The Hindu Businessline

The bureau revised March 2026 data, raising job openings by 21,000 to 6.9 million, lowering hires by 19,000 to 5.5 million

Health officials in Ituri province, which accounts for almost 94% of confirmed infections, were actively monitoring only 39.3% of identified contacts, the countrys National Institute of Public Health said

Trump has moved to reconstruct his tariff agenda by launching probes under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974

The policy allows the federal government up to 30 days to assess qualifying AI models while emphasising that participation by developers remains voluntary

The developments come amid rising tensions in the region, a US naval blockade targeting Iranian trade routes and mounting economic pressure inside Iran

The developments came amid uncertainty over ceasefire negotiations involving Iran, Israel and the US, though President Donald Trump insisted talks were continuing

The tariffs would partially replace last years 50% tariff on many Brazilian goods imposed by Trump, reducing it to 40% as punishment for the countrys prosecution of its former president

The decision comes amid growing tensions between the US military establishment and media organizations over access restrictions

The renewed violence threatens ongoing diplomatic efforts involving Lebanon, Israel, Iran and the United States to prevent a broader regional conflict

The truce has faced repeated violations from both sides, highlighting the volatility of the situation

The two ministers affirmed the importance of enhancing cooperation with regional partners to help maintain a free, open, peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific

As the diplomatic exchanges continued, Israel expanded its ground assault in Lebanon, shattering a brittle truce with its northern neighbour

Trump also said it was tougher for him to negotiate with Iran with all the political commentary surrounding the conflict

Iran acknowledged launching a retaliatory strike, while Kuwait said it was intercepting incoming drone and missile fire.

Powells remarks come as the countrys highest court is deliberating the fate of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, whom President Donald Trump has sought to fire over unproven mortgage fraud allegations

The outbreaks apparent geographic footprint expanded to 22 affected health zones across three eastern provinces from 13 reported just days earlier

The Nikkei climbed 1.1% to enter the midday recess at 67,038.24, after pushing as high as 67,231.28; SoftBank jumped, jumping 10.3% to contribute 618 points of the Nikkei's total 709-point rise

Production rose for a sixth successive month, led by investment goods

Iran, meanwhile, continues to insist that its rights must be protected and that financial considerations be included in any final agreement, leaving major issues unresolved as negotiations continue

The latest draft reportedly includes a 60-day truce, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and measures addressing Irans stockpile of highly enriched uranium

The advance comes despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and ongoing direct talks between Israel and Lebanon.

The Crusader-era fortress overlooks large parts of southern Lebanon and northern Israel, making it a valuable military position.

In the Kirov region, northeast of Moscow and around 1,300km (800 miles) from Ukrainian-held territory, governor Alexander Sokolov said drones had hit a facility in the Urzhumsky district.

We are making a great deal; otherwise we'll just go back and finish it off militarily. We're close to a very good deal, Trump said

Cooper's visit comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, soaring oil prices following the US-Israeli war on Iran, and as Britain struggles with sluggish economic growth.

USCIS issued new guidance that will prevent many immigrants from applying for a green card without leaving the country to complete the process at a consulate in their home countries

Tourism contributes nearly 13% of gross domestic product in Thailand and nearly 9% in Vietnam, and it underpins millions of jobs in Cambodia