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Daimler Truck reports 8% rise in second-quarter vehicle sales on North American recovery

Daimler Truck recorded an 8% increase in global vehicle sales during the second quarter of the year, supported by a recovery in demand across its North American operations. The commercial vehicle manufacturer reported total sales of 86,707 trucks and buses between April and June, up from 80,607 units......

Mexican national killed during ICE operation in Texas, U.S. authorities say

A Mexican national was fatally shot by an officer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an enforcement operation in Houston, Texas, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In a statement, the department identified the deceased as Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, describing......

Manhattan streets evacuated after structural failure at renovated skyscraper

Several streets in central Manhattan were evacuated during Tuesday’s rush hour after structural problems were reported at a skyscraper undergoing renovation, prompting emergency crews and building inspectors to secure the area. The incident occurred at a 38-storey tower near Grand Central Terminal......

Trump says Ukraine war could be settled soon after talks with Putin and Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes the war in Ukraine could be resolved in the near future after holding separate conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Speaking during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the 2026......

Trump signals end to Turkey sanctions and weighs renewed F-35 fighter jet sales

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration intends to lift sanctions imposed on Turkey and will decide whether to move forward with the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Ankara. The remarks came as Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on......

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall plan first ATACMS missile production outside U.S. in Germany

U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin and German defence company Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, marking the first planned manufacturing of the short-range ballistic missile system outside the United States. The two companies announced on Tuesday that......

Italy says it will no longer respond to Trump’s provocations ahead of NATO summit

Italy has signaled a shift in its approach to public exchanges with U.S. President Donald Trump, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani saying Rome will no longer respond to remarks it considers provocative in an effort to avoid unnecessary tensions between allies. Speaking in an interview published on......

U.S. voices ‘Serious Concern’ after China conducts submarine-launched missile test in Pacific

The United States has expressed “serious concern” following China's test launch of a strategic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean, intensifying international attention on nuclear competition and arms control. In a statement issued on Monday, the U.S. Department......

Royal Air Maroc expands special US flight program amid surge in supporter demand for Morocco national team

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is scaling up its transatlantic operations with additional special flights to the United States, responding to a sharp rise in demand from Moroccan football fans traveling to support the national team during a major international tournament quarter-final. The airline announced......

Lockheed Martin to acquire Ultra Maritime in $3.45 billion defence deal

Lockheed Martin has agreed to acquire Ultra Maritime from private equity firm Advent in a deal valued at $3.45 billion, expanding its capabilities in naval warfare and undersea defence technologies. The acquisition strengthens Lockheed Martin’s position in one of the fastest-growing segments of......

US families start back-to-school shopping earlier as rising costs reshape spending habits

American households are beginning their back-to-school shopping earlier than usual as rising living costs continue to squeeze budgets, pushing families to hunt for discounts on essential school items across major retail chains. Retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy have launched......

Supreme Court ruling could reshape U.S. Senate fundraising landscape, narrowing Democrats’ cash advantage

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision is poised to significantly alter campaign finance dynamics in Senate battleground states, potentially reducing a long-standing fundraising advantage held by Democrats, according to political analysts and party strategists. The ruling eliminates restrictions on the......

US heat wave claims 19 lives in New Jersey as extreme temperatures grip eastern states

A deadly heat wave sweeping across the eastern United States has been linked to at least 19 fatalities in New Jersey, as authorities continue to warn millions of Americans about hazardous temperatures during one of the country's most intense summer heat events in over a decade. State health officials......

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