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The United States has begun operations to secure the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to President Donald Trump, as tensions with Iran continue to affect global energy flows and maritime security. In a statement shared on social media, Trump said US forces were “clearing” the waterway and claimed that Iranian vessels......
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced significant changes to the future of the Oscars ceremony, marking a turning point in how the iconic film awards will be broadcast and staged. The 99th Academy Awards are scheduled for March 14, 2027, followed by the milestone 100th edition on March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will......
A senior United States official has rejected claims that Washington agreed to unfreeze Iranian financial assets, as diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing conflict in the Middle East begin in Pakistan. The denial follows reports citing an unnamed Iranian source suggesting that the United States had consented to release funds held in foreign......
SpaceX is approaching a potential record-breaking IPO, with investors increasingly valuing the company alongside artificial intelligence infrastructure firms rather than traditional aerospace peers, a shift used to justify a projected $1.75 trillion valuation. According to reports, some institutional investors are comparing SpaceX to companies......
Domestic equity markets posted strong gains this week, rising nearly 6% and breaking a six-week losing streak, as easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran boosted investor confidence and reduced global volatility. The BSE Sensex closed Friday 1.2% higher, gaining 919 points to finish at 77,550.25. The Nifty 50 also......
Iran said the United States had agreed to release $6 billion in frozen assets held abroad, but the White House quickly denied the claim, underscoring deep mistrust as high-stakes talks opened in Islamabad. According to Iranian officials cited by Reuters, the funds are held in accounts in Qatar and other foreign banks. One source said the......
Microsoft has begun informing suppliers and partners that it is suspending future purchases of carbon removal credits, according to reports, a move that could disrupt a market heavily dependent on the company. Microsoft accounted for more than 90 percent of global carbon removal purchases last year. The company has bought about 45 million......
Amazon is preparing to roll out its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, in the United States and Europe after rapid growth in India. Chief executive Andy Jassy announced the expansion in his annual shareholder letter, positioning it as a major push into the fast-growing quick commerce sector. The service promises delivery of thousands......
Rising fuel prices across the United States are forcing drivers in major cities such as Boston, Houston, and Denver to change their daily habits, as the ongoing conflict involving Iran continues to disrupt global energy markets. Motorists report cutting back on long-distance travel, adjusting commuting routes, and in some cases switching......
Morgan Stanley said Tesla is close to reaching a key milestone in its Full Self-Driving program, with cumulative driving data expected to hit 10 billion miles by late May. The bank described the threshold as important for advancing toward unsupervised autonomous driving, while warning that rising costs could pressure the company’s financial......
Iran has acknowledged it cannot locate or remove all naval mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz during its conflict with the United States, U.S. officials said Friday. The admission adds a major risk to an already fragile ceasefire and to high-stakes talks scheduled in Islamabad. The disclosure, first reported by The New York Times, undermines......
A drone crashed near an area frequented by U.S. diplomatic personnel inside Baghdad, according to Iraqi security officials, highlighting renewed security concerns amid ongoing regional instability. The incident occurred within the perimeter of Baghdad International Airport, close to a diplomatic support facility used by American personnel.......
The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission—three Americans and one Canadian—have safely returned to Earth after completing a historic test flight around the Moon, marking a major milestone in the renewed era of lunar exploration. The crew, including Commander Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Canadian......
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