Google parent expands equity raise amid AI spending boom

Google parent expands equity raise amid AI spending boom

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California: Alphabet has increased the size of its planned equity offerings to US$84.75 billion, underscoring strong...

Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of 10 percent or more on imports from dozens of major U.S. trading...

U.S. stocks end divided Thursday but Dow notches up huge gain

U.S. stocks end divided Thursday but Dow notches up huge gain

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks closed sharply higher on Thursday, led by a blockbuster rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average,...

SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning an unprecedented stock market debut, aiming to raise a record US$75 billion...

Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Microsoft said it expects to have commercially useful quantum computers by 2029 after unveiling a new quantum...

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

LONDON, U.K.: Nigeria's Dangote refinery has built up a significant surplus of jet fuel and is well-positioned to supply markets around...

Markets crater: Dow, S&P 500, dive tumble as Iran conflict flares up

Markets crater: Dow, S&P 500, dive tumble as Iran conflict flares up

NEW YORK, New York - Wall Street suffered a dramatic sell-off on Wednesday as a new outbreak of hostilities in the U.S.-Iran conflict...

Job openings surge in April as hiring weakens across sectors

Job openings surge in April as hiring weakens across sectors

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, reaching their highest level in nearly a year, but economists cautioned...

Solomon sees consumer shifts if energy-driven inflation rises

Solomon sees consumer shifts if energy-driven inflation rises

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said consumers could begin changing their spending habits in the second half...

Czech castle's collection of precious wine goes on display

Czech castle's collection of precious wine goes on display

BECOV NAD TEPLOU, Czech Republic: A collection of wine from the late 19th century, which had been hidden for many years under the floor...

Wall Street ends Tuesday with modest advances

Wall Street ends Tuesday with modest advances

NEW YORK, New York - Pushing aside global geopolitical and economic upheaval, U.S. stock markets closed higher on Tuesday, with the...

Berkshire expands homebuilding business with Taylor purchase

Berkshire expands homebuilding business with Taylor purchase

OMAHA, Nebraska: Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home Corp. for $6.8 billion in cash, marking...

Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions

Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Oil prices surged by about $5 a barrel on June 1 as fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies...

AI startup Anthropic takes first step toward public listing

AI startup Anthropic takes first step toward public listing

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, becoming...

Nasdaq Composite edges up 114 points in cautious start to week

Nasdaq Composite edges up 114 points in cautious start to week

NEW YORK, New York - Major U.S. stock markets closed on a cautious but positive note on Monday, with technology shares powering the...

UMG board says Ackman offer undervalues company

UMG board says Ackman offer undervalues company

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Universal Music Group has rejected an unsolicited takeover proposal from billionaire investor Bill Ackman's...

Pizza Hut sale discussions advance with private equity firm

Pizza Hut sale discussions advance with private equity firm

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky: Yum Brands is in exclusive negotiations to sell its Pizza Hut business to private-equity firm LongRange Capital,...

Microsoft, Nvidia to unveil Arm-based Windows computers

Microsoft, Nvidia to unveil Arm-based Windows computers

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Microsoft and Nvidia are expected to unveil the first Windows personal computers powered by Nvidia-designed...

Beijing broadens digital yuan use in payments and trade

Beijing broadens digital yuan use in payments and trade

BEIJING, China: China is stepping up efforts to expand the use of its digital yuan both domestically and internationally, according...

BRICS accounts for approximately 40 % of global GDP: Russain President

BRICS accounts for approximately 40 % of global GDP: Russain President

MOSCOW, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed today that the BRICS group has become one of the most prominent...

EU pledges 6 bln USD to support Western Balkans' path to membership

EU pledges 6 bln USD to support Western Balkans' path to membership

By Xinhua writers Zhang Xuan, Nemanja Cabric Western Balkan leaders welcomed the renewed momentum of EU enlargement with varying...

What is behind EU's new migration push?

What is behind EU's new migration push?

BRUSSELS, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) is tightening its migration policy by proposing new measures this week to boost...

The EUs strictest-ever migration law wont change anything

The EUs strictest-ever migration law wont change anything

Politicians promise immigration control while the economic and demographic forces driving migration remain firmly in place The European...

"India's foreign policy is independent, its key pillars are well known": MEA

"India's foreign policy is independent, its key pillars are well known": MEA

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said India's foreign policy is independent adding that key...

