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Chinese envoy meets Pak PM to discuss ongoing tensions, peace with India

China understands Pakistan's legitimate security concerns and supports its efforts to safeguard national sovereignty and security interests, the press release quoted Jiang as saying

Wall Street opens higher on easing tariff tensions, strong jobs data

At 09:30 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 414.53 points, or 1.02 per cent, to 41,167.49, the S&P 500 gained 54.59 points, or 0.97 per cent

US adds 177,000 jobs in sign of resilience; unemployment steady at 4.2%

President Donald Trump's aggressive and unpredictable policies including massive import taxes have clouded the outlook for the economy

White House to unveil Trump's 2026 budget with indepth federal cuts

The White House's Office of Management and Budget, headed by Russell Vought, a chief architect of Project 2025, confirmed Friday's planned release

'Pakistan has a past' admits Bilawal Bhutto, marked by waves of extremism

His remarks came shortly after Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also admitted that the country had supported terror groups in the past

Data privacy: Irish privacy watchdog hits TikTok with 530 mn euro fine

Ireland's Data Protection Commission also sanctioned TikTok for not being transparent with users about where their personal data was being sent

India asks IMF to review loans to Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack

This request comes after a deadly attack on tourists in Phalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which has made tensions worse between the two countries.

Netanyahu's criticism of Iran's nuclear programme muted with Trump in power

Netanyahu sees an Iran with nuclear weapons as an existential threat to Israel, and he is just as wary of any new US agreement with its archenemy that may not meet his standards

Kohl's CEO fired over secret business deal tied to romantic partner

Kohl's chief executive Ashley Buchanan is dismissed for violating 'code of conduct' involving multimillion-dollar deal with consultancy connected to former colleague Chandra Holt

Rubio takes on 2 key security roles after embracing Trump's vision

Trump's appointment of Rubio to temporarily replace Mike Waltz as national security adviser is the first major leadership shake-up of the nascent administration

As Trump closes China shipping loophole, prices to rise for US consumers

Trump last month signed an executive order closing a loophole that has allowed items from China and Hong Kong valued at no more than $800 to enter the US without customs declarations and import duties

Waltz seen using Signal during Cabinet meeting day before ouster as NSA

A Reuters photo reveals a glimpse of Mike Waltz's chats and calls with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff

Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS, NPR

The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS

Asian stocks rise as signs of possible US-China trade talks lift sentiment

China's commerce ministry said on Friday the United States has repeatedly expressed its willingness to negotiate on tariffs and that Beijing's door is open for talks

Apple renews fears about tariffs, China with disappointing quarterly report

Apple expects $900 million in higher costs from tariffs in the current period, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said during a conference call

US judge blocks Trump's deportations of Venezuelans under 1798 wartime law

Venezuelan immigrants across the US who face potential deportation have been arguing since March that Trump's AEA proclamation was unlawful because the US isn't at war, the judge said

Mangione wants murder case dropped, cites double jeopardy in CEO killing

Mangione's lawyers also seek to exclude statements he made to police when arrested at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, 230 miles west of New York City, after a five-day manhunt

Army calls for 6,600 soldiers for potential parade on Trump's birthday

High costs halted Trump's push for a parade in his first term, and the tanks and other heavy vehicles that are part of the Army's latest plans have raised concerns from city officials

Trump plans record $1.01 trillion national security budget this year

The defense budget will fund the Golden Dome missile defense project, shipbuilding and nuclear modernization, border security among its top priorities

Trump names Rubio as interim NSA, Waltz to be nominated ambassador to UN

Trump said Rubio will continue to serve as secretary of state