From the iPhone 17 series and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, 2025 saw some of the most advanced smartphone launches. Here’s a look at the devices that grabbed attention with cutting-edge AI, cameras, and performance (Pics/File pic: Samsung, Apple, Oppo, Google, Asus)  

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday welcomed nearly 130 deep-pocketed donors, allies and representatives of major companies for a dinner at the White House to reward them for their pledged contributions to a massive new ballroom. (Pics/AFP)