Business News - The Last 24 Hours

India-Pakistan conflict risks deepening religious tensions
Deutsche Welle - 1 hour 4 min ago
The brutal massacre of 26 civilians in Pahalgam in India-administered Kashmir targeted Hindus. Experts say the Islamist attack was meant to stoke Hindu-Muslim tensions in India.

Deutsche Welle - Pakistan says over 50 killed in last week's India clashes - 3 hours 11 min ago

BBC - Despite the India-Pakistan ceasefire, these five measures remain - 6 hours 11 min ago

Bloomberg - Success of Chinese Jets Against India Raises Alarm in Asia - Bloomberg - 6 hours 23 min ago

FOX Business - India considering tariffs on US goods to counter Trump's levies - 7 hours 19 min ago

CNBC - New Delhi remains focused on economy despite tensions with Pakistan: India ambassador to Singapore - 9 hours 47 min ago

Reuters - India's diplomatic ambitions tested as Trump pushes for deal on Kashmir - Reuters - 23 hours 8 min ago

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Indiatimes - Third-party mediation between India, Pak has been reality since 1990: Congress MP Manish Tewari - 45 min 5 sec ago

The Hindu - LIC raises stake in Bank of India to 8.38% - 45 min 19 sec ago

SCMP - Xi Jinping calls for unity, Pakistan’s ‘ABC’ system against India: SCMP daily highlights - 2 hours 53 min ago

The Guardian - India has only ‘paused’ military action against Pakistan, Modi says - 23 hours 35 min ago

Japan deploys old and new tech to ease Ukraine mine danger
Deutsche Welle - 1 hour 20 min ago
Japanese companies are shipping heavy machinery to clear minefields across Ukraine, while scientists use AI to locate more threats.

Reuters - Turkish, Russian top diplomats discuss Ukraine-Russia peace efforts, Turkish source says - Reuters - 21 hours 11 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Zelenskyy and Erdogan discuss proposed Ukraine peace talks - 22 hours 42 min ago

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Indiatimes - Ukraine finally finds a way to push back Russia and reclaim its land. This is how foreign gamers are playing a crucial role in the objective - 1 hour 10 min ago

BusinessInsider - Russia's new drone-launched cruise missile is crammed with parts from Kyiv's allies, Ukraine says - 2 hours 26 min ago

The Independent - Everything we know about Russia and Ukraine peace talks in Turkey - 5 hours 37 min ago

The Guardian - Questions swirl as Russia stalls over Europe’s Ukraine ceasefire demands – Europe live - 8 hours 6 min ago

Russia Today - Trump mulls participation in Russia-Ukraine talks - 19 hours 55 min ago

Microsoft is cutting 3% of its workforce
CNBC - 1 hour 23 min ago
It's likely Microsoft's largest job purge since it said goodbye to 10,000 employees in 2023.

COMMENTARY:

BusinessInsider - Microsoft has started its culling of managers and non-coders, with around 6,000 cuts planned - 1 hour 13 min ago

Trump administration cuts an additional $450 million in grants to Harvard
CNBC - 1 hour 35 min ago
The Trump administration is cutting an additional $450 million in grants to Harvard University, on top of the $2.2 billion already cut.

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FOX Business - Trump signs 'strategic economic partnership' with Saudi Arabia - 1 hour 46 min ago

Reuters - Trump signs economic partnership agreement with Saudi Arabia - Reuters - 1 hour 56 min ago

CNBC - Trump to speak after White House announces $600 billion Saudi investment in U.S. - 1 hour 57 min ago

NDTV - Warplanes, Chandeliers: Trump Gets Royal Welcome In Saudi Arabia - 2 hours 25 min ago

Bloomberg - Trump Faces $2 Trillion Hurdle to Win Money From Saudi Prince - Bloomberg.com - 12 hours 23 min ago

Deutsche Welle - US updates: Trump in Saudi Arabia on Middle East trip - 15 hours 28 min ago

