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SoftBank pitches $1 trillion AI, robotics hub in US to TSMC, Trump team

SoftBank officials are keen to have the Taiwanese maker of Nvidia Corp.'s advanced AI chips play a prominent role in the project

Israel, Iran launch strikes week into war as diplomatic efforts take shape

Trump has been weighing whether to attack Iran by striking its well-defended Fordo uranium enrichment facility, which is buried under a mountain and widely considered to be out of reach

Armenian PM meets Erdogan in rare Turkey visit to reset strained ties

The talks between the two countries, which have no formal diplomatic ties, were expected to centre on the possible reopening of their joint border as well as the war between Israel and Iran

'Grave war crimes': Iran slams Israeli attacks at UN Human Rights Council

Iran's foreign minister's statement comes as the conflict between the two countries entered its second week, with hostilities continuing to escalate

Kenya's ex-PM disappointed Adani deal for JKI airport expansion failed

Odinga, while speaking on the second day of the National Executive Retreat in Karen in Nairobi, also said that the deal was politicised, resulting in its cancellation

Chinese tech giants chase expansion in Brazil amid global trade pressures

As a result, some of China's biggest internet and e-commerce brands have set their sights on establishing themselves as household names in other parts of the world

What Happens if Trump Decides to Strike Iran or Assassinate Its Leader?

If the United States bombs an underground uranium enrichment facility in Iran or kills the country's supreme leader, it could kick off a more dangerous and unpredictable phase in the war

What is Samson Option, Israel's nuclear threat that's no longer a theory?

As missile strikes escalate across the region, Israel's nuclear doctrine, the Samson Option, is no longer a Cold War relic but a live deterrent shaping West Asia's most volatile flashpoint

US strike on Iran would expose limits of China's influence in region

China, which depends on Iran for oil and to counter American influence, has a lot to lose from a wider war. But there's not much it can do about it

China signals willingness to cooperate with US on fentanyl, deportations

China offers to work with the US on narcotics control and migrant repatriation, while warning Washington to uphold mutual respect - a step towards easing trade tensions

What is a cluster bomb, the weapon behind Iran's missile strike on Israel?

Iran's use of cluster munitions in a missile strike on June 19 injured dozens and marked the first confirmed deployment of the controversial weapon in the ongoing conflict with Israel

ADB, World Bank clear $1.5 bn loans to Bangladesh for reforms, climate push

With the ADB and WB approvals, Bangladesh is set to receive more than $1.5 billion -- a development that will ease the continued strain on its foreign currency reserves

Europeans see 'opportunity' for diplomacy as they meet Iran's top diplomat

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says a two-week window exists for diplomacy as he prepares to meet Iran's Araghchi with French, German and EU officials to seek a solution to the conflict

Shah's remarks about English show restrictive political view: Kerala mins

Bindu, the State Higher Education Minister, said that English is the most widely used language across the world to communicate with each other and also on the internet

Canada may hike tariffs on US steel, aluminium based on trade talks: Carney

Carney, after meeting Trump at the G7 summit in Alberta, said Canada and the US have agreed to begin negotiations aimed at reaching a trade deal within the next 30 days

Orbn's anti-Ukraine campaign targets rival before Hungary elections

There is an ongoing campaign against any critical voices in Hungary saying that they are agents of Ukraine, and this can be used also against the Tisza party

China sends scores of warplanes across central line in Taiwan Strait

China considers Taiwan its own territory and uses such deployments to advertise its threat to encircle and possibly invade the self-governing island

What is the secretive 'doomsday plane' spotted amid West Asia tensions?

The Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, also known as the 'doomsday plane', acts as an airborne command centre for the President, defence secretary, and the joint chiefs of staff, during crises

UK lawmakers back bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

Members of Parliament supported legalising assisted dying when they first debated the issue in November by 330 votes to 275

Trump weighs joining Israel-Iran war as nuclear talks hang in the balance

As Donald Trump delays decision on joining Israel's war, US officials prepare for a possible strike on Iran's fortified nuclear sites, including the mountain-buried Fordow enrichment facility