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PM Modi speaks to JD Vance, discusses ways to deepen India-US ties
PM Modi also congratulated Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, on the birth of their son and extended his wishes to the family
 "PM Modi speaks to JD Vance, discusses ways to deepen India-US ties")
US Treasury pressures Harry Sargeant to divest from Venezuela oil venture
Sargeant served as a vital back channel between Washington and Caracas during years of deep hostility, accumulating outsized influence on both sides
 "US Treasury pressures Harry Sargeant to divest from Venezuela oil venture")
Drones spotted over German military base after explosives found at airport
The sightings came two days after a drone carrying explosives was found at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting a security investigation.
 "Drones spotted over German military base after explosives found at airport")
US weighs ending 60-day grace period for foreign workers to find new jobs
The proposed regulation would eliminate 60-day grace period accorded to certain principal non-immigrants and their dependents if the principal's employment ceases before period of stay expires
 "US weighs ending 60-day grace period for foreign workers to find new jobs")
Iran says Hormuz reopening depends on US accepting its conditions
A US official on Friday reported progress between Iran and Oman that could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz
 "Iran says Hormuz reopening depends on US accepting its conditions")
UAE blames Iran after its oil company's vessel attacked in Hormuz
ADNOC said more than a dozen of its vessels have faced missile and drone attacks in the strait since February.
 "UAE blames Iran after its oil company's vessel attacked in Hormuz")
Todd Blanche confirmed as Trump's attorney general in 50-49 Senate vote
The vote followed a tumultuous confirmation fight that exposed deep concerns - from some Republicans as well as Democrats - about installing Trump's close ally atop a Justice Department
 "Todd Blanche confirmed as Trump's attorney general in 50-49 Senate vote")
Iran's leaders see victory within reach, believe time is on their side
Tehran believes US weapons shortages, war fatigue and rising energy prices could force Donald Trump to accept its control over the vital waterway, but the strategy carries risks
UN calls for accountability if people harmed during peaceful protest in PoK
UN spokesperson also backed High Commissioner Volker Turk's call for an impartial probe into the deaths of protesters and arrests of leaders
 "UN calls for accountability if people harmed during peaceful protest in PoK")
SpaceX shares surge 16%, near $135 IPO price again after $327 billion rally
Elon Musk-led company's stock has gained 23% in two sessions, adding over $327 billion to its market value despite lockup restrictions ending
 "SpaceX shares surge 16%, near $135 IPO price again after $327 billion rally")
Trump gets temporary reprieve from disclosing business finances in BBC suit
Florida judge pauses order requiring Trump to provide financial details as president seeks to narrow his $10 billion lawsuit against the broadcaster
 "Trump gets temporary reprieve from disclosing business finances in BBC suit")
Trump calls court ruling on WH ballroom a 'national security threat'
US president says his administration will challenge the ruling before the Supreme Court after a federal appeals court said the project requires congressional approval
 "Trump calls court ruling on WH ballroom a 'national security threat'")
US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill with 100% tariffs on India, China
The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 allows Donald Trump to impose 100 per cent tariffs on goods from countries among the top five buyers of Russian oil and gas
 "US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill with 100% tariffs on India, China")
Trump moves to fire Fed's Lisa Cook again after June court setback
The White House has asked Cook to respond within three weeks to mortgage-fraud allegations that her lawyer called baseless, according to a report by ABC News on Friday
 "Trump moves to fire Fed's Lisa Cook again after June court setback")
US jobs fall unexpectedly in July as earlier payrolls revised lower
The US economy unexpectedly lost jobs in July, while payroll figures for the previous two months were revised sharply lower, reducing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike.
 "US jobs fall unexpectedly in July as earlier payrolls revised lower")
FAA orders crack inspections for hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets
The Federal Aviation Administration this week ordered inspections for hundreds of Boeing planes, following reports of cracks in some older models.
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Cloudflare shares jump after forecast raise on higher AI-driven spending
The earnings follow Amazon.com's strongest cloud growth in more than four years. Amazon company noted that it won't have enough capacity to meet all demand this year.
 "Cloudflare shares jump after forecast raise on higher AI-driven spending")
Airbnb hits 4-year high: Investors cheer revenue forecast raise, AI payoff
Airbnb shares surged after the company raised its full-year revenue forecast, citing resilient global travel demand while reporting quarterly revenue above market estimates.
 "Airbnb hits 4-year high: Investors cheer revenue forecast raise, AI payoff")
China's robots know Kung Fu and can scale walls. Can they woo investors?
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics is set to raise about $900 million through a Shanghai IPO, as investor interest in embodied AI and robotics continues to grow.
 "China's robots know Kung Fu and can scale walls. Can they woo investors?")
US Court rules Trump must get Congress' approval for ballroom construction
A US appeals court ordered Donald Trump to halt construction of his proposed White House ballroom, ruling that he must first secure approval from Congress
 "US Court rules Trump must get Congress' approval for ballroom construction")