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Massachusetts declares August 15 as 'India Day' to honour Indian diaspora
A similar proclamation was also issued by Michelle Wu, the Mayor of Boston, declaring August 15 as India Day
 "Massachusetts declares August 15 as 'India Day' to honour Indian diaspora")
An angry Trump struggles to understand defiant leadership of Iran
Iran's leaders have perplexed several American presidents, perhaps none more than President Trump
 "An angry Trump struggles to understand defiant leadership of Iran")
'Refrigerator for humans' in Japan offers relief from scorching summer
The Do Hiemon Box, which keeps the temperature at a brisk 15C and blows jets of 5C air once someone sits inside, is designed to offer quick relief from potential heat exhaustion or heatstroke
 "'Refrigerator for humans' in Japan offers relief from scorching summer")
SpaceX eyes AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile customers with mobile service
The three biggest operators - AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. and T-Mobile US Inc. - generate hundreds of billions of revenue per year, SpaceX President said
 "SpaceX eyes AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile customers with mobile service")
No Israeli withdrawal from Gaza until complete Hamas disarmament: Netanyahu
Netanyahu's remarks cast more doubt on the deal to disarm Hamas, which was seen as a potential breakthrough for ending the war
 "No Israeli withdrawal from Gaza until complete Hamas disarmament: Netanyahu")
Iran, Oman near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid push to end war
The emerging agreement calls for ships to enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through a route controlled by Oman
 "Iran, Oman near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid push to end war")
US drafting ban on Chinese data centre networking devices, says report
Reuters reported the Trump administration is preparing fresh curbs on Chinese data centre hardware, with optical transceivers emerging as the latest target
 "US drafting ban on Chinese data centre networking devices, says report")
JPMorgan at centre of another global football controversy after Fifa deal
After the failed European Super League, JPMorgan is once again facing scrutiny for its role in a controversial Fifa investment proposal that triggered boycott threats and criticism
 "JPMorgan at centre of another global football controversy after Fifa deal")
Anthropic appoints Mariano-Florentino Cuellar as first global affairs chief
Cuellar's appointment comes as Anthropic faces Pentagon restrictions, export controls and increasing global debate over AI governance and national security
 "Anthropic appoints Mariano-Florentino Cuellar as first global affairs chief")
Qatar says progress has been made toward US-Iran talks on ending war
Iran has halted most traffic through Hormuz while Washington maintains a blockade of Iran-related shipping and ports.
 "Qatar says progress has been made toward US-Iran talks on ending war")
US has used virtually all long-range precision missiles in Iran war: Report
Officials familiar with internal data said the prolonged Iran conflict has sharply depleted key US missile stockpiles, prompting concerns over preparedness for other global flashpoints
 "US has used virtually all long-range precision missiles in Iran war: Report")
Toyota unveils $6.3 billion buyback and lifts annual forecast; shares fall
After sharply revising down its average yen assumptions to 160 yen to the dollar from 150 yen, the Japanese automaker now expects 3.4 trillion yen ($21.6 billion) in operating profit for the year
 "Toyota unveils $6.3 billion buyback and lifts annual forecast; shares fall")
Aramco Q2 net jumps 44% to $32.69 bn amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
The Saudi energy major posted robust quarterly earnings as higher prices offset conflict-related disruptions, while flagging continued risks to refining, shipping and global energy security
 "Aramco Q2 net jumps 44% to $32.69 bn amid Strait of Hormuz crisis")
Hormuz Strait deal with Iran may happen in next two days: Bessent
Bessent said, "We're in talks with the Iranians and I think there is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open the strait."
 "Hormuz Strait deal with Iran may happen in next two days: Bessent")
'Careless': OpenAI hits back after Apple's lawsuit on trade secrets theft
OpenAI also published email exchanges involving Apple's lawyers and messages between former Apple engineer Chang Liu and his former colleagues
 "'Careless': OpenAI hits back after Apple's lawsuit on trade secrets theft")
US cyclospora outbreak: Why a treatable infection has turned deadly
Thousands of infections, two reported deaths, and a growing investigation. Here's why the ongoing cyclospora outbreak in the US is drawing attention
 "US cyclospora outbreak: Why a treatable infection has turned deadly")
Cargo ship hit by projectile in Hormuz as US, Iran differ on talks
The cargo ship was 'hit by an unknown projectile' at 2 am local time while it was 37 kilometres northeast of Al Khasab in Oman, said UKMTO
The Himalayan crisis that mountaineer Nirmal Purja captured on camera
Nirmal Purja's iconic Everest 'traffic jam' image foreshadowed a growing Himalayan crisis of overcrowding, environmental degradation and mounting safety risks
 "The Himalayan crisis that mountaineer Nirmal Purja captured on camera")
Telegram back on Apple's App Store after removal over child abuse content
An Apple spokesperson confirmed the recent brief removal, saying its review found content that violated guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material
 "Telegram back on Apple's App Store after