Trump defends prospect of Qatar providing him with jet to use as Air Force One
US President Donald Trump is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet as a gift from Qatar's ruling family during his trip to the Middle East. US officials say…
May 12, 2025
Russian Drones Attack Ukraine After Kremlin Rejects Ceasefire Offer
The Ukrainian air force said Russia launched more than 100 Shahid drones and decoy drones into Ukraine in overnight attacks after the Kremlin rejected an offer of an unconditional 30-day…
Israeli strike on school turned into shelter kills at least 16 in Gaza
At least 16 people, mostly women and children, were killed in an Israeli strike on a school turned into a shelter in the Gaza Strip, according to local health authorities.…
French Commissioner Sejourné challenges Czech nuclear deal after EDF loses tender
PRAGUE – French EU Commissioner Stéphane Sejourné has called on the Czech Republic not to sign a major nuclear contract with South Korea's Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), causing…
Bulgarian President Proposes Controversial Euro Referendum
SOFIA – Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, often accused by critics of promoting pro-Russian views, unexpectedly announced on Friday his intention to call a national referendum to delay the introduction of…
Austrian Chancellor Says No to NATO, But Interested in French Nuclear Shield
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Geely wants to acquire premium electric car brand Zeekr for $6.4 billion
The offer would see Geely acquire all the shares of U.S.-listed Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding Ltd. that it does not already own for $2.566 per share, or $25.66 per American…
American food court startup Wonder raises $600 million at $7 billion valuation
According to CEO Marc Lore, Wonder, the company that owns Grubhub and Blue Apron restaurants, the deal brings the company closer to creating what Lore calls a “superfood
Uber to acquire stake in Turkish delivery app Trendyol Go for $700 million
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of the year following regulatory approval. Once completed, the Trendyol Go app will continue to serve customers,
Sam Altman's startup World, which scans the cornea of the eye to identify a person: how to build a business on verifying people?
World, a startup that reads irises to create digital identities and crypto transactions, has entered the US market despite legal restrictions, criticism of biometric