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Google may have to offer rival search options, says UK antitrust watchdog

The choice screens would let users easily select and switch between search services", which could potentially include AI assistants, it said

We can wait and see course of economy before going for rate cut: Powell

Powell has also often cited his support in Congress as a bulwark against Trump's attacks, but that support could wane under the president's ongoing assaults

Trump slams Israel, Iran for violating ceasefire hours after announcement

US President Donald Trump accused both Israel and Iran of violating a ceasefire he brokered, urging immediate restraint as renewed strikes threatened hopes of lasting peace

Germany to raise defence spending to 3.5 per cent of GDP in 2029

Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said Germany's defence spending will hit 2.4% of GDP this year, and we will raise defence spending step by step so that we will reach a NATO quota of 3.5% in 2029

'Do not drop those bombs': Trump warns Israel amid ceasefire violations

US President Donald Trump warned Israel against further bombing Iran, calling it a major ceasefire breach, and urged pilots to return as tensions simmer following a fragile truce

$500 million wedding, 1 sinking city: Jeff Bezos' Venice bash sparks uproar

As Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez host a lavish 3-day wedding in Venice, locals raise concerns over its impact on the city, despite promises of minimal disruption

Cargo ship carrying over 3,000 vehicles sinks in Pacific Ocean after fire

Salvage firm Resolve Marine confirmed the EV fire-damaged Morning Midas sank in deep international waters; all 22 crew were rescued, and pollution monitoring is ongoing

US carrier strike group scheduled for deployment amid tensions in West Asia

The US was already planning to deploy the USS Gerald R. Ford when American warplanes bombed three Iranian sites early Sunday to support Israel's goals

Israel accuses Iran of breaking ceasefire, threatens deep retaliation

According to Israeli media, the Iranian attack came hours after Israel unilaterally paused hostilities. However, Iran has denied violating the ceasefire

'Get me Bibi', says Trump as he brokers a ceasefire between Israel, Iran

The report stated that Israel agreed to a ceasefire deal as long as Iran promises not to launch fresh attacks. Iran also signalled its intent not to launch any more attacks

Iran and Israel confirm ceasefire after Trump's announcement: Top updates

Trump's ceasefire claim came after Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at the Al Udeid airbase near Doha, which houses US troops

Iranian missiles strike Israel after Trump's ceasefire deadline passes

The Iranian barrages sent Israelis hurrying into bomb shelters as the sun rose, killing at least four people and injuring eight others

Tesla launches robotaxi pilot in Texas, faces tough road to mass rollout

For years, Musk has said Tesla would soon operate its own autonomous ride-hailing service and also turn any Tesla, new or used, into a cash-generating robotaxi for its customers

Asian shares rally after Trump announces ceasefire between Israel, Iran

In Asia, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 rose 1 per cent to 38,756.00 and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong gained 1.7 per cent to 24,078.94

From Hawaii to Iran: Trump's remark spotlights US history of regime change

Trump's 'Make Iran Great Again' remark reignites debate over the US' long, covert history of regime change, from royal overthrows to Cold War coups and modern-day military interventions

China slams Taiwan's President Lai for speech mentioning independence

China's fear is that Lai will go beyond those words and formalise independence with steps such as writing it into the constitution

3 killed in Iranian barrage after Trump announces ceasefire, says Israel

Waves of missiles sent Israelis to bomb shelters for almost two hours in Tuesday morning

Pro-Russian hackers target municipalities linked to Nato summit: Dutch govt

Raoul Rozestraten, a spokesman for the municipality in The Hague, the Dutch city hosting the summit Tuesday and Wednesday, said the attacks hit municipalities around the country

After strikes on nuclear sites, Israel covertly intimidated Iran's elite

Israeli operatives reportedly reached out to over 20 key Iranian officials in a secret campaign supporting Israel's military strikes on nuclear sites and weapons production facilities

US lifts 'shelter in place' warning for Americans in Qatar after ceasefire

The embassy in Doha, which had also instructed official personnel to stay inside, revoked the guidance in a statement issued late Monday afternoon Washington time