Business News - The Last 24 Hours

Donald Trump In Rome For Pope Francis' Funeral In 1st Foreign Trip Of New Term
NDTV - 1 hour 56 min ago
US President Donald Trump arrived in Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis, where he will brush shoulders with an array of world leaders on the unexpected first foreign trip of his second term.

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NDTV - "Busy" Trump Treats Melania To Birthday Dinner Aboard Air Force One - 2 hours 42 min ago

CNBC - Yale classmates warn Trump Treasury Sec. Bessent he risks enabling descent 'into fascism' - 6 hours 29 min ago

BBC - Trump administration reverses termination of visas for foreign students - 8 hours 12 min ago

FOX Business - Trump moves to boost domestic deep-sea mineral extraction - 12 hours 9 min ago

Bloomberg - Trump ‘Misjudged’ China on Trade War, Diplomatic Adviser Says - Bloomberg - 20 hours 1 min ago

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Indiatimes - Democrats blast Wisconsin judge’s arrest after saying ‘no one is above the law’ in Trump cases - 3 hours 14 min ago

SCMP - Why China is taking a much tougher stance towards Donald Trump this time round - 6 hours 25 min ago

The Guardian - Trump administration investigating California university over foreign gifts - 6 hours 56 min ago

Russia Today - Trump urges Kiev and Moscow to ‘finish off’ peace deal - 7 hours 4 min ago

The Independent - Donald Trump too busy to buy Melania birthday present as First Lady to spend day at Pope Francis’ funeral - 8 hours 4 min ago

New York Times - Trump Budget to Take Ax to ‘Radical’ Safety Net Programs - 13 hours 25 min ago

New York Post - Pot Inc. tells Trump it’s high time to loosen federal laws - 14 hours 7 min ago

BusinessInsider - The one opponent Trump couldn't ignore in his first 100 days - 17 hours 45 min ago

Iran's Mediation Offer To India, Pakistan With A 13th Century Poem
NDTV - 2 hours 56 min ago
As diplomatic and military tensions between India and Pakistan simmer following Tuesday's deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Iran has stepped forward with a formal offer to mediate between the two countries.

Deutsche Welle - What's at stake as India-Pakistan tensions rise in Kashmir - 19 hours 59 min ago

BBC - Can India really stop river water from flowing into Pakistan? - 23 hours 6 min ago

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Indiatimes - ‘Either water will flow or their blood will’: Pakistan's Bilawal Bhutto threatens India as Indus Waters Treaty collapses - 56 min 50 sec ago

The Hindu - Over 86,000 AI Patents filed during 2010-2025, accounting for over 25% of all tech patents filed in India: Nasscom - 14 hours 16 min ago

BusinessInsider - Air India passengers ended up in Denmark and the UAE after Pakistan barred Indian planes from its airspace - 15 hours 50 min ago

The Independent - Watch: JD Vance holds press conference during India trip to discuss trade deal - 16 hours 34 min ago

SCMP - India destroys homes of 2 Kashmir attack suspects - 20 hours 49 min ago

The Guardian - Pakistan and India exchange fire as UN calls for ‘maximum restraint’ - 23 hours 15 min ago

TikTok Astrologer, 21, Arrested For Causing Panic By Predicting New Myanmar Earthquake
NDTV - 4 hours 52 min ago
A 21-year-old Myanmar astrologer was arrested after his TikTok video warning of another major earthquake triggered public panic.

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Indiatimes - TikTok videos exploit trade war to sell fake luxury goods - 17 hours 15 min ago

SCMP - TikTok US shakes up leadership in e-commerce, policy with looming sell-or-ban deadline - 20 hours 25 min ago

Luigi Mangione, Accused Killer Of Insurance CEO, Pleads Not Guilty In US Court
NDTV - 5 hours 3 min ago
Luigi Mangione last year allegedly tracked UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York, walked up behind him and fired several gunshots from a pistol with a silencer.

CNBC - Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in federal court to murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO - 12 hours 31 min ago

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Indiatimes - "Pakistan set to have a tough time": FIEO CEO on trade fallout after Pahalgam terror attack - 2 hours 38 min ago

Sydney Morning Herald - Alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty as US seeks death penalty - 4 hours 11 min ago

BusinessInsider - I started taking Solidcore fitness classes to relieve work stress. Now I'm the CEO — here's a day in my life. - 6 hours 31 min ago

SCMP - Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty as US prosecutors seek death penalty for CEO killing - 12 hours 19 min ago

The Independent - Luigi Mangione to face death penalty if convicted of killing United Healthcare CEO as DOJ labels him a future danger - 18 hours 8 min ago

New York Post - CEOs stay mum but quietly fear Trump won’t pull off ‘Art of the Deal’ in trade war - 19 hours 25 min ago

Senior Russian General Killed In Car Explosion Near Moscow
NDTV - 6 hours 21 min ago
The Deputy Chief of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Yaroslav Moskalik, died in a car explosion in Balashikha near Moscow on Friday, TASS reported.

