Microsoft Offers Retirement Buyouts to 7% US Workforce Amid Data Centre Spending

Microsoft offers a one-time voluntary retirement buyout to about 7% of US employees at or below senior director level, as AI reshapes tech jobs and prompts cost and staffing review.

Iran drones hit Bahrain; ship attacked

Business - 3 hr, 28 min ago

Iran launched drones at Bahrain and a ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, following US airstrikes, raising Persian Gulf security concerns.

Persistent to acquire Nagarro

Business - 3 hr, 19 min ago

Persistent Systems plans to acquire Germany’s Nagarro via a EUR 81-per-share offer, creating a USD 2.9 billion AI-led digital engineering group.

Pakistan Beat Netherlands By 37 Runs

Sports - 3 hr, 2 min ago

Pakistan beat the Netherlands by 37 runs in Bristol to close the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Ayesha Zafar leading the way.