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China supports 'active mediation' by Pakistan between US, Iran: Wang Yi
China is the president of UNSC for May and hosted a Council debate on 'Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centred international system'
 "China supports 'active mediation' by Pakistan between US, Iran: Wang Yi")
Pak will have to face consequences for cross-border terrorism: India at UN
Parvathaneni's strong response against Pakistan came during the UNSC debate on 'Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centred international system'
 "Pak will have to face consequences for cross-border terrorism: India at UN")
Joe Biden sues Justice Department to block release of audio, transcripts
Biden's lawyers argued that the disclosure would 'constitute an unwarranted invasion of President Biden's privacy'
 "Joe Biden sues Justice Department to block release of audio, transcripts")
Canada, Germany sign LNG deal as Carney looks to diversify from US
The official said up to 1 million metric tons (1.1 million US tons) of liquefied natural gas per year will be exported
 "Canada, Germany sign LNG deal as Carney looks to diversify from US")
Canada imposes 21-day self-isolation for travellers from Ebola-hit regions
An official said the measures are being implemented out of an 'abundance of caution' and will stay in place until August 29
 "Canada imposes 21-day self-isolation for travellers from Ebola-hit regions")
Nasa unveils 3-phase plan for permanent moon base; 3 missions this year
Nasa unveiled a $20 billion plan to set up a permanent base on the moon, equipped with lunar rovers and drones
 "Nasa unveils 3-phase plan for permanent moon base; 3 missions this year")
'False narrative': BP's ousted chairman Manifold disputes wrongdoing claims
BP unexpectedly fired Manifold on Tuesday after eight months on the job, citing 'serious concerns' related to 'governance standards, oversight and conduct'
 "'False narrative': BP's ousted chairman Manifold disputes wrongdoing claims")
Nasa picks Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Firefly, others for moon base contracts
The announcement comes after Nasa unveiled a reorganization of its internal structure on Friday, combining various departments and promoting officials into new positions
 "Nasa picks Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Firefly, others for moon base contracts")
Approx $20.6 billion of tariff refunds on way to importers: US govt
However, the govt's latest declaration to the US Court of International Trade also included an admission of a significant error in its last report to federal judge overseeing the tariff refund process
 "Approx $20.6 billion of tariff refunds on way to importers: US govt")
1 dead, 9 missing in chemical tank implosion at Washington state mill
The facility, which employs about 1,000 people, makes material for tissues, printing paper, cups, plates, cartons and other goods
 "1 dead, 9 missing in chemical tank implosion at Washington state mill")
'Everything checked out perfectly': Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit
The 79-year-old president spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre for what the White House described as preventive medical and dental checkups
 "'Everything checked out perfectly': Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit")
Pakistan's role as mediator problematic, says US senator Lindsey Graham
Graham's remarks came as Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif said he is not in favour of Islamabad joining the Abraham Accords
 "Pakistan's role as mediator problematic, says US senator Lindsey Graham")
Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records, causes deaths across Europe
The UK Health Security Agency issued an amber health alert for large parts of the country through Thursday, warning of a potential health risk, particularly among older people
 "Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records, causes deaths across Europe")
Israel targets new Hamas leader in Gaza, Palestinians report 3 dead
The strike came less than two weeks after Israel killed the previous head of Hamas' military wing, Izz al-Din al-Haddad
 "Israel targets new Hamas leader in Gaza, Palestinians report 3 dead")
'Gone absolutely crazy': Trump again slams media coverage on Iran conflict
Trump's outburst came through a Truth Social post in which he called out the media outlets and democrats over the framing of the narrative around the conflict
 "'Gone absolutely crazy': Trump again slams media coverage on Iran conflict")
India and Canada to conclude Cepa by November, says Piyush Goyal
Carney, after a meeting with Goyal, called the Cepa between the two nations a "game changer".
 "India and Canada to conclude Cepa by November, says Piyush Goyal")
Sonny Rollins, giant of the jazz saxophone, signs out at 95
Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, Rollins stood out, as both a musician and a personality
 "Sonny Rollins, giant of the jazz saxophone, signs out at 95")
Beijing curbs overseas travel for top AI talent at private firms
In China, state-owned enterprises are known to hold the passports of their senior executives and Communist Party officials
 "Beijing curbs overseas travel for top AI talent at private firms")
Quad launches $20 bn critical minerals initiative to cut China dependence
The Quad foreign ministers launched initiatives on critical minerals, energy security and maritime surveillance amid concerns over the grouping's future under Donald Trump
 "Quad launches $20 bn critical minerals initiative to cut China dependence")
Quad unveils $20 bn critical minerals initiative; India-US sign pact
The Quad framework aims to mobilise public and private investment in critical minerals supply chains, while India and the US signed a separate rare earths cooperation pact
 "Quad unveils $20 bn critical minerals initiative; India-US sign pact")