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Deutsche Welle - The risks of recognizing Russia's annexation of Crimea - 14 hours 26 min ago

NDTV - After Clash With Zelensky, Trump Says 'Crimea Will Stay With Russia' - 15 hours 7 min ago

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The Guardian - ‘I haven’t slept for two days’: Kharkiv residents reel from Russian attacks - 1 hour 24 min ago

Indiatimes - ‘Crimea will stay with Russia’: Trump’s bold pressure on Zelenskyy to end the war - 13 hours 39 min ago

The Independent - Senior Russian general killed in car explosion near Moscow - 19 hours 11 min ago

SCMP - Senior Russian officer killed near Moscow when parked car explodes - 19 hours 18 min ago

Russia Today - Crimea will stay with Russia – Trump - 19 hours 47 min ago

Steve Rosenberg: All smiles in the Kremlin as Putin sits down with Trump's deal-maker
BBC - 7 hours 23 min ago
As Russia and the US seek to repair ties, could they secure a peace deal acceptable to Ukraine, asks Steve Rosenberg.

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BBC - Putin and Trump envoy had constructive meeting, Russian aide says - 12 hours 12 min ago

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The Independent - Russian general killed by bomb near Moscow as Trump envoy meets Putin - 9 hours 16 min ago

Indiatimes - 'We're getting very close': Trump's envoy Witkoff meets Putin in bid to end Russia-Ukraine war - 15 hours 8 min ago

Supply Chain is Being Scrambled: Schwab on Trump Tariffs - Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg - 7 hours 40 min ago
Supply Chain is Being Scrambled: Schwab on Trump Tariffs Bloomberg.com

Reuters - China exempts some goods from US tariffs - Reuters - 14 hours 36 min ago

NDTV - China Waives Tariffs On Some US Items, Denies Trump's Claim Of Ongoing Talks - 15 hours 15 min ago

CGTN - Bentley: Customers hold back decisions due to tariffs - 20 hours 29 min ago

FOX Business - Trump tariffs hit Alabama school district's tight budget on new school buses - 22 hours 49 min ago

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SCMP - Philippines urged to ‘strategically’ work with China amid US tariff tensions - 1 hour 55 min ago

BusinessInsider - Trump says if the US still has high tariffs a year from now, it would be a 'total victory' - 3 hours 51 min ago

The Independent - Trump suggests he didn’t have time to buy Melania birthday gifts because he’s so ‘busy’ with tariff deals that don’t exist - 6 hours 12 min ago

The Straits Times - ST Picks: Some S’pore retailers feel the US tariffs pinch - 9 hours 25 min ago

New York Post - Shein, Temu hike prices to offset 120% Trump tariff slated to take effect next week - 11 hours 11 min ago

Indiatimes - Trump says markets are adjusting to his tariff policy - 12 hours 57 min ago

New York Times - China Rejects Trump Claim of Tariff Talks With Xi - 13 hours 59 min ago

The Hindu - China vows in politburo meeting to support firms, workers affected by U. S. tariffs - 20 hours 8 min ago

Trump Scraps US Office On Climate Diplomacy
NDTV - 7 hours 49 min ago
President Donald Trump's administration has abolished the office that runs US climate diplomacy, potentially meaning the world's largest economy will be a no-show at November's COP30 summit in Brazil.

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CGTN - US tariffs backfire: Economic indices falter - 17 hours 39 min ago

Reuters - Congo and Rwanda to sign agreement in US on peace, economic development, sources say - Reuters - 21 hours 55 min ago

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BusinessInsider - 'We win every time': Why 'Big Short' investor Kyle Bass says the US has the upper hand in the trade war - 13 hours 7 min ago

The Guardian - Reeves highlights importance of EU trade to Britain before US tariff talks - 15 hours 40 min ago

Trump Says Russia, Ukraine "Very Close To A Deal"
NDTV - 8 hours 6 min ago
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia and Ukraine were "very close" to a ceasefire deal, and urged the two sides to meet and finalize it.

