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US-Iran having 'very good discussions', Hormuz to open very soon: Trump

Trump has often threatened massive strikes if Tehran did not ​reach an agreement and then cited progress in talks that have so far failed to end hostilities

Massachusetts declares August 15 as 'India Day' to honour Indian diaspora

A similar proclamation was also issued by Michelle Wu, the Mayor of Boston, declaring August 15 as India Day

An angry Trump struggles to understand defiant leadership of Iran

Iran's leaders have perplexed several American presidents, perhaps none more than President Trump

'Refrigerator for humans' in Japan offers relief from scorching summer

The Do Hiemon Box, which keeps the temperature at a brisk 15C and blows jets of 5C air once someone sits inside, is designed to offer quick relief from potential heat exhaustion or heatstroke

SpaceX eyes AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile customers with mobile service

The three biggest operators - AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. and T-Mobile US Inc. - generate hundreds of billions of revenue per year, SpaceX President said

No Israeli withdrawal from Gaza until complete Hamas disarmament: Netanyahu

Netanyahu's remarks cast more doubt on the deal to disarm Hamas, which was seen as a potential breakthrough for ending the war

Iran, Oman near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid push to end war

The emerging agreement calls for ships to enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through a route controlled by Oman

US drafting ban on Chinese data centre networking devices, says report

Reuters reported the Trump administration is preparing fresh curbs on Chinese data centre hardware, with optical transceivers emerging as the latest target

JPMorgan at centre of another global football controversy after Fifa deal

After the failed European Super League, JPMorgan is once again facing scrutiny for its role in a controversial Fifa investment proposal that triggered boycott threats and criticism

Anthropic appoints Mariano-Florentino Cuellar as first global affairs chief

Cuellar's appointment comes as Anthropic faces Pentagon restrictions, export controls and increasing global debate over AI governance and national security

Qatar says progress has been made toward US-Iran talks on ending war

Iran has halted most traffic through Hormuz while Washington maintains a blockade of Iran-related shipping and ports.

US has used virtually all long-range precision missiles in Iran war: Report

Officials familiar with internal data said the prolonged Iran conflict has sharply depleted key US missile stockpiles, prompting concerns over preparedness for other global flashpoints

Toyota unveils $6.3 billion buyback and lifts annual forecast; shares fall

After sharply revising down its average yen assumptions to 160 yen to the dollar from 150 yen, the Japanese automaker now expects 3.4 trillion yen ($21.6 billion) in operating profit for the year

Aramco Q2 net jumps 44% to $32.69 bn amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

The Saudi energy major posted robust quarterly earnings as higher prices offset conflict-related disruptions, while flagging continued risks to refining, shipping and global energy security

Hormuz Strait deal with Iran may happen in next two days: Bessent

Bessent said, "We're in talks with the Iranians and I think there is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open the strait."

'Careless': OpenAI hits back after Apple's lawsuit on trade secrets theft

OpenAI also published email exchanges involving Apple's lawyers and messages between former Apple engineer Chang Liu and his former colleagues

US cyclospora outbreak: Why a treatable infection has turned deadly

Thousands of infections, two reported deaths, and a growing investigation. Here's why the ongoing cyclospora outbreak in the US is drawing attention

Cargo ship hit by projectile in Hormuz as US, Iran differ on talks

The cargo ship was 'hit by an unknown projectile' at 2 am local time while it was 37 kilometres northeast of Al Khasab in Oman, said UKMTO

The Himalayan crisis that mountaineer Nirmal Purja captured on camera

Nirmal Purja's iconic Everest 'traffic jam' image foreshadowed a growing Himalayan crisis of overcrowding, environmental degradation and mounting safety risks

Telegram back on Apple's App Store after removal over child abuse content

An Apple spokesperson ‌confirmed the recent brief removal, saying its review ​found content that violated guidelines prohibiting child ​sexual abuse material