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US will stop bombing Yemen's Houthis after they stop targeting ships: Trump

Trump's announcement came the same day that Israel's military launched airstrikes against the Houthis that it said fully disabled the international airport in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa

Supreme Court lets Trump's transgender military ban take effect, for now

The court acted in the dispute over a policy that presumptively disqualifies transgender people from military service and could lead to the expulsion of experienced, decorated officers

Trump, Carney clash over tariffs, 51st state during meeting at Oval Office

Carney acknowledged that no bit of rhetoric on tariffs would be enough to sway Trump, saying that this is a bigger discussion

US moves to dismantle Google's ad technology in major antitrust push

Google said in its own filing that divestiture of AdX and DFP wouldn't be technically feasible because neither piece of technology is capable of working outside of Google's proprietary infrastructure

India has already agreed to drop its high tariffs to nothing: Donald Trump

Last month, Trump had said that negotiations with India over a bilateral trade deal are coming along great

Global M&A deal signings fall to 20-year low amid Trump's 'Liberation Day'

There was one bright spot for M&A last month: tech deals in which value lies more in intellectual property like algorithms and software than in physical goods subject to tariffs, like autos

US trade deficit swells to record high amid rush to beat tariffs in March

Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the trade deficit rising to $137.0 billion from the previously reported $122.7 billion in February

Global debt hits record high of over $324 trillion: Banking trade group

The weaker dollar has worked as a buffer across developing economies, limiting the impact in emerging markets of the spike in volatility triggered by US President Donald Trump's trade war

Pakistan to raise defence budget by 18% amid tensions with India: Report

India and Pakistan have witnessed heightened tensions since the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 people

India slams OIC's statement on Kashmir, says 'absurd, at Pakistan's behest'

OIC's statement called for restraint between India and Pakistan, and urged peaceful resolution of differences through dialogue in line with UN resolutions and international law

Pope Francis's last gift: Popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza

One of Pope Francis's popemobiles, used during his visit to Bethlehem in 2014, is being refitted with everything needed for frontline care in Gaza strip

Friedrich Merz elected German chancellor hours after historic defeat

He needed a majority of 316 out of 630 votes in a secret ballot but only received 310 votes in the first round well short of the 328 seats held by his coalition

German MPs to vote again for Chancellor after Merz loses first ballot

Merz needed a majority of 316 out of 630 votes in a secret ballot but only received 310 votes well short of the 328 seats held by his coalition

AMETEK to acquire FARO Technologies in deal valued at $920 million

Under the agreement, AMETEK is offering $44 per share in cash, representing about a 40 per cent premium to FARO's last close. The equity valuation pegs FARO's market value at $846 million

China's EV battery waste boom sparks gold rush in recycling sector

Battery recycling of electric vehicles (EV) is essential for sustainability, cost-efficiency, and resource security

Oil prices rebound nearly 3% after drop, but oversupply fears weigh

The return of Chinese market participants after a five-day public holiday since May 1 was also seen supporting prices on Tuesday

Dollar under pressure as fading trade hopes boost rise of Asian currencies

The dollar was last down 0.5% on the Japanese yen at 142.99, and also lost ground versus European currencies with the euro and pound both up 0.2% at $1.1341 and $1.3328 respectively

Shingles vaccine may reduce heart disease risk by 23%, says report

Published in the European Heart Journal, the study is one of the largest and most comprehensive to provide evidence at a population level

Donald Trump mines millions from meme coin fans in access-for-tokens model

Donald Trump is cashing in on crypto, raising millions through high-priced dinners and a meme coin contest that lets top $TRUMP holders win VIP access to his private gala events

Bangladesh court issues fresh arrest orders for Hindu leader Chinmoy Das

His arrest sparked widespread protests, with his followers demonstrating in Dhaka and other places