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China test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in South Pacific
China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific.
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Vietnam fast-tracks $4 billion Hon Khoai port to check China's naval power
Vietnam is accelerating work on a dual-use seaport and transport corridor to strengthen trade links and bolster its strategic presence after Cambodia launched a China-backed canal project
 "Vietnam fast-tracks $4 billion Hon Khoai port to check China's naval power")
Europe's heatwave lifts demand for China's portable air conditioners
Midea could see consumer air conditioning sales in Europe grow by more than 20% Y-o-Y for 2nd quarter while Haier could record double-digit growth for its European air-conditioner segment this year
 "Europe's heatwave lifts demand for China's portable air conditioners")
ByteDance, Alibaba pull AI companion features as China tightens rules
The sudden retreat comes ahead of new Beijing regulations taking effect in mid-July to tighten oversight on humanlike AI services
 "ByteDance, Alibaba pull AI companion features as China tightens rules")
Trump asks Fifa to review US player's suspension, striker cleared to play
The reversal of Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup
 "Trump asks Fifa to review US player's suspension, striker cleared to play")
Trump to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Syria's al-Sharaa during Nato summit
Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy comes as Russia's war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year
 "Trump to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Syria's al-Sharaa during Nato summit")
Trump posts doctored Air Force One photo featuring Barack, Michelle Obama
The use of graffiti is a coded message to remind people of crime and urban decay and has been used in racist messaging against Black people in the past
 "Trump posts doctored Air Force One photo featuring Barack, Michelle Obama")
Have support from India: Netanyahu counters Vance's 'only ally' claim
Netanyahu said he was getting a lot of support from India on Facebook
 "Have support from India: Netanyahu counters Vance's 'only ally' claim")
Nato leaders face defence, spending and Ukraine challenges in Ankara
Nato leaders meeting in Ankara on 7-8 July will focus on defence, deterrence, burden-sharing, military spending and sustaining support for Ukraine amid evolving security challenges
 "Nato leaders face defence, spending and Ukraine challenges in Ankara")
Are the 'MANGOS' stocks already turning soft amid cooling AI optimism?
The current iteration of the acronym was popularised more recently by a software engineer's June 8 post on X. It was shared widely by venture capitalists and tech investors
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Call for revenge gets louder at Iran's slain leader Khamenei's funeral
Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani, a 97-year-old Shiite cleric, led the prayers at Tehran's Grand Mosque for the late Khamenei and his family members killed in the strike
 "Call for revenge gets louder at Iran's slain leader Khamenei's funeral")
Trump mixes patriotism and politics at US 250th anniversary event
The US president used a July 4 speech marking the country's 250th anniversary to celebrate American achievements while renewing calls for tighter voting rules and warning against communism
 "Trump mixes patriotism and politics at US 250th anniversary event")
Cargo ship reports attack in Red Sea off Yemen coast, says British military
A cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said Sunday.
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OPEC+ ratifies planned oil output hike as Hormuz shipments resume
The OPEC is already facing a challenge to its unity, after founding member Iraq last month suggested it could ultimately exit if denied a higher production limit
 "OPEC+ ratifies planned oil output hike as Hormuz shipments resume")
Trump offers to help Putin seek Ukraine deal, also calls Zelenskyy
Russia has said any solution must include Moscow assuming full control over Ukraine's Donbas region
 "Trump offers to help Putin seek Ukraine deal, also calls Zelenskyy")
Nvidia supplier Foxconn's sales surge 40% on robust AI server demand
Shipments of AI racks are expected to maintain their momentum in the current quarter, while demand for information and communications technology products is entering peak season
 "Nvidia supplier Foxconn's sales surge 40% on robust AI server demand")
Fewer ships transiting Strait of Hormuz along Oman coast after U-turns
One products tanker that turned around on Saturday appears to be making a fresh attempt, sailing past the tip of Oman's Musandam peninsula
 "Fewer ships transiting Strait of Hormuz along Oman coast after U-turns")
Trump mixes patriotism and partisanship in US 250th anniversary speech
Trump leaned into partisan territory unusual for an Independence Day address, which presidents typically use as a moment to unify the country
 "Trump mixes patriotism and partisanship in US 250th anniversary speech")
Performer's anti-Trump remarks draw cheers at Khamenei funeral in Tehran
Mohammad Rasouli, a poet, drew calls of 'Death to America!' and 'Death to Israel!'
 "Performer's anti-Trump remarks draw cheers at Khamenei funeral in Tehran")
Trump refuses to cancel America 250 address despite storms, Mall evacuation
Trump's plans to commemorate America's 250th anniversary of independence with a rally on the National Mall were complicated by severe storms