Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly rejected comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump, after he claimed in a television interview that she had “begged” him for a photograph during the G7 summit. Meloni said on Friday that she was “astonished” by Trump’s remarks, describing them as “completely......
A Vietnamese man deported from the United States to South Sudan under a controversial immigration arrangement has returned to Vietnam after spending nearly a year in the East African country. The man, identified as Tuan Thanh Phan, departed from Juba International Airport on Friday following coordination between South Sudanese and Vietnamese......
The new Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh, is signaling a shift toward a more streamlined and less communicative approach to central banking, marking a notable change in how the U.S. central bank engages with markets and economic policy. During his first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates......
The United States government has opened an official investigation into Germany’s pharmaceutical pricing policies, in a move that could potentially lead to the imposition of new tariffs on medical products. The inquiry, announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), will examine whether Germany’s pricing......
Three people were killed on Thursday in the eastern Pacific Ocean after a U.S. military strike targeted a vessel suspected of being involved in drug trafficking, according to U.S. military officials. The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) said intelligence assessments indicated that the boat was operating along known narcotics routes and was......
The United States Department of Defense is preparing to request an additional $80 billion in funding from Congress, according to reports, in order to cover rising military costs linked to ongoing operations and global deployments. The proposed supplemental budget would be used to support a range of defense needs, including operational expenses,......
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump is open to considering a phased strategy for addressing North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, a move that could revive diplomatic efforts on one of Asia’s most persistent security challenges. According to Lee, discussions between the two leaders focused......
A group of early investors in artificial intelligence startup Manus is reportedly exploring a plan to repurchase the company from Meta in a transaction valued at approximately $2 billion. The development highlights the intense competition and strategic maneuvering currently shaping the global AI industry. According to reports, the investors......
U.S.-based startup Architect Labs has secured $24 million in seed funding as it seeks to transform the way custom semiconductors are designed using artificial intelligence. The company aims to simplify and accelerate chip development, positioning itself in a market currently dominated by established players such as Broadcom and Marvell. The......
The United States has announced a comprehensive review of its military presence in Europe, signaling a potential shift in the strategic balance within the NATO alliance. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed that the reassessment will take place over a six-month period and will examine the deployment of American forces across European......
U.S. grocery retailer Kroger has maintained its full-year financial forecasts unchanged, even as it reported stronger-than-expected sales for the first quarter but fell short of profit expectations. The company’s decision to keep its outlook steady reflects a cautious approach to ongoing economic uncertainty, particularly as inflation......
Waymo, the autonomous driving company owned by Alphabet, has announced a recall of 3,871 robotaxis in the United States following the identification of a software issue that could cause vehicles to enter closed highway construction zones. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected vehicles may......
Finland has announced plans to enhance the capabilities of its future F-35 fighter jet fleet through the acquisition of advanced precision-guided glide bombs from the United States, marking another step in the country's ongoing defense modernization efforts. The purchase will provide Finland with a new air-to-ground strike capability......
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