Hegseth to discuss potential F-35 sale to Turkey during Israel talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to discuss the possibility of supplying F-35 fighter jets to Turkey during meetings with Israeli leaders on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter. The potential arms agreement is considered highly sensitive because of its possible impact on regional military balances and......

Trump declares Iran interim agreement over as tensions escalate again

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that an interim understanding with Iran aimed at ending the conflict had come to an end, marking a new setback for diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran. Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said the memorandum of understanding previously reached between the two......

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 in the same period last year, reflecting......

SambaNova reaches $11 billion valuation after securing $1 billion AI funding

Artificial intelligence chip developer SambaNova has raised $1 billion in a major late-stage funding round, lifting the company’s valuation to $11 billion as demand grows for specialised computing infrastructure designed to support advanced AI systems. The funding round was led by investment firm General Atlantic and reflects continued......

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 him as a Mexican citizen who was......

OpenAI expands public access to GPT-5.6 as next-generation AI model rolls out globally

OpenAI is set to expand public access to its latest flagship artificial intelligence model, GPT-5.6, marking the end of an initial preview phase that was limited to a small group of U.S.-based partners. The company announced that the GPT-5.6 family of models—including Sol, Terra and Luna—will become publicly available from Thursday,......

Netflix expands into short-form video through partnerships with major media publishers

Netflix is expanding its content strategy by introducing short-form videos from leading media publishers, signalling a stronger push into a format that has become increasingly popular across digital platforms. The streaming company announced a series of partnerships with major publishing groups whose video content will begin appearing on......

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 and the headquarters of the United......

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 NATO Summit, Trump expressed optimism......

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 the sidelines of the 2026 NATO Summit,......

Amazon targets $25 billion bond sale to accelerate AI investment

Amazon is preparing to raise at least $25 billion through a U.S. dollar-denominated bond offering, according to a media report, as the technology giant seeks additional funding to support its expanding artificial intelligence strategy. The planned debt issuance would rank among the company's largest financing operations and reflects the......

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 they had signed a memorandum of understanding......

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 Tuesday, Tajani said the Italian government......

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