Microsoft trims jobs to manage soaring AI infrastructure costs

Microsoft trims jobs to manage soaring AI infrastructure costs

REDMOND, Washington: Microsoft is the latest tech giant to announce significant job cuts, as the financial strain of building next-generation...

Stocks worldwide struggle to make ground Friday with Wall Street closed

Stocks worldwide struggle to make ground Friday with Wall Street closed

LONDON UK - U.S. stock markets were closed on Friday for Independence Day. Global Forex Markets Wrap Up Friday with Greeback Comeback...

Nvidia briefly tops Apple’s record in AI-fueled stock rally

Nvidia briefly tops Apple’s record in AI-fueled stock rally

SANTA CLARA, California: Nvidia came within a whisker of making financial history on July 3, briefly surpassing Apple's all-time market...

ICE raids leave crops rotting in California, farmers fear collapse

ICE raids leave crops rotting in California, farmers fear collapse

SACRAMENTO, California: California's multibillion-dollar farms are facing a growing crisis—not from drought or pests, but from a sudden...

Trump signals progress on India Trade, criticizes Japan stance

Trump signals progress on India Trade, criticizes Japan stance

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump says the United States could soon reach a trade deal with India. He believes this deal would...

Grammarly acquires Superhuman to boost AI workplace tools

Grammarly acquires Superhuman to boost AI workplace tools

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Grammarly is doubling down on AI-powered productivity tools with the acquisition of Superhuman, a sleek...

Standard and Poor's 500 and and Nasdaq Composite close at record highs

Standard and Poor's 500 and and Nasdaq Composite close at record highs

NEW YORK, New York -U.S. stock markets closed with broad gains on Thursday, led by strong performances in U.S. tech stocks, while European...

Persson family steps up H&M share purchases, sparks buyout talk

Persson family steps up H&M share purchases, sparks buyout talk

LONDON/STOCKHOLM:  The Persson family is ramping up its investment in the H&M fashion empire, fueling renewed speculation about a potential...

L'Oreal to buy Color Wow, boosts premium haircare portfolio

L'Oreal to buy Color Wow, boosts premium haircare portfolio

PARIS, France: L'Oréal is making a fresh play in the booming premium haircare segment with a new acquisition. The French beauty conglomerate...

Robinhood launches stock tokens for EU investors, adds OpenAI

Robinhood launches stock tokens for EU investors, adds OpenAI

MENLO PARK, California: Robinhood is giving European investors a new way to tap into America's most prominent tech names — without...

Wall Street diverges, but techs advance Wednesday

Wall Street diverges, but techs advance Wednesday

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks diverged on Wednesday for the second day in a row. The Standard and Poor's 500 hit a new all-time...

Greenback slides amid tax bill fears, trade deal uncertainty

Greenback slides amid tax bill fears, trade deal uncertainty

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The U.S. dollar continues to lose ground, weighed down by growing concerns over Washington's fiscal outlook...

Taliban seeks tourism revival despite safety, rights concerns

Taliban seeks tourism revival despite safety, rights concerns

KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghanistan, long associated with war and instability, is quietly trying to rebrand itself as a destination for...

Nvidia execs sell $1 billion in stock as AI boom drives record prices

Nvidia execs sell $1 billion in stock as AI boom drives record prices

SANTA CLARA, California: Executives at Nvidia have quietly been cashing in on the AI frenzy. According to a report by the Financial...

Tech stocks slide, industrials surge on Wall Street

Tech stocks slide, industrials surge on Wall Street

NEW YORK, New York - Global stock indices closed with divergent performances on Tuesday, as investors weighed corporate earnings, central...

Canada-US trade talks resume after Carney rescinds tech tax

Canada-US trade talks resume after Carney rescinds tech tax

TORONTO, Canada: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced late on June 29 that trade negotiations with the U.S. have recommenced...

Lululemon accuses Costco of selling knockoff apparel

Lululemon accuses Costco of selling knockoff apparel

Vancouver, Canada: A high-stakes legal showdown is brewing in the world of athleisure. Lululemon, the Canadian brand known for its...

Shell rejects claim of early merger talks with BP

Shell rejects claim of early merger talks with BP

LONDON, U.K.: British oil giant Shell has denied reports that it is in talks to acquire rival oil company BP. The Wall Street Journal...

"Should understand dignity of LoP": Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Rahul Gandhi on India-US trade remarks

"Should understand dignity of LoP": Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Rahul Gandhi on India-US trade remarks

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], July 5 (ANI): BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Saturday slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks...

Xinhua Headlines: China's first LEGOLAND resort opens in Shanghai

Xinhua Headlines: China's first LEGOLAND resort opens in Shanghai

* China's first LEGOLAND resort opened on Saturday in Shanghai. * Spanning 318,000 square meters, LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort is the...

