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The domestic box office posted a record-breaking summer movie season, which was bolstered by an extra week of ticket sales and higher-priced premium screenings.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
CoreWeave CEO Mike Intrator spoke to CNBC at the Goldman Sachs' Communacopia + Technology Conference this week.
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Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran fueled concerns over further disruptions to Middle East energy supplies.
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WorldPingIsrael says E1 construction in the West Bank falls under the Oslo Accords, but Britain imposed sanctions and 11 nations weigh trade restrictions on settlements.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Fox News
WorldPingUS Republicans open an extraordinary midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday betting that putting Donald Trump at the center of their campaign can rescue a party facing grim election forecasts -- despite the president's deeply negative approval ratings.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
The price of crude oil hit a 15-week high after the U.S. said it blew up five more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
President Donald Trump said energy prices that have been elevated due to the Iran war will not come down until after the midterm elections.
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WorldPingFive deaths are reported in Ukraine and four in Russia as both sides launch new drone strikes.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
Only 12 of Gaza's 34 oxygen-generation stations remain operational, worsening the health crisis in the besieged enclave.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingNew Apple CEO John Ternus announces the iPhone Duo, which folds like a passport and is the most radical iPhone design update in nearly 20 years.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR Top
Jonas Gahr Store says incident happened when jet carrying Ukrainian president took off from Moldova.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingWith the digital age comes the scramble for minerals below us and the scramble to master the heavens above us.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
An explosion tore through a temporary weapons depot near Sarmada, in northwestern Syria killing at least 14 people…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
Pakistan warns Mecca defence agreement may be activated if Yemen's Houthi rebels continue targeting Saudi Arabia.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingIran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, as it announced an expansion of a no-go zone outside the strategic waterway it has blockaded for months.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingApple has launched the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, at Rs 2,99,900 in India. It opens to a 7.6-inch display with a 5.4-inch screen outside, runs the A20 Pro chip, and carries a battery on each side for up to 24 hours of use.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingSea otters returned to California’s Elkhorn Slough in 1984 when pollution had severely affected its ecosystem. Their recovery triggered changes across the food web, helping eelgrass beds expand by 600%.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
The much-anticipated announcement triples the normal buyback operation and follows an announcement from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
Israel is accused of the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingGen Muhoozi Kainerugaba announces decision to pull out in post on X, citing tensions over ‘Harry-Meghan nonsense’ Uganda is withdrawing from the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games, the country’s military chief has said, out of respect for King Charles a…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPing144-year-old Indiana train depot is being restored after decades abandoned — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingApple has launched the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 in India, priced from Rs 56,900 and Rs 1,09,900.
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WorldPingAnalysis of two skeletons reveals tooth wear and traces of psychoactive substance in what may be earliest known evidence for human drug taking What may be the earliest known evidence for human drug taking has been traced to ancient Indonesian forager…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
Struggling families in Yemen are forced to choose between education and survival amid mounting economic challenges.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingTragedy struck as the M/V June Aster passenger ferry ignited flames near Coron, Palawan, claiming at least five lives, as confirmed by officials. The Philippine Coast Guard swiftly initiated rescue missions, successfully saving 42 individuals from the inferno.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingApple has just revealed its exciting new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max smartphones, equipped with the state-of-the-art A20 Pro chip and powered by iOS 27.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
The 9/11 attacks were partly planned in Hamburg, via the so-called Hamburg cell, whose members played key roles in the plot. A look back at a day that shook up Germany’s approach to national security.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deutsche Welle
WorldPingLa Casa Pacifica, the historic seaside retreat of Richard Nixon, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. This beautiful Spanish-Colonial home served as Nixon's 'Western White House' and played host to many pivotal moments in US politics.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingThe leader of the Education Department's special education office told employees she is resigning less than four months in the role and as the agency overall is morphing and shrinking.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR Top
The left-wing trade union leader has won three presidential terms so far. Crime may be a hurdle to a fourth.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
The UN says Uganda hosts more than 96,000 Sudanese refugees, but a programme intends to fly at least 1,300 people home.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
Jacob Coxon said in a post on X that Anthropic and OpenAI are "gambling with our lives."…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
WorldPingThe U.N. atomic watchdog’s board reported Iran to the U.N.Security Council for the first time in 20 years for failure to cooperate in a long-running investigation into uranium traces detected by inspectors at various undeclared sites in Iran…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
WorldPingOsama bin Laden had Taliban rival assassinated 2 days before 9/11 attack — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingTarique Rahman is not attending BRICS, but that does not mean he is trying to avoid India, says Bangladesh official…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
The Canadian aircraft manufacturer has received support from Republican lawmakers on its economic impact record.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
French firms Cegid, which sells business management software, and Silae, a payroll and HR platform, are set to combine.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
Four-year-old Kinda Hassan is missing the start of her first school year amid a month-long siege by Israeli settlers.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingCIA Director John Ratcliffe is poised to take a more active role in US peace talks as the White House contemplates changes to the negotiation team. Stalled progress primarily stems from major territorial and security disputes.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingAn under-construction building collapsed in Gandhinagar's Kudasan area on Wednesday. Fire department teams immediately launched rescue operations at the affected construction site.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingSachin Pilot's appointment as Punjab Congress in-charge brings new hope to party workers. He is seen as a capable leader who can unite various factions within the state unit.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingBritish PM Andy Burnham said Britain had long endorsed the two-state solution in the West Asia but words needed to be backed by action…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingProsecutors told the court that Andrew and Tristan Tate boasted about having multiple passports and flying on private jets. But the Tates' lawyers argued they were only playing a role for their fans.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR Top
WorldPingThe latest strikes are part of a dual economic and military approach by President Donald Trump as he struggles to bring an end to the war…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
WorldPingThe US tech giant says the €13bn data centre project will create tens of thousands of jobs.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
Markets reacted after the U.S.military reported striking five Iranian tankers in response to attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship and after attacks by an Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group ignited fires at oil facilities in Saudi Arabia…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
Palestinian prisoners are being kept in inhumane conditions in Israeli detention facilities, overseen by Ben-Gvir.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingMore than 50 attacks targeted several regions including the flashpoint areas of Taiz and Hodeida, the scene of fierce clashes between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed government, the rebels said…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
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