World News
PwC reports riddled with AI-generated errors, fake citations: Probe
PwC is the third Big Four firm to face such scrutiny this year after EY and KPMG came under similar allegations over AI-generated errors in research reports.
 "PwC reports riddled with AI-generated errors, fake citations: Probe")
Rescuers find 4 bodies of 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after avalanche
The expedition leader was the renowned moutaineer Nirmal Purja, a Nepal-born former soldier in the British army widely known as Nims Dai
 "Rescuers find 4 bodies of 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after avalanche")
34 killed in Pakistan coal mine blast as rescue operations continue
The incident occurred in the Sorange coalfield near Quetta when a methane gas explosion struck a coal mine during a shift change, also damaging a neighbouring mine and trapping over 50 workers
 "34 killed in Pakistan coal mine blast as rescue operations continue")
Most Australian teens still on social media 3 months after ban began: Study
Children's continued social media use took place even as account ownership declined to 42% from 52%, with 'statistically significant' reductions across YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok in particular
 "Most Australian teens still on social media 3 months after ban began: Study")
Elon Musk dismisses report of Tesla's potential China business sale
Tesla and SpaceX merger can raise geopolitical hurdles, particularly in China, because SpaceX is a major US defence contractor while Tesla operates wholly owned manufacturing facilities in China
 "Elon Musk dismisses report of Tesla's potential China business sale")
China's factory activity contracts unexpectedly in July as demand weakens
The official manufacturing purchasing managers index, or PMI, fell to 49.2 from 50.3 in June, China's National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday, worse than what economists had expected
 "China's factory activity contracts unexpectedly in July as demand weakens")
Explained: Why thousands crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco
Thousands of migrants entered Spain's enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, forcing Madrid to deploy troops. Here's what led to the border crisis and why people are crossing
 "Explained: Why thousands crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco")
Trump's Board of Peace reaches agreement to disarm Hamas: What's the deal?
According to Trump, the agreement will be implemented in carefully structured phases, with the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups taking place first
 "Trump's Board of Peace reaches agreement to disarm Hamas: What's the deal?")
Death toll from Japan quake climbs to 34 as rescuers search damaged mall
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Japan's southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday
 "Death toll from Japan quake climbs to 34 as rescuers search damaged mall")
Board of Peace reached deal with Hamas for Gaza disarmament: Trump
In a post on Truth Social, Trump cast it as a 'major milestone in the implementation of the Trump 20-Point Plan' to end Israel's war in Gaza
 "Board of Peace reached deal with Hamas for Gaza disarmament: Trump")
Spain deploys military as thousands of migrants breach Morocco border
Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with at least nine dying in the attempt.
 "Spain deploys military as thousands of migrants breach Morocco border")
India's family offices embrace profit-sharing to attract top talent
Billionaire family offices, including those belonging to tech founder Azim Premji and consumer tycoon Harsh Mariwala, are already paying a share of investment profits - known as carried interest
 "India's family offices embrace profit-sharing to attract top talent")
Amazon receives $600 mn in tariff refunds, to reimburse some shoppers
The US government has begun issuing billions of dollars in refunds collected from importers after the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump lacked the authority to impose some of the levies
 "Amazon receives $600 mn in tariff refunds, to reimburse some shoppers")
Japan set to launch intelligence bureau in Takaichi's security push
The bureau, headed by veteran police official Kazuya Hara, 58, will be responsible for coordinating intelligence gathering and distilling it for a new National Intelligence Council headed by Takaichi
 "Japan set to launch intelligence bureau in Takaichi's security push")
Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza but hurdles remain
The White House announcement on Thursday comes nine months after a US-brokered ceasefire was signed
 "Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza but hurdles remain")
Anthropic AI models hacked 3 organizations during cybersecurity tests
Anthropic said in a blog post Thursday that it made the discovery after performing a review of its own cybersecurity tests, following OpenAI's announcement of a breach
 "Anthropic AI models hacked 3 organizations during cybersecurity tests")
Trump weighs $100,000 fee for foreign students to work after graduation
If implemented, the fee would put a popular post-graduate visa extension out of reach for many students
 "Trump weighs $100,000 fee for foreign students to work after graduation")
Gold climbs as weaker dollar, easing inflation lift bullion prices
The dollar fell 0.8% as the yen strengthened, while traders remained on alert for possible intervention by Japanese authorities to prop up the battered currency
 "Gold climbs as weaker dollar, easing inflation lift bullion prices")
Iran war widens as Egypt port drone strike sparks Suez route fears
No group has claimed responsibility, the cabinet said, adding that authorities were taking measures to protect Egypt's national security
 "Iran war widens as Egypt port drone strike sparks Suez route fears")
US grants Amazon's Zoox first approval for steering-wheel-free robotaxis
US regulators have allowed Amazon-owned Zoox to commercially deploy up to 2,500 steering-wheel-free robotaxis annually, subject to state approvals and added safety oversight
 "US grants Amazon's Zoox first approval for steering-wheel-free robotaxis")