Today: September 23, 2024
Today: September 23, 2024

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Lockheed-Raytheon JV secures $1.3 billion Javelin missile contract from U.S. Army

A joint venture between Lockheed Martin and RTX's Raytheon was awarded a $1.3 billion follow-on contract by the U.S. army for its Javelin missiles, which has played a major role in

Lockheed-Raytheon JV secures $1.3 billion Javelin missile contract from U.S. Army
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US Army defends Arlington National Cemetery employee in Trump campaign incident

The U.S.

US Army defends Arlington National Cemetery employee in Trump campaign incident
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US airline cancellation rate remains low despite record summer travel

U.S. airlines have canceled 1.6% of all flights this year despite record summer travel and significant disruptions in July sparked by cybersecurity firm

US airline cancellation rate remains low despite record summer travel
Business|Fashion and Beauty

Gap's turnaround efforts drive quarterly beat in surprise early announcement

Gap on Thursday surpassed Wall Street expectations for the second quarter, as a surprise early announcement of its results showed shoppers turned to its Old Navy and

Gap's turnaround efforts drive quarterly beat in surprise early announcement
News|World

Saudi Arabia changes senior military commanders

Saudi Arabia issued royal decrees announcing changes to the heads of its joint forces, navy and land forces, state news agency SPA reported on Thursday.

Saudi Arabia changes senior military commanders
Business|Science|Technology

Rio Tinto, BYD and LG Energy eligible for Chile's Altoandinos lithium project

Mining giant Rio Tinto and Chinese EV-maker BYD are among the six companies eligible to proceed with proposals to develop a lithium project in Chile's Altoandinos salt flats,

Rio Tinto, BYD and LG Energy eligible for Chile's Altoandinos lithium project
News|World

Ukraine's top commander says fighting on Pokrovsk front 'exceptionally tough'

Ukraine's top commander Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Thursday he spent several days on the eastern Pokrovsk front and described fighting there as "exceptionally tough".

Ukraine's top commander says fighting on Pokrovsk front 'exceptionally tough'
Africa|Economy

Egypt eyes shift from commodity subsidies to cash payments by July 2025, PM says

Egypt could begin transitioning from subsidising essential commodities to providing direct cash assistance to its poorest citizens as early as the next fiscal year (July to June),

Egypt eyes shift from commodity subsidies to cash payments by July 2025, PM says
Europe|News

Macron, Starmer pledge deeper ties between France and Britain

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Thursday to deepen ties with Britain over defence, security, migration and energy after a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in

Macron, Starmer pledge deeper ties between France and Britain
Business|News|Technology

Pentagon withholds $5 million per F-35 jet as deliveries resume

Deliveries of F-35 jets to the U.S. military have resumed, but the U.S. government is withholding the final $5 million payment for each jet until the completion of

Pentagon withholds $5 million per F-35 jet as deliveries resume
Crime|Europe|World

Germany tightens security, asylum policies after deadly festival stabbing

The German government on Thursday announced a proposed package of tighter security and asylum measures following a deadly stabbing spree linked to Islamic State

Germany tightens security, asylum policies after deadly festival stabbing
News|Opinion|Political|World

Relatives of Israeli hostages try to cross into Gaza

Families of Israeli hostages being held in the Gaza Strip protested near the border on Thursday, demanding a deal to secure their release and at one point made a dash

Relatives of Israeli hostages try to cross into Gaza
News|Political|World

Ukraine F-16 crashes, pilot dies during Russian airstrikes, Kyiv says

An F-16 fighter jet used by Ukraine crashed on Monday, Kyiv's military said, the first such loss reported since the long-awaited arrival of the U.S.-made planes in the country was

Ukraine F-16 crashes, pilot dies during Russian airstrikes, Kyiv says
Environment|Europe|News|World

As salvage starts, no oil spilling from tanker set ablaze by Houthis in Red Sea

As salvage operations began on an abandoned Greek-flagged oil tanker with deck fires still burning from Houthi rebel attacks, the

As salvage starts, no oil spilling from tanker set ablaze by Houthis in Red Sea
Health|News

More than 1,000 killed in Bangladesh violence since July, health ministry chief says

Violence that erupted in Bangladesh during last month's anti-government protests killed more than 1,000 people, the interim health ministry chief said on Thursday, making it the

More than 1,000 killed in Bangladesh violence since July, health ministry chief says
Business|Economy|Finance

Marathon Oil shareholders vote in favor of $16 billion ConocoPhillips deal

Marathon Oil shareholders on Thursday approved the U.S. oil producer's nearly $16 billion acquisition by ConocoPhillips, the company said.

Marathon Oil shareholders vote in favor of $16 billion ConocoPhillips deal
Business|Economy|News

US pending home sales tumble to record low in July

Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes dropped to a record low in July as higher prices and borrowing costs drove potential buyers from the market.

US pending home sales tumble to record low in July
Business|Finance|Technology

Samsung shows interest in Nokia mobile networks assets, Bloomberg News reports

Telecom equipment maker Nokia has been exploring options for its mobile networks business and has drawn interest from suitors including Samsung Electronics, Bloomberg News reported on

Samsung shows interest in Nokia mobile networks assets, Bloomberg News reports
Europe|News

Captain of Mike Lynch's yacht leaves Sicily on private jet

The captain of Mike Lynch's yacht flew out of Palermo on Thursday, 10 days after the British tech tycoon and six other people were killed when the vessel sank off the coast of Sicily.

Captain of Mike Lynch's yacht leaves Sicily on private jet
Health|Lifestyle|News|Political

UK PM Starmer supports tougher outdoor smoking rules to ease pressure on health service

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he supported the idea of banning smoking in some outdoor spaces, including pub gardens, as a way of reducing the pressure on the

UK PM Starmer supports tougher outdoor smoking rules to ease pressure on health service
Health|News

Smokers under 30 need photo IDs to buy tobacco products, US FDA says

The U.S.

Smokers under 30 need photo IDs to buy tobacco products, US FDA says
Asia|News|World

Philippines 'adventurous actions' could cause incidents, China coast guard says

China's coast guard urged the Philippines on Thursday to stop sending missions to resupply a vessel near a contested shoal in the South China Sea, warning that such "adventurous

Philippines 'adventurous actions' could cause incidents, China coast guard says
Business|News

Southern California Edison seeks to recover $1.6 billion of wildfire-related losses

Southern California Edison, a unit of utility Edison International, said on Thursday it was seeking approval for a settlement agreement to recover nearly 60% of losses related to wildfires

Southern California Edison seeks to recover $1.6 billion of wildfire-related losses
Business|Finance

Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman misses quarterly results on tepid demand

Brown-Forman missed first-quarter profit and sales estimates on Thursday, hurt by higher input costs and weaker demand for its pricey whiskey and spirits.

Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman misses quarterly results on tepid demand
Business|Economy|Finance|News

US second-quarter economic growth revised higher on consumer spending

The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in the second quarter amid strong consumer spending, while corporate profits rebounded, which should help to sustain the

US second-quarter economic growth revised higher on consumer spending

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