BBC - Dozens of white South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan - 17 hours 9 min ago

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New York Times - How Pandora Is Surviving Trump’s Trade War - 32 min 6 sec ago

The Guardian - Trump administration piles on pressure on Harvard with $450m more in cuts - 42 min 4 sec ago

Russia Today - Ex-NATO chief warns Trump to stay away from Greenland - 48 min 18 sec ago

The Independent - Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ proposes a MAGA bank account for kids. What does it mean? - 1 hour 3 min ago

SCMP - Times have changed: US-China talks show Beijing has refined the art of dealing with Trump - 1 hour 23 min ago

Indiatimes - ‘Our targets were…’: MEA responds to Trump's Indo-Pak nuclear war speculation | Operation Sindoor - 1 hour 33 min ago

New York Post - Conservative radio host Erick Erickson rips Trump over $400M Qatari plane: ‘Purchased with the same money used to murder American citizens’ - 1 hour 36 min ago

BusinessInsider - A free plane? Trump's Air Force One plan could be an expensive 'security nightmare.' - 6 hours 38 min ago

Sydney Morning Herald - Just call it a win: What’s behind Trump’s sudden victory declaration against the Houthis? - 6 hours 53 min ago

US updates: Trump and MBS sign strategic economic agreement
Deutsche Welle - 1 hour 54 min ago
US President Donald Trump and Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman signed an agreement covering energy, mining and defense. DW has the latest.

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Indiatimes - Trump Saudi visit: US Prez, Crown Prince sign 'strategic economic partnership'; key details here - 35 min 31 sec ago

BusinessInsider - Bat VC launches $100 million fund to back US and Indian AI startups - 4 hours 4 min ago

The Independent - US and China strike temporary trade truce. Could it be a turning point in Trump-Xi economic war? - 7 hours 49 min ago

The Guardian - Donald Trump lands in Saudi Arabia as Gulf visit to seek economic deals begins – US politics live - 8 hours 4 min ago

The Straits Times - US on track to lose $16 billion in travel revenue in 2025 - 8 hours 43 min ago

New York Times - US-China Tariff Pause Spurs Stock Market Surge - 20 hours 18 min ago

Zelensky Says Only Meeting Putin Face-To-Face Can Deliver Peace
NDTV - 1 hour 54 min ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he wanted to negotiate an unconditional 30-day ceasefire face-to-face with Vladimir Putin at this week's talks in Istanbul because only the Russian leader could enact such a pause.

NDTV - Europe's Latest Warning To Russia Ahead Of Putin-Zelensky Meet In Turkey - 11 hours 21 min ago

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The Guardian - Zelenskyy repeats vow to wait in Turkey for face-to-face talks with Putin - 53 min 57 sec ago

Indiatimes - LIVE | Germany's Merz issues fiery warning to Putin over Ukraine war: 'End war now or else...' - 2 hours 13 min ago

Russia Today - Not talking to Putin illogical – Trump envoy - 5 hours 16 min ago

SCMP - Zelensky challenges Putin to face-to-face talks in Istanbul amid Trump’s peace push - 5 hours 26 min ago

The Independent - Will Zelensky empty-chair Putin in front of Trump after calling Russia’s bluff on peace talks? - 7 hours 24 min ago

BusinessInsider - Steven Seagal appeared at Putin's big Victory Day celebration next to a biker gang - 10 hours 49 min ago

China courts Latin America amid US tariff chaos
Deutsche Welle - 1 hour 56 min ago
While Washington has tightened trade restrictions against some Latin American countries, China is quietly gaining ground in the region. Beijing positions itself as a stable partner, and many governments are receptive.

