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Atlassian lifts annual revenue forecast as AI features, enterprise sales boost growth
Atlassian raises annual revenue forecast due to AI features and enterprise sales growth.
Roblox slashes annual bookings forecast as new safety features take their toll
Roblox reduced its annual bookings forecast due to the implementation of new safety features. The features, aimed at improving user experience, have taken a toll on the company's revenue.
Reddit expects revenue above estimates as AI tools fuel ad growth
Reddit's revenue is expected to exceed estimates, driven by the growth of ad sales fueled by AI tools. The company's ad business has seen significant improvement in recent quarters.
Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades
The US Supreme Court ruled in a Louisiana congressional redistricting case. The decision impacted a law that had protected minority voting rights for six decades. The Supreme Court's ruling came in a congressional redistricting case out of Louisiana after the State created a district that gave the State its second Black representative to Congress.
Zelensky demands Trump explain new ceasefire proposal after Putin’s call with US president
Zelensky demands Trump explain new ceasefire proposal after Putin's call with him. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky demands Trump explain new ceasefire proposal after Putin’s call with US president The Independent.
US Alerts on Chinese and Russian Space Threats in Global Security
The US has alerted on Chinese and Russian space threats to global security. The warning highlights potential dangers from the two nations' space capabilities. US Alerts on Chinese and Russian Space Threats in Global Security India News Network.
China urges US to preserve 'stability' in ties, warns Taiwan is 'risk point'
China warns US that Taiwan is a risk point in their relations. China’s foreign minister urged the US to “safeguard the hard-won stability” in relations and warned over Taiwan ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Is Moved to House Arrest From Prison in Myanmar
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was moved to house arrest from prison in Myanmar. She has been detained since a military coup in 2021. The ousted civilian leader has been detained since a military coup forced her from power in 2021.
Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, doubts linger
Myanmar's junta said Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was moved to house arrest. Her son Kim Aris has not received confirmation of her wellbeing. The secrecy surrounding Suu Kyi's new location has alarmed her son, Kim Aris, who says he has received no authoritative confirmation of her wellbeing.
Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, as spat with Merz intensifies
Trump considers cutting US troops in Germany amid spat with German officials. His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.
US passes law to resume DHS funding and end partial government shutdown
US lawmakers passed a law to resume funding for the Department of Homeland Security, ending a partial government shutdown that affected many federal workers. The measure excludes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Iran will play World Cup games in US according to FIFA chief Infantino
Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, cohosted by the US, comes after Iran's participation was in doubt due to the US-Israeli conflict with the country.
Israel Did Not Choose War. It Chose to Win It
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel chose to win the recent conflict, rather than choosing war. The statement comes after a ceasefire was brokered in the region.
US Blockade Of Ports An "Extension Of Military Operations": Iran President
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused the US of extending military operations through a naval blockade of Iran's ports. The blockade has been in place since the US withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018.
Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
US Central Command has prepared a plan for strikes on Iran, Axios reported. The news caused oil prices to hit their highest level since 2022, as Trump is to be briefed on new Iran options.
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 9 people, including 2 children
Israeli strikes killed 9 people in Lebanon, including 2 children. President Joseph Aoun slammed Israeli violations in south Lebanon. Speaking to a delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, President Joseph Aoun had earlier slammed “continuing Israeli violations” in south Lebanon.
Israel may have to 'act again' against Iran, Defence Minister Katz says
Israel's Defence Minister Katz said Israel may act against Iran again. Pakistan is engaged with the US and Iran to end the war. Pakistan said that it was actively engaged with the U. S.
U.K. calls antisemitism an emergency as police investigate stabbing attack on 2 Jewish men
UK police arrested a 45-year-old man for stabbing 2 Jewish men. The attack is being investigated as terrorism with a possible link to Iranian proxies. Police have arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder and labelled the stabbing attack as an act of terrorism.
Mythos, not the Iran war, is the most significant geopolitical warning of our time
The Atlantic Council says Mythos is a significant geopolitical warning, surpassing the Iran war in importance, not the Iran war, is the most significant geopolitical warning of our time Atlantic Council.
First commercial fight from US since 2019 lands in Venezuela
A direct commercial flight from the US landed in Caracas, Venezuela, marking a new era in diplomatic relations between the two countries. The flight, the first in over seven years, comes after a US special forces operation in the region.
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