Business News - The Last 24 Hours

Should India worry about China's massive dam?
Deutsche Welle - 7 min 30 sec ago
China's construction of a massive dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo has raised fears in India over water flows, agriculture and regional security.

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BBC - Air India watchdog audit reveals 51 safety violations - 36 min 53 sec ago

CNBC - Trump announces 25% tariff on India plus 'penalty' for trade with Russia - 53 min 43 sec ago

Deutsche Welle - Trump to impose 25% tariff on India - 1 hour 3 min ago

NDTV - Opinion: Opinion | The West Botched Up Russia ... And Now Wants India To Foot The Bill - 3 hours 5 min ago

Reuters - Ships carrying fuel from India's Nayara refinery in limbo, sources say - Reuters - 3 hours 54 min ago

Associated Press - US health officials crack down on kratom products after industry complaints - India Today - 14 hours 28 min ago

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Indiatimes - 9 spicy street foods in India that’ll set your tongue on fire - 53 min 25 sec ago

The Independent - Donald Trump threatens ‘good friend’ India with 25 per cent tariff - 1 hour 24 min ago

New York Times - India and Trump Still Don’t Have a Tariff Deal: Here’s Why That Matters - 19 hours 31 min ago

The Hindu - Bank of India Q1 net profit rises 32% to ₹6,068 crore - 20 hours 47 min ago

US economy grows after swing in imports
BBC - 28 min 48 sec ago
The world's biggest economy expanded at an annual rate of 3% after Trump's tariffs distorted trade.

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Deutsche Welle - How the EU-US trade deal extends beyond economics - 1 hour 57 min ago

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Russia Today - US State Department ‘presumes’ White House ready for Russia sanctions blowback - 2 hours 59 min ago

Indiatimes - European economy sees growth of only 0.1% as scramble to get ahead of US tariffs goes into reverse - 3 hours 35 min ago

SCMP - Hong Kong stocks trade lower on disappointment over China-US trade negotiations - 11 hours 1 min ago

The Straits Times - MAS keeps Singapore dollar policy unchanged amid US tariff risks to economy - 12 hours 59 min ago

Architecture firms report decline in billings for commercial real estate
CNBC - 32 min 28 sec ago
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained in negative territory in June with a score of 46.8, down from 47.2 in May.

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
CNBC - 38 min 3 sec ago
Palo Alto announced a massive acquisition, and shares of Starbucks jumped on signs of progress in its turnaround.

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The Hindu - Stock markets advance for second day on buying in L&T; Sensex gains 144 points - 2 hours 27 min ago

BusinessInsider - 3 reasons the stock market could be overheating this summer - 21 hours 34 min ago

Indiatimes - US stock market today dances near record heights: S&P 500 flirts with all-time high, Nasdaq soars on tech euphoria, Dow holds steady as Fed decision looms - 22 hours 48 min ago

U.S. economy grew at a 3% rate in Q2, a better-than-expected pace even as Trump's tariffs hit
CNBC - 48 min ago
Gross domestic product was expected to grow at a 2.3% annualized pace in the second quarter, according to the consensus estimate.

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CNBC - Trump says Friday tariff deadline 'will not be extended' - 1 hour 33 min ago

BBC - Adidas to raise prices as US tariffs costs rise by €200m - 2 hours 48 min ago

Reuters - Taiwan trade delegation will continue tariff talks in US, sources say - Reuters - 10 hours 46 min ago

NDTV - US Warns China On Russian Oil Purchases That Could Bring 100% Tariffs - 14 hours 31 min ago

FOX Business - Parent company of Charmin and Tide brands to raise prices on other products due to tariff pressure - 16 hours 33 min ago

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New York Times - U.S. Economy Grew in Second Quarter as Tariffs Scrambled Data - 54 min 40 sec ago

The Guardian - Aston Martin’s 24-hour scramble to get lower US tariffs pays off - 1 hour 16 min ago

The Independent - China promises to help companies slammed by tariffs, as talks with the US left in limbo - 3 hours 39 min ago

Indiatimes - Tariff clock ticks away: Indian exporters dread what Trump might bring two days from now - 4 hours 42 min ago

The Straits Times - S’pore’s economic resilience will face headwinds in second half of 2025 from tariffs, trade conflicts: MAS - 6 hours 32 min ago

BusinessInsider - Treasury Secretary Bessent says it's 'not the end of the world' if Trump's snapback tariffs go into effect on Friday - 17 hours 1 min ago

Apple is facing pressure from Wall Street to figure out its AI strategy
CNBC - 1 hour 29 min ago
Apple analysts are starting to wonder how much time the iPhone maker has to find an AI strategy before its core business starts to feel the effect.

