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Trump's state dinner for Xi to feature sea bass and a long list of tech titans
President Donald Trump welcomed China's leader Xi Jinping to Washington for a multi-day visit, highlighted by a star-studded state dinner in the White House East Room.
Sensex tanks 493 points; Nifty falls sixth day as crude jumps to $91
Indian equity markets faced a sharp sell-off as crude oil prices climbed to $91 a barrel following renewed Middle East conflicts and U.S.-Iran tensions.
US Treasury yields surge to fresh two-decade highs as oil prices hit $105 per barrel
Global financial markets reeled as US Treasury yields surged to multi-decade highs and crude oil prices climbed past $105 per barrel amid Middle East conflict.
Oracle shares drop after invoking force majeure on New Mexico data center
Oracle shares dropped sharply in morning trading after the company invoked a force majeure notice regarding its massive New Mexico AI data center project.
Oracle Invokes Force Majeure for Project Jupiter
Oracle has issued a force majeure notice for Project Jupiter, its massive AI data center campus in New Mexico, to shield itself from potential construction delays.
More Than 167,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Across the U.S.
Federal regulators have issued a Class I recall for over 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat distributed nationwide with a fraudulent USDA inspection seal.
OECD upgrades India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1 per cent on robust demand
The OECD has upgraded India's fiscal year 2027 real GDP growth projection to 7.1 per cent, reflecting strong domestic demand and investment.
Is Pornhub allowing under-18s access? UK regulator investigates
Britain's media regulator has launched a formal investigation into Pornhub parent company Aylo over whether children can bypass age verification controls.
Bathla Group halts all construction and reduces staff as lenders withdraw
Housing developer Bathla Group has halted construction and reduced its workforce to a skeleton crew after nearly all lenders withdrew their financial support.
Bentley unveils its first electric car with Torcal SUV
Bentley has officially debuted the Torcal, its first fully electric luxury SUV featuring up to 888 PS and a starting price of £173,000.
Trump Backs Diesel Export Ban as Prices Hit Record Highs
President Donald Trump has backed a potential ban on diesel fuel exports as national retail prices surge to a record $6.53 per gallon.
US 10-year Treasury yield hits 5.05%, highest since July 2007
The benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.05%, reaching its highest level since July 2007 as oil prices rose and markets priced in rate hikes.
Thomas Gigler, 56, missing after jumping overboard on Carnival Panorama
Thomas Gigler is missing from the Carnival Panorama after CCTV footage showed him leaving the ship, prompting ongoing coast guard searches.
Royal Caribbean Confirms $3bn Sandals Deal After Shares Slid on Report
Royal Caribbean Group has officially confirmed it will acquire a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts International for $3 billion, adding 20 resorts to its portfolio.
Royal Caribbean Acquires 50% Stake in Sandals Resorts for $3 Billion
Royal Caribbean Group has agreed to acquire a 50% equity interest in Sandals Resorts International for approximately $3 billion.
McDonalds commits 8.5 billion to restaurant modernization and training
McDonald's is investing up to $8.5 billion through 2036 into restaurant modernizations, AI integration, and a massive global workforce upskilling initiative.
Myer posts $276 million loss amid tough economic conditions
Myer has recorded a $276 million net loss for the 2026 financial year, marking its second-largest deficit in history due to weak consumer spending and impairments.
UK economic growth to slow next year amid Middle East conflict impact
International forecasters warn that UK economic growth will slow next year as fallout from the Middle East conflict hits energy markets and stokes inflation.
Nvidia Valuation Drops as AI Infrastructure Returns Shrink Toward Death Cross
Nvidia's valuation is dropping despite record sales as the incremental return on invested capital for major hyperscalers collapses to 13%.
Saudi Arabia Restarts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attacks
Saudi Arabia has resumed operations at the strategic East-West crude pipeline following drone attacks that temporarily halted vital energy flows.