US issues first wave of Iran sanctions after ceasefire in 12-day war
Washington imposes financial penalties on an Iraqi businessman who it says helped smuggle Iranian oil. Washington, DC – The United
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Economy
Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ passes the US House of Representatives
After nearly 29 hours of debate, the United States House of Representatives have passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, an
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Trump says Powell should resign ‘immediately’ in latest attack on Fed chair
The US president has repeatedly called on the top central banker to step down amid disagreement over interest rates. United
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As Thailand does U-turn on legal cannabis, businesses scramble to survive
Bangkok, Thailand – Even at the Nana intersection, a pulsating mecca of this megacity’s seamy nightlife scene, the Wonderland cannabis
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Tesla global sales fall amid Musk backlash and pressure on EV market
Other carmakers including Volvo and Rivian reported a drop in sales on Wednesday. Tesla has reported another hefty drop in
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Qantas says hackers breached system holding data on 6 million customers
Australia’s flagship carrier says it believes a ‘significant’ amount of personal data was stolen in a cyberattack. Qantas is investigating
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Trump formally orders lifting of Syria sanctions
US Treasury says it removed 518 Syrian individuals and entities from its list of sanctions after president’s decree. Washington, DC
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How generative AI is affecting people’s minds
Researchers at Stanford University recently tested out some of the more popular AI tools on the market, from companies like
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China claims Canada’s order for Hikvision closure ‘damages’ trade relations
Beijing’s remarks come after Ottawa announced it would cease all Canadian operations of the company. Canada’s request for Chinese surveillance
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Trump says US ending all negotiations with Canada over digital tax
Canada had approved a 3 percent digital last year in June and the first set of payments is due on
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