Russia used North Korean missile in deadly strike on Ukraine village, Zelensky says
This would be the first time such a weapon was fired in nearly a year, suggesting that Moscow has a fresh stock of arms
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Apple and Amazon report rising revenues as investors turn on some tech stocks
Both tech companies beat Wall Street predictions on revenue in their second quarters
· Nick Robins Early
Japan chip industry gets back to work after Kumamoto quake
Renesas Electronics and Tokyo Electron are recovering from the July 28 Kumamoto earthquake. (Source photos by Shotaro Mori)
· Staff Writer
Apple reports record June quarter revenue led by China sales growth
Sales of the iPhone, Apple's main revenue driver, climbed 21.7% in the June quarter. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Unhinged Comcast store manager forced underperforming workers to be tied up, pied in the face: lawsuit
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· Taylor Herzlich
Ex-Trump fixer Michael Cohen blasts NYC Mayor Mamdani for sending him erroneous pied-à-terre tax letter
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· Lisa Fickenscher
Japan looks to turn Osaka and Kobe into biotech hubs
A miniature human liver created with 3D printing technology, which allows researchers to check the effect of drugs outside of the body. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
· Staff Writer
Japan carries out yen-buying intervention as US executes rate check
The U.S. and Japan appear to have worked together to stem the yen's slide against the dollar. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
· Staff Writer
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 7/30/2026
A monster day for Microsoft following signals that its big spending on AI is translating into profits led a powerful rebound on Wall Street, while AI stocks regained some of their sharp recent losses.
· The Associated Press
US sanctions Mahan Air’s China network over alleged support for Iran’s IRGC
Two Shanghai companies and a Chinese executive targeted as Washington expands pressure campaign from Iranian oil to aviation and cargo
· Teresa Elena Frontado
US sanctions Mahan Air’s China network over alleged support for Iran’s IRGC
Two Shanghai companies and a Chinese executive targeted as Washington expands pressure campaign from Iranian oil to aviation and cargo
· Teresa Elena Frontado
Liberty trade talks for Sun’s Aneesah Morrow cool off before deadline
LAS VEGAS — With Sunday’s WNBA trade deadline drawing near, talks on a potential Liberty trade involving Sun forward Aneesah Morrow have cooled off, multiple sources told The Post.
· Madeline Kenney
DOTr to Villar on LRT-1: 'Take it or leave it'
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Giovanni Lopez declared on Thursday that the agency would offer non-negotiable terms to the Villar Group of Companies to expedite the donation of six parcels of land for the construction of the Las Piñas station of the Light Railway Transit (LRT)-1 …
· Arlie O. Calalo
ASX set to jump, Microsoft leads Wall Street rally; Apple results ahead
US stocks are rebounding after Microsoft leaped on hopes that its big spending on AI is translating into profits, while computer-chip companies clawed back some of their sharp recent losses.
· Stan Choe
'A warning sign blinking red': Trump polls at historic lows due to Iran and inflation | The National
US voter anger about the conflict in Iran and inflation continues to grow, causing President Donald Trump's approval numbers to drop.
· Cody Combs
Historic Clifton Hill pub on the market after failed development bid
The Royal Hotel in Clifton Hill is on the market for the first time in four decades and nearly 10 years since the front bar was open. The move comes three years after its owners, the Gudic family, lost their bid to build a five-storey apartment project over the historic corner hotel.
· Nicole Lindsay
Priscilla’s pub to get a $5 million facelift by its new operator
The Imperial Erskineville, in Sydney’s inner west – one of the venues featured in the film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – is getting a facelift to take the venue into its next phase.
· Carolyn Cummins
Asbestos, dirty soil create headache for key rail loop site
Asbestos and contaminated soil at two key Suburban Rail Loop sites are creating delays and have prompted heated discussions between construction companies and the authority in charge of the project about potential cost blowouts.
· Kieran Rooney
Japan parts maker ships rare-earth-free sunroof motors for German cars
The new motor no longer needs the neodymium contained in earlier versions. (Mitsuba)
· Staff Writer
China’s open-weight model lead exposes America’s AI blind spot
Some of America's biggest technology companies are pushing Washington to make open artificial intelligence a national priority as China continues to build its lead in the space.
· Deirdre Bosa, Jasmine Wu
Reds’ Hunter Greene drawing notable buzz as MLB trade deadline heats up
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· Spencer Brod
Meta’s record losing streak continues while Microsoft, chip stocks jump on AI earnings
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· Taylor Herzlich
'Selling false hope': How mums are getting lured into a shampoo business
These women say they're making "life-changing" money from their "little shampoo business".
· Melanie Vujkovic
Disneyland hikes prices on even more menu items by up to $4 — as few adults only options see price cuts
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· Allison Lax
Saudi Arabia unveils plans for multinational maritime defence coalition
Saudi Arabia on Thursday unveiled plans for a multinational maritime defence coalition aimed at protecting international shipping and energy supply routes in the Red Sea region after attacks by Yemen's Houthis disrupted one of the world's busiest trade corridors.
