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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan sign a mutual defense deal, plus Trump's birthright order and 8 other stories
The Senate approved a major sanctions bill aimed at curbing Russia’s oil and gas income, with the measure now moving to the House after the summer recess. The package is one of the day’s biggest developments on Ukraine and sanctions policy.
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a defense agreement under which an attack on one member would be treated as an attack on all three. The deal highlights shifting regional security alignments amid Middle East tensions.
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President Trump signed executive orders aimed at limiting who qualifies for birthright citizenship and tightening rules around birth tourism. The actions follow a Supreme Court setback and are likely to intensify legal and political fights.
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Upcoming U.S. inflation data is set to test the stock market's recent record-setting rally. Investors and traders are closely monitoring the reports for signs of persistent price pressures, which could revive concerns over potential interest rate hikes.
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Market attention has shifted to the Federal Reserve following an unexpected decline in July payrolls. Traders are interpreting the weaker employment report as evidence that the central bank may keep its monetary policy unchanged at the next meeting.
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Microsoft Edge is planning to block older ad blockers, following a similar move by Google Chrome. This transition will impact both browser users and extension developers across the broader web ecosystem.
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AMD has reportedly acquired Taalas, a startup specializing in converting AI models directly into hardware-efficient silicon. This acquisition aligns with AMD's strategy to integrate software advancements directly with specialized chip design.
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Honeywell Aerospace reported adjusted quarterly earnings of $1.87 per share, missing analysts' expectations. The company's sales figures also fell short of consensus estimates, contributing to a mixed day of corporate earnings reports.
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Anthropic has eased biology-related restrictions on its Fable 5 system, representing a notable policy shift for the frontier AI developer. The update modifies safeguards around high-risk model capabilities.
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Major technology companies are increasingly betting on voice as the next primary interface for artificial intelligence. This strategic shift is expected to fundamentally redesign how users interact with digital assistants, search engines, and consumer devices.
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