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Investigators find black boxes after Washington plane collision, probe on

Investigators recovered the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder from the Bombardier CRJ700 passenger jet, the National Transportation Safety Board said

Senate showdown: Key takeaways from Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel's hearings

In a tense Senate hearing, Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel faced tough bipartisan scrutiny over their past statements, foreign policy stances, and ties to controversial figures

PM Modi offers condolences over Washington mid-air plane collision

Prime Minister Modi offered heartfelt condolences and said we stand in solidarity with the people of the United States

Samsung warns of slow AI chip sales in Q1, hurt by US curbs on China

Samsung, which started sales of 8-layer and 12-layer HBM3E products in the third quarter, said it planned to launch the improved HBM3E products in March

US probably looking into whether DeepSeek used restricted AI chips

In the US, DeepSeek's accomplishments sparked accusations that it had improperly accessed technology from OpenAI and other leaders, though the allegations remain unproved

Donald Trump refuses to say whether he will pull US troops out of Syria

Trump said just before rebels ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad in December in that the US military should stay out of Syria

What is DEI programme, the practice Trump is trying to dismantle?

Trump has signed executive orders calling for the elimination of government diversity programs and the removal of all federal offices and jobs related to DEI

Boeing names ISS executive Mulholland as new head of Starliner programme

Mulholland previously led Boeing's Starliner programme from 2011 before switching in 2020 to the company's International Space Station programme

OpenAI seeks $40 billion in fresh funding as DeepSeek disrupts AI market

The development follows concerns sparked by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, which recently introduced a highly advanced chatbot at a significantly lower cost than its American rivals, unsettling the mark

Donald Trump warns Brics: 'Say goodbye to America' if US dollar is replaced

US President Donald Trump has warned Brics nations against creating an alternative currency to replace the US dollar, threatening 100 per cent tariffs on those attempting de-dollarisation

Intel's quarterly revenue tops estimates as investors await new CEO

Company's quarterly results and forecast were overshadowed by questions about its long-term strategy and efforts to replace former CEO Pat Gelsinger, who was ousted last month

Birthright citizenship meant for slaves' kids, not global migrants: Trump

Donald Trump criticised the current US immigration policy, stating that unqualified individuals and their children were benefiting from a system that was never meant for them

Asian stocks ease; dollar, gold firms amid lingering tariff fears

With markets in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan still closed for the Lunar New Year, the return of South Korea grabbed the spotlight in Asia

Donald Trump raised millions from crypto firms for his inauguration

Coinbase Inc., Crypto.com, Galaxy Digital, Paradigm Operations and Payward Inc., better known as Kraken, each gave $1 million

US citizens express grief over mid-air plane collision in Washington DC

A local, Michelle Boudreau, recounted her experience of listening to the incident and called it heartbreaking

Birthright citizenship was for slaves' children, not global migrants: Trump

Everybody coming in, and totally unqualified people with perhaps unqualified children, this wasn't meant for that, said Trump

Pentagon workers used DeepSeek's chatbot for days before block: Official

The move came after defence officials raised concerns that Pentagon workers were using the tool, the person said

Donald Trump threatens Tesla revenue stream that's never been bigger

The revenue in question comes from the regulatory credits Tesla generates by selling EVs, which comply with increasingly stringent pollution standards governments have set around the world

I was subject to racism as an individual: Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel

Sitting here today, I carry not only the dreams of my parents but also the hopes of millions of Americans who stand for justice, fairness, and the rule of law, Kash Patel said

Trump's desire for Greenland, Panama Canal legit amid China concerns: Rubio

Chinese investments in ports and other infrastructure at both the Pacific and Caribbean ends of the canal are a cause for major concern, leaving Panama and critical shipping route vulnerable to China