As King Charles hosts Trump, what do UK state visits entail?
London, United Kingdom - US President Donald Trump arrives in the UK late Tuesday for a state visit with his...
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Airbus, Leonardo and Thales reported moving towards European space firm
Rome, Italy -- European aerospace firms Airbus, Leonardo and Thales could seal an accord this year to set up a...
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How cyber scammers are trying to make AI tools pay
The two worlds of artificial intelligence and cybercrime are starting to collide, with cybercriminals trading tips in online forums on...
- With a recording of just few seconds of a person's voice, AI tools can produce an imitation capable of tricking employees or friends
- The FBI said it received 300,497 complaints about phishing scams last year, with losses suffered worth $52 million
Ailing US explorer rescued after nine days in Turkish cave
The 40-year-old explorer developed stomach problems while examining the depths of the Morca Cave, a remote complex of twisting underground...
- Dickey fell ill at a depth of 1,120 meters, sparking what organizers said was one of the most complicated underground rescue operations ever mounted
- An international team of 200 rescuers, fellow explorers and medics began to cautiously pull Dickey to safety after first giving him infusions of blood
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North Korea’s Kim travels to Russia for talks with Putin
A Russian news agency said that Kim's had crossed the border into the Primorsky region, with images showing a train...
- The two leaders will meet on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok
- US has warned that Pyongyang would "pay a price" if it supplies Moscow with weaponry
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US endorses transfer of funds to Iran in prisoner deal
President Joe Biden's administration has insisted that Iran will only be allowed to use the money to buy food, medicine...
- The money transfer is "a critical step in securing the release of these five US citizens," a State Department spokesperson said
- Iran's foreign ministry spokesman insisted that the money will allow the Islamic republic to "purchase all non-sanctioned goods"
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Sudan army chief visits Eritrea on latest trip abroad
Burhan, the northeast African country's de facto leader since a 2021 coup, has been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces...
- Burhan's visit for talks with Eritrea's President was his fourth trip abroad in two weeks
- Experts say his recent travels aim to burnish his credentials in the event of talks to end the conflict
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150 dead in Libya after storm Daniel results in floods
"At least 150 people were killed as a result of flooding and torrential rains left by storm Daniel in Derna,...
- The storm struck eastern Libya on Sunday afternoon, notably the coastal town of Jabal al-Akhdar but also Benghazi, where a curfew was declared.
- Images filmed by residents of the disaster area showed massive mudslides, collapsed buildings and entire neighborhoods submerged under water.
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Second pilot of helicopter that crashed off UAE coast found dead
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The second pilot of a helicopter that crashed off the coast of the United Arab Emirates...
- "Search teams have found the body of the second pilot of the AeroGulf helicopter that crashed off the coast of Umm Al Qaiwain," reports said.
- The pilots -- an Egyptian and a South African -- had been on a training flight for AeroGulf, the UAE's leading commercial helicopter operator.
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Vietnam Airlines, Boeing ink $7.8bn pact
The deal is likely to support more than 30,000 jobs in the US.
- Vietnam Airlines will purchase 50 of the 737 aircraft, Biden said during a roundtable with senior executives from top American and Vietnamese firms.
- The communist country's aviation sector has boomed in recent years thanks to a rapidly expanding middle class with growing appetites.
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Five-member Israeli delegation makes first open visit to Saudi Arabia
An Israeli delegation attended a UNESCO meeting in Riyadh, marking the country's first publicly announced visit to Saudi Arabia as...
- The team travelled through Dubai, the official said, as there are no direct flights between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
- They received their visas via UNESCO, the United Nations' educational, scientific and cultural organization.
Business
RTX engine issue to hit profit by $3.5bn
RTX said 600-700 engines will be removed for inspection.
- Company officials previously described the problem as one of quality control, stressing that there was no immediate danger to flight safety.
- The impact on pre-tax operating profit, however, is expected to be between $3 billion and $3.5 billion in the coming years, RTX said on Monday.
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As King Charles hosts Trump, what do UK state visits entail?
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Turkey opposition to fight Erdogan ‘until the end’: leader tells AFP
The Turkish opposition will fight "until the end" against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the leader of the opposition CHP party...
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US reiterates support for Morocco on Western Sahara
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China retaliates with 84 percent tariffs on US products
Beijing, China -- China will impose 84 percent tariffs on US imports, up from 34 percent, the finance ministry said...
- US President Donald Trump's latest salvo of tariffs came into effect on dozens of trading partners Wednesday, bringing duties on Chinese products up to 104 percent.
- Beijing has consistently opposed tariff rises and said Wednesday it would take "firm and forceful" steps to protect its interests.
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Saudi foreign minister in US to prepare for Trump visit
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's top diplomat is in Washington to lay the groundwork for US President Donald Trump's...
- Last month, Trump said he may visit Saudi Arabia as early as April in a reprisal of 2017, when the kingdom was the first destination of his first term in office.
- Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Washington on Tuesday, aiming to "prepare for Trump's visit to Riyadh", the source close to the Saudi government said.
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World Bank approves $1.1 bn in financing for Jordan
The World Bank announced Tuesday it will provide Jordan with $1.1 billion in new financing to support economic reforms and...
- The funding, part of an economic modernization effort, aims to "build socio-economic resilience in the face of continued shocks and crises."
- The investments cover four projects designed to support inclusive growth and job creation, help start-ups and small businesses