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Indiatimes - US stock market futures edge higher today as Wall Street stays in ‘wait and see’ mode ahead of Fed decision - 1 hour 30 min ago

BusinessInsider - Wall Street is bullish on Meta's Q2 performance ahead of its earnings report: 'One of the best AI opportunity stocks' - 19 hours 41 min ago

United Airlines, JetBlue partnership gets Trump admin clearance to fly
FOX Business - 2 hours 44 sec ago
DOT approves United Airlines and JetBlue partnership after Spirit Airlines opposed the deal, with seven daily round-trip flights planned for JFK airport.

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Indiatimes - Who is Rustom Bhagwagar? Delta Airlines co-pilot arrested on charges of child sexual abuse - 22 hours 26 min ago

Trump deserves to see his Turnberry course hosting The Open, says son
BBC - 2 hours 16 min ago
Eric Trump - US President Donald Trump's son - says his father "deserves" to have his Turnberry course host The Open again.

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BBC - Trump deserves Open at Turnberry, says son - 2 hours 16 min ago

CNBC - Why it appears Washington is becoming friendlier toward crypto ETFs under Trump - 2 hours 32 min ago

NDTV - Trump's Former Personal Lawyer Confirmed As US Judge - 6 hours 18 min ago

FOX Business - Kai Trump says 'sorry, Grandpa' in playful video promoting Accelerator NIL partnership - 17 hours 14 min ago

Deutsche Welle - How Trump's trip split Scotland - 17 hours 42 min ago

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The Independent - First Epstein files, now Trump finds himself in another rift with GOP — this time on Gaza - 38 min 27 sec ago

Russia Today - The art of the kneel: How Trump’s ‘deal’ brought Brussels to heel - 1 hour 14 min ago

Indiatimes - 'Little girl has a lot of muscle…': Trump’s granddaughter Chloe makes rare public appearance - 1 hour 17 min ago

The Guardian - Trump administration urges judges to release testimony heard by grand juries over Epstein – US politics live - 3 hours 9 min ago

SCMP - Decoding Trump 2.0’s tech tactics and the future US-China rivalry - 3 hours 32 min ago

BusinessInsider - Trump wants a baby boom in America. A housing boom could make that happen. - 5 hours 24 min ago

Sydney Morning Herald - Trump’s Mar-a-Lago admission raises questions about what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein - 7 hours 39 min ago

New York Post - Kai Trump teases the president in video promoting Accelerator energy drink: ‘Sorry grandpa’ - 13 hours 40 min ago

New York Times - Trump Urges the U.K. to Drill More Oil, Criticizing Its Energy Policy - 19 hours 6 min ago

Mortgage demand drops to lowest level since May, as interest rates stall
CNBC - 2 hours 32 min ago
Mortgage demand fell to the lowest level since May, even as mortgage interest rates haven't moved at all. Consumers are concerned about the broader economy.

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The Guardian - Fed expected to leave interest rates unchanged despite Trump pressure - 54 min 48 sec ago

Ukraine updates: Trump tells DW Ukrainians may remain in US
Deutsche Welle - 2 hours 46 min ago
In comments made exclusively to DW, US President Donald Trump has signaled that Ukrainian refugees will likely be permitted to remain in the United States, despite a crackdown on immigration. DW has more.

