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NEW DELHI: India and the United Arab Emirates agreed the framework for a strategic defence partnership on Friday (May 15), the Indian foreign ministry said, as they seek to deepen ties amid the Iran war.The two countries also signed pacts on strategic petroleum reserves and supply of liquefied petroleum gas during a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UAE, it added.”The two sides have agreed on deepening defence industrial collaboration and cooperation on innovation and advanced technology, training, exercises, maritime security, cyber defence, secure communications and information exchange,” the ministry said in a statement. Ahead of the visit, Indian…

Shares of Nvidia NVDA fell sharply on Friday, pulling back after an explosive rally that had pushed the chipmaker close to another record valuation milestone.The stock dropped around 4% to $226.80 in early trading after gaining roughly 20% over the previous seven sessions.Thursday’s rally alone saw Nvidia rise 4.4% to close at $235.75, extending a powerful surge driven by growing enthusiasm around artificial intelligence infrastructure spending and hopes for renewed access to the Chinese market.The broader market also weakened Friday as investors reacted cautiously following the conclusion of meetings between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.The S&P…

Wes Streeting, a key Starmer rival, backed Manchester’s Andy Burnham as among the best options to challenge Starmer.Published On 15 May 202615 May 2026British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration is embroiled in turmoil amid a calamitous local election result for the Labour Party last week.Starmer, who has been dogged by controversy over the appointment of Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to Washington, as well as frustrations with slow-moving domestic policy changes, has so far refused calls to resign.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listBut more than 80 MPs have urged him to quit, while four…

Author Roger M. Benites Author Roger M. Benites Part of the Team Since Dec 2021 Share Last updated:  May 15, 2026 Modern systematic trading traces its roots not to code, but to agricultural markets. In the 19th century, exchanges like the Chicago Board of Trade enabled farmers and merchants to hedge price risk through standardized futures contracts. These early markets were dominated by commercial participants—producers and buyers managing uncertainty. Over time, however, speculators entered the market, providing liquidity and transforming price into a function not just of supply and demand, but of expectations and positioning. This shift marked the beginning…

Expert breaks down China’s influence on Iran, US foreign policy Dennis Citrinowicz, an analyst at the Institute for National Security Studies, explains China’s complex role in the Iran conflict and its strategic implications for America. He highlights that China, while not wanting Iranian nuclear weapons, benefits from US focus on Iran, potentially draining munitions needed for Taiwan. Citrinowicz expresses pessimism about easy solutions given both sides’ firm stances. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. is trying to choke off Iran’s economy at sea, but a growing China-linked rail corridor is giving Tehran a workaround that Washington…

Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Inc., attends his company’s IPO at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in New York City, U.S., April 29, 2026. Brendan McDermid | ReutersBill Ackman’s Pershing Square has built a position in Microsoft, as the hedge fund manager said the software giant’s recent pullback created a rare opportunity to buy one of the world’s dominant technology franchises at a compelling valuation.Ackman disclosed the investment in a lengthy post Friday ahead of his firm’s quarterly 13F filing, saying Pershing Square began accumulating shares in February after Microsoft’s stock declined following its fiscal second-quarter…

Oklahoma filed a lawsuit against Roblox on Thursday, becoming the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.”Roblox marketed itself as a safe place for children but turned a blind eye as predators targeted and exploited minors on its platform,” Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a press release on Thursday.In the 51-page lawsuit filed in Cleveland County District Court, Drummond claims that Roblox failed to implement basic safety controls, prioritizing user growth over child safety, and that the platform “facilitated the systemic sexual exploitation and abuse of children across Oklahoma and elsewhere…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A New Zealand rugby player died Tuesday after suffering “unsurvivable” injuries during his team’s season opener, the club confirmed. He was 30.Glenora Rugby League Football Club Chairwoman Janet Hunt confirmed the death of Eugene Hanna in a post on Facebook. According to Hunt’s statement, Hanna was gravely injured during a game against the Te Atatu Roosters. While no other details surrounding the circumstances of Hanna’s death were immediately known, the New Zealand Rugby League did issue a statement Thursday warning of the dangers of head injuries and the importance of concussion protocol.…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A veteran Regina police officer has been charged after the force’s internal database was “improperly accessed,” according to police. Police claimed the officer, who has been with the service for a decade, had accessed the database on multiple occasions between 2021 and 2023.“The officer used the database to search the complainant, as well as members of their family and friends, without a valid work purpose,” the force alleged in a news release Thursday.The force said the police chief suspended the officer without pay, and ordered him to participate in mandatory ethics and…

Gold Coast have survived a late scare from Port Adelaide to rack up their 10th-straight AFL win in Darwin.The game looked over at three-quarter time, but the Power roared back late with a three-goal burst.They then missed three more shots on goal and that was enough for the Suns, who won Friday night’s game 15.8 (98) to 10.13 (73) in the humid conditions.The Suns dealt with the late withdrawal of Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and injuries to Lachie Weller and Will Graham during the match.Suns captain Noah Anderson was best afield with 33 possessions and eight clearances. Power onballer Zak Butters threatened…