and dominance'

EU prepared for breakdown in US trade talks: European Commission prez

The European Commission president said at a press conference in the early hours of Friday that her team is still assessing the latest US tariff offer

Trump admin focused on diplomacy, communication with Iran: White House

Leavitt underscored how the US President is hopeful that the more countries in the Middle East would sign the Abraham Accords for enduring peace in the region

Trump admin expands military's role at border to the southern tip of Texas

US Air Force announced annexation of 250-mile Texas border stretch amid military buildup under Trump's national emergency declaration

NYC Mayor Adams launches reelection, slams Mamdani as having 'silver spoon'

Two days ago, progressive upstart Mamdani declared a stunning Democratic primary victory over former Gov Andrew Cuomo, the presumed favourite despite a sexual harassment scandal

US signs agreements with Guatemala, Honduras to take asylum seekers

The agreements expand the Trump administration's efforts to provide the US government flexibility in returning migrants not only to their own countries, but also to third countries

Israeli strike kills 18 in Gaza as turmoil mounts over food distribution

The strike was the latest violence surrounding the distribution of food to Gaza's population, which has been thrown into turmoil over the past month

Govt to deport Abrego Garcia to country that's not El Salvador: Prosecutors

The Maryland construction worker became a flashpoint over President Donald Trump's immigration policies after he was mistakenly deported to his native El Salvador in March

Mexico president slams sanctions on Mexican banks by Trump administration

The US Treasury on Wednesday sanctioned CIBanco, Intercam Banco, and Vector Casa de Bolsa, alleging they facilitated millions in money transfers for Mexican drug cartels

Double-decker bus carrying students plunges into river in England

A woman who said she heard a screeching sound and saw the crash said the driver told her he couldn't stop

Damaged unit at Iran's South Pars refinery resumes operations: Report

Iran is the world's third largest gas producer after the United States and Russia

Venice hosts Jeff Bezos' grand wedding with stars, yachts and protests

San Giorgio, where emperors once met with popes, would host the patron of Amazon.com

Meta in talks to acquire AI voice startup PlayAI for talent push

The deal is not yet finalized and could still change, people familiar with the matter said. Financial terms under discussion could not be learned

US judge dismisses authors' copyright lawsuit against Meta over AI training

Although Meta prevailed in its request to dismiss the case, it could turn out to be a pyrrhic victory

US pulls funding from vaccines group; 'ignored the science', says RFK Jr

A video of Kennedy's speech was shown to participants at a Gavi meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, where the vaccines group was hoping to raise at least $9 billion for the next five years

Dubai, Abu Dhabi remain calm, thrive amid Iran-Israel tensions

But the Iran-Israel confrontation, which involved the US, poses one of the most stringent tests yet to the country's neutral and open-for-business stance