S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as Tech Stocks Lift Wall Street
U.S. markets climb on tech strength led by AMD and Dell, while investors anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut amid a government shutdown
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Uzbekistan and US Secure $3–4 Bn Energy Investment Deals
Air Products had confirmed its readiness to expand investments in Uzbekistan
Xi Meets EU Leaders as Europe Struggles to Define Its China Policy
Brussels struggles to balance trade, democracy, and security as Beijing deepens ties with Moscow and Washington’s stance grows uncertain
Father of Ukrainian Refugee Killed in North Carolina Unable to Attend Funeral
20-year-old Iryna Zarutska remembered as a passionate artist and kind friend
Samsung Chairman’s Son to Join Navy as Officer Candidate
Lee Jee-ho, 24, has renounced his U.S. citizenship and will serve 39 months in the South Korean Navy starting next week.
Mandelson Sacked as UK Ambassador to US Over Epstein Links
Leaked emails reveal Mandelson defended Epstein’s conviction, sparking outrage and forcing Keir Starmer into a leadership test
Brazil Pushes for Emergency BRICS Summit After New U.S. Tariffs
Trump Announces U.S. Government Takes 10% Stake in Intel
Trump, Netanyahu in Heated Call Over Gaza Starvation Claims
A heated phone call over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis led to Trump sending a special envoy to coordinate aid efforts
US Passes First Major National Crypto Law
The Genius Act introduces federal oversight for stablecoins, requiring full backing by low-risk assets, as President Trump prepares to sign it into law
Project Crypto Could Redefine America’s Role in Global Digital Asset Regulation
How America’s new regulatory approach could balance innovation with oversight and reclaim its leadership in the global crypto market.
Von der Leyen Faces Fierce Criticism Over Trump Trade Deal at Turnberry
European leaders slam Turnberry agreement as “asymmetrical” and damaging to EU’s long-term interests
US Aid Cuts Deepen Crisis in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s food and health systems face collapse after Washington halts humanitarian support
US Imposes 25% Tariff on All Imports from Kazakhstan Starting August 1
President Trump cites persistent trade imbalance and national security concerns
Iran Hits Back: Missile Strike Rocks U.S. Military Hub in Qatar
Six missiles hit Al Udeid Base as Qatar closes airspace
US Strike on Iran: How Will Markets React
Investors expect a response from Iran and prepare for further escalation
U.S. Reinstates Student Visas with New Social Media Screening
Sex in San Francisco’s Robotaxis: Riders Push Boundaries in Autonomous Cars
Taxi is cheaper than a hotel room
‘Disgusting’ — Musk Blasts Trump’s Budget Proposal
Billionaire warns it will damage the national finances
IMF Warns US Tariffs Could Slow Central Asia’s Growth in 2025
Aston Martin Limits US Shipments Due to Trump Tariffs
US Demands Free Passage Through Suez Canal
Trump expects free transit for American ships
Trump Signals Possible Cut to US Tariffs on Chinese Goods
US President expects Washington and Beijing to strike an agreement