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Pak PM holds talks with Iran, Qatar to revive stalled US-Iran negotiations

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif held separate talks with the leaders of Iran and Qatar, urging restraint and supporting efforts to revive stalled US-Iran negotiations after the latest regional escalation

Oregon withdraws legal challenge to delay Paramount-Warner Bros. deal

Oregon's AG has withdrawn a court motion seeking to delay Paramount's $110 bn acquisition of Warner Bros, saying the state is considering its next steps after a dispute over access to company records

US military prepared to 'decimate' Iran if assassination bid is made: Trump

The US president said he has ordered the military to be ready to launch strikes against Iran if Tehran carries out or attempts to assassinate him, saying orders could remain in force for a year

Meta removes AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash

Meta has withdrawn its new AI image-generation feature, launched earlier this week, after criticism over its use of public Instagram content and concerns that it was enabled by default

Spain wildfire leaves at least 12 dead, 23 missing in expat community

A fast-moving wildfire swept through an expatriate community in Spain's Almeria province, killing at least 12 people, injuring eight and leaving 23 missing as many residents tried to flee

Plane crash in Bahamas kills 10; Flamingo Air flights grounded temporarily

A Cessna 402 aircraft crashed in North Andros shortly after departing Nassau for San Andros, killing all 10 people on board and prompting authorities to temporarily ground Flamingo Air flights

Bomb Iran 'like they've never seen before' if I'm assassinated: Trump

US president said he has instructed officials to launch unprecedented military action if Iran succeeds in an alleged assassination plot against him, while claiming he has long been Tehran's top target

Meta challenges US jury verdict in teen social media addiction case

Facebook and Instagram parent is challenging a California jury's finding that its platforms were designed to addict young users, after a woman won a $6 million award in the case

Publicly declare Strait of Hormuz open, won't attack ships: US tells Iran

US officials said Washington wants Iran to publicly guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as negotiators race to preserve a fragile ceasefire, amid reported power struggles within Tehran

Conflict and aid cuts deny critical support to over 1 million women: UN

A million women lose access to critical support in crisis-hit regions, according to the UN Women

US Fed Chair names three Indians on new monetary policy task forces

Indian-origin leaders Raghuram Rajan, Raj Chetty and Asha Sharma will head key US Federal Reserve task forces reviewing monetary policy and institutional reforms

JPMorgan's AI agents outperform 60/40 portfolio in historical backtests

JPMorgan's AI-powered investing agents outperformed a traditional 60/40 portfolio in historical backtests, though the bank cautioned that the results are based on simulations

Renewed US-Iran hostilities could derail 2027 global oil surplus: IEA

The IEA has warned that renewed US-Iran hostilities could derail its forecast of a global oil surplus in 2027 despite a rebound in supplies after the Strait of Hormuz reopened

Andy Burnham set to become next UK premier with majority of MP votes

At the end of the first day of the party's leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer, 322 of 403 Labour members of Parliament voted for Burnham

US President Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire over but talks to continue

The president's comments follow several nights of US airstrikes and Iranian retaliation that sent oil prices higher and raised doubts about further talks toward a broader peace deal

Sheikh Hasina, exiled party leaders may return to Bangladesh in Dec

Exiled former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina says she will return from India in December to surrender despite facing a death sentence, saying she wants to face her fate on home soil

Shein wins Chinese regulatory approval to proceed with Hong Kong IPO

Shein has secured approval from China's securities regulator for its planned Hong Kong IPO after earlier listing attempts in the US and London failed

China successfully launches, retrieves reusable rocket booster at sea

The Long March 10B's first stage made a vertical landing on an offshore platform, making China the second country after the US to achieve the feat

Japan's corporate bankruptcies hit 12-year high: What's behind it?

Japan recorded more than 5,300 corporate bankruptcies in the first half of 2026, the highest in 12 years, as inflation, a weak yen, labour shortages and higher borrowing costs squeeze small businesses

Xavier Niel becomes biggest Vodafone shareholder with $6 billion stake

Vodafone's shares have declined 1.1% this year and closed at 97.76 pence on Thursday