Xinhua Headlines: BRICS strengthens momentum, stability in Global South cooperation

Xinhua Headlines: BRICS strengthens momentum, stability in Global South cooperation

* In recent years, BRICS has transformed into a major force fostering cooperation among Global South nations. This collaboration not...

EU preparing to hoard critical supplies over security fears FT

EU preparing to hoard critical supplies over security fears  FT

The blocs new stockpile strategy reportedly aims to prepare for war, climate disasters, and growing hybrid and cyber threats The...

Outer Delhi Warriors set to make bold debut in Delhi Premier League Season 2

Outer Delhi Warriors set to make bold debut in Delhi Premier League Season 2

New Delhi [India] July 5 (ANI): The Outer Delhi Warriors, the newest entrant in the Delhi Premier League (DPL T20), are officially...

(Hello Africa) From Kenya to China, youth coding program sparks digital dreams

(Hello Africa) From Kenya to China, youth coding program sparks digital dreams

Pauline Wahura's public school, nestled in the rolling plains of southern Kenya's Kajiado County, may seem unnoticeable at first glance....

Russian pipeline gas exports to EU fall Reuters

Russian pipeline gas exports to EU fall  Reuters

The major decline in deliveries in June reportedly occurred due to maintenance of the gas-pumping infrastructure Russian natural...

Column: Toward a multi-polar international monetary system

Column: Toward a multi-polar international monetary system

In the long term, developing a multi-polar international monetary order will contribute to a more stable and equitable global financial...

Nobody takes Rahul Gandhi seriously anymore because of the "negativity" he spreads: Piyush Goyal hits back at Rahul Gandhi

Nobody takes Rahul Gandhi seriously anymore because of the "negativity" he spreads: Piyush Goyal hits back at Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks on India's trade negotiations...

Microsoft shuts down Pakistan office as global firms lose faith in local market

Microsoft shuts down Pakistan office as global firms lose faith in local market

Karachi [Pakistan], July 5 (ANI): Microsoft has officially shut down its office in Pakistan and laid off five employees, marking a...

Member state blocks EUs new Russia sanctions

Member state blocks EUs new Russia sanctions

Slovakia wants clear guarantees from Brussels regarding its planned phase-out of Russian energy Slovakia has blocked the EU's 18th...

EU nation blocks new Russia sanctions

EU nation blocks new Russia sanctions

Slovakia wants clear guarantees from Brussels regarding its planned phase-out of Russian energy Slovakia has blocked the EU's 18th...

Column: Why is U.S. losing its appeal

Column: Why is U.S. losing its appeal

China is becoming cooler because of decades of consistent, people-centered development. The United States is losing its appeal due...

Indian IT sector to see mixed Q1FY26 performance; mid-tier firms to outpace tier-1: Report

Indian IT sector to see mixed Q1FY26 performance; mid-tier firms to outpace tier-1: Report

New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): The Indian Information and Technology (IT) sector will deliver a mixed performance in the first quarter...

Modi will 'meekly bow' to Trump tariff deadline: Rahul Gandhi takes dig at Piyush Goyal's 'Do not make deals based on deadlines or time pressure'

Modi will 'meekly bow' to Trump tariff deadline: Rahul Gandhi takes dig at Piyush Goyal's 'Do not make deals based on deadlines or time pressure'

New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): A day after Union Minister Piyush Goyal categorically stated that 'India never enters into trade deals...

EU anxiety over Chinese "trade diversion" proves misguided

EU anxiety over Chinese "trade diversion" proves misguided

BEIJING, July 5 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) is once again casting a wary eye eastward, as alarmist claims of a new China shock...

Inflation likely to align with RBI's projection in Q1: BoB report

Inflation likely to align with RBI's projection in Q1: BoB report

New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Inflation is expected to remain in line with the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projections in the...

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. sues to void future earnings deal

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. sues to void future earnings deal

(Photo credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images) San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. filed a lawsuit on Monday against Big League Advance...

NATO member rules out sending troops to Ukraine

NATO member rules out sending troops to Ukraine

Romania will under no circumstances join the conflict militarily, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has stated Bucharest will not deploy...

Trump signs Big Beautiful Bill after B-2 bomber flyover

Trump signs Big Beautiful Bill after B-2 bomber flyover

The major tax cuts and spending package is expected to raise the federal debt by $3.3 trillion US President Donald Trump has signed...

Flimsy defense of NATO warplanes exposed by media

Flimsy defense of NATO warplanes exposed by media

The UK military reportedly still has vulnerable sites despite two of its aircraft being vandalized last month The UK's new nuclear-capable...

Flimsy protection for NATO warplanes exposed by media

Flimsy protection for NATO warplanes exposed by media

The UK military reportedly still has vulnerable sites despite two of its aircraft being vandalized last month The UK's new nuclear-capable...

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Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

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Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

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U.S. military, China, Russia in Space race

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Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit

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British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms
British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

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White House meeting between Trump, Netanyahu on July 7

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