US inflation up moderately in April, consumer spending weakens

Data provides little clarity whether Federal Reserve will start US rate cuts in September

Oil down ahead of OPEC+ meeting, posts weekly loss

Market under pressure over the prospect of US interest rates staying higher for longer

Nvidia set to overtake Apple as world's second-most valuable company

Nvidia set to overtake Apple as world's second-most valuable company

US agency seeks more details on self-driving Zoox crashes

US agency seeks more details on self-driving Zoox crashes

US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese, Hong Kong officials

US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese, Hong Kong officials

China has more countermeasures if US endangers its interests: state media

The US accused China of supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and warned it of more sanctions

Trump criminal conviction slips US presidential election into unchartered waters

"I am a political prisoner!" he announced immediately after the guilty verdicts on all 34 charges

Reactions to Trump guilty verdict: from outrage to elation

Trump's supporters are "outraged" while his detractors feel "justice is being served"

China rallies open-source software efforts advance military aims, US defense group says

Cheung said, China could develop a lead over the U.S. in open-source technologies

TikTok preparing a US copy of the app's core algorithm

TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance sued in U.S. federal court in May

Trump found guilty at hush money trial, becomes first US president convicted of a crime

The Republican candidate becomes the first former US president convicted of a crime.

US presses TikTok, Meta and X to crack down on antisemitic posts

US presses TikTok, Meta and X to crack down on antisemitic posts

NATO chief calls for discussion on restrictions for arms supplied to Ukraine

NATO chief calls for discussion on restrictions for arms supplied to Ukraine

Boeing to detail quality, training improvements in FAA

Boeing to detail quality, training improvements in FAA

China gears up to make a deal as European Union EV tariffs loom

The move is expected to be announced by June 5

Trump trial jurors finish first day of deliberations without a verdict

Jurors asked for transcripts of testimony by Michael Cohen and tabloid publisher David Pecker

US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash

US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash

Nicotine-like chemicals in US vapes may be more potent than nicotine: FDA

The synthetic substances are not subject to United States tobacco and vaping regulations

NASA's Lucy spacecraft unlocks asteroid Dinkinesh's dynamic history

NASA's Lucy spacecraft unlocks asteroid Dinkinesh's dynamic history

US health secretary sees pandemic treaty deal as close

Health officials are meeting in Geneva this week

Weight-loss drug sale forecasts jump to $150bn as supply grows

Over 80 experimental obesity drugs have reached the human testing stage

Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury

Trump, 77, faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business documents to cover up payment to Daniels

Climate change threatens low-lying Caribbean hospitals

Climate change threatens low-lying Caribbean hospitals

White House says US weighs additional sanction steps as Russia shifts war footing

White House says US weighs additional sanction steps as Russia shifts war footing

US court to hear challenges to potential TikTok ban in September

US court to hear challenges to potential TikTok ban in September

T-Mobile to buy US Cellular's wireless operations in $4.4 billion deal

T-Mobile to buy US Cellular's wireless operations in $4.4 billion deal

China, US agree to manage maritime risks through continued dialogue

China said both agreed to maintain communication, and avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations

Trump judgment looms as historic trial reaches finale

Crucially, a conviction would not bar Trump from appearing on the ballot in presidential election

US lawmaker tells Taiwan weapons are coming

US lawmaker tells Taiwan weapons are coming

US envoy Blome discusses 'economic future' with Aurangzeb

"The Ambassador highlighted ongoing US support for Pakistan economic reform agenda,” said statement

Samsung encouraged to invest more in China, Premier Li Qiang says

Korean tech giant face growing challenges amid U.S.-China tensions

Trump booed and heckled by raucous crowd at Libertarian convention

One Libertarian Party member shouted: "Donald Trump should have taken a bullet!"