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NDTV - Trump Says Ukraine Has Not Signed Minerals Deal - 11 hours 21 min ago

Deutsche Welle - Putin, Witkoff discuss possible direct Russia-Ukraine talks - 12 hours 18 min ago

BBC - What would it mean for Ukraine to temporarily give up land? - 14 hours 47 min ago

CNBC - Russia tests U.S. patience as Trump rushes to clinch Ukraine peace deal in first 100 days in office - 18 hours 48 min ago

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Sydney Morning Herald - Kevin Rudd warns against showing weakness on Ukraine - 2 hours 44 min ago

Russia Today - UK to scrap plans for Ukraine troop deployment – The Times - 9 hours 24 min ago

The Independent - Trump campaigned on ending Ukraine war on Day 1. Now he said it was in ‘jest’ - 10 hours 59 min ago

The Guardian - A carve-up in gift wrapping: Trump’s peace plan puts the sacrifice on Ukraine - 12 hours 34 min ago

Indiatimes - Trump says 'Crimea will stay with Russia' as he seeks end to war in Ukraine - 18 hours 21 min ago

SCMP - ‘Not fair’: Ukraine may have to temporarily cede land for peace, says Kyiv mayor Klitschko - 20 hours 10 min ago

US Republican George Santos gets 7 years prison for fraud
Deutsche Welle - 9 hours 50 min ago
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for identity theft and fraud. The Republican preyed on vulnerable supporters to finance a lavish lifestyle built entirely on lies.

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SCMP - Ex-US congressman George Santos sobs as he’s jailed for over 7 years for fraud - 13 hours 3 min ago

The Independent - Disgraced lawmaker George Santos sentenced to seven years in jail for fraud and identity theft - 14 hours 15 min ago

New York Times - Whiskey Fraud Strikes Britain and Ireland - 21 hours 23 min ago

SEC Chair Atkins says crypto innovation 'has been stifled' as regulators push for change
CNBC - 12 hours 50 sec ago
The SEC’s Crypto Task Force hosted its first major roundtable under Chair Paul Atkins, signaling a shift toward a friendlier posture.

Apple moving to make most iPhones for US in India rather than China, source says - Reuters
Reuters - 13 hours 27 min ago
Apple moving to make most iPhones for US in India rather than China, source says Reuters

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Indiatimes - Apple Warning to iPhone Users: Delete this app over privacy risks. Here’s all we know - 9 hours 44 min ago

Russia Today - Apple to shift iPhone production to India — FT - 11 hours 2 min ago

BusinessInsider - What is the newest Apple Watch? Here's a breakdown of the latest models you can buy. - 13 hours 51 min ago

New York Post - Apple to shift most US iPhone production to India by 2026 to avoid China tariffs: reports - 15 hours 24 min ago

The Guardian - Apple ‘aims to source all US iPhones from India’, reducing reliance on China - 20 hours 9 min ago

Buy now, stock up or delay: Here's what consumers are snapping up or putting off in face of tariffs
CNBC - 13 hours 37 min ago
Fears of tariff-related higher prices have motivated consumers to buy cars early, but it's also contributing to a hesitance to buy and a hunger for deals.

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The Guardian - US consumer sentiment sees largest drop since 1990 after Trump tariff chaos - 13 hours 51 min ago

Indiatimes - US consumer sentiment remains weak in April on tariffs concerns - 14 hours 55 min ago

Hairdresser fears she could lose home over tax hikes
BBC - 13 hours 56 min ago
The British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.

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BBC - Liverpool to introduce 'tourist tax' for visitors - 14 hours 7 min ago

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Indiatimes - Direct tax mop up grew 13.6% in FY25 - 11 hours 15 min ago

AllAfrica - Africa: Stakes High As G20 Ministers Miss Opportunity to Pursue Solidarity, Wealth Tax - 19 hours 55 min ago

Why Trump keeps attacking the US central bank
BBC - 14 hours 17 min ago
The US central bank is one of Trump's favourite punching bags. But how serious is the threat?

Wall Street Stock Rally Falters As Trump Touts 50% Tariff Victory
NDTV - 15 hours 4 min ago
Wall Street stock markets wobbled at the start of trading on Friday after President Donald Trump indicated he envisages stiff US tariffs even after reaching trade deals.

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BusinessInsider - AI is reshaping Wall Street tech jobs. 5 executives share the skills engineers need to keep up. - 19 hours 18 min ago

IMF Reaches Agreement With Sri Lanka On $344 Million Loan Payout
NDTV - 16 hours 46 min ago
The International Monetary Fund announced Friday it had reached agreement on a loan program review with Sri Lanka which will make around $344 million available to support the country's economic reforms.