NDTV - Russia Faces Tariffs In 10 Days If No Progress On Ending Ukraine War, Warns Trump - 12 hours 59 min ago

Reuters - Trump says Russia faces tariffs in 10 days if no progress on ending Ukraine war - Reuters - 18 hours 14 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Ukraine: Zelenskyy signs law for over 60s to join military - 20 hours 55 min ago

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Russia Today - NATO nation rebukes West over bias on Ukraine and Gaza conflicts - 25 min 39 sec ago

The Guardian - ‘This war can only be stopped through force,’ says senior Ukraine aide after night of Russian attacks – Europe live - 5 hours 55 min ago

BusinessInsider - Ukraine gave us a new look at how first-person-view drones can attack from boats on the open sea - 6 hours 37 min ago

The Independent - Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian strike on training camp kills three soldiers after Trump’s 10-day ultimatum to Putin - 10 hours 15 min ago

Indiatimes - '10-day countdown...': Trump threatens tariffs on Russia over Ukraine stalemate - 12 hours 8 min ago

CBS insiders warn that Skydance merger brings 'hall monitor' to news division
FOX Business - 2 hours 51 min ago
CBS insiders react to theParamount-Skydance merger approval that includes the elimination of diversity initiatives and the appointment of an ombudsman to monitor the news division for bias.

CNBC - Largest rail union to challenge Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern mega-merger - 20 hours 5 min ago

Tsunami waves hit Hawaii, California after Russia earthquake
Deutsche Welle - 3 hours 28 min ago
A powerful earthquake off Russia's east coast has triggered evacuations throughout the Pacific, from Japan to Peru. The US states of Hawaii and California are also impacted by the waves. DW has the latest.

CNBC - In photos: Evacuations ordered in Japan, Hawaii and Russia after powerful quake triggers tsunami warning - 5 hours 25 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Tsunami waves lash Hawaii after Russia east coast quake - 5 hours 34 min ago

BBC - Watch: Major earthquake off Russia triggers widespread tsunami warnings - 8 hours 53 min ago

FOX Business - ‘Ghost ships’ moving sanctioned Russian oil to China complicate US talks - 18 hours 49 min ago

Reuters - Exclusive: Shippers ask to end contracts with Russian-backed refiner Nayara, sources say - Reuters - 20 hours 38 min ago

Bloomberg - Russian Oil Discount Lowest Since Start of War Despite EU Push - Bloomberg.com - 21 hours 34 min ago

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The Independent - Volcano in Russia’s far east starts erupting after huge Pacific earthquake - 5 min 42 sec ago

The Guardian - Tsunami warnings across Pacific as first waves hit Hawaii after earthquake off Russia | First Thing - 1 hour 26 min ago

Indiatimes - China, Russia to hold joint naval exercise near Japan next month - 1 hour 53 min ago

Russia Today - China will resist US sanctions on buying Russian oil – Treasury Secretary - 2 hours 25 min ago

Sydney Morning Herald - Doctors performing surgery as huge Russia quake hits - 2 hours 47 min ago

SCMP - Small impact to Hong Kong expected from tsunami caused by earthquake near Russia - 7 hours 18 min ago

Big Tech split? Google to sign EU’s AI guidelines despite Meta snub
CNBC - 4 hours 58 min ago
The code provides guidance on how to meet the requirements of the EU's landmark AI Act.

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Reuters - Google to sign EU's AI code of practice despite concerns - Reuters - 6 hours 18 min ago

NDTV - Google Engineer, 29, Killed In Freak Accident While Hiking In Yosemite National Park - 8 hours 11 min ago

CNBC - Google execs say employees have to 'be more AI-savvy' as competition ramps up - 15 hours 8 min ago

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AllAfrica - Africa: Google Announces $37m Funding in Africa - 1 hour 34 min ago

Indiatimes - Google and Meta no longer cool? 75% of grads are walking away from Big Tech dreams for new career paths - 18 hours 38 min ago

New York Post - 29-year-old Google engineer dies in freak accident on popular Yosemite trail - 19 hours 5 min ago

BusinessInsider - Education becomes a new battlefield in the AI war between OpenAI and Google - 20 hours 32 min ago

The Independent - Google engineer killed by falling tree branch while hiking in Yosemite National Park: ‘Just unimaginable’ - 21 hours 24 min ago

Microsoft Study Lists 40 Jobs Chatbots Could Replace. Is Yours On The List?
NDTV - 5 hours 55 min ago
While the study stops short of predicting job loss, it highlights the growing influence of generative AI tools in reshaping white-collar work.

