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Iran economic crisis deepens as war and U.S. sanctions put pressure on oil exports, trade and the wider economy.
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Iran Moves to Address Economic Issues, Warns U.S. of ‘More Painful Response

Iran is facing a growing challenge at home as fighting with the United States resumes. New attacks are adding pressure to an economy...

Meta $1.4 trillion trial puts Facebook and Instagram under scrutiny over child safety and social media use.
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Meta $1.4 Trillion Trial Brings Social Media Safety Into Focus

What happens when features built to keep people scrolling become the focus of a major court fight? That is the question behind the...

Donald Trump orders Pentagon to reduce joint military drills with South Korea during Ulchi Freedom Shield 2026 in Seoul
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Trump Ordered Pentagon to Substantially Reduce Joint Military Drills With South Korea

Trump Ordered Pentagon to Substantially Reduce Joint Military Drills With South Korea The U.S. and South Korea have started their annual military drills....

AI competition illustration showing China's $28 trillion capital markets funding AI companies and chipmakers to compete with the United States.
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AI Competition Intensifies as China Uses $28 Trillion Capital Markets to Challenge the US

The race to lead artificial intelligence is entering a new stage. It is no longer just about building smarter AI models or faster...

EA acquisition completed as PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners take Electronic Arts private in a $55 billion deal.
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EA Acquisition Reshapes the Future of Gaming With $55 Billion Deal

What happens when one of the world’s biggest game publishers leaves the stock market behind? The EA acquisition is now official. On 4th...

Trump Iran talks begin Monday as diplomacy focuses on the Strait of Hormuz and regional security.
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Trump Iran Talks Begin as U.S. Shifts From Strike Threat to Diplomacy

After weeks of threats and rising tensions, the focus is finally shifting from missiles to meetings. Trump-Iran talks are expected to begin on...

WhatsApp Web Updates introducing browser-based voice and video calling with new call management features
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WhatsApp Web Updates Set a New Standard for Browser Calling

On July 28, 2026, WhatsApp announced one of the biggest updates to its web platform. Users can now make and receive voice and...

Iran halts strikes as the US bombing pause continues, with global markets watching closely
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Iran Halts Strikes as US Bombing Pause Opens Door for Fresh Talks

Iran Halts Strikes: At a Glance Iran halts strikes while the U.S. keeps its bombing campaign on hold. The Pentagon stopped airstrikes after...