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India-US Trade Deal Signals Reset in Bilateral Economic Ties

India and the United States have announced a major trade agreement aimed at easing tensions and restoring momentum to their economic relationship after nearly a year of strained negotiations. The deal was confirmed on Monday following a phone call between US President Donald Trump and...

Countries Move to Strengthen Supply Chains Through a Critical Minerals Alliance

Around 20 countries, including the US, UK, EU members, Japan, Australia, India, and South Korea, will meet in Washington this week to discuss forming a strategic alliance on critical minerals and rare earths. The talks aim to strengthen non-China supply chains for materials essential...

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Bank of England Maintains 3.75% Rate as Real Interest Rates Adjust to Falling Inflation

The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, but as inflation falls, the real interest rate—the nominal rate minus inflation—is rising. This dynamic is influencing the debate about future policy adjustments. The monetary policy committee's 5-4 vote reflected different views about how to manage real interest rates as inflation declines. With the nominal rate at 3.75% and inflation at 3.4%, the current...

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Trump Redirects USS Gerald R Ford From Venezuela Mission to Iran Nuclear Challenge

President Trump has redirected the USS Gerald R Ford from its Venezuela mission to confront the Iran nuclear challenge in the Middle East. The carrier's...

Ukraine, Russia, and US Abu Dhabi Peace Process: Trilateral Talks Offer Path to Stability

The international community focuses attention on Abu Dhabi as Russia, Ukraine, and the United States confirm participation in high-stakes peace negotiations on February 4-5. These...

Carney Stands Defiant Against US Interference in Alberta Crisis

Canadian leader Mark Carney is standing defiant against United States interference in the Alberta crisis, demanding respect for sovereignty as revelations emerge of American official...

Technology

Anthropic Secures $30 Billion in Historic Funding, Valuation Doubles

The AI startup Anthropic has completed a $30 billion capital raise, pushing its valuation to $380 billion from the previous $183 billion achieved in September....

WhatsApp’s Latest Update Shields Users from Elite Cyber Threats

In a significant security advancement, WhatsApp has introduced Strict Account Settings, providing users with comprehensive protection against sophisticated digital attacks. The elegantly simple one-click activation...

Manufacturing Sector’s Second Automation Wave Differs from First

Manufacturing has experienced automation for decades, but artificial intelligence represents a qualitatively different transformation from earlier robotics. AI enables automation of cognitive tasks in manufacturing...

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First Away Win of the New Era: England Level Series in Colombo

England’s new white-ball leadership officially has its first overseas win under its belt after a hard-fought battle against Sri Lanka. The five-wicket victory in the second ODI was a testament to the team's ability to adapt to subcontinental conditions. After a disappointing loss in the series opener, this bounce-back performance highlights the resilience of the current squad. The foundation of the victory was laid in...

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