Bears ownership votes to prioritize move to Indiana

Bears ownership votes to prioritize move to Indiana

(Photo credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images) Chairman George McCaskey and members of the board of directors for the Chicago Bears voted...

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth over 2,970 crore in Daman

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth over 2,970 crore in Daman

Daman and Diu [India], June 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and dedicated projects worth around 1,340 crore,...

FY26 growth higher than anticipated, shows India's resilience: MoSPI Secretary

FY26 growth higher than anticipated, shows India's resilience: MoSPI Secretary

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): India's GDP growth of 7.7 per cent in FY2025-26 came in higher than anticipated in the Second Advance...

FY26 growth presents a 'balanced picture' across different components of economy: CEA Nageswaran

FY26 growth presents a 'balanced picture' across different components of economy: CEA Nageswaran

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): India's FY26 economic growth presents a 'balanced picture' with different components contributing...

World Environment Day 2026: Industry leaders call for technology, climate finance and sustainability-led growth

World Environment Day 2026: Industry leaders call for technology, climate finance and sustainability-led growth

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): As India seeks to balance economic growth with climate resilience, industry leaders on World Environment...

After 7.7% GDP growth, Sitharaman reiterates push for 'Reform Express'

After 7.7% GDP growth, Sitharaman reiterates push for 'Reform Express'

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the government will continue to push reforms...

US adds 1.72 lakh jobs in May, unemployment steady at 4.3%

US adds 1.72 lakh jobs in May, unemployment steady at 4.3%

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): US employers added 172,000 jobs in May while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3 per cent, indicating...

India, Philippines discuss early conclusion of ASEAN Trade Agreement review

India, Philippines discuss early conclusion of ASEAN Trade Agreement review

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): As the bilateral trade between India and Philippines reached USD 3.9 billion in 2025-26, both the...

String Metaverse shareholders approve exclusive bonus for public investors; record date fixed as June 19, 2026

String Metaverse shareholders approve exclusive bonus for public investors; record date fixed as June 19, 2026

India PR Distribution Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 5: String Metaverse Limited (BSE: META) today announced that its shareholders...

India, US to execute first tranche of bilateral trade agreement by mid-July, says Piyush Goyal

India, US to execute first tranche of bilateral trade agreement by mid-July, says Piyush Goyal

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 5 (ANI): India and the United States are on track to execute the first tranche of their...

EU Warns on Bulgarias Budget, Urges End to Flat Tax System

EU Warns on Bulgarias Budget, Urges End to Flat Tax System

The European Commission is preparing to launch an excessive deficit procedure against Bulgaria, according to official Commission documents....

Amartha Initiates Coalition to Advance Financial Health for Grassroots Communities in Indonesia

Amartha Initiates Coalition to Advance Financial Health for Grassroots Communities in Indonesia

PRNewswire Jakarta [Indonesia], June 5: Amartha Financial (Amartha), together with Women's World Banking, Center for Financial Inclusion...

Former Foreign Secy Shringla backs Russian President Putin's remarks on India's growth, calls it fact-based

Former Foreign Secy Shringla backs Russian President Putin's remarks on India's growth, calls it fact-based

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday said Russian President...

RBI's monetary policy pivot targets capital inflows to cushion deficit: Economists

RBI's monetary policy pivot targets capital inflows to cushion deficit: Economists

By Saurav Mukherjee Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): In a move to shield the economy from global headwinds, the RBI's...

BRICS nations discuss pathways for tech firms to access public markets at SPIEF

BRICS nations discuss pathways for tech firms to access public markets at SPIEF

Moscow [Russia], June 5 (ANI): Accelerated growth of technology companies across BRICS nations could boost annual gross domestic product...

Markets close lower despite FII tax relief ordinance; RBI outlook weighs

Markets close lower despite FII tax relief ordinance; RBI outlook weighs

New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Indian equity markets ended lower on Thursday despite the government's ordinance providing tax relief...

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China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

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Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...


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19 countries and regions benefiting from Laos, China railway

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El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

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Beijing broadens digital yuan use in payments and trade
Beijing broadens digital yuan use in payments and trade

BEIJING, China: China is stepping up efforts to expand the use of its digital yuan both domestically and internationally, according...


"Trust-based, brotherly relations": Vladimir Putin on India-Russia ties
"Trust-based, brotherly relations": Vladimir Putin on India-Russia ties

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