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Donald Trump says Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial traffic
Trump's comment came even as the US and Iran continue to exchange attacks that have raised concerns about safety
 "Donald Trump says Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial traffic")
US, UK, 12 others reject China's South China Sea claims, back 2016 ruling
A joint statement issued by the nations said they rejected 'destabilising' actions in the disputed waters that threaten regional peace
 "US, UK, 12 others reject China's South China Sea claims, back 2016 ruling")
US veteran Republican Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after sudden illness
The cause of death was 'a brief and sudden illness,' Graham's office said in a post on X
 "US veteran Republican Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after sudden illness")
Sirens sound in Bahrain for third time, warning of incoming projectiles
Qatar said it intercepted incoming Iranian missiles, while Bahrain and Kuwait also activated air defence systems
 "Sirens sound in Bahrain for third time, warning of incoming projectiles")
Typhoon Bavi lashes eastern China after landfall, threatens heavy rainfall
Nearly two million people were evacuated as Typhoon Bavi struck eastern China, bringing torrential rain, violent winds, flooding and widespread transport disruptions
 "Typhoon Bavi lashes eastern China after landfall, threatens heavy rainfall")
Sheikh Hamad, who made Qatar one of world's richest nations, dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, transforming the Gulf nation into the world's leading LNG exporter and expanding its global economic and diplomatic influence
 "Sheikh Hamad, who made Qatar one of world's richest nations, dies at 74")
UAE warns public of missile, drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar
The new crossfire in the Persian Gulf comes after US President Donald Trump suggested an interim deal and ceasefire in the Iran war was 'over'
 "UAE warns public of missile, drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar")
Two killed, four injured in shooting near Toronto street festival
Police secured the area near the Salsa on St. Clair festival but said the suspect or suspects remained at large after the shooting left two people dead and four injured
 "Two killed, four injured in shooting near Toronto street festival")
Death toll in Venezuela earthquake climbs to 4,333, over 16,700 injured
Authorities said more than 6,400 people have been rescued alive since the twin earthquakes struck on June 24, with recovery efforts continuing across the worst-hit states
 "Death toll in Venezuela earthquake climbs to 4,333, over 16,700 injured")
A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world's atomic shift
The $12.6-billion Rooppur nuclear plant is expected to meet up to 15% of Bangladesh's electricity demand, underscoring the country's push to reduce fossil fuel imports
 "A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world's atomic shift")
Vinod Khosla-led group to buy Seattle Seahawks in $9.6 billion NFL deal
The deal, reportedly valued at $9.6 billion, would surpass the Washington Commanders' sale as the most expensive franchise acquisition in NFL history, subject to league approval
 "Vinod Khosla-led group to buy Seattle Seahawks in $9.6 billion NFL deal")
Dangerous heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in large parts of US
The heat dome was expected to affect as much as two-thirds of the continental United States
 "Dangerous heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in large parts of US")
Trump admin subpoenas New York Times reporters after Air Force One stories
The subpoenas seek to force the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan next week, adding that federal agents delivered some subpoenas to the reporters at their homes
 "Trump admin subpoenas New York Times reporters after Air Force One stories")
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorised' vessel hit
The IRGC statement said several ships attempted to move through the waterway on an 'unauthorised route' and disregarded warnings to correct their course
 "Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorised' vessel hit")
US launches more strikes on Iran after commercial ship struck in Hormuz
Iran said it closed the vital Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot that struck a vessel traveling on an unapproved route
 "US launches more strikes on Iran after commercial ship struck in Hormuz")
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China after nearly 2 mn evacuated
Even as Bavi continues to slow and weaken on its northwesterly path, the typhoon is still a potent risk due to the sheer volume of moisture it holds within its rain bands
 "Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China after nearly 2 mn evacuated")
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna briefly detained by Israeli settlers
Khanna, a Democrat from California, was visiting on Wednesday the ruins of Khirbet Zanuta, a Bedouin village in the southern West Bank when the incident took place
 "Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna briefly detained by Israeli settlers")
Vietnam PM orders probe after boat capsize kills 15 Indian tourists
The directivecalled for a comprehensive assessment of the incident, asking authorities to identify shortcomings, determine both the direct and indirect causes of the accident
 "Vietnam PM orders probe after boat capsize kills 15 Indian tourists")
Russian attacks kill 6, injure 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers
Ukraine's General Staff said 21 tankers used to transport oil and petroleum products were damaged overnight, in addition to four tugboats, two cargo ships and a dredging vessel
 "Russian attacks kill 6, injure 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers")
Iran refuses talks with US until conditions on Hormuz, oil exports met
The comments came hours after the US demanded that Iran publicly declare all channels of the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping and pledge not to attack civilian vessels transiting the waterway
 "Iran refuses talks with US until conditions on Hormuz, oil exports met")