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Trump calls US-UK trade deal 'comprehensive', vows lasting partnership

Trump earlier in the day said that Thursday would be a very big and exciting day for the United States and Britain, and that there would be a news conference at 10 ET (1400 GMT)

Aid group shuts Gaza soup kitchens as Israeli blockade halts supplies

The lack of food is threatening Gaza's population, already battered by 19 months of war

1 killed as Russia strikes Ukraine on first day of self-declared ceasefire

Another two people were injured after Russian forces dropped guided air bombs in the northeast Sumy region

X restricts access to jailed Istanbul mayor's account after Turkiye request

Imamoglu, seen as the main opposition challenger to Erdogan's 22-year rule, was arrested on March 19 and jailed on corruption charges

Musk's Starlink gains from Trump tariff as nations try to ease tensions

Even a modest share of India's broadband market could yield close to $1 billion in annual revenue for Starlink, internal cables accessed by The Washington Post find

Emirates earns $5.2 billion, ranks among world's most profitable airlines

The overall Emirates Group, owned by Dubai's sovereign wealth fund known as the Investment Corporation of Dubai, saw annual profits of $5.6 billion, compared to $5.1 billion the year before

How Putin uses USSR's victory in WWII to rally support for war in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin, who has ruled Russia for 25 of those 80 years, has turned Victory Day into a key pillar of his tenure and has tried to use it to justify his 3-year-old invasion of Ukraine

'Short-sighted move': 17 states sue Trump admin over $3.3 bn EV funding

Attorneys general from 17 states allege Donald Trump admin unlawfully froze EV charger funds approved under Biden-era law; say only Congress can block the $3.3 billion in infrastructure aid

Disney to open new tech-centric theme park in Abu Dhabi, 1st in West Asia

This will be Disney's seventh resort, whose design will combine the company's history with Abu Dhabi's culture

Tesla's 'Robotaxi' trademark refused for being too generic: Report

Another application by Tesla to trademark the term "Robotaxi" for its upcoming ride-hailing service is still under examination by the office, the report said

Deep sea mystery: 99.999% of Earth's ocean floor still remains unexplored

A new study finds that humans have visually explored just 0.001 per cent of the deep seafloor - leaving vast areas unknown and raising concerns about biodiversity, climate, and deep sea mining

Moody's flags rising retail credit exposure as risk to US economy grows

Since the pandemic, the share of US and global credit markets has gradually shifted from banks in the public markets to private credit firms

Asian shares rise after US stocks gain as Fed keeps rates unchanged

Investors continue to watch with trepidation President Donald Trump's comments about the trade imbalance, as well as the reactions from various nations to appease the US administration

FBI chief Patel says bureau needs more funding, breaks from Trump admin

Kash Patel's remarks came after the 2026 budget proposal indicated a cut of over $500 mn from the FBI's funding as a part of the White House's effort to 'reform and streamline' the department

Black smoke at the Vatican: What do the Papal voting colours mean?

Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signalling no pope has been elected yet as the conclave began its first round of voting to choose Pope Francis' successor

Fed won't be rushed, outlook depends on White House, says Jerome Powell

The rate-setting panel voted unanimously to keep the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 4.25 per cent to 4.5 per cent, where it's been since December

Britain set to make it harder for migrants to get permanent residency

Under the current system, migrants can apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK after they have lived and worked there for five years

Donald Trump to rescind global chip curbs, prepare new AI restrictions

The repeal, which is not yet final, seeks to refashion a policy launched under President Joe Biden that created three broad tiers of countries for regulating the export of chips from Nvidia and others

1 killed, 2 wounded in stabbing outside Southern California high school

The stabbing happened on Wednesday afternoon as students were leaving school for the day, district spokesperson Fermin Leal said

NYPD arrests over 70 after masked protesters seize Columbia library

The incident renewed attention from the Trump administration, which in March cancelled $400 million in federal funding to Columbia after protesters stormed a building at affiliate Barnard College