Families of Uvalde school shooting victims sue Meta, Microsoft, gunmaker

19 children and two teachers were killed on May 24, 2022

Fake US election-related accounts proliferating on X, study says

"Vote for Trump" and "Biden is the worst president the U.S. has ever had." Messages by fake accounts

Cencora notifies individuals about data stolen earlier this year

Cencora notifies individuals about data stolen earlier this year

US safety probe into Waymo self-driving vehicles finds more incidents

US safety probe into Waymo self-driving vehicles finds more incidents

Former US Marine pilot can be extradited, Australian magistrate rules

Duggan, 55, a naturalised Australian citizen, is facing US charges including money laundering

White House pushes tech industry to shut down market for sexually abusive AI deepfakes

Imagery fueled by AI tools and largely targeting women and girls in a way that can upend their lives

Nvidia cuts China prices in Huawei chip fight

Price cut underlines challenge in China market amid US sanctions

Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in US illegally 'building army' to attack Americans

Trump sought to portray migrants from China, the DR Congo and other countries as a violent threat

US's Yellen expresses concern over rising living costs, FT says

Yellen said "They see it when they shop for food, in terms of rentals, higher mortgage rates"

Why US political consultant indicted?

Why US political consultant indicted?

US weekly jobless claims fall further as labor market remains strong

US weekly jobless claims fall further as labor market remains strong

AI disclosure required in campaign ads, FCC chair says

FCC does not have authority to regulate internet or social media ads or streaming services

SpaceX launches first satellites for new US spy constellation

The company has dominated the U.S. rocket launch market, world's largest satellite operator

Some Fed officials at last meeting favoured US rate hikes if inflation remains sticky

Disinflation would likely take longer than previously thought

US lawmakers advance bill to make it easier to curb exports of AI models

US lawmakers advance bill to make it easier to curb exports of AI models

US securities regulator urges against crypto bill adoption

US securities regulator urges against crypto bill adoption

After Israel defense, US sees chance to entice Gulf allies on missile shield

A US defense official said Gulf allies recognized that Israel's defence was due to integration

Trump foreign policy adviser urges sanctions on ICC officials after meeting Netanyahu

"We can put visa restrictions on these corrupt prosecutors and judges, sanction the bank accounts"

US assesses Russia launched space weapon in path of American satellite

U.S. alleges Russia to be developing a space-based nuclear weapon

Yellen pushes for joint G7 response to China industrial overcapacity

Says they shared US concerns about Chinese efforts to dominate clean energy industries

CIA's chief technologist's cautious embrace of generative AI

CIA is all in 100% on utilizing these technologies and scaling them

US elections 2024: Eleven House races to watch

Republicans have thin majority in the US House of Representatives

US returns 133 stolen artifacts to Pakistan

The US returns 133 pieces of stolen antiquities worth over $13 million

Trump's lawyers to mount defense in hush money trial if case is not dismissed

It was unclear whether Trump himself would take the witness stand

Economic diversification: UAE and US to see more AI partnerships

Minister says it is part of strategic partnership

Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout of commencement

Many protesters carried small banners with such slogans as "Books not bombs" and "Divest from war"

Biden: What's happening in Gaza is not genocide

Biden: What's happening in Gaza is not genocide

US says it was 'unable' to provide Iran assistance after helicopter crash

"Ultimately, largely for logistical reasons, we were unable to provide that assistance," Miller said

Cohen testifies stealing from Trump was 'self-help' at hush money trial

Cohen testifies stealing from Trump was 'self-help' at hush money trial

Julian Assange: WikiLeaks founder fights US extradition with free speech argument

Julian Assange: WikiLeaks founder fights US extradition with free speech argument

Tesla doing damage-control, discounts for European fleet buyers

Efforts include unofficial discounts on new purchases and address service complaints

Britain's AI safety institute to open US office

Institute’s new office in San Francisco will open this summer

China sanctions Boeing, two US defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales

Taiwan’s new president, has vowed to strengthen Taiwan’s security through imports

Despite polls, Biden aides insist Gaza campus protests will not hurt reelection bid

The White House optimism on issue runs contrary to dire warnings from some Democratic strategists

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange faces US extradition judgment day

