Finance
Iran and Oman discuss joint shipping route in Strait of Hormuz and mine clearing mission
Iran and Oman on Tuesday discussed a proposal to establish a jointly managed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz
Finance
SpaceX plans to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana
SpaceX plans will establish its Starbase LA in Vermillion Parish in order to "support thousands of launches annually."
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Spain requests emergency funding from the EU over Ceuta migrants
European Commission says it is 'assessing' Spain's request after some 70,000 migrants surged into North African enclave.
Finance
Waymo to launch driverless rides in Germany in 2027, entering third market outside U.S.
Waymo has been the biggest robotaxi player in the U.S., and has announced plans to enter the UK, Japan and now Germany.
World
India’s Summer of Youth Protests Is Boiling Over
The police fired water cannons at protesters in the state of Bihar, while the leaders of the ‘Cockroach’ student movemen
World
The Guardian view on Trump’s economic threats: bullies can overplay their hand | Editorial
Tariffs on Canada, threats against Iran’s partners and bond market intervention show a president weaponising US power wh
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Most US Democrats in early 2028 primary states oppose aid to Israel: Poll
Survey indicates majority of Democrats in first six states to vote for 2028 nominee believe Israel committing genocide.
Finance
Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods
Canadian trade negotiators left the U.S. last week after failing to clinch a trade deal that would stop President Donald
Finance
Stanley Druckenmiller leads doubters who think Bessent's bond ploys will fail
The bond market interventions have generated a modest decline in yields along with a growing chorus of derision.
World
China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran
Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its interests as US steps up efforts to isolate Tehran Ex
World
Nigeria’s president orders rescue operation after mass kidnapping at mosque
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ordered security agencies to conduct a rescue operation after the mass kidnapp
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Canada hits US with counter-tariffs on more than 700 products
Canada imposes tariffs on $19.9bn of US goods which will take effect on September 8 as trade talks with Washington colla