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U.S. stocks bolstered by expected resumption of Iran peace talks
U.S. stocks bolstered by expected resumption of Iran peace talks

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets closed mixed on Friday, with the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite surging to a fresh record,...

Microsoft plans first-ever employee buyout program in history
Microsoft plans first-ever employee buyout program in history

SEATTLE, Washington: Microsoft is preparing to launch its first-ever voluntary employee buyout program, marking a notable shift in...

SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic IPOs test investor risk appetite
SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic IPOs test investor risk appetite

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A new wave of blockbuster stock market listings led by SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic is set to test investor...

Microsoft integrates Anthropic’s Mythos into security systems
Microsoft integrates Anthropic’s Mythos into security systems

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Microsoft is expanding its cybersecurity toolkit by integrating advanced artificial intelligence models, including...

Wall Street slips as investors lose hope in Iran negotiations
Wall Street slips as investors lose hope in Iran negotiations

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell Thursday as hopes for a negotiated end to the Iran war faded. Iran's Parliament speaker Mohammad...

Trump administration in talks over potential Spirit rescue deal
Trump administration in talks over potential Spirit rescue deal

WASHINGTON D.C.: The Trump administration is considering a financial rescue for Spirit Airlines as the low-cost carrier struggles to...

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GHANA-ACCRA-NATIONAL AI STRATEGY-LAUNCH
GHANA-ACCRA-NATIONAL AI STRATEGY-LAUNCH

(260424) -- ACCRA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama speaks during the launch ceremony of Ghana's National...

DR CONGO-GOMA-MONUSCO-VISIT
DR CONGO-GOMA-MONUSCO-VISIT

(260424) -- GOMA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- James Swan (C), head of the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in the Democratic...

Iran's FM not to hold talks with U.S. officials in Pakistan visit -- media
Iran's FM not to hold talks with U.S. officials in Pakistan visit -- media

TEHRAN, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will not hold any negotiation with U.S. officials during...

EU made big strategic mistake on Russia Albanian PM
EU made big strategic mistake on Russia  Albanian PM

The bloc must reopen communication with Moscow to have any say in the Ukraine conflict settlement, Edi Rama has said The European...

Iran FM arrives in Pakistan, raises hopes for US peace talks
Iran FM arrives in Pakistan, raises hopes for US peace talks

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad in Pakistan on Friday (local time),...

US To Send Witkoff, Kushner To Pakistan For New Iran Talks
US To Send Witkoff, Kushner To Pakistan For New Iran Talks

WASHINGTON -- The United States will send a delegation to Pakistan this weekend for a new round of talks with Iranian officials, the...