Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington
The deals include rebuilding the long-defunct Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
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xAI sues user for exploiting AI tool to sexualise minors
Lawsuit accuses Terry Harwood of misusing xAI to bypass safeguards and produce explicit deepfakes involving minors.
Authors, publishers sue Google over alleged AI copyright infringement
Hachette and Elsevier lead US legal action against Google, alleging misuse of books for Gemini AI model training.
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My Twitter, not X
As Twitter, then X, marks 20 years since its launch, a journalist journeys through revolutions and wars.
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India-UK trade deal comes into effect: What’s cheaper in each country now?
The deal cuts tariffs on thousands of goods and widens access for services firms and professionals in both markets.
India’s ethanol rush prompts anger among vehicle owners, questions for gov’t
Indian petrol stations now only offer fuel with 20 percent ethanol blended in. But the rushed move triggers criticism.
New York imposes landmark one-year ban on large data centres
Data centre moratorium pushes have gained steam around the US, with bans proposed in at least a dozen states.
US consumer prices drop in June as energy costs tumble
Inflation eased due to cheaper energy, but experts warn price increases may return after renewed US-Iran tensions.
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US bombs Iran again, Tehran strikes Gulf, tankers: What’s the latest?
While Trump has threatened to hit targets in Iran including Pickaxe Mountain, he has said a deal is possible.
‘Country grows, we grow too’: 1 million migrants seek legal status in Spain
The government expected half a million people to apply, but nearly double that number came forward.
Indonesia’s jailing of Gojek founder raises fears for investor confidence
Authorities say Nadiem Makarim abused his authority to favour Google in the procurement of laptops for school kids.