The US authorities want to put the Australian-born on trial over 18 charges under the Espionage Act

Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on Gaza, bilateral ties

The meeting reviewed "the semi-final version of draft strategic agreements between the countries"

Kashmiri leader Hamid Lone meets US MP; apprises him of Indian atrocities

The delegation presented international guidelines regarding the issue of Kashmir

US works to ensure Venezuela election credible but faces obstacles, official says

The Biden administration is engaging with Venezuelan stakeholders

Crypto lender Genesis to return $3 billion to customers in bankruptcy wind-down

Crypto lender Genesis to return $3 billion to customers in bankruptcy wind-down

US, TikTok seek fast-track schedule, ruling by Dec. 6 on potential ban

The law, signed by Joe Biden on April 24, gives ByteDance until Jan. 19 to sell TikTok or face a ban

Oil gains 1pc on hopes of firmer demand

Brent posts first weekly gain in three weeks

Trump lawyers vie to discredit key witness Cohen at hush-money trial

Cohen, in his books, had done little to hide his contempt for his former boss

US removes Cuba from list of countries not cooperating fully against terrorism

Cuban foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez applauded the decision

Microsoft asks hundreds of China staff to relocate

The move comes amid spiralling US-China relations

US questions China's no-first-use nuclear call given buildup

US questions China's no-first-use nuclear call given buildup

US inflation resumes downward trend as domestic demand cools

Consumer price index rises 0.3pc in April after advancing 0.4pc in previous two months

US raises concerns to Chinese officials about AI misuse

Beijing to upend elections in other countries, create bioweapons and launch cyberattacks

Renaissance Technologies bought GameStop, AMC shares

Renaissance Technologies bought GameStop, AMC shares

House Republicans propose to boost tariffs on Chinese-made drones

House Republicans propose to boost tariffs on Chinese-made drones

EU ambassadors agree to place four Russian media outlets on sanctions list

EU ambassadors agree to place four Russian media outlets on sanctions list

Billionaire Frank McCourt's Project Liberty forms consortium to bid for TikTok's US operations

Billionaire Frank McCourt's Project Liberty forms consortium to bid for TikTok's US operations

US senators unveil AI policy roadmap, seek government funding boost

AI models could be used to help make bioweapons or launch cyber attacks

Trump's Boeing 757 clipped corporate jet at West Palm Beach airport - source

The incident occurred in an area of the airport where FAA does not direct aircraft, the agency said

Trump's lawyers assail estranged fixer Michael Cohen's credibility at hush money trial

Through two hours of cross-examination, lawyer tried to show his transformation from loyalist to foe

Chinese firms make headway in producing high bandwidth memory for AI chipsets

HBM is ideal for processing massive amounts of data produced by complex AI apps

TikTok creators file suit to block US divestment or ban law

Says the law threatens free speech and "promises to shutter a discrete medium of communication

Pakistan, US to increase capacity to meet emerging threats

He said we advise anyone considering business deals with Iran to be aware of the potential risks.

US Ambassador Blome calls on Law Minister Tarar

Donald Blome and Azam Nazir Tarar held discussion on bilateral relations.

Investors expect BHP to lift Anglo American offer again

Investors expect BHP to lift Anglo American offer again

World shares rest near record highs ahead of US inflation data

World shares rest near record highs ahead of US inflation data

Ex-fixer Michael Cohen testifies Trump signed off on hush money payment to porn star

"Just do it," Cohen said Trump told him, instructing him to figure out the best way of paying her

New breast cancer genes found in women of African ancestry may improve risk assessment

Some of the mutations identified had not previously been linked with the disease

Pakistan, US reaffirm commitment to continue counter-terrorism cooperation

Pakistan and US pledged to work together to address regional and global security challenges.