FOX Business - Inflation ticked slightly higher in April as tariff impact looms - 3 hours 50 min ago

NDTV - Fentanyl Is A US Issue, Says China, Calls Punitive Tariffs Unreasonable - 7 hours 57 min ago

Reuters - Honda sees full-year profit down 59% as US tariffs bite, postpones Canada EV plans - Reuters - 8 hours 28 min ago

Bloomberg - US-China: These Are the Tariffs That Dreams Are Made Of - Bloomberg.com - 11 hours 23 min ago

BBC - Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs - 20 hours 6 min ago

COMMENTARY:

Indiatimes - Nvidia reportedly hikes GPU prices by up to 15% as tariffs and TSMC cost surges send shockwaves through retail channels; here's how it will affect you - 40 min 3 sec ago

New York Times - Carvana, a Used Car Retailer, Thinks Tariffs Could be Good for Business - 1 hour 13 sec ago

The Guardian - Market uncertainty created by Trump worse than his 10% tariff on Australian exports, say analysts - 1 hour 22 min ago

The Hindu - U.S. tariff pause on Beijing puts pressure on 'China-plus-one' countries - 1 hour 37 min ago

SCMP - Xi meets Lula: China, Brazil call for ‘more just’ world order amid Trump tariff turmoil - 2 hours 21 min ago

The Independent - Inflation cools in April - but fears of impact from Trump’s tariff plan remains - 3 hours 34 min ago

BusinessInsider - Tariffs are hitting e-commerce brands, so Postscript is eating some costs to keep them afloat - 7 hours 23 min ago

AllAfrica - Nigeria: Nigerians Can't Afford Another Electricity Tariff Hike - 9 hours 15 min ago

New York Post - US to cut ‘de minimis’ tariff on China shipments to 54% from 120% - 9 hours 37 min ago

The Straits Times - Singapore stocks rise in cautious Asia relief rally after US-China tariff reprieve - 13 hours 15 min ago

The FTC’s new rule on ticket prices is a win for consumers, experts say — but don't expect it to bring costs down
CNBC - 1 hour 59 min ago
The FTC's new guidelines on ticket price transparency, known as the junk fees rule, is a rare win for consumers, experts say.

COMMENTARY:

Indiatimes - US consumer prices rise moderately in April - 3 hours 38 min ago

New York Post - Letitia James’ pro-consumer push could spark ‘legal shakedowns’ and boost greedy lawyers, businesses say - 22 hours 52 min ago

Russian Spy Ring Busted In UK: 6 Convicted Spies Jailed For 50 Years
NDTV - 3 hours 2 min ago
Six Bulgarian nationals, known as "The Minions," have been sentenced to a total of 50 years in prison in the UK for conducting a large-scale espionage operation on behalf of Russia's GRU.

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BBC - Russia responsible for downing of MH17, UN body rules - 13 hours 38 min ago

Deutsche Welle - UN body finds Russia responsible for downed MH17 flight - 13 hours 41 min ago

COMMENTARY:

The Independent - How Russia is pushing to take control of Africa’s nuclear future - 1 hour 35 min ago

Indiatimes - World War 3: Is Russia preparing to attack NATO? Latvia issues warning - 8 hours 6 min ago

The Guardian - UN body rules Russia responsible for downing of flight MH17 prompting calls for compensation - 15 hours 27 min ago

SCMP - Fake passports, hidden cameras: 6 Bulgarians who led Russian spy ring are jailed in UK - 21 hours 1 min ago

BusinessInsider - Russia is on pace to run out of financial reserves by this fall, which would cripple war efforts, economist says - 21 hours 14 min ago

Sydney Morning Herald - Russia found responsible for downing of MH17, UN aviation body says - 22 hours 23 min ago

Hinge Health aims to raise up to $437 million in IPO, pricing at $28 to $32 per share
CNBC - 3 hours 7 min ago
Hinge Health said in a filing on Tuesday that it plans to raise more than $437 million in its upcoming initial public offering.