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Bloomberg - Microsoft’s Access to OpenAI Tech Is Focus of Contract Talks - Bloomberg - 19 hours 49 min ago

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BusinessInsider - Internal Microsoft pay guidelines reveal salary, hiring bonus, and stock award ranges by level - 4 hours 32 min ago

The Hindu - Microsoft in advanced talks for continued access to OpenAI tech: Report - 9 hours 46 min ago

UN Report Names Terror Group Behind Pahalgam Attack, Pak Cover-Up Shatters
NDTV - 6 hours 50 min ago
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has, for the first time, officially identified The Resistance Front (TRF) in a sanctions monitoring report as responsible for the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.

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Indiatimes - Terrorism almost ended across India after 2014, except in J&K: JP Nadda in Rajya Sabha - 3 hours 23 min ago

Indonesia to raise tax rate on crypto transactions - Reuters
Reuters - 7 hours 54 min ago
Indonesia to raise tax rate on crypto transactions Reuters

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AllAfrica - Nigeria: Tinubu's Tax Laws - Now the Poor, Small Businesses Can Breathe - 2 hours 56 min ago

Indiatimes - Ryanair says dropping three French airports over ticket tax - 4 hours 29 min ago

How young people are risking their lives to find TikTok's 'secret' beauty spots
BBC - 8 hours 19 min ago
Mountain rescuers rush to save a young couple stranded in a quarry after watching a TikTok video.

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New York Times - TikTok Asks Users to Help Police Misinformation - 2 hours 32 min ago

BusinessInsider - TikTok follows X's lead and adds community fact-checking in the US - 2 hours 32 min ago

Indiatimes - Bessent says China talks 'robust,' did not include TikTok - 18 hours 52 min ago

Exclusive: Tesla signs $4.3 billion LGES battery deal, source says, reducing China reliance - Reuters
Reuters - 8 hours 32 min ago
Exclusive: Tesla signs $4.3 billion LGES battery deal, source says, reducing China reliance Reuters

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The Guardian - Elon Musk is turning US liberals off not just Tesla but electric vehicles in general - 3 hours 31 min ago

Indiatimes - LG Energy Solution, Tesla sign $4.3 billion battery supply deal, source says - 11 hours 29 min ago

SCMP - Li Auto launches six-seat electric SUV in pre-emptive strike against Tesla - 14 hours 2 min ago

Australia's second-quarter inflation drops to lowest since March 2021, supporting case for rate cut
CNBC - 11 hours 34 min ago
This was lower than the 2.2% expected by economists polled by Reuters, and is almost touching the lower band of the 2%-3% target set by the RBA

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The Guardian - The politics of falling inflation has been clear – lower is better. But Australia should beware its flip side: slow growth - 6 hours 27 min ago

Indiatimes - Fed meeting and rate cut buzz take center stage as Powell weighs tariffs and inflation—will markets get the dovish signal they’re hoping for? - 21 hours 35 min ago

Starbucks shares climb as CEO Brian Niccol instills confidence that a revival is underway
CNBC - 13 hours 45 min ago
The quarterly results were messy. But CEO Brian Niccol had plenty of good things to say about where the business is headed down the road.

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CNBC - AstraZeneca CEO doubles down on U.S. amid rumors of listing shift - 23 hours 34 min ago

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Indiatimes - Shailesh Jejurikar: How Satya Nadella’s 8th standard classmate became CEO of nearly 200-year-old, Rs 7 lakh crore giant behind Vicks, Pampers - 5 hours 53 min ago

BusinessInsider - Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says price changes are a last resort in coffee chain turnaround — but they are 'absolutely' coming - 14 hours 44 min ago

Jim Cramer says earnings misses at these 3 companies show Trump tariffs are hitting consumers
CNBC - 14 hours 26 min ago
CNBC’s Jim Cramer warned that Trump tariffs are starting to hurt consumers after UPS, Whirlpool, and Stanley Black & Decker reported "jarring quarters."