Melinda Gates to exit Gates Foundation with $12.5 bln for own charity work

Melinda Gates to exit Gates Foundation with $12.5 bln for own charity work

US, China meet in Geneva to discuss AI risks

Biden administration plans to put guardrails on U.S.-developed proprietary AI models

The case for forever high interest rates

Huge investment needs and rising interest costs will increase government borrowing

Michael Cohen to testify as key witness in Trump's hush money trial

Daniels' testimony this week clears the way for prosecutors to call Cohen, remaining star witness

US aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets and weapons

Future wars will be fought by machines that select and strike targets without human intervention

France secures jobs, investments from Amazon, Pfizer and Morgan Stanley

France secures jobs, investments from Amazon, Pfizer and Morgan Stanley

Trump again attacks New York prosecutor, floats economic plans at New Jersey rally

Trump accused district attorney and trial judge of working at the behest of President Biden

Musk's Starlink satellites disrupted by major solar storm

Musk's Starlink satellites disrupted by major solar storm

Trump hush money judge urges prosecutors to rein in Michael Cohen

Cohen's highly anticipated testimony against his former boss is crucial to the prosecution case

Why the US suspended a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel?

Biden’s ultimatum came as Netanyahu’s govt said it was preparing a limited offensive in Rafah

US bill to restrict WuXi AppTec, Chinese biotechs revised to give more time to cut ties

WuXi AppTec said the original bill relies on "misleading allegations and inaccurate assertions

Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US

The flares seem to be associated with a sunspot that’s 16 times the diameter of Earth

Oil falls on prospect of higher-for-longer US interest rates, stronger dollar

Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan says policy may not be tight enough

Musk's X Corp loses lawsuit against Israeli data-scraping company

Musk's X Corp loses lawsuit against Israeli data-scraping company

Crypto group with 440,000 members launches PAC to target House, Senate elections

Crypto group with 440,000 members launches PAC to target House, Senate elections

Trump lawyer questions Stormy Daniels' account of sex with Trump

Trump has called the trial a politically motivated attempt to undermine his campaign

US lawmakers unveil bill to make it easier to restrict exports of AI models

China has been heavily relying on many open source models

What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?

US to put guardrails to avoid AI advanced used by rivals

US lauds Pakistan's counter-terrorism, peace efforts

Commander of the US CENTCOM calls on COAS

Barron Trump to represent Florida at Republican convention

Barron is due to graduate high school on May 17

US discusses North Korea with China, airs repatriation concerns

Beijing's foreign ministry said in October there were no North Korean defectors in China

How dependent is China on US artificial intelligence technology?

How dependent is China on US artificial intelligence technology?

US weekly jobless claims highest in more than eight months

US weekly jobless claims highest in more than eight months

Iran to change nuclear doctrine if existence threatened, adviser to supreme leader says

Iran to change nuclear doctrine if existence threatened, adviser to supreme leader says

Stormy Daniels to face tough questions from Trump lawyers at trial

Stormy Daniels to face tough questions from Trump lawyers at trial

Israeli forces mass on Rafah's outskirts as US warns a major assault could halt arms

Israeli forces mass on Rafah's outskirts as US warns a major assault could halt arms

Pakistan rejects US report on religious freedom as 'faulty'

FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra-Baloch says report is based on unsubstantiated allegations

US sends warship through Taiwan Strait ahead of presidential inauguration

US sends warship through Taiwan Strait ahead of presidential inauguration

Intel, Qualcomm say exports to China blocked as Beijing objects

Chips used for laptops and handsets to sanctioned Chinese Huawei

Huawei's new phone uses more China-made parts, memory chip

China's bid for technology self-sufficiency

US determined to work with Pakistan to combat terrorism: State Dept spox

Matthew Miller said that Pakistan has suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists.

US eyes curbs on China's access to AI software behind apps like ChatGPT

AI model exports will be hard to control as many models are open source

Fed official says US interest rates may have to be kept steady all year

Kashkari notes multiple positive inflation readings required to suggest disinflation is on track

US explores AI to train immigration officers on talking to refugees

Planned to develop an interactive app to supplement its training of immigration officers

TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app

TikTok has spent $2 billion to implement measures to protect the data of U.S. users

US optimistic revised Hamas proposal may break Gaza ceasefire impasse

Israeli forces on Tuesday seized the main border crossing between Gaza and Egypt in Rafah.

