Apple submitted a court filing proposing new App Store commissions ranging from 5% to 15% for purchases via external links on iOS devices, after the Supreme Court rejected its bid to pause lower court proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games.
Sohan Sethi, a 29-year-old Indian-origin data analyst, faced three H-1B visa rejections before successfully obtaining an O-1 visa for extraordinary ability, allowing him to continue his career in the US.
Israeli PM Netanyahu publicly rejects a US-backed 15-point plan for Gaza, seeking to placate far-right domestic allies ahead of elections, despite reported earlier agreement on pilot withdrawal details, amid complex balancing act between US demands for peace and coalition pressures for intensified military action.
Israel rejected a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, with PM Benjamin Netanyahu stating Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed and opposing a Palestinian state.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi urged election officials in Hyderabad to address complaints of Booth Level Officers refusing enumeration forms due to holidays. Meanwhile, BJP leader N Ramchander Rao called for vigilance against ineligible voters.
Spain introduces random border checks for travellers from Italy until September 7, citing Italy's exposure to irregular migration, after Italy refused to lift its own border checks following the Ceuta migration crisis.
Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission upheld HDFC Life's denial of a Rs 70-lakh death claim due to lapsed policy but ordered refund of Rs 7-lakh premium, citing unjust enrichment. The ruling highlights the need for timely premium payments and clarifies that revival emails do not automatically extend coverage.
A high court judge has ordered the Home Office to return an alleged trafficking victim forcibly removed to France under the 'one in one out' scheme, in a first-of-its-kind ruling that quashed a policy denying reconsideration of trafficking claims.
Josh Allen’s family-driven philanthropy supports Buffalo children; his parents’ belief helped him overcome college rejections, injuries and criticism to become an NFL star.
After the Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump's use of emergency law for tariffs, his administration rebuilt the system using older trade powers and forced labor investigations. Goods from 60 partners now face new duties, creating a complex, harder-to-remove system with potential impacts on inflation, Treasury yields, the dollar, and Bitcoin.
Antoine Semenyo, rejected by multiple clubs including Crystal Palace at 15, overcame early career setbacks to become a key player for Manchester City. After a £65 million transfer from Bournemouth in January, he scored the winning goal in May's FA Cup final against Chelsea.
FIFA's plan to sell a minority stake in its World Cup commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), for $4.2 billion, valuing it at $20 billion, faces strong opposition. UEFA and Concacaf reject the proposal over concerns of outside influence, with UEFA threatening a boycott. A FIFA advisor resigned in protest.
After the Supreme Court rejected his preferred tariff route, President Trump's administration implemented new tariffs on major trading partners, citing forced labor concerns, and levied fees on Canadian imports, demonstrating a defiant commitment to protectionist trade policies despite public frustration.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Ukraine's rejection of US peace proposals at the Alaska summit is due to continued Western, particularly US, military aid, including weapons, intelligence, and advanced technologies.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated Russia prefers a political and diplomatic settlement but acknowledged that the US and Ukraine have rejected the Anchorage agreements, implying Russia will achieve its goals regardless.
The White House is pushing back against Senate Democrats' rejection of the latest CLARITY Act draft, citing ethics provisions as a major sticking point. The dispute over crypto market legislation highlights deep divisions among lawmakers, risking delays to broader regulatory reform.
Portage College in Canada has advised Indian students, whose post-graduate work permits were rejected by IRCC, to seek legal advice and retain documents. The college stated it cannot overturn IRCC decisions and is seeking clarification while scheduling a follow-up meeting with student representatives.
Victorian teachers and education support staff are striking statewide today, their second major action this year, after rejecting the state government's latest pay offer. The Australian Education Union is pushing for a three-year deal and workload alleviation, citing staff shortages as a key concern despite a significant pay increase offer.
After the US Supreme Court rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, former President Trump shifted focus to immigration enforcement and potential legislation, particularly targeting "birth tourism" schemes, with China central to his rhetoric despite limited data.
Bitcoin dipped below $62,500 at Wall Street's open, extending losses as fresh US-Iran military strikes and earnings disappointments pushed stocks and crypto lower. Traders noted choppy, rangebound price action, with some analysts identifying a bear-market trend line forming.
On the 10th anniversary of a landmark arbitration ruling, 14 nations led by the US and the EU reaffirmed that China's expansive claims in the South China Sea lack legal basis under international law. China reiterated its rejection of the ruling, while tensions remain high amid ongoing confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels.
Dr. Joel Tan, a Harvard PhD graduate, shared his personal journey of academic rejection in Singapore due to poor high school grades, highlighting how the University of Toronto's chance gave him the opportunity to pursue his passion for biology, ultimately leading to his success at Harvard.
China's People's Daily published commentaries on Friday reiterating Beijing's rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, calling it a "destabilising force" and urging the Philippines to engage in direct talks.
President Trump announced he will ask the Supreme Court to rehear a case challenging his executive order on birthright citizenship, calling the court's rejection a "miscarriage of justice". The Supreme Court previously ruled Trump's directive violated the 14th Amendment.
