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Trump-Xi meet in South Korea US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-stakes talks in South Korea on Thursday, seeking to ease months of escalating trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The discussions, described by both sides as constructive, touched on tariffs, agricultural trade, and cooperation on curbing fentanyl exports…

ChatGPT parent OpenAI might hit Wall Street soon in what could become one of the largest IPOs ever. According to sources, the initial public offering would place the company at a valuation of up to $1 trillion. The artificial intelligence giant has been exploring a potential regulatory filing as early as the second half of…

TOKYO: Japanese carmaker Honda Motor will make India a global manufacturing hub for its upcoming electric, Honda 0 α (alpha), whose prototype was unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show.The car has been developed for the Indian and Japanese markets, apart from other Asian countries. Its India debut will be in fiscal 2026-27. Honda Motor Co…

MUMBAI: The departure of Mehli Mistry from boards of Tata Trusts not only cements chairman Noel Tata’s position within the public charities but also strengthens his influence over the $180-bn Tata Group. It gives Noel greater control over the philanthropic and strategic arms of the Tata empire and enhances his ability to shape key decisions…

Apple became the third company in history to reach a $4 trillion market capitalisation, driven by soaring iPhone sales and renewed investor confidence — not by artificial intelligence. Shares of the Cupertino-based company have rallied more than 56% since April, adding about $1.4 trillion in value. Analysts say the comeback reflects not just a strong…

Fintech major Fiserv Inc saw its shares crash 44% on Wednesday, heading for their worst day ever after the company cut its full-year earnings guidance and announced a sweeping leadership overhaul, CNBC reported.“Our current performance is not where we want it to be nor where our stakeholders expect it to be,” Fiserv CEO Mike Lyons…

According to the Commission, the airline failed to provide adequate and accurate information about the availability of free seats. (AI image) Are airlines misleading you on availability of free seats? When booking an air ticket, be careful when you pay an extra amount for premium seats – free seats of your choice may be available….

In a move aimed at improving transparency and ease of fund transfers after a depositor’s death, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has notified the Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 2025 and Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025. The new rules, effective November 1, 2025, make it mandatory for banks to clearly inform customers about the nomination…

Paramount Skydance Corporation, the company behind the blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, has announced plans to cut approximately 2,000 jobs as part of a sweeping restructuring. According to an internal memo sent by CEO David Ellison, the move is intended to streamline the organisation and ensure it remains a strong, future focused company. The first phase…

US stocks held close to record levels on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, with gains in tech and industrial heavyweights helping sustain Wall Street’s momentum.The S&P 500 was up 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 193 points (0.4%) and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.7% as of 9:35 am…