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Trump May Travel To Pakistan For Deal With Iran: Report
US President Trump could attend talks in Pakistan, either in person or virtually, if a deal were to be signed, a source told Reuters.
Amazon Invests Another $5 Billion In Anthropic To Boost AI Collaboration
Anthropic said in early April that it had tripled its annualised revenues quarter-on-quarter to over $30 billion, outpacing OpenAI for the first time.
Who Speaks For Iran? Internal Rifts Cloud US Negotiations
The past few days in West Asia have seen fast-changing and often confusing developments.
Trump Aims To Seal Iran Deal, Says Truce Extension Unlikely
"I'm not going to be rushed into making a bad deal. We've got all the time in the world," US President Donald Trump said.
Japan Ends Ban On Lethal Arms Exports. A Shift From Pacifism?
The new policy aims at ensuring safety for Japan and contributing to the peace and stability in the region and the international society.
Trump Offers Mixed Messages About Path Ahead For US War Against Iran
Trump indicated that he still expects to dispatch his negotiating team, led by Vice President JD Vance, to Pakistan for a second round of talks.
3 Reasons War Between US, Israel And Iran Is Headed For Frozen Conflict
A frozen conflict is not static, but is an unresolved war that continues at a low-level below the threshold of full-scale combat.
When Oil Prices Spike, Where Does The Money Go?
The Iran war caused a sharp rise in global oil prices, benefiting producers and shareholders.
Australia news live: Angus Taylor says 25% gas levy would shut down industry; more unopened votes reportedly found in SA
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW commission proposes heat-safe rentals to help tackle extreme temperatureHeat-safe rentals and tougher workplace safety rules for outdoor workers on scorching hot days have been proposed by a state climate policy advisory body, AAP reports. Continue reading...
Middle East crisis live: Iran weighs Pakistan talks with US, and claims it has ‘new cards for battlefield’
Iranian official stresses no decision made on taking part, as US vice-president JD Vance is set to travel to Islamabad for negotiations JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talksThe US-Israel war on Iran is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), which advises 32 member countries on energy supply and security, said“This is indeed the biggest crisis in history,” Fatih Birol told France Inter radio in an interview broadcast this morning. Continue reading...
Music executive behind K-pop group BTS faces arrest in South Korea
Police seek warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk over allegations he illegally gained millions in investor fraud schemeSouth Korean police said on Tuesday they were seeking to arrest Bang Si-Hyuk, the chair of the agency behind the K-pop band BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100m (£74m) in an investor fraud scheme.The Seoul metropolitan police agency confirmed it had asked prosecutors to request a court warrant for arresting Bang, founder and chair of HYBE. Continue reading...
Primark to split from food business despite warning of Iran war impact
ABF, which owns Kingsmill, Twinings and Patak’s, to demerge fashion chain to maximise shareholder returnsBusiness live – latest updatesPrimark is to break free from its sister food company, which owns Twinings, Kingsmill and Patak’s, next year despite warning that the conflict in the Middle East is likely to hit consumer spending.The fashion chain’s owner, Associated British Foods (ABF), confirmed the plan to split off Primark from the rest of the group, first mooted last year. Continue reading...
