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Shell rejects claim of early merger talks with BP
Shell rejects claim of early merger talks with BP

LONDON, U.K.: British oil giant Shell has denied reports that it is in talks to acquire rival oil company BP. The Wall Street Journal...

Trump-backed crypto project gets $100 million boost from UAE fund
Trump-backed crypto project gets $100 million boost from UAE fund

LONDON, U.K.: A little-known investment fund based in the United Arab Emirates has emerged as the most prominent public backer of U.S....

Australian PM rejects US pressure to ease biosecurity rules
Australian PM rejects US pressure to ease biosecurity rules

SYDNEY, Australia: Australia will not ease its strict biosecurity rules during trade talks with the United States, Prime Minister Anthony...

Microsoft to lay off nearly 4% of its workforce
Microsoft to lay off nearly 4% of its workforce

Washington DC [US], July 3 (ANI): American tech giant Microsoft will lay off nearly 9,000 employees, about 4 per cent of its workforce...

India-UK FTA not only boost exports but also boost economy through higher remittances and domestic spending: Report
India-UK FTA not only boost exports but also boost economy through higher remittances and domestic spending: Report

New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): The recently finalised free-trade agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom (UK) will not...

Top Western firms switching to Chinese AI WSJ
Top Western firms switching to Chinese AI  WSJ

Washington is losing its dominance in the global artificial intelligence race A growing number of top Western companies are adopting...

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UK lawmakers desigate protest group as terrorist organization
UK lawmakers desigate protest group as terrorist organization

LONDON, UK - Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have voted overwhelmingly to proscribe the direct-action group Palestine Action as a terrorist...

Dalai Lama to address Buddhist conference, reveal succession plan
Dalai Lama to address Buddhist conference, reveal succession plan

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama is set to address a significant three-day conference of Buddhist leaders this week, coinciding with...

US Supreme Court backs Texas efforts to shield minors online
US Supreme Court backs Texas efforts to shield minors online

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a significant ruling last week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for users...

Turkey, France battle wildfires amid early Europe heatwave
Turkey, France battle wildfires amid early Europe heatwave

ISTANBUL/PARIS/BRUSSELS: As searing temperatures blanket much of Europe, wildfires are erupting and evacuation orders are being issued...

Venetians protest Bezos wedding with march through the town
Venetians protest Bezos wedding with march through the town

VENICE, Italy: Over the weekend, hundreds of protesters marched through the narrow streets of Venice to voice their opposition to billionaire...

New French law targets smoking near schools, public spaces
New French law targets smoking near schools, public spaces

PARIS, France: France is taking stronger steps to reduce smoking. A new health rule announced on Saturday will soon ban smoking in...

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