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Elon Musk's SpaceX Is About To Go Public. Here's How It Works
Elon Musk's SpaceX filed publicly for its hotly anticipated US initial public offering on Wednesday, moving the firm closer to what could be the biggest stock market flotation ever.
"Completely Unacceptable": EU Slams Israel Over Gaza Activists' Treatment
The European Commission found the treatment of the Gaza flotilla activists shown in a video released by Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is "completely unacceptable", a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Trump Says Iran Talks In "Final Stages"
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that talks with Tehran were "on the borderline" between a deal to end the Middle East war and a resumption of strikes on Iran.
US Charges Ex-Cuba President Raul Castro With Murder Over Downing Of Planes
The indictment was related to Castro's alleged role in the shootdown of two small planes operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue.
Trump Calls Raul Castro Indictment "Very Big Moment", Rules Out Cuba Escalation
President Donald Trump hailed the US indictment of Cuba's former leader Raul Castro on Wednesday but said he did not see the need for escalation, amid speculation that Washington will try to topple the communist state.
'Not Expecting More Company-Wide Layoffs This Year,' Meta CEO Tells Staff
He made the announcement on the same day the Facebook owner carried out a massive restructuring of the company, laying off 10 per cent of its workforce globally and transferring 7,000 other employees.
Trump, Netanyahu Hold "Prolonged, Dramatic" Call Amid Iran Threat: Report
According to earlier Israeli media reports, the two leaders had also spoken on Sunday evening, when discussions reportedly centred on Trump's recent trip to China and his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
"Not In Line With Israel's Values": Netanyahu Rebukes Minister After Gaza Video
Netanyahu said that although Israel has every right to stop "provocative flotillas of Hamas terrorist supporters," the way National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir dealt with the activists was "not in line with Israel's values and norms."
Dramatic Video Shows Car Exploding Near Iconic Charging Bull Statue In New York
Authorities said it took firefighters nearly 90 minutes to fully bring the fire under control.
Will Deliver On Teesta, Padma: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
"In Rajshahi, we will build the Padma Barrage on the Padma River... because across the border, they (India) are extracting water in various ways by constructing barrages and dams," Tarique Rahman said at an event in Dhaka.
"Netanyahu Will Do Whatever I Want": Trump Claims 99% Rating In Israel
Citing his exceptionally high approval ratings in the country, US President Donald Trump said, "So maybe after I do this, I'll go to Israel, run for prime minister. I had a poll this morning. I'm 99%."
"A Day Apart Feels Like 3 Autumns": Putin, Xi's Bonhomie In Beijing
Putin was received by Xi outside Beijing's opulent Great Hall of the People in much the same fashion as Trump last week, complete with chanting children and military fanfare.
Death Penalty For Killer Of Pak TikTok Influencer Sana Yousuf
Islamabad Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka announced the conviction and verdict for Umar Hayat, who was arrested in June after the killing of 17-year-old Sana Yousuf.
Barred From Hajj, Gazans To Mark Third Eid al-Adha Without Animal Sacrifice
Gazans will mark Eid al-Adha on May 27 without sacrificial animals for a third straight year due to Israeli restrictions, Gaza's agriculture ministry said.
"Violates Dignity": Meloni Rips Into Israel Over Gaza Protesters Video
Meloni called for the immediate release of any detained Italian citizens and demanded an apology from Israel.
Video: Chinese-Made JF-17 Fighter Jet Crashes In Pakistan, Pilots Eject Safely
According to reports, the aircraft went down after suffering a suspected technical malfunction. Both pilots managed to eject before the crash, though they reportedly sustained serious injuries. No civilian casualties were reported.
India, Italy Elevate Ties, Eye Stronger Trade And Tech Partnership
PM Modi, who landed in Rome on Tuesday night on the final leg of his five-nation tour, was accorded a ceremonial military honour when he arrived for talks with Meloni.
"Al Instrument For Inclusive Development": PM Modi, Meloni In Joint Article
The leaders said the two countries "aim to create an open, trustworthy and equitable digital space in which every nation can shape and benefit from Al".
F-15s, F-35, MQ-9 Reaper Drones: US Report Says 42 Aircraft Lost In Iran War
The CRS, which provides policy and legal analysis to the US Congress and committees, compiled the losses by perusing news reports and statements by the Department of Defence and the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
