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US Supreme Court expands Trump's authority over immigration policies

The court handed President Trump victories in his push to rescind deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of people and turn away migrants at the southern border

Micron Technology overtakes Meta Platforms, Tesla in market capitalisation

Micron's upbeat outlook and strong AI-driven demand for memory chips pushed its market value past Meta and briefly close to Tesla's

A Wikipedia founder is barred from editing articles on the site

Wikipedia has banned co-founder Larry Sanger from editing after ruling that his efforts to influence internal votes violated community policies

JPMorgan reshapes Jamie Dimon succession race with executive shuffle

JPMorgan has reshaped its succession race by promoting Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh while Marianne Lake's retirement narrows the field to succeed Jamie Dimon

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ends Gulf tour as allies share Iran woes

Marco Rubio sought to reassure Gulf allies that any US-Iran agreement would protect regional security and preserve free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Thousands feared dead in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes

Powerful twin earthquakes near Caracas have caused widespread destruction, with fears the death toll could rise sharply as rescue operations continue

India, Iran explore opportunities to cooperate in energy sector: Puri

Iran and the United States signed an interim deal, after which Washington issued a temporary license for the export of Iranian energy products

China's new ethnic law explained: Can Beijing target activists overseas?

China's government says 'ethnic unity' law safeguards national unity. However, critics argue it broadens the legal basis for pursuing ethnic minority activists, including some based overseas

Hormuz reopening quickly floods oil markets with supply, weighing on prices

An increase in crude shipments from the Persian Gulf, combined with weak Chinese demand and inventory releases, is putting downward pressure on oil prices worldwide

$24.6 bn clean energy financial flows to developing nations in 2024: UN rpt

International public financial flows for clean energy reached $24.6 billion in 2024, while progress on electricity access and clean cooking remained too slow to meet SDG 7 targets

Powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely

Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck near Caracas, triggering building collapses and emergency rescue efforts; USGS warns of widespread destruction and potential mass casualties

US would reject Iran deal with shipping tolls on Hormuz: Trump warns Tehran

Iran sought to claim control of the strait after US and Israel launched strikes, denying passage to ships that hadn't been pre-authorised and effectively shutting down the waterway

Thailand, Philippines and Argentina primed as supply chain 'rising stars'

A new analysis says several Southeast Asian and Latin American economies are well positioned to attract investment as companies seek more resilient supply chains

Trump-endorsed de la Espriella wins Colombia's presidential runoff election

The businessman and first-time candidate defeated progressive rival Ivan Cepeda, signalling voter dissatisfaction with outgoing President Gustavo Petro's administration

White House seeks $87.6 bn for Iran war, farmers' aid and Ebola response

The supplemental spending request includes $67 billion for defence needs linked to the Iran conflict alongside funding for farmers, Ebola response efforts and domestic projects

Alibaba sues Pentagon in bid to remove 'Chinese military company' label

The Chinese technology company argues that its designation as a military-linked entity lacks a factual or legal basis and was made without a fair process

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northeast Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Authorities reported no injuries, tsunami threat or abnormalities at nuclear facilities after the strong offshore earthquake struck the Tohoku region

Asian stocks rally as Micron earnings, Qualcomm forecast boost AI optimism

Investor concern that valuations for AI-related companies have become stretched following years of gains has weighed on markets in recent days, leading to volatile sessions

Federal judge blocks Trump bid to require proof of citizenship for voting

A federal judge permanently blocked key provisions of Trump's election order, including a requirement for documentary proof of citizenship to vote

US President Donald Trump says Iran is making very big concessions

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is making "very big concessions", adding that developments remain uncertain