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Aluminum jumped after Qatar’s state-owned energy producer said it would halt output of the metal as the Iran war throttles supply lines for smelters throughout the West Asia.Prices rallied as much as 3.8% in London before paring some gains. QatarEnergy halted the production of aluminum and some chemicals, as it grappled with the consequences of…
US President Donald Trump has ordered every federal agency to “immediately” stop using technology developed by AI firm Anthropic. In a scathing post on Truth Social, the 47th POTUS branded the company’s leadership “Leftwing nut jobs”, escalating the growing standoff between the White House and the Pentagon’s AI suppliers.“THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL NEVER…
Three days after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the customs department has announced the date on which the duty collections will end. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said that it will stop collecting tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) from 12:01 a.m. EST (0501…
US President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a new bridge connecting the United States and Canada, marking a fresh escalation in his criticism of the neighbouring country, which he has previously suggested should become the 51st US state.Trump said the United States should own “at least half” of the still under-construction…
Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi (PTI image) Russia on Tuesday clarified that it has not received any official communication from India indicating that New Delhi plans to stop buying Russian oil, pushing back against claims made by US President Donald Trump following the announcement of a new India–US trade deal.The Kremlin’s clarification came a day after…
Texas governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday ordered state agencies and public universities to halt new H-1B visa hiring.This marks a major setback for foreign professionals seeking to work in US, especially in the Red state.In a letter sent to agency heads, Abbott directed all state bodies to immediately freeze new H-1B petitions, citing ‘abuse’ of…
File photo: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said there were indications that tensions surrounding Iran may be easing, pointing to reports that executions of protesters have been cancelled and that the United States has toned down its military posture.Speaking to reporters, Tharoor said a “positive…
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Friday said Iran’s leadership had called off the executions of hundreds of protesters arrested during a recent crackdown, thanking Tehran for the move.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Iranian authorities had cancelled scheduled hangings that were to take place a day earlier. “I greatly…
Luke Shaw of Manchester United battles for possession with Wilfried Gnonto of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on January 04, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo/Getty Images) MANCHESTER: Ruben Amorim’s sacking by Manchester United has exposed the dismal lack of progress since Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival…
AI-generated image for representation purpose only The world’s largest accounting body – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has reportedly stopped students from taking online exams. According to a report by the Financial Times, the accounting body, which has almost 260,000 members, said that it will stop allowing students to take online exams in all…
