‘Self-preferencing practices’: EU fines Google $3.5 billion over ad services; faces global antitrust pressure

Google hit with $3.5 billion EU fine (AP) European Union regulators on Friday fined Google 2.95 billion euros ($3.5 billion) for breaching competition rules by favoring its own digital advertising services. The penalty marks the fourth antitrust fine the tech giant has faced in the EU.The European Commission, the bloc’s executive branch and top antitrust […]

‘Time to end Democrat hoax’: Trump calls to close Epstein case; accuses opposition of political agenda

US President Donald Trump (ANI) US President Donald Trump on Friday again slammed bipartisan demands for the release of Epstein files, calling the high-profile investigation into the deceased sex offender “a Democrat hoax.” Trump defended his administration’s handling of the documents while criticising Democrats and framing the case as politically motivated.Taking to his Truth Social […]

‘India will say sorry and make a deal’: US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick The TOI correspondent from Washington: Taking a cue from from MAGA Supremo Donald Trump‘s stubborn stance on tariffs, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday signaled a hardening of US position on tariffs saying he expected India to say “sorry” and make a deal with the President after its businesses […]

‘State sponsors of wrongful detention’: Trump to sign order protecting Americans abroad; penalise nations detaining US citizens

US President Donald Trump The Donald Trump administration is set to issue an executive order as early as Friday establishing a state sponsors of wrongful detention designation for countries that illegally detain US nationals.The move is aimed at holding foreign governments accountable and protecting Americans traveling abroad from wrongful imprisonment or hostage situations, reported CBS […]

‘UAE will be the next team to make a real breakthrough’: Jonathan Trott backs ILT20 as catalyst for growth | Cricket News

Jonathan Trott (Pic credit: ILT20) Jonathan Trott, newly appointed head coach of the Gulf Giants, has underlined the growing significance of the ILT20 and its Development Tournament in shaping the future of cricket in the UAE. Speaking at the recently concluded Development Tournament, where the Gulf Giants’ side reached the semi-finals, Trott praised both the […]

Luigi Mangione featured in Shein ad: Brand launches investigation; shirt nearly sold out

Fast fashion giant Shein is investigating its internal processes after an image of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was used to model clothing on its website.An archived page for the ‘Men’s New Spring/Summer Short Sleeve Blue Ditsy Floral White Shirt’ for $10 showed the item was almost sold out, with just […]

Dubai travel alert: DXB warns of lane closures near terminals 1 and 3 from September 5 to 7, expect delays | World News

Dubai International Airport warns of traffic delays at Terminals 1 and 3 from September 5–7 due to nearby road works/Representative Image With many residents planning trips for the upcoming long weekend public holiday, DXB’s advisory highlights potential travel challenges due to road works affecting key access routes. Passengers heading to the airport during this period […]

Duchess of Kent, Katharine dies at 92: Oldest living member of Royal Family; kin pays tribute to her lifelong service

UK Royal Palace on Friday announced that Duchess of Kent, Katharine, has passed away at the Kensington Palace on Thursday night at the age of 92.In a statement shared on X, Buckingham Palace said, “It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent. Her Royal […]