Iran still reviewing new U.S. peace proposal as Trump predicts war will ‘be over quickly’: Reports
Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaee reportedly said Tehran would not let the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz with “an unrealistic plan.”
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Goldman Sachs: Alphabet and Amazon generated “other income” totaling $53B in Q1, or ~60% of their Q1 income; $49B was due to equity stakes in private companies (Robin Wigglesworth/Financial Times)
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Goldman Sachs: Alphabet and Amazon generated “other income” totaling $53B in Q1, or ~60% of their Q1 income; $49B was due to equity stakes in private companies — The AI “hypers…
Iran considers U.S. peace proposal; Pakistani mediators ‘optimistic’
President Trump and his team on Thursday awaited Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal to end the war and restart negotiations as Wall Street pulled back from recent gains and CEOs warned of consumer fatigue from the war.
Palestinians expose torture and sexual violence in Israeli detention
Palestinian detainees and rights groups share disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence and physical abuse.
Werner acquisition boosts Truckload Capacity Index despite low demand
The carrier’s purchase of FirstFleet raised its truck count substantially, but overall capacity still contracted in the first quarter, according to the Journal of Commerce’s index.
Tshisekedi angers opposition leaders
In tonight’s programme, Tshisekedi says he’s open to a third term, triggering opposition accusations that he’s preparing to bypass constitutional limits and cling to power. Also tensions rise again in Ethiopia’s Tigray region as the TPLF reasserts con…
Tshisekedi angers opposition leaders
In tonight’s programme, Tshisekedi says he’s open to a third term, triggering opposition accusations that he’s preparing to bypass constitutional limits and cling to power. Also tensions rise again in Ethiopia’s Tigray region as the TPLF reasserts con…
Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after 1st fatality – NPR
Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after 1st fatality NPRFrom US to Singapore, countries race to track hantavirus CNNHealth officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after first fatality…
With launches slated to grow a hundredfold, Space Force seeks more sites, money, people, and AI
Even today’s accelerated pace strains decades-old launch facilities.
As Stockpiles Fall, U.S. Sells More Missiles Worth $17 Billion to Gulf Nations – nytimes.com
As Stockpiles Fall, U.S. Sells More Missiles Worth $17 Billion to Gulf Nations nytimes.comReport: Rubio OKed $25.8 billion sale of interceptors and other arms to Israel, Mideast nations The Times of IsraelRubio Approves $25.8 Bill…