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Fed leaves rates unchanged; three policymakers dissent in favour of a hike
Warsh, who took over as Fed chair in May, has said he has "no tolerance" for inflation that has remained above the central bank's 2 per cent target for more than five years
 "Fed leaves rates unchanged; three policymakers dissent in favour of a hike")
From US to China: How countries punish exam cheating and paper leaks
As Parliament debates tougher penalties for paper leaks, here's how countries from China and South Korea to the US, UK and Singapore punish exam fraud and organised cheating
 "From US to China: How countries punish exam cheating and paper leaks")
Iran fires missiles at US forces after Iraq strikes kill militia fighters
The flare-up on multiple fronts, after several days of relative calm, raised the risk of a return to all-out war. It also underscored the difficulty of winding down a five-month conflict
 "Iran fires missiles at US forces after Iraq strikes kill militia fighters")
Fifa's private equity push opens new front in power struggle with Europe
The global governing body led by Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and other FIFA events, offering stakes of up to 20% to external investors
 "Fifa's private equity push opens new front in power struggle with Europe")
Bangladesh 'reviewing' PM Modi's invitation to PM Rahman for India visit
Bangladesh is "reviewing" Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to his counterpart Tarique Rahman to visit India, a senior minister said here on Wednesday.
 "Bangladesh 'reviewing' PM Modi's invitation to PM Rahman for India visit")
Oil prices jump nearly 7% after major airstrikes resume in West Asia
Brent crude surged nearly 7% as renewed West Asia strikes, Strait of Hormuz tensions and falling US crude inventories stoked fears of supply disruptions
 "Oil prices jump nearly 7% after major airstrikes resume in West Asia")
Why Johnson & Johnson plans to pay $5.5 bn after insisting talc was safe
Johnson & Johnson's proposed talc settlement shows that for large corporations, removing years of legal uncertainty can sometimes matter more than proving they are right in court
 "Why Johnson & Johnson plans to pay $5.5 bn after insisting talc was safe")
Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 18 as rescue efforts continue
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto area on the southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon
 "Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 18 as rescue efforts continue")
Why countries are embracing nuclear power again, decades after Chernobyl
Italy's return to nuclear power reflects a broader shift. Here's why countries are reconsidering atomic energy after Chernobyl and Fukushima despite lingering safety concerns
 "Why countries are embracing nuclear power again, decades after Chernobyl")
Iran rejects Oman's proposal for joint management of Strait of Hormuz
Iran has rejected an Omani proposal for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it unrealistic
 "Iran rejects Oman's proposal for joint management of Strait of Hormuz")
US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China on security grounds
The decision could strain bilateral relations as the technology race between the two world leaders advances
 "US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China on security grounds")
US fast-tracks Russia-Iran sanctions bill that could target India, China
The provisions of the Russia sanctions bill, originally piloted by the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, will now also extend to restrict funding for Iran's energy and weapons sector
 "US fast-tracks Russia-Iran sanctions bill that could target India, China")
India, China fuelling 'Putin's war machine': US Senator on sanctions bill
The US Senate moved a step closer to passing a bipartisan bill that would allow Trump to impose sanctions on countries, including India and China, that continue to buy Russian oil.
 "India, China fuelling 'Putin's war machine': US Senator on sanctions bill")
Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as US-Saudi launch strikes in Iraq
In a statement, the Jordanian military said the missiles had been 'intercepted and destroyed'
 "Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as US-Saudi launch strikes in Iraq")
Russian govt charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism
Russian officials opened an investigation in February into Durov, who's also a citizen of the United Arab Emirates, after he criticized the state's crackdown on social media
 "Russian govt charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism")
Why Mark Zuckerberg thinks banning Chinese AI models won't help the US
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said blocking advanced Chinese AI models in the US would not be an effective response to growing competition from China
 "Why Mark Zuckerberg thinks banning Chinese AI models won't help the US")
US govt should not block Chinese models to gain edge in AI race: Zuckerberg
The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled bans that target imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, seeking to protect the US AI buildout from national security threats
SK Hynix's record profit misses forecasts, shares slump amid robust demand
To cushion itself against the industry's volatile demand cycles, the company is racing to lock in long-term supply deals
 "SK Hynix's record profit misses forecasts, shares slump amid robust demand")
14 activists killed, dozens injured in clashes with security forces in PoK
The JAAC has been holding a series of protests in PoK since last month over 12 contentious seats of the so-called regional legislative assembly
 "14 activists killed, dozens injured in clashes with security forces in PoK")
UEFA considering boycott of Fifa events in brewing fued over investment
The two nonprofit organizations have long had an uneasy relationship, exacerbated recently as Fifa encroached on UEFA's turf
 "UEFA considering boycott of Fifa events in brewing fued over investment")