COMMENTARY:

The Hindu - More Retail plans ₹2,000-crore IPO in 2026 to aid expansion, reduce debt - 21 hours 27 min ago

UnitedHealth Group names new CEO, shares slide
FOX Business - 3 hours 10 min ago
UnitedHealth Group Chairman Stephen Hemsley is returning to helm the health care conglomerate once again. He will replace Andrew Witty effective immediately.

FOX Business - American CEOs Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Larry Fink join Trump at Saudi royal court - 4 hours 39 min ago

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The Independent - Elon Musk and billionaire CEOs join Trump in Saudi to court oligarchs for AI investments - 25 min 51 sec ago

Indiatimes - WaPo turmoil deepens: Jeff Bezos appointed CEO Will Lewis vanishes from newsroom, staff cite concerns over his absence and alleged drinking habits - 54 min 29 sec ago

BusinessInsider - Meet the CEOs behind YouTube's biggest stars - 1 hour 11 min ago

The Guardian - UnitedHealth CEO steps down as company lowers then withdraws 2025 financial outlook - 1 hour 14 min ago

New York Post - UnitedHealth CEO abruptly quits, predecessor returns in major shakeup - 3 hours 11 min ago

Annual inflation rate hit 2.3% in April, less than expected
CNBC - 3 hours 31 min ago
The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.2% in April for a 2.4% annual inflation rate.

COMMENTARY:

Indiatimes - First inflation report since Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement surprises everyone; will Fed Chair Jerome Powell cut rates? - 2 hours 2 min ago

The Guardian - US monthly inflation rate slows amid Trump tariffs - 3 hours 35 min ago

New York Times - U.S. Inflation Stable Ahead of Expected Jump From Tariffs - 3 hours 37 min ago

BusinessInsider - Inflation unexpectedly cooled in April despite Trump's big tariffs announcement - 3 hours 49 min ago

Nissan to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven factories
BBC - 4 hours 2 min ago
The planned layoffs mean the Japanese carmaker has now cut about 15% of its workforce in the past year.

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FOX Business - Nissan increases job cuts to 20K by 2027 - 4 hours 2 min ago

BBC - Nissan to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven factories - 7 hours 24 min ago

COMMENTARY:

The Guardian - Nissan to shut seven factories, cutting 20,000 jobs worldwide - 6 hours 24 sec ago

BusinessInsider - Nissan to cut 20,000 jobs as Trump's tariffs complicate plans to escape its financial crisis - 6 hours 6 min ago

Tesla Employee Claims He Was Sacked For Criticising Elon Musk Amid Plummeting Sales
NDTV - 4 hours 4 min ago
Matthew LaBrot was fired by Tesla after he created a website demanding that Elon Musk resign as the CEO of the EV giant.

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NDTV - Elon Musk Shares "Real-Time" Dance Video Of Tesla's Optimus Robot - 5 hours 19 min ago

COMMENTARY:

Indiatimes - Elon Musk flaunts Tesla Optimus Robots to Trump and MBS in high-stakes Saudi visit - 40 min 59 sec ago

The Hindu - Tesla's refresh to best-selling Model Y SUV starts on rocky road - 1 hour 39 min ago

Toyota reveals new name, upgraded tech for its sole U.S. EV
CNBC - 4 hours 53 min ago
Toyota's redesigned EV will be called the "bZ" and offer notable increases in EV technologies and capabilities.

COMMENTARY:

Indiatimes - Toyota goes all-in on hybrids, no more gas-only RAV4s in 2026 - 23 hours 45 min ago

Russian Oil Exports’ Value Crimped Again by Latest Price Slide - Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg - 5 hours 15 min ago
Russian Oil Exports’ Value Crimped Again by Latest Price Slide Bloomberg.com

COMMENTARY:

Russia Today - US oil industry unhappy with Trump – Bloomberg - 19 hours 37 min ago

China removes ban on Boeing deliveries after deal with US to temporarily slash tariffs
FOX Business - 6 hours 19 min ago
China has removed its ban on airlines accepting Boeing planes after Beijing and Washington agreed to temporarily reduce the steep tariffs on one another.