· Middleeasteye
Japan scraps cap on growth spending requests for fiscal 2027 budget
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama discussed the budget request guidelines in a July 30 news conference. (Photo by Jo Ishibuchi)
· Staff Writer
Jersey Mike’s shares fall in hyped NYSE debut as Danny DeVito, Eli Manning ring opening bell
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· Reuters
Calbee brings back color after poor sales of black-and-white chip bags
Some consumers complained that the black and white bags made it difficult to discern between chip flavors. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)
· Staff Writer
Calbee's chip sales show why color matters in food packaging
Some consumers complained that the black and white bags made it difficult to discern between chip flavors. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)
· Staff Writer
Lee says S. Korea, Chile will reactivate committee to negotiate modernizing FTA
SANTIAGO, July 30 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that South Korea and Chile have agreed to reactivate a joint committee to discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade, including by modernizing their free trade agreement (FTA).
· Park Boram
Hitachi and Toshiba ship new bullet trains to Taiwan after years of talks
An N700ST high-speed rail car is rolled out during a ceremony on July 30 at Hitachi's Kasado Works in Kudamatsu, Japan. (Photo by Hideaki Ryugen)
· Staff Writer
UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA private equity investment plan
European soccer governing body UEFA said Thursday it will boycott FIFA competitions including the World Cup if the global organization goes through with its proposal to sell a stake to private investors.
· Jessica Golden
2 OFWS affected by fire in Taichung receive financial aid
MANILA, Philippines — Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) received financial aid after the fire that broke out on July 19 at their employers's house in Taichung, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said.
· Reina C. Tolentino
OpenAI cuts prices for two of its GPT-5.6 AI models as companies grow sensitive to costs
OpenAI on Thursday announced it is slashing the price of two of its latest artificial intelligence models, GPT-5.6 Terra and GPT-5.6 Luna, roughly three weeks after their public release.
· Ashley Capoot
Japan's Mitsubishi Electric to make data center cooling systems in US
Mitsubishi Electric will repurpose a portion of an automotive parts plant in Ohio to make air conditioning and water cooling systems for U.S. data centers. (Mitsubishi Electric)
· Staff Writer
Spinneys increases holding in Saudi unit to 70% as it doubles down on affluent clientele | The National
Spinneys, the Dubai-listed operator of premium supermarkets, has increased its shareholding in its Saudi Arabian unit as it doubles down on its focus on attracting a younger and more affluent clientele.
· Alvin R Cabral
Retailer Reformation opens flat in market debut after pricing IPO at $15
Women's clothing retailer Reformation began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday at $15 per share after pricing its IPO at $15.
· Laya Neelakandan
Mets announce first-ever prediction market partnership with Novig in surprise
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· Malik Smith
Saudi Arabia proposes 43-nation 'maritime defence coalition' in Red Sea | The National
Saudi Arabia has proposed a “maritime defence coalition” involving dozens of countries to protect Red Sea trade routes from attacks by Iran's allies.
· The National
Global M&A deals reach record $2.8tn in 1st half amid fight for AI lead
SpaceX's purchase of xAI was the most valuable M&A deal in the first half of this year. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Yen surges to 157 range per dollar, fueling intervention speculation
The yen had been depreciating against the dollar amid fiscal policy concerns and uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
UAE scraps 15 business fees but raises cost of IPO approvals | The National
The UAE has scrapped 15 fees on company and market activities while raising the cost of approving stock listings, as authorities look to cut red tape and widen economic participation in the country.
· The National
Kawhi Leonard’s Raptors future revealed amid ongoing NBA investigation
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· Ryan Anderson
Russia mulls Indian rupee payments for Bangladesh’s nuclear plant – media
Russia has reportedly proposed a mechanism for settling trade with Bangladesh in Indian rupees to bypass US sanctions and facilitate payments for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, local media has reported.
· RT
Eric Lauer would like to stay with Dodgers, but understands trade deadline rumors
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· Jack Harris
China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talks
Beijing raises objections during a high-level call while both sides seek to build momentum ahead of an expected Xi-Trump summit
· Nayan Seth
China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talks
Beijing raises objections during a high-level call while both sides seek to build momentum ahead of an expected Xi-Trump summit
· Nayan Seth
Language choice and mixing in 2026 SONA
STATE of the Nation Addresses (SONAs) rarely place language itself at the center of political discussion. Presidents typically devote their annual addresses to the economy, infrastructure, education, health care, foreign policy and national security. Language, despite underpinning almost every aspect of governance, …
· Ariane Macalinga Borlongan
UEFA to boycott World Cup in protest of Fifa’s private investors plan
The core investor would be a US investment firm created by Joshua Kushner, the brother of US President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner
· Associated Press