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U.S. stocks tumble after Israel invades Iran
Dow Jones dives 770 points as Israel gate-crashes world markets

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks tumbled Friday as the world was thrown into turmoil by unprecedented attacks by Israel on Iran. ...

Layoffs hit Paramount Global as viewers shift to streaming
Paramount Global cuts 3.5% of US staff amid cable TV decline

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Paramount Global is cutting 3.5 percent of its U.S. staff as part of another round of layoffs. The company...

OpenAI to use Google Cloud as demand for computing surges
OpenAI signs cloud deal with Google despite intense AI rivalry

SAN FRANCISCO, California: In a move that highlights how the demand for compute power is reshaping the AI industry, OpenAI has signed...

Toothy toy Labubu becomes auction star, sells for over $150K
Labubu toy sells for $150K in Beijing, sets new auction record

BEIJING/SHANGHAI, China: What started as a surprise toy from a blind box has now entered the elite world of high-value collectibles....

U.S. stocks edge higher, Nasdaq Composite gains 47 points
Dow Jones closes 102 points higher despite U.S. dollar slide

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks rose modestly on Thursday while the U.S. dollar sank to its lowest level in 3 years after President...

Amazon plans $20 billion data center expansion in Pennsylvania
Amazon to invest $20 billion in PA cloud and AI infrastructure

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania: Amazon is making a significant play in Pennsylvania, announcing plans to pour at least US$20 billion into...

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SOUTH AFRICA-MTHATHA-FLOODS-AFTERMATH
SOUTH AFRICA-MTHATHA-FLOODS-AFTERMATH

(250614) -- MTHATHA, June 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A local woman walks to her flood-damaged home in Mthatha, Eastern Cape Province, South...

DR CONGO-GOMA-UN ENVOY-M23 REBEL LEADER-PRESS BRIEFING
DR CONGO-GOMA-UN ENVOY-M23 REBEL LEADER-PRESS BRIEFING

(250614) -- GOMA, June 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Bintou Keita (C), special representative of the UN Secretary-General in the Democratic...

Daily World Briefing, June 14
Daily World Briefing, June 14

Iran's air defense has downed two Israeli Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets as well as a large number of micro aerial...

"He is someone for the big occasion": Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince hails Aiden Markram after majestic century in WTC final
"He is someone for the big occasion": Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince hails Aiden Markram after majestic century in WTC final

London [UK] June 14 (ANI): Ashwell Prince, South Africa batting coach, labelled Aiden Markram the 'man for the big occasion' after...

"It was pretty benign wicket, going to be a real challenge": AUS assistant coach on side's WTC win chances after Markram-Bavuma stand
"It was pretty benign wicket, going to be a real challenge": AUS assistant coach on side's WTC win chances after Markram-Bavuma stand

London [UK], June 14 (ANI): Following a tough day three at field during the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa,...

South African cricketers hail Markram's classy ton as team inches close to historic WTC title victory
South African cricketers hail Markram's classy ton as team inches close to historic WTC title victory

New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): Cricketing fraternity, especially from South Africa, lauded Aiden Markram for his historic century...