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New York Times - Morton Mintz, Muckraking Crusader for Consumers, Dies at 103 - 20 hours 17 min ago

Indiatimes - P&G's new CEO appointment shows Indian-American leaders can navigate US consumers' hearts, minds: Mahindra - 22 hours 59 min ago

Trump anticipates first flight in February on retrofitted Qatar-gifted Boeing 747 as Air Force One
FOX Business - 15 hours 58 min ago
Trump says he could fly on Qatar's Boeing 747 converted for presidential use by February, while the Air Force estimates hundreds of millions on retrofits.

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BusinessInsider - Boeing faces fresh delays to new versions of its wildly popular 737 Max as it doubles down on its safety focus - 1 hour 29 min ago

Indiatimes - Watch: Smoke on Boeing 777 triggers emergency evacuation of Turkish Airlines flight after landing in Antalya - 5 hours 9 min ago

The Straits Times - Boeing's quarterly loss shrinks as jet deliveries rebound, but shares drop - 13 hours 23 min ago

New York Times - Boeing Reports Strongest Revenue in Six Years - 23 hours 47 min ago

Head of Americas gasoline for TotalEnergies trading arm departs for hedge fund, sources say - Reuters
Reuters - 16 hours 4 min ago
Head of Americas gasoline for TotalEnergies trading arm departs for hedge fund, sources say Reuters

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BusinessInsider - Jain Global by the numbers: A look at the hedge fund's rollercoaster first year - 3 hours 47 min ago

Coffee and cocoa could be exempt from tariffs in trade deals, commerce secretary says - Reuters
Reuters - 18 hours 58 min ago
Coffee and cocoa could be exempt from tariffs in trade deals, commerce secretary says Reuters

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The Independent - Trump's latest tariff deadline is approaching. Here are the trade deals the US has announced so far - 2 hours 19 min ago

The Hindu - Trump wants call with PM Modi before final approval on India-U.S. trade deal - 8 hours 26 min ago

Indiatimes - 'Deals working out very well': Trump on India-US trade deal, hints at 20-25 per cent tariff - 12 hours 27 min ago

The U.S. median home price hit a record high—here's what it would cost you per month
CNBC - 19 hours 46 min ago
Despite sluggish home sales, monthly mortgage costs are up $140 since January.

NFL employee seriously injured in shooting at NYC headquarters
CNBC - 20 hours 48 min ago
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said 1 league employee is seriously injured after a gunman opened fire at 345 Park Ave.

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Sydney Morning Herald - Friends and family mourn victims of New York shooting - 4 hours 19 min ago

The Independent - NYC shooting latest: NYPD teams descending on Las Vegas in search for gunman’s motive as all four victims identified - 10 hours 45 min ago

BusinessInsider - Park Avenue shooting leaves 4 dead, including NYPD officer and Blackstone executive - 16 hours 36 min ago

Indiatimes - NYC office shooting: Security guard Aland Etienne among four killed, gunman Shane Tamura's target remains unclear - 19 hours 40 min ago

The Guardian - New York shooting: gunman said in note that playing football gave him CTE - 23 hours 56 min ago

IMF upgrades global growth forecast as US tariffs ease
BBC - 21 hours 52 min ago
A softening of Trump tariffs since April means global growth could be stronger, the IMF says

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BBC - IMF upgrades global growth forecast as tariffs ease - 22 hours 34 min ago

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SCMP - Why did the IMF just raise China’s 2025 GDP outlook more than any other economy? - 4 hours 2 min ago

BusinessInsider - IMF sees Russia's wartime economy slowing after two strong years - 6 hours 11 min ago

AllAfrica - Nigeria: IMF Upgrades Nigeria's Economic Growth Forecast to 3.4% - 6 hours 32 min ago

Indiatimes - IMF could do with a bigger crisis than it forecasts - 6 hours 40 min ago

The Straits Times - IMF lifts 2025 growth forecast on ‘fragile’ easing in trade tensions - 22 hours 32 min ago

The Guardian - IMF upgrades global growth forecast as Trump tariffs ease, but warns on risks - 23 hours 52 min ago