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The acquisition would expand Mercks presence in life-science research
India has historically been an important buyer of Iranian crude, but suspended imports in 2019
Dozens of buildings collapsed, says interim President Rodriguez
Judges Kimberly Prost of Canada, Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda and Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini-Gansou of Benin said the sanctions were designed to exert extrajudicial pressure with the objective of punishing and coercing the judges
India stands in solidarity with Caracas as powerful quakes trigger state of emergency
The request is mostly for Operation Epic Fury, but it also includes a range of other items including aid to American farmers, help for the Ebola crisis in Africa and other needs closer to home
Los Angeles-based Cosm is an operator of large-screen theatres that show films and sporting events
More than 26 million people voted in the polarising runoff, setting a historic record. Of those, over 4,26,000 people chose a third, no-name option on the ballot that allows voters to express dislike of both candidates
Event blurs lines between commemoration and campaign as low approval ratings persist
Singapores Ministry of Manpower and a trade union body are providing assistance to the 400 workers from India and Bangladesh who have been abandoned without wages and accommodation
The findings of the survey showed that 76 per cent of expressing no confidence in his leadership, while confidence in him declined in 16 of 24 countries and improved in none
The meeting marks the second White House gathering with chief executives of major defense firms focused on ramping up weapons production
Banks could absorb more than $700 billion in hypothetical losses, Fed says Aggregate high-quality capital fell from 12.8% to 11.2% during the test
It would be unacceptable to me, because we have numerous strengths, and if you did that for them, youd have to do it for other people, the president told reporters at the White House on Wednesday
IRGC said it will take action against vessels that fail to comply with the requirements.
The plan calls for investing more than 370 trillion ($2.3 trillion) in the 14-year period ending in March 2041, with 101.6 trillion earmarked for artificial intelligence and chips spending alone
Benchmark oil prices fell more than $3 on Wednesday to their lowest level since before the start of the Iran war in February as supply concerns eased with more stranded oil tankers exiting the strait.
Simon Bolivar Airport in Maiquetia, near Caracas, is closed because of damage,Venezuelas interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Wednesday
The quake was felt strongly in Aomori prefecture, while railway services including Tohoku Shinkansen were temporarily halted
Residents rushed out of buildings as the powerful quake caused strong shaking, with reports of cracks appearing in some structures
Northern France is working to restore electricity to thousands of homes after a transformer-related incident linked to extreme heat.
The agreement calls for Iran to dilute highly enriched uranium levels while broader negotiations continue
Agreement focuses on knowledge exchange and use of AI in audits
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthiunderscored the need for the Indian-American community to get more involved than you've ever been. You have to raise your voice. You have to speak up. You have to show up
Trump said the money released from frozen accounts can be used only to purchase food and medicines from the US
North Korea has put the Choe Hyon through a series of tests in recent months ahead of its deployment, including launches of what it described as nuclear-capable cruise missiles from the vessel
Oil prices ticked lower Tuesday with Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, fell 45 cents to $77.45 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate futures decline 34 cents to $73.52
Sanctions experts are unsure how billions of dollars' worth of Iranian assets would make their way to the American heartland from the escrow accounts where they have been locked for years by US sanctions
The vessels wanting to use the temporary corridor would need to coordinate with the IMO, based on coordinates announced by the organisation and Omani authorities
A rare weather pattern called an omega block is driving Europes intense heatwave, trapping hot air over the region for days. Heres how this atmospheric roadblock works and why climate change is making heatwaves more severe
However, Iranian officials rejected these claims, saying no agreement has been reached on IAEA inspections of damaged nuclear sites
The US waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first round of talks.
The statement from Irans foreign ministry spokesperson appears to contradict US Vice President JD Vances claim that talks in Switzerland resulted in an agreement allowing IAEA access
New initiative aims to shorten timelines from early-stage research to late-stage clinical trials through regulatory reforms.
On Monday, Starmer said in an emotional statement that he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party,
The threat to Starmer, which has been building for months, increased sharply on Friday when Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, decisively won a parliamentary election to return to Westminster
Not all countries are a targets and when Trumps temporary 10% across-the-board tariffs expire at the end of July, some stand to gain a competitive edge with a lower rate than they had before
At least 78 nurses, doctors and other health-care workers have become ill and 18 have died during the epidemic, according to Congos National Public Health Institute
The Barzan gas plant feeds domestic industries and power generation, and it is unclear if liquefied natural gas output will be affected
In a joint statement issued after the conclusion of the Lake Lucerne Summit, the parties agreed to establish a high-level group to ensure effective implementation of the MoU and oversee progress
Four tankers either owned by Qatars shipping arm or under long-term charter with the country are travelling through the Strait of Hormuz
The companies, including Iberdrola, Volvo Cars and Uber, Mahindra Group, Nikon Corporation, and Levi Strauss, underlined the need to reduce exposure to volatile fossil fuel costs and bolster energy security
External Affairs Minister to hold talks with counterparts and deliver keynote at Jeju Forum amid deepening India-ROK and India-Mongolia ties

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