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U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Feb. 13, 2025.Jim Watson | Afp | Getty ImagesThe U.S. could substantially slash tariffs on Indian exports as the two countries near a trade deal that could see New Delhi cutting oil purchases from Russia, Indian media outlet Mint reported Wednesday.As part of the trade deal, Washington could slash tariffs on Indian exports to 15%-16% from the current 50%, Mint reported citing three unnamed sources aware of the matter.India is also considering raising its import quota for…

The extraordinary session of the Diet opened on the morning of October 21, Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and his cabinet resigned and the Diet promptly moved to elect the next prime minister. As expected, Takaichi Sanae won comfortably, though it took a second ballot to secure victory in the House of Councillors. She won in the first round in the House of Representatives with 237 votes – she picked up various independents and quasi-independents in addition to the LDP’s 196 votes and Ishin no Kai’s thirty-five votes – and then defeated the Constitutional Democratic Party’s (CDP) Noda Yoshihiko in the second round in the upper…

Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesNetflix is “all in” on leveraging generative artificial intelligence on its streaming platform, according to the company, as AI continues to make its way into mainstream entertainment.The comments came from Netflix’s earnings report Tuesday, which highlighted AI as a major focus for the world’s largest streaming service by subscriber count. “For many years now, [machine learning] and AI have been powering our title recommendations as well as production and promotion technology,” Netflix said in a letter to shareholders.It added that generative AI presents a “significant opportunity” across its streaming platform, including improving its recommendations, ads…

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain on Hispaniola as forecasters warned Wednesday of a significant flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region in the coming days.The rains snarled traffic in the Dominican Republic’s capital, Santo Domingo, and games in the country’s professional baseball league were canceled. People in Haiti grew concerned over the possibility of heavy flooding, which has devastated the country during past storms given widespread erosion.Melissa had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (80 kph) early Wednesday and was centered about 325 miles (520 kilometers) south-southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the U.S. National Hurricane Center…

Samsung Galaxy XR HeadsetCourtesy: SamsungIt’s been more than 17 years since the modern smartphone era began with the launch of the iPhone, and tech companies have been obsessed with trying to disrupt it ever since.The most common approach is mixed reality XR headsets: computerized goggles that put all of your apps and other digital content right in front of your face.Samsung is the latest to take on the category with the Galaxy XR. Samsung will start selling it on Tuesday night for $1,800, about half the price of Apple’s Vision Pro.Early adopters will also get a suite of digital freebies,…

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday on selling of technology shares following a lackluster day on Wall Street. U.S. futures edged higher, while crude oil prices rose more than $1 a barrel. Chinese markets retreated after U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on whether or not he will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this month.“Maybe it won’t happen, maybe it won’t happen,” he said while hosting a lunch for Republican Party senators at the White House. However, Trump also said he was expecting “to do well” in negotiations with China.“I’m going to see President Xi…

Audrey Nuna, EJAE and Rei Ami attend the KPop Demon Hunters Special Screening at Netflix Tudum Theater on June 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California., U.S.Charley Gallay | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Netflix’s business leaders and investors probably aren’t enjoying a soda pop after the release of its third-quarter results. While the company’s revenue met expectations — though not beating them as it did the first and second quarters — earnings were taken down by a tax dispute with Brazilian authorities. Shares of Netflix fell around 6% in extended trading Tuesday stateside.But it doesn’t look like any other…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a wide drone and missile attack across Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people, Ukrainian officials said, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump put his planned meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on hold, saying he didn’t want it to be a “waste of time.”Ukraine’s energy minister said a “massive combined overnight attack” on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure was still underway early Wednesday — the latest in Russia’s effort to cripple the country’s energy system before winter. At least 18 people were injured in the attack, said Kyiv administration head Tymur TkachenkoThe attack…

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court is set to give an opinion Wednesday on Israel’s legal obligations to ensure desperately needed humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The U.N. General Assembly asked the International Court of Justice last year to give an advisory opinion on Israel’s legal obligations after the country effectively banned the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, the main provider of aid to Gaza, from operating in the territory. Advisory opinions carry significant legal weight and experts say the case could have broader ramifications for the U.N. and its…

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s new president declared a state of emergency in the capital Tuesday in the government’s latest attempt to stem a surge in violence that has stirred protests and contributed to the recent downfall of his predecessor.Peru has seen an increase of killings, violent extortion and attacks on public places in recent years. Between January and September, police reported 1,690 homicides, compared to 1,502 during the same period of 2024. Former President Dina Boluarte was removed from office by Peru’s Congress on Oct. 10, after an impeachment process in which lawmakers said that she had been unable…