‘Think they want to die’: Trump says Hamas ‘didn’t want’ Gaza deal; mulls hostages rescue alternatives

Benjamin Netanyahu (left), Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump on Friday alleged that Hamas is unwilling for a ceasefire deal in Gaza as Israel suggested it might explore “alternative options” to rescue the hostages after the talks broke down., reported news agency AFP.While speaking to the agency, an Israeli official said that air drop […]

UAE: Companies in select free zones can now buy and own property in Dubai under new deal | World News

If successful, Dubai’s deal with Masdar City could lead to similar property ownership models in other UAE free zones/ Image: File TL;DR Masdar City companies can now own freehold property in Dubai under a new DLD agreement. A digital system will handle registrations, with clear legal and administrative guidelines. This move aligns with Dubai’s Real […]

Media merger: CBS owner Paramount to enter $8.4B deal with Skydance, after lawsuit settlement with Trump; new owners commit $20 mn to pro MAGA ads

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially approved the $8.4 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, clearing the final regulatory hurdle for a deal that had faced months of political and legal wrangling. The merger will hand over control of some of the biggest names in entertainment, CBS, Paramount Pictures, the Paramount+ […]

‘Not acting in good faith’: US quits Gaza ceasefire talks blaming Hamas’ lack of desire; Netanyahu says Israel still seeks deal for hostage release

The United States withdrew from Gaza ceasefire negotiations on Thursday (local time), alongside Israel, after indirect talks failed to yield progress. Special envoy Steve Witkoff blamed Hamas for the collapse and said Washington would now “consider alternative options”.Witkoff accused Hamas of not “acting in good faith” and stated that the United States was bringing home […]

Who is Varun Mohan? Indian-origin CEO of Windsurf faces backlash after quitting startup for Google, derailing $3B OpenAI deal | World News

Varun Mohan, a rising star in Silicon Valley and co-founder of AI startup Windsurf, is under fire after abruptly quitting to join Google’s DeepMind, effectively tanking a $3 billion acquisition deal with OpenAI. The move triggered widespread criticism from investors, industry peers, and the public, with some branding Mohan a “generational villain” for leaving his […]

Trump administration imposes restrictions on Mexican flights; threatens Delta-Aeromexico partnership; blames Biden for aviation deal breach

US President Donald Trump’s administration on Saturday imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico. It also warned of ending the long-standing partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico, in retaliation to limits imposed by the Mexican government on passenger and cargo flights into Mexico City in recent years.“Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg deliberately allowed Mexico […]

Sweet deal? Donald Trump claims Coca-Cola has agreed to use ‘real’ cane sugar in US drinks; company responds

US President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that Coca-Cola has agreed to swap high-fructose corn syrup for real cane sugar in its soft drinks sold in the United States, following his personal request to the company.“I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have […]

Explained: US supreme court allows Donald Trump to dismantle education department – why it is a big deal | World News

Image via Mark Wilson/Getty Images TL;DR Trump slashes Ed Department: Supreme Court lets Trump fire 1,300+ employees, gutting the federal education agency. Civil rights hit hard: Office for Civil Rights loses over half its branches. Congress bypassed: Critics say only lawmakers can shut down departments — Trump’s doing it by pink slip. Court gives green […]

9/11 mastermind’s plea blocked: US court scraps deal; backs Pentagon’s authority

A federal appeals court in Washington, DC has thrown out a proposed plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, effectively halting what was expected to be a major development in one of the most prolonged military prosecutions in US history. In a 2-1 decision, the court ruled that then-Defence […]