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Lava Mobiles confirms death of channel partners in Vietnam boat accident
The bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in a boat accident off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island are being flown home as authorities continue to assist survivors and families
 "Lava Mobiles confirms death of channel partners in Vietnam boat accident")
World-beating stocks in South Korea are now trading cheaper than ever
While the index has outperformed global peers, it remains at a deep discount to other chip-heavy gauges. The Kospi's price-to-earnings ratio is one-third the current multiple for Taiwan's Taiex
 "World-beating stocks in South Korea are now trading cheaper than ever")
West Asia conflict: Is Hormuz open? There's no strai(gh)t answer
US Centcom claims 'traffic is flowing' through the strait after Tehran says it's closed 'until further notice'
 "West Asia conflict: Is Hormuz open? There's no strai(gh)t answer")
Govt announces one-day national mourning for former Qatar Amir Sheikh Hamad
India will observe a one-day national mourning on Monday to honour former Qatar Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, recognising his contribution to India-Qatar ties
 "Govt announces one-day national mourning for former Qatar Amir Sheikh Hamad")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")