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NDTV - China Lifts Ban On Boeing Imports After Trade Talks With US: Report - 6 hours 51 min ago

Reuters - China lifts Boeing delivery ban as tariff war cools, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters - 6 hours 52 min ago

Bloomberg - China Removes Ban on Boeing Deliveries After US Trade Truce - Bloomberg.com - 11 hours 13 min ago

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Indiatimes - Boeing deliveries nearly double in April - 1 hour 10 min ago

The Independent - Retrofitting Trump’s Qatari Boeing jet for use as Air Force One ‘impossible’ until after 2028, report says - 5 hours 53 min ago

The Straits Times - China removes ban on Boeing deliveries after US trade truce: Sources - 10 hours 8 min ago

Tired of corporate America, man quits job, cashes out 401(k) and sails into freedom – now he’s a TikTok star
FOX Business - 6 hours 22 min ago
After quitting his job, selling his belongings and emptying his 401(k), Oliver Widger is just starting his voyage across the Pacific Ocean and becoming a viral sensation along the way.

COMMENTARY:

BusinessInsider - I tried Agent Nateur, the celeb-favorite 'clean' beauty brand that's trending on TikTok - 2 hours 41 min ago

"Some Personal Data Has Been Taken": UK's Marks And Spencer On Cyber Attack
NDTV - 7 hours 32 min ago
British retailer Marks and Spencer said on Tuesday some personal customer information was taken in the cyber attack that has crippled its online operation for more than three weeks.

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Reuters - UK's M&S says customer data was taken in cyber attack - Reuters - 8 hours 28 min ago

BBC - M&S says personal customer data stolen in cyber attack - 8 hours 36 min ago

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The Guardian - M&S says some personal data was taken in cyber-attack - 8 hours 14 min ago

Indiatimes - Pakistan-allied hackers launched 15 lakh cyber attacks on Indian websites; only 150 successful - 13 hours 30 min ago

Investment banks lift China growth outlook after surprise trade deal with U.S.
CNBC - 11 hours 6 min ago
Global banks are reviewing their China calls after the thawing of trade relations between Washington and Beijing.

CNBC - After UK and China trade deals, tariff rate still highest since 1934, Yale report says - 20 hours 40 min ago

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New York Post - China lifts Boeing ban following 90-day trade deal with White House: report - 59 min 2 sec ago

The Guardian - Chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef may not be essential for US-UK trade deal - 4 hours 34 min ago

SCMP - After the China-US trade deal, what tariffs will exporters actually pay? - 11 hours 20 min ago

Indiatimes - 'Tariffs may soar again if…': Trump stuns world with new US-China trade deal announcement - 22 hours 27 min ago

Fintechs that raked in profits from high interest rates now face a key test
CNBC - 11 hours 21 min ago
Fintechs like Revolut and Monzo got a revenue boost from higher interest rates. Now, they face a key test as rates decline.

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Indiatimes - U.S. stock futures today fall ahead of April inflation report as tariff rally fades and Fed rate cut hopes waver, with Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures down - 4 hours 8 min ago

China's AI-powered humanoid robots aim to transform manufacturing - Reuters
Reuters - 13 hours 13 min ago
China's AI-powered humanoid robots aim to transform manufacturing Reuters

Samsung launches slimmest smartphone as races against rival Apple
CGTN - 13 hours 16 min ago
Samsung Electronics made public its slimmest flagship model to date on Tuesday, complete with enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) features, as it seeks to get ahead of rival Apple on the premium market.The S25 Edge launch is designed to appeal to increasing demand, especially from consumers in their 20s and 30s, for more portable smartphones."The feedback was clear – users wanted something slimmer and easier to carry without sacrificing performance," said Samsung, which made structural chang ...

