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Pentagon asks US defence firms to boost production of key systems amid weapons stockpile concerns

2026-08-09T01:34:45.000Z
In recent weeks, the US has repeatedly signalled that a deal to open Hormuz could be close, only to have Iran deny that talks are under way.

Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman is ‘very close’, but demands must be met before reopening

2026-08-09T00:46:50.000Z
The firms dropped a plan that would have made prediction market contracts available on the Trump Media-owned Truth Social network.

Trump Media ends token, prediction market deals with Crypto.com

2026-08-08T07:10:45.000Z
Some non-voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee sided with three dissenters who preferred a modest increase. 

US Fed split on rate hikes deepens as five years of high inflation tests patience

2026-08-08T05:58:40.000Z
Yemen’s army said early on Aug 8 that it had responded against Houthi forces on several fronts along the lines of contact. 

Houthis strike Marib again as UN warns Yemen nearing wider conflict

2026-08-08T04:51:30.000Z
US President Donald Trump (centre) said the projects would create thousands of jobs and promote economic stability and security.

Trump touts US$3 billion investment in minerals projects to counter China

2026-08-08T04:15:00.000Z
OpenAI said on Aug 7 that it cannot rule out that its upcoming AI model, Astra, has “critical” cybersecurity capabilities.

OpenAI flags possible critical cybersecurity risk in upcoming model, tightens controls

2026-08-08T02:15:00.000Z
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has signalled that a deal to reopen the strait could be close, only to have Iran deny that talks are ongoing.

US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defence pact

2026-08-08T01:21:09.000Z
At its peak, China’s property market accounted for a quarter of the world’s second-largest economy.

Beijing further relaxes home-buying curbs in property boost bid

2026-08-07T14:46:03.000Z
The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 35.8 points or 0.1%, at the open to 53849.26.

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as surprise payrolls fall quells rate-hike fears

2026-08-07T14:04:50.000Z
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