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Why the vote on taxing California's billionaires is being watched globally
In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed a 2 per cent income tax increase for those earning over $1 million, and passed a property surcharge tax on second homes
 "Why the vote on taxing California's billionaires is being watched globally")
Saudi Arabia resumes oil loadings, sales from inside Strait of Hormuz
The resumption of Saudi exports could help ease the tight supply of heavier grades that produce more residue fuel which can be used to refuel ships or can be processed further at refineries
 "Saudi Arabia resumes oil loadings, sales from inside Strait of Hormuz")
Hormuz Strait to remain shut until US meets interim deal conditions: Iran
The memorandum of understanding, clinched on June 17, quickly unravelled over a dispute about control of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which a fifth of global oil and liquefied
 "Hormuz Strait to remain shut until US meets interim deal conditions: Iran")
Saudi Arabia tightens anti-crime oversight on UAE-bound bank transfers
Six businesspeople told Reuters their companies have had transfers in various currencies delayed or returned by Saudi banks with no official explanation.
 "Saudi Arabia tightens anti-crime oversight on UAE-bound bank transfers")
Apple's anti-AI position suddenly becomes stock market baggage
Since closing at a record high on July 28, Apple shares have fallen 10% following the iPhone maker's disappointing earnings.
 "Apple's anti-AI position suddenly becomes stock market baggage")
Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled
There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Trump said
 "Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran and none are scheduled")
China unveils new measures to boost consumption in counties, smaller cities
The government calls for upgrading consumption channels in counties, including renovating township commercial centres, rural markets and local fairs
 "China unveils new measures to boost consumption in counties, smaller cities")
Industry body IESA seeks collaboration among Brics nations to meet RE goals
India's clean industrial investment pipeline has reached an estimated $433 billion, placing the country among the world's top-three centres for clean industrial development
 "Industry body IESA seeks collaboration among Brics nations to meet RE goals")
Pakistan top court orders former PM Imran Khan to be shifted to hospital
The top court ruled that Khan be moved to a Shifa International Hospitals Ltd. facility in Islamabad for treatment until the next hearing of his appeal
 "Pakistan top court orders former PM Imran Khan to be shifted to hospital")
Google plans to move all Pixel production out of China by 2027: Report
If the plan goes ahead, Google will become the second major smartphone brand after Samsung to move all its smartphone production out of China
 "Google plans to move all Pixel production out of China by 2027: Report")
US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
The US and Canada are racing to avert a new round of tariffs as President Donald Trump threatens 50% levies on Canadian goods, adding strain to a traditionally close trade relationship
 "US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% tariffs on Canadian goods")
Vessel hit by unknown projectile in Hormuz, crew casualty reported
No environmental impact has been reported and authorities are investigating, UKMTO said
 "Vessel hit by unknown projectile in Hormuz, crew casualty reported")
Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits
Six commodity ships transited the strait on Monday, of which three were exiting the Gulf and three were entering, Kpler shiptracking data showed, compared with the 10-day average of 11 ships
 "Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits")
Two dead as student opens fire at Philippine school, attacker kills self
The suspect, identified by police as grade 9 student Mohammad Mael Jalani, fired at a teacher sitting in front of a class but apparently missed
 "Two dead as student opens fire at Philippine school, attacker kills self")
Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal
Asked by reporters on Monday if the US was seeking to extend June's interim agreement, US President Donald Trump said no
 "Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal")
Trump cites India's electoral system to push for SAVE America Act
US President Donald Trump has cited India's voter ID system and low use of postal ballots as he pushes for tighter voting rules under the proposed SAVE America Act
 "Trump cites India's electoral system to push for SAVE America Act")
Is the American dream losing its allure for Asia's brightest students?
In July, the White House issued a rule that eliminates the system that allowed foreign pupils to remain in the country, as long as they maintained their student status
 "Is the American dream losing its allure for Asia's brightest students?")
Facing quagmire in Iran, Trump turns to familiar face Kim Jong-un
Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?
Kushner meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in effort to break logjam over Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country's military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress
 "Kushner meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in effort to break logjam over Gaza")
Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on Strait of Hormuz deal
60-day negotiating period to find a peace deal between the US and Iran is expiring, with no word of an extension and both sides seemingly as far apart as they were at the start