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Indiatimes - Thinner than a credit card: Samsung’s S25 Edge raises the stakes before Apple’s 'iPhone Air' can take flight - 8 hours 32 min ago

SCMP - From Prada to Samsung and Lego: Vietnam cracks down on fakes after US tariff threat - 8 hours 53 min ago

BusinessInsider - Samsung is tapping some serious K-pop star power to sell its skinny phone - 8 hours 58 min ago

Massive Rally In Wall Street After US, China De-Escalate Trade War
NDTV - 14 hours 38 min ago
Wall Street stocks finished solidly higher Monday, cheering an announcement that the United States and China sharply de-escalated a trade war that has rattled global markets.

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Indiatimes - US-China tariff truce | S&P 500 marks highest level since early March, Wall Street indexes rise - 12 hours 26 min ago

BusinessInsider - What Wall Street's brightest minds think about the US-China trade deal - 23 hours 38 min ago

US Announces New Sanctions Against Iran As Talks Proceed
NDTV - 17 hours 6 min ago
The United States announced new sanctions Monday against Iran over its nuclear program, despite ongoing negotiations between the two countries over the sensitive issue.

COMMENTARY:

Russia Today - Brussels seeking to sidetrack Hungary in renewing Russia sanctions – FT - 7 hours 36 min ago

Google launches AI startup fund offering access to new models and tools
CNBC - 20 hours 19 min ago
Amazon and Microsoft, OpenAI's principal investor, are backing generative AI startups with hefty investments as well as developing their own technologies.

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BusinessInsider - Here's an exclusive look at the pitch deck Palantir and Google alums used to raise $1.2 million to build an AI agent that acts like a junior product manager - 2 hours 23 min ago

Stocks Rally on US-China Trade Truce as Bonds Sink: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg - 20 hours 41 min ago
Stocks Rally on US-China Trade Truce as Bonds Sink: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.com

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Indiatimes - Forget politicians, top economist claims bond vigilantes are the real global power players, and they've successfully 'boxed in' Donald Trump - 1 hour 13 min ago

Jim Cramer sees 4 stocks as our biggest winners of easing U.S.-China trade tensions
CNBC - 20 hours 57 min ago
Monday's trade announcement signals an easing of geopolitical tensions between the world's two largest economies.

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FOX Business - Economist believes US-China tariff truce could be the start of a financial revolution - 23 hours 29 min ago

COMMENTARY:

SCMP - China’s rising Mideast engagement looms as Trump seeks investment, security deals - 6 hours 50 min ago

Indiatimes - There are two Chinas, and America must understand both - 11 hours 14 min ago

New York Times - There Are Two Chinas, and America Must Understand Both - 12 hours 23 min ago

The Straits Times - Tariff reprieve with China likely to avert US recession but not coming slowdown: Economists - 17 hours 2 min ago

Duffy calls for investigation after latest Newark airport ground delay, blames Biden admin for failures
FOX Business - 22 hours 25 sec ago
Newark Liberty International Airport is facing another FAA-imposed ground delay due to staffing shortages, after a telecommunications issue led to delays on Sunday.

COMMENTARY:

Indiatimes - Is Joe Biden suffering from prostate cancer? Here's what a report says after the former president visited a hospital - 3 hours 23 min ago

The Independent - Sean Duffy blames Biden for Newark airport crisis, but also says it should’ve been fixed during Covid — when Trump was in office - 10 hours 39 min ago

The Guardian - Biden destroyed Harris bid by staying in race too long, top adviser says in book - 16 hours 58 min ago

Apple considering iPhone price hikes this fall: report
FOX Business - 23 hours 27 min ago
Apple is reportedly mulling higher prices for iPhones released this fall and is weighing product updates that could be cited as causing the price hikes rather than tariffs.

COMMENTARY:

Indiatimes - Are you eligible for Apple's $95 million settlement? Check how to submit claims, deadline and more - 3 hours 57 min ago

The Hindu - Apple may raise iPhone prices ahead of new launch - 13 hours 34 min ago