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Indiatimes - IMF steering committee says Fund must continue to focus on core mandates - 13 hours 25 min ago

The Guardian - As policymakers leave IMF-World Bank talks, they take with them a sense of foreboding - 16 hours 21 min ago

AllAfrica - Nigeria: IMF Urges Nigeria to Increase Tax Revenue, Tackle Evaders - 23 hours 20 min ago

M&S pauses online orders following cyber attack
BBC - 16 hours 57 min ago
The firm said it was 'truly sorry for this inconvenience' in a post on X.

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Indiatimes - Pune businessman loses Rs 6.49 cr in Man-in-the-Middle cyber attack. Here's what it is - 22 hours 9 min ago

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
CNBC - 17 hours 18 min ago
Stock futures were lower on Friday following a three-day winning streak.

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Indiatimes - Canada election 2025 result impact on stock market - 12 hours 10 min ago

BusinessInsider - 5 stock-market signals that suggest the tariff-induced sell-off is over - 15 hours 2 min ago

Economists Say Trade War Makes US Recession Almost a Coin Flip - Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg - 17 hours 24 min ago
Economists Say Trade War Makes US Recession Almost a Coin Flip Bloomberg.com

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Bloomberg - Economists Say Trade War Makes US Recession Almost a Coin Flip - Bloomberg.com - 17 hours 24 min ago

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BusinessInsider - I became a director at Ford after pivoting careers in the last recession. Here are 3 ways to recession-proof your job. - 13 hours 21 min ago

SCMP - At the rate Trump’s going, a global recession will be hard to sidestep - 17 hours 55 min ago

New York Times - As Recession Fears Rise, ‘No Buy’ Takes On New Urgency - 21 hours 25 min ago

Hong Kong financial system operating smoothly amid US tariff turmoil
CGTN - 17 hours 37 min ago
Darryl Chan, deputy chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), stated that Hong Kong will inevitably be affected by the trade war initiated by the US, but currently, Hong Kong's financial markets are functioning normally. Chan said that US trade war has not only caused significant volatility in financial markets recently but will also severely impact global economic trade in the long term, which is "certainly not a positive development." As a highly open financial market, the H ...

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SCMP - Sino-US tension may boost Hong Kong’s university applications: education chief - 52 min 2 sec ago

Trump insists bond market tumult didn't influence tariff pause: 'I wasn't worried'
CNBC - 17 hours 56 min ago
"I wasn't worried," Trump said in a Time magazine interview during which he was asked about financial market tumult.

Amazon sellers raise prices after Trump's China tariff: 'It's unsustainable'
CNBC - 18 hours 25 min ago
Amazon third-party sellers are raising prices and looking for new suppliers after President Trump lifted tariffs on goods from China.

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BusinessInsider - An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot. - 11 hours 33 min ago

Air India in talks with Boeing to take 10 planes snubbed by Chinese airlines, sources say - Reuters
Reuters - 19 hours 15 min ago
Air India in talks with Boeing to take 10 planes snubbed by Chinese airlines, sources say Reuters

UK chancellor touts defense spending push, outlines US trade talks
FOX Business - 19 hours 24 min ago
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is in the U.S. for trade talks and told FOX Business she sees an opportunity to deepen economic ties between Britain and America.

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Reuters - Unexpected UK retail sales jump boosts economy as storm gathers - Reuters - 23 hours 23 min ago

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The Independent - Watch: Rachel Reeves gives speech on UK economy at International Monetary Fund in Washington DC - 16 hours 35 min ago

UK Man Buys World War I Shipwreck For Rs 34,000 Only On Facebook
NDTV - 19 hours 47 min ago
The 3,300-tonne, 330ft long cargo ship that Dom Robinson bought for Rs 34,000 was sunk by a German submarine off the coast of Cornwall.

Retail sales see biggest rise for nearly four years
BBC - 21 hours 16 min ago
Sales rose for the third month in a row in March as warmer weather helped to boost trade.

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The Guardian - British retail sales rise unexpectedly as sunshine lures shoppers - 21 hours 52 min ago

China weighs exempting some goods from US tariffs as economic fallout looms
FOX Business - 22 hours 33 min ago
China is weighing an exemption for some U.S. imports from its tariffs as the economic fallout in its ongoing trade war with Washington becomes more apparent.

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Indiatimes - China insists no trade talks with US, despite Trump claim - 2 hours 4 min ago

SCMP - China’s ‘stability’ vow, graft-buster warns ‘no one is untouchable’: SCMP daily highlights - 17 hours 10 min ago

The Guardian - Xi announces plan for Chinese economy to counter impact of US trade war - 20 hours 53 min ago

AllAfrica - Nigeria: How Nigeria, Other African Economies Can Survive U.S.-China Tariff Tensions, Global Uncertainty - IMF DG - 23 hours 20 min ago