Meta Platforms rode strong advertising performance to beat analysts’ revenue estimates for the first quarter and match expectations for the next quarter on Wednesday, assuaging investor concerns over tariff-related economic growth fears.The Facebook and Instagram parent also increased planned capital expenditures this year as it speeds up construction of data…

MORWELL, Australia: An Australian woman promised a “special meal” for her husband’s family before dishing up a beef Wellington with death cap mushrooms that killed three of them, jurors heard on Wednesday (Apr 30). On the opening day of a trial that has drawn global attention, Erin Patterson, 50, faced a jury accused of three murders – including her parents-in-law – and one attempted murder. She has pleaded not guilty to all counts, with her defence…

WASHINGTON: United States and British forces conducted a joint military operation in Yemen on Tuesday (Apr 29), according to Britain’s Ministry of Defence, which said the operation was against a Houthi military target responsible for making drones like those used to attack shipping. President Donald Trump ordered the intensification of…

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NEW YORK :SoFi Technologies shares gained on Tuesday after the financial technology firm reported better-than-expected quarterly results buoyed by strong demand for its lending products.SoFi’s net revenue rose 33 per cent to $771 million in the quarter ended in March, comprising a 24 per cent jump in net interest income…

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