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Iran war: How ships are avoiding being targeted in Strait of Hormuz
As attacks intensify around the Strait of Hormuz, several commercial ships are altering transponder signals to claim Chinese ownership or crew in an apparent attempt to avoid being targeted
 "Iran war: How ships are avoiding being targeted in Strait of Hormuz")
China says talks with US vital as Trump targets Beijing's key partners
Failure to engage between the two nations would only lead to misunderstandings and misjudgements, escalating toward confrontation and harming the world," Foreign Minister Wang Yi said
 "China says talks with US vital as Trump targets Beijing's key partners")
Trump says he'll hit Iran harder as Iranian Prez apologises to neighbours
Trump said that the US retains significant leverage over Iran and isn't looking to negotiate with its remaining leadership
 "Trump says he'll hit Iran harder as Iranian Prez apologises to neighbours")
Explosion at US embassy in Oslo causes minor damage, no injuries reported
The police said there is a huge deployment of its officers at the site and investigators are in contact with the embassy
 "Explosion at US embassy in Oslo causes minor damage, no injuries reported")
Balendra Shah's RSP makes history with landmark victory in Nepal election
Popularly known as "Balen", the 35-year-old prime-ministerial candidate of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) defeated four-time former prime minister K P Sharma Oli
 "Balendra Shah's RSP makes history with landmark victory in Nepal election")
Oil surges, but Trump downplays need to tap strategic petroleum reserve
Trump's Republican Party is under pressure over the issue of affordability ahead of November mid-term elections
 "Oil surges, but Trump downplays need to tap strategic petroleum reserve")
White House halts federal security bulletin warning of Iran-related threats
The bulletin from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and National Counterterrorism Centre is meant for state and local law enforcement agencies
 "White House halts federal security bulletin warning of Iran-related threats")
'China could see widespread use of brain-computer tech in 3-5 years'
Beijing elevated BCIs to a core future strategic industry in its new five-year plan released this week, placing it alongside sectors such as quantum, embodied AI, 6G and nuclear fusion
 "'China could see widespread use of brain-computer tech in 3-5 years'")
Trump says US will 'remember' as UK mulls support in war against Iran
Trump has repeatedly criticised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggesting this week that he helped "ruin" the countries' historically close relationship after London blocked the US's initial use
 "Trump says US will 'remember' as UK mulls support in war against Iran")
OpenAI's head of robotics resigns over company's deal with Pentagon
Kalinowski joined OpenAI in November 2024 as a member of the company's technical staff in robotics after leading development of augmented reality glasses for Meta
 "OpenAI's head of robotics resigns over company's deal with Pentagon")
Trump rejects talks with Iran, raises notion of eliminating its leaders
Trump said he is not interested in negotiating with Iran at this point and later added the air campaign could make it a moot point if all potential leaders of Iran are killed
 "Trump rejects talks with Iran, raises notion of eliminating its leaders")
Trump downplays reports of Russia sharing data with Iran to target US
The president dismissed the import of such information-sharing after he attended the dignified transfer for six Army reservists who were killed in a drone strike in Kuwait
6 arrested after explosive devices tossed near NYC Mayor Mamdani's house
New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said two of the individuals arrested were accused of handling and igniting improvised explosives
 "6 arrested after explosive devices tossed near NYC Mayor Mamdani's house")
US offers $20 bn reinsurance plan to revive shipping in Strait of Hormuz
The strait carries about a fifth of global oil flows, as well as gas, fertilizer and other products
 "US offers $20 bn reinsurance plan to revive shipping in Strait of Hormuz")
Trump urges Latin America to use military action to help US fight cartels
Trump encouraged regional leaders gathered at his Miami-area golf club to take military action against drug-trafficking cartels and transnational gangs
 "Trump urges Latin America to use military action to help US fight cartels")
Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in Iran war
The dignified transfer, a ritual that returns the remains of US service members killed in action, is considered one of the most sombre duties of any commander in chief
 "Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in Iran war")
New strikes hit oil facility in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'
It appeared to be the first time a civil industrial facility has been targeted in the war
 "New strikes hit oil facility in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'")
Kuwait cuts oil, refinery output as Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
The country, like its Gulf neighbors, has been heavily targeted by Iranian missiles and drones in an expanding war in the region
 "Kuwait cuts oil, refinery output as Strait of Hormuz remains blocked")
Russia Revels in a sudden reversal in fortunes as oil and gas prices soar
President Vladimir V. Putin threatened to cut off remaining gas supplies to Europe as the Iran war drives a surge in energy costs
 "Russia Revels in a sudden reversal in fortunes as oil and gas prices soar")
One President's Whim. A World in Crisis.
A week into Trump's war in Iran, his strategy is still a mystery
 "One President's Whim. A World in Crisis.")