WORLD
US Republican plan to block state AI laws falters as key senator backs out
Bid to impose federal moratorium on state AI regulation fails in the face of fears of unchecked tech power.
BUSINESS
US dollar plunges to weakest first-half performance in over 50 years under Trump’s second term
Currency falls nearly 11% as global investors flee dollar assets over tariffs, debt surge and Fed pressure.
WORLD
Trump’s sweeping tax bill faces US Senate roadblocks as July 4 deadline nears
US Republicans race to pass massive spending and tax overhaul amid internal party divisions and mounting public opposition.
WORLD
Lifestyle changes may reverse early Alzheimer’s, study shows
New research finds that diet, exercise, and stress management helped improve or stabilize brain function in early-stage dementia patients.
WORLD
Republicans race to finalise tax and spending bill as internal rifts threaten July 4 deadline
Provisions on SALT, Medicaid, deficits and clean energy remain flashpoints in GOP negotiations
WORLD
Amazon now has nearly as many robots as human workers in its warehouses
The company says that 75% of international shipments now involve robots, with one million machines operating and further human jobs being transferred to manage machines
WORLD
Hong Kong shares surge ahead of mainland China under economic, political stress
Hang Seng's 20% rise underscores conflicting investor sentiment following Beijing's restraint in unleashing stimulus and rising US-China tensions.
WORLD
App creator Nikita Bier joins as new head of product at X, Elon Musk confirms
Since early 2024, Bier has been quietly embedded at xAI, Musk’s AI arm, working on product features that integrate artificial intelligence into X.
WORLD
92-year-old convicted in UK’s 1967 rape-murder case: How 'DNA match' cracked the historic cold case
The case lay dormant for decades until police reopened it as part of a cold‑case review in 2023, spurred by advancements in DNA forensics.
WORLD
All eyes on July 6 as Dalai Lama turns 90: How his successor will be chosen and why it matters to China
For Tibetans in exile, the Dalai Lama is a symbol of their identity, culture, and religious continuity. For Beijing, he represents a separatist figurehead whose influence undermines Chinese control over Tibet.
WORLD
With a 3:1 manpower advantage, 50,000 Russian troops close in on strategic Ukrainian city
The buildup follows Moscow’s consolidation of control over Ukraine-held areas in Russia’s Kursk region earlier this year, and reflects a deliberate effort to stretch Ukraine’s already strained defensive lines.
WORLD
Xi Jinping’s disappearance signals power shift in China: Why India must watch Beijing’s political flux closely
Xi’s disappearance is not an isolated event but part of a broader trend in which the CCP sidelines its own leaders to weaken their operational influence without formal removal.
WORLD
Terrifying video shows Boeing plane avoiding major tragedy in Indonesia: Watch
The terrifying incident, which was caught on camera, took place amid torrential rain and powerful winds. The video has gone viral across social media platforms.
WORLD
As H-1B gets tougher, Indians turn to O-1 and ‘Einstein Visas’ for US entry: Eligibility, cost and how they work
While these visas require more evidence of distinction than the H-1B, they are not subject to the same annual caps or employer constraints.
WORLD
US slashes remittance tax to 1%: Why this is good news for Indians sending money home
The latest version of the OBBBA, released this week, introduces several critical changes. Remittance tax has been lowered to 1 per cent, down from the initially proposed 5 per cent.
WORLD
Trump renews push for ceasefire in Gaza, but his 'resort plan' casts a shadow
The previous Israel-Hamas truce, reached in January, collapsed in March, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order the resumption of attacks on Gaza.
WORLD
Russia’s teenage spies: How Moscow is recruiting Ukrainian youth to target their own country
Kyiv accuses Kremlin of grooming vulnerable teens as espionage and sabotage agents amid surge in drone and missile strikes.
WORLD
Trump budget overhaul advances in Senate: Steep tax cuts, border spending, and safety net cuts define sweeping bill
Senate version of "One Big Beautiful Bill" would remake US immigration, tax, and welfare policy and reduce climate and education programmes.
WORLD
US Senate bill could strip health coverage from 11.8 million Americans, slash Medicaid by $1 trillion
New CBO report shows US Senate version makes deeper cuts than House bill, intensifying party divide and raising alarm in rural states.
WORLD
From private to public: Why US wants full access to social media accounts of visa applicants | Explained
Publicly accessible profiles increase vulnerability to doxxing, stalking and harassment, cyberbullying, identity theft, hacking, and even sexual exploitation, especially for minors.
WORLD
Trump's use of 18th-century law to remove Venezuelans set for major legal showdown
US court to decide if mass expulsions under Alien Enemies Act are constitutional amid criticism over due process and rights.
WORLD
Did US strikes cripple Iran’s nuclear program? Intercepted intel sparks debate
The Washington Post has obtained intercepted communications between senior Iranian officials, in which they describe the recent U.S. military strikes on Iran’s nuclear program as less damaging than expected, according to four sources familiar with classified U.S. intelligence.
WORLD
Massive protests erupt across Bangladesh after Hindu woman’s rape in Cumilla; five arrested
Nationwide protests erupted in Bangladesh after the rape of a Hindu woman in Cumilla, sparking outrage and leading to the arrest of five accused, including a local politician.
WORLD
Idaho shooting: 2 firefighters killed in sniper ambush, police radio reveals chilling details
A lone gunman allegedly set a fire to ambush firefighters in Idaho, killing two and injuring one before being found dead near the scene.
