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Jeff Bezos nears $10 billion funding for his AI start-up Project Prometheus—FT report

Bezos co-founded the start-up with scientist Vik Bajaj, which will use artificial intelligence to accelerate engineering and manufacturing in fields like aerospace and automobiles.

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s 15-Year legacy by the numbers

The outgoing chief executive officer, who’ll stay on as executive chairman, built up an unprecedented record of success over his tenure.

West Asia war LIVE UPDATES | Trump expects to secure ‘great deal’ with Iran, rules out ceasefire extension

Vice President JD Vance is still in the US. Mediator Pakistan was making efforts to end US's blockade and ensure Iran's participation. Follow for live updates

New Zealand PM seeks backing for India FTA, hits back at ‘butter chicken tsunami’ criticism

Legal verification of free trade agreement has been completed, with both countries agreeing it will be signed on 27 April in New Delhi.

West Asia war HIGHLIGHTS: Iran says ‘no decision’ on second round of peace talks with US

US intercepted an Iranian cargo ship. JD Vance will reach Pakistan Monday but Iran has not confirmed its attendance so far. Follow live updates on the war

What’s the extent of India’s dependence on maritime chokepoints & why alternatives are stunted

Bulk of India's trade and energy supplies passes through 4 maritime chokepoints—the Malacca Strait, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, and Bab al-Mandab.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ as Lebanon ceasefire kicks in

“In line with ceasefire in Lebanon, passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for remaining period of ceasefire,” Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi said.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

West Asia war: Trump ‘prohibits’ Israel from bombing Lebanon; Netanyahu doubles down

Trump says US and Iran are close to making a deal as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect.

On Camera

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.