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Trump No Longer Sees Anthropic as National Security Threat

Former US President Donald Trump recently changed his stance on AI company Anthropic, no longer viewing it as a national security threat. Th…

Debate Over Iran Conflict: Success or Disaster?

Mehdi Hasan, the British‑American journalist, faced David Des Roches, a retired colonel and former Pentagon official, on a televised forum. …

Italy Cancels High-Level US Talks Amid Trump Row

Italy's top diplomat, Antonio Tajani, has cancelled his trip to the US after US President Donald Trump's comments sparked a diplomatic row. …

EU Leaders Disagree on Kremlin Back-Channel Amid Ukraine War

European Union leaders are at odds over establishing a secret communication channel with Russia amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. A hi…

Iranian Singer Faces Lashes for Defying Hijab Rule

A 29-year-old Iranian singer has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab, a human rights group reported. The musician, al…

Iran Demands 48-Hour Notice for Strait of Hormuz Passage

The Iranian maritime authority has introduced a new requirement for ships to request permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz 48 hour…

Iran Presses Advantage Amid Challenges

Iran has secured an interim deal with the US, marking a strategic victory that enables it to sell oil on the global market. The agreement ha…

Physicist Creates 'Mini Universe' to Test Existence of Time

A physicist has created a „mini universe„in a laboratory to investigate whether time is a real phenomenon. This experiment is a first-of-its…

Europe Seeks AI Independence from US Firms

Europe is racing to close the AI gap with the US, driven by concerns over digital sovereignty. The continent's efforts are focused on develo…

Burnham's Makerfield Win: A Blow to Starmer's Leadership?

Andy Burnham won a significant victory in the Makerfield by-election, potentially altering the Labour Party's dynamics. The win came on Frid…

Liver Cancer Deaths Rise Rapidly Worldwide

Liver cancer is becoming a major health concern globally, with the UK being particularly affected. It's the third leading cause of cancer de…

India's Rate Setters See Improved Outlook as Middle East Risks Ease

India's monetary policy committee voted to maintain interest rates, prioritizing economic growth amidst easing geopolitical tensions in the …

China Demands Israel Halt Gaza Ceasefire Breaches

China's UN representative, Fu Cong, urged Israel to stop violating the Gaza ceasefire at an emergency UN Security Council session on Friday.…

Iran Ties US Talks to Comprehensive Ceasefire

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah revealed on Friday that Iran informed the group that US negotiations hinge on a comprehensive ceasefire. Fadla…

Trump is Israel's Last Ally as Iran Talks Stall

US Vice President JD Vance addressed Israeli concerns about a recent agreement with Iran on June 18, 2026, at the White House. Vance's state…

Netanyahu's Perfect Storm: Will He Survive Trump's Iran Deal and Domestic Turmoil?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a crisis after US President Donald Trump brokered a deal with Iran, contradicting Netanyahu'…

US-Iran Preliminary Agreement Signed

The US and Iran signed a preliminary agreement on June 19, 2020, aimed at ending the war and launching negotiations. US President Trump and …

Chicago Hosts Star-Studded Opening of Obama Presidential Center

The Barack Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago on Thursday, celebrating democracy and citizens' shared responsibilities. Former US l…

Can US-Iran Peace Deal Survive Israeli Attacks on Lebanon?

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanon, threatening a fragile peace deal between the US and Iran. The…

Thailand Attracts Funds as Indonesia Sees Outflows

Thailand is seeing an influx of capital as investors pull out of Indonesia, according to the country's finance minister. The finance ministe…

Asian Stocks Reach New Heights as Oil Prices Slip

Asian stocks hit a record high on Friday, with investors digesting the latest economic data and market trends. Trading activity was brisk in…

Nike's Air Force 1 Gets Denim Makeover

UOB Sets Up Board-Level Tech Committee

US-Iran Deal Eases Market Tensions

The global oil market is focusing on the Strait of Hormuz after a US-Iran interim deal was signed on June 19, 2026. The agreement aims to en…