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European Union raises 2025-26 soft wheat crop forecast to 128.2 mn tonnes

The Commission made upward revisions for Romania and Spain, where plentiful rainfall in recent months has boosted crop conditions

Khamenei claims 'victory' over Israel in first statement since ceasefire

Khamenei spoke in a video broadcast on Iranian state television, his first appearance since June 19

US economy contracts 0.5% in Q1, worse than earlier two estimates

Consumer spending also slowed sharply, expanding just 0.5 per cent, down from a robust 4 per cent in fourth-quarter 2024 and sharp downgrade from the Commerce Department's previous estimate

Salaam New York: Zohran Mamdani & a fusion of 3 cross-continental cultures

In many ways, Mamdani symbolises multiculturalism, which stems from the family he comes from, the relationships he has forged, and the arts he has embraced

US jobless claims dip, but rising benefit rolls hint higher unemployment

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 236,000 for the week ended June 21, the Labor Department said on Thursday

Young Muslims loved Zohran Mamdani, and their parents listened to them

Many Muslim Americans in New York City were impressed by Mr. Mamdani's campaign and thrilled at being able to see themselves reflected in a mayoral candidate

Trump Mobile drops 'Made in America' tag, tweaks T1 phone specs post-launch

Trump Mobile now mentions T1 Phone is "Proudly American" but no longer specifies where it is made; website also reflects lower display size and omits earlier RAM details after initial launch

How Trump's strike on Iran might affect China's calculus on Taiwan

By attacking Iran, President Trump has shown he is willing to engage in a distant war. This raises questions in Beijing about what he might risk for Taiwan

China's space militarisation moving 'breathtakingly fast': US Space Force

USSF Commander General Stephen Whiting cited China's satellite capabilities, counter-space weapons, and battlefield integration as one of the most pressing concerns for the Indo-Pacific region

Zelenskyy backs tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for Ukraine invasion

The special tribunal will be created through an agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe, the continent's top human rights body

Vietnam ends death penalty for 8 crimes, may spare tycoon Truong My Lan

Truong My Lan, sentenced to death for her involvement in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, will be eligible to have her sentence reduced after the reforms

EU leaders meet to discuss tougher Russia sanctions, Trump tariffs

US-led Nato downgraded Ukraine from a top priority to a side player this week, but Russia's war in Ukraine remains of paramount concern for the EU

Dollar weakens as Donald Trump considers naming next Fed chair early

Traders are viewing the news as a signal that early rate cuts are becoming more likely, given Trump has repeatedly called on Powell to lower borrowing costs

Trump officials to give 1st classified briefing to Congress on Iran strikes

The delayed classified briefing comes ahead of a Senate vote on a resolution requiring congressional approval for any future Iran strikes by Trump

Trump's rejection of intel assessments shows deep distrust of spy agencies

Now, a sequel is playing out as Trump battles to shape the public's understanding of his foreign policy gamble in Iran

Jeff Bezos speaks to Trump as he seeks more govt contracts for Blue Origin

The efforts by Bezos and his team came days after a fallout was witnessed between Trump and Musk in early June. Musk, who was once the closest ally of Trump and served as one of his top advisers

'100% communist lunatic': Trump lashes out on Zohran Mamdani's NYC win

US President Donald Trump says the country is 'screwed' under 'communist' leaders like Zohran Mamdani, who has won the Democratic primary for New York City's mayoral race

Zelenskyy meets Trump at Nato; discusses air defence, drone cooperation

Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump was their first meeting face-to-face since April, when they met at St Peter's Basilica during Pope Francis' funeral

Senate struggle over Medicaid cuts threatens progress on Trump's big bill

Republicans are struggling to devise a solution to the health care problem their package has created

Trump wants more drones, missiles, fewer F-35s in $893 bn budget request

The budget, which also includes nuclear weapons-related activities carried out by the Department of Energy and increases funding for homeland security