'Livestream' shopping thwarts some high-tech tools to stop fake merch

‘Livestream’ shopping thwarts some high-tech tools to stop fake merch

Japan warns of action over volatile currency, notes other nations too share the concerns

Says issue discussed at ASEAN+3 finance ministers meeting and central bank governors conference

Taiwan must invest in building its own 'strengths', vice president-elect says

The United States is Chinese-claimed Taiwan's most important supporter and arms supplier

US Ambassador Blome calls on opposition leader Omar Ayub

Senior PTI leaders Asad Qaiser and Barrister Gohar were also present in the meeting

'Everybody is vulnerable': Fake US school audio stokes AI alarm

AI and editing tools can be misused to impersonate celebrities and everyday citizens alike

What to know about Trump strategist's embrace of AI to help conservatives

Parscale says his company, Campaign Nucleus, can use AI to help generate content

Do Facebook users have right to control their feeds?

Lawsuit against Meta asks what does to see on feed or what do not

Trump vows to fight 'anti-white feeling' in the United States. His allies have a plan

Trump did not specify examples of anti-white bias nor policy prescriptions

Dozens arrested in weekend of protests on US campuses

Students across the US have rallied or set up tents at dozens of universities to protest Gaza war

US moves jets to Qatar after UAE bans use of a base for attacks: WSJ

Restrictions have been imposed on strike missions against targets in Iraq and Yemen

NATO drills show it is preparing for potential conflict with Russia

NATO drills show it is preparing for potential conflict with Russia

Taiwan will have Trump's support if he wins, ex-appointee says

The US is Taiwan's most important international backer and arms supplier

Bodies found in Mexico where Australian, US tourists went missing

Forensic tests on the remains will be conducted by a state laboratory

Russian suspected cybercrime kingpin pleads guilty in US

Russian suspected cybercrime kingpin pleads guilty in US

Status of Uber, Lyft gig workers hinges on Massachusetts court fight

These companies are also preparing to face trial on May 13 in a civil lawsuit filed in 2020

Non-White pedestrians more often end up in ER for vehicle-related injuries, report shows

Unsafe walking environments can be attributed to development that prioritizes cars over pedestrians

Former Trump aide Hope Hicks testifies he told her to deny Stormy Daniels affair

Hicks' testimony gave jurors an inside look at the campaign's damage-control efforts

Google trial wraps up as judge weighs landmark US antitrust claims

Trump's administration was the first aimed at reining in the market power of tech leader

Dairy worker bird flu case shows need for protective gear: US CDC

The outbreak – the first in cattle – is so far known to have infected 36 dairy herds in nine states

US Ambassador Blome meets Punjab officials during three-day visit to Lahore

Donald Blome held meetings with Punjab CM, acting governor and opposition leader

Exiled Chinese businessman's chief-of-staff pleads guilty in US to fraud

Exiled Chinese businessman's chief-of-staff pleads guilty in US to fraud

Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA

Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA

Missile defence successes in Gulf, Ukraine fuel global urgency to acquire systems

Missile defence successes in Gulf, Ukraine fuel global urgency to acquire systems

US supports Pakistan's efforts to stabilise its economy: State Dept

Matthew Miller said US encourage Pakistan government to prioritise and expand economic reforms

Russia shipping fuel to North Korea above UN cap

Russia shipping fuel to North Korea above UN cap

Biggest cyber attacks in US healthcare sector

Biggest cyber attacks in US healthcare sector

Trump praises New York police raid on Columbia university protesters

Trump praises New York police raid on Columbia university protesters

US ambassador calls on Punjab CM, discusses matters of mutual interest

Maryam tells Blome American businessmen to be provided safe environment for investment in Punjab

Google faces closing arguments in US market power trial

Google has argued the government was wrong to allege it broke the law

Russia can't match a Western asset seizure, but it can inflict pain

West eyes hundreds of billions of dollars in Russian reserves

Biden thinks he can flip North Carolina, polls show a rough road

In 2020, Biden lost the state to Trump by 1.3% – just 74,000 votes – his narrowest state loss

US official urges China, Russia to declare only humans, not AI, control nuclear weapons

The two sides agreed to hold their first bilateral talks on AI Next week

Trump faces prospect of additional sanctions in hush money trial as key witness resumes testimony

It was not immediately clear when the judge might rule on the request for fresh sanctions

Pakistan urges UN to reconsider Palestine's full membership bid amid US veto

Pakistan urges UN to reconsider Palestine's full membership bid amid US veto

US Democrats press Biden to prevent Israeli assault on Rafah

Fifty-seven of the 212 Democrats in the lower House signed a letter to dissuade Israel from assault

Biden blames China, Japan and India's economic woes on 'xenophobia'

Biden blames China, Japan and India's economic woes on 'xenophobia'

Violence flares at UCLA as police end protests at New York's Columbia

Police arrested about 300 people at Columbia and City College of New York, Mayor Eric Adams said

US Democrats press Biden to prevent Israeli assault on Rafah

US Democrats press Biden to prevent Israeli assault on Rafah

In Israel, Blinken set to push Netanyahu for sustained aid into Gaza

In Israel, Blinken set to push Netanyahu for sustained aid into Gaza

Minouche Shafik: From renowned economist to embattled Columbia president

Republicans accuse her of failing to protect Jews, pro-Palestinians blame her for muzzling them

Oil falls for a third day amid easing Middle East tensions, increased production

US crude inventories rise 4.906m barrels in the week ended April 26

US labour costs growth accelerates in first quarter, is likely to delay Fed rate cuts

Employment Cost Index up 1.2pc, year-on-year increase is 4.2pc

Judge fines Trump $9,000, threatens jail for contempt in hush money trial

The judge fined Trump $1,000 for each of nine online statements that he said violated his order

US Justice Department takes step to make marijuana use a less serious crime

Black Americans and communities of colour disproportionately impacted by marijuana drug enforcement

US supports Pakistan's efforts to combat terrorism: State Dept

Vedant Patel said US and Pakistan have a shared interest in combating threats to regional security.

American delegation arrives in Pakistan to discuss Pak-US relations

Regional dynamics, security concerns, relevant issues on agenda

Inflation-wary US rate options market cautiously prices for more Fed hikes

Persistent inflation has dashed the hopes of clashing interest rates

Reported Indian role in assassination plots a 'serious matter': White House

Media reported that an officer in India’s intelligence service was directly involved.

J&J, Bristol Myers lose challenges to US drug price negotiation programme

A federal judge rules they were free to stop participating in Medicare

US, Mexico to clamp down on illegal immigration, leaders say

Biden is a Democrat seeking another four-year term in the Nov. 5 election.

Japanese yen jumps against US dollar on suspected intervention

Traders had been on edge for weeks for any signs of action from Tokyo

Japanese yen trips past 160 per dollar to April 1990 lows

Markets on guard for any intervention by authorities to contain nearly 11pc slide this slide

After skipping India, Elon Musk in China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout

Rival Chinese automakers seeking to gain an advantage by introducing similar software

As solar capacity grows, some of most productive US farmland is at risk

A renewable energy boom risks damaging some of richest soils in key farming states

How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat

TikTok parent ByteDance to sell to a U.S. owner within a year or to shut down

Police arrest scores of pro-Palestinian protesters on US university campuses

The Indiana University police department in Bloomington said 23 protesters were arrested

Stranded ships exit Baltimore port via temporary channel

Ship traffic remained restricted as a container ship lost power and smashed into the bridge

US food regulator gathering information on Indian spices after alleged contamination

MDH and Everest spices among most popular in India, are also sold in Europe, Asia and North America

Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback

FDA said the move would prevent hundreds of thousands of smoking-related deaths over 40 years

Tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes in Nebraska and Iowa

As of Friday night, there were several reports of injuries but no immediate deaths reported