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'If you delay, it hurts everyone': World Bank's Ajay Banga to developing countries on trade deal with US
Banga spoke during the World Bank and International Monetary Fund's Spring Meetings, which this year took place amid uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's inconsistent tariff policies.
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Phoebe Gates steps into e-commerce spotlight with launch of Phia
Phoebe Gates launches Phia, a fashion price-comparison platform aimed at Gen Z shoppers, blending her personal passion for secondhand fashion with entrepreneurial ambition beyond her famous last name.
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UK's post-Brexit hopes for easier EU trade face setback amid new talks
The UK's bid to ease post-Brexit trade with the EU has been rebuffed, with negotiations set to intensify ahead of a key London summit.
BUSINESS
Akio Toyoda offers $42 billion takeover to reform Toyota's leadership
Akio Toyoda is proposing a ¥6 trillion ($42 billion) buyout of Toyota Industries to simplify Toyota’s corporate structure and strengthen governance amid rising investor pressure.
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Voters see Trump overreaching as approval slips, Times/Siena poll finds
Voters increasingly view Trump’s second term as chaotic and overreaching, with declining approval on the economy and executive power, giving Democrats a slight edge ahead of the 2026 midterms, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.
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Israel’s battlefield AI: How new technologies are transforming modern warfare
Israel’s use of AI technologies in Gaza — from drone targeting to facial recognition — has transformed modern warfare but raised serious ethical concerns over civilian harm and unchecked machine decision-making.
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Trump's anti-EV policies risk leaving US auto industry behind
Trump’s rollback of EV policies and funding risks leaving the US auto industry far behind China’s rapidly advancing electric vehicle sector, with weakened infrastructure, cancelled projects, and mounting pressure on American automakers, the Washington Post reported.
BUSINESS
Spotify plots global price increase as it urges profitability push
Spotify is set to increase subscription costs in Europe and Latin America this summer as it also considers a new "super-premium" plan to drive profitability as growth in the music industry slows.
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China quietly protects US semiconductors amid rising trade war
China has quietly exempted US semiconductors from tariffs to protect its tech sector amid a deepening trade war with Trump, even as broader tensions and economic retaliation continue to escalate.
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India may be first to strike trade deal with US to dodge Trump tariffs: US Treasury Secretary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently said that India is likely to become the first country to finalise a bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
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Trump admin reinstates international student visas, ICE sets rules for terminations
Trump has launched a crackdown on higher education in recent weeks, accusing universities including Columbia and Harvard of allowing anti-Semitism on their campuses.
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‘Crimea will stay with Russia,’ says Trump; blames Obama for its loss
Trump says Crimea will remain with Russia as part of any future peace deal, urging both sides to end the bloodshed. He also criticized Putin for continued strikes on Ukraine despite ceasefire efforts.
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Pahalgam terror attack fallout: Russia advises its citizens to avoid Pakistan travel amid rising tensions
Russia urges citizens to avoid travel to Pakistan amid India Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 dead. President Putin condemned the attack and offered stronger anti-terror cooperation with India.
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Pahalgam terror attack fallout: Iran offers to broker peace between India and Pakistan
Iran has offered to mediate between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam attack, while tensions rise and India takes diplomatic actions in response.
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Trump says Russia and Ukraine are 'coming along', vows to save '5000 people a week'
Trump said that Russia and Ukraine are coming along while departing for Pope Francis' funeral, calling the conflict "very fragile" and pledging to save 5,000 lives a week. He also asserted in a Time interview that "Crimea will stay with Russia," blaming Obama for its annexation.
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Trump says he’s spoken with Chinese President Xi multiple times, but won’t say when they last talked
Trump said he’s spoken to China’s Xi “many times” but declined to say when or what was discussed. Leaving for Pope Francis’ funeral, he added the US is nearing tariffs deal with Japan.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hits near coast of Ecuador
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hits coast of Ecuador on Friday.
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WWE-style shouting match: Inside the 'chest-to-chest' clash between Musk and Bessent outside the Oval office
Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clashed in a fiery Oval Office confrontation over the IRS leadership, highlighting deep tensions within Trump’s Cabinet. The dramatic showdown, described as “WWE in the West Wing,” underscores a growing personal and political rivalry between the two influential figures.
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‘Trump 2028’ merchandise: Trump store sells hats and T-shirts, sparking third term debate
Donald Trump’s online store selling "Trump 2028" merchandise has reignited speculation about a potential third presidential run, despite the 22nd Amendment limiting terms. The launch of hats and T-shirts with the slogan raises questions about whether Trump plans to challenge or reinterpret constitutional limits.
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Palestinian President condemns Pahalgam attack as ‘heinous’, reaffirms support for India in letter to PM Modi
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and several global leaders condemned the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, expressing solidarity with India.
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Pakistan Deputy PM calls Pahalgam terrorists 'freedom fighters', says move on Indus Water Treaty 'act of war'
Speaking on India’s massive move on the Treaty, Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar said that it was similar to an “act of war".
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‘This was a TERRORIST ATTACK plain and simple’: US Foreign Affairs Committee hits out at NYT headline on Pahalgam
Earlier, in a call with PM Modi, Trump strongly condemned the terror attack and expressed full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of the “heinous attack”.
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Crimea at the heart of Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Why the annexed peninsula remains a flashpoint
Tensions over Crimea remain central in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, with Trump criticizing Zelenskyy's refusal to consider territorial concessions. While Russia demands Ukraine's recognition of Crimea as Russian, Zelenskyy insists on upholding Ukraine's sovereignty.
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'Better Stop, NOW': Trump slams China over Boeing deal collapse, links it to Fentanyl crisis
Trump slams China for backing out of a Boeing aircraft deal, linking it to broader trade tensions and the US fentanyl crisis. Boeing now plans to remarket undelivered jets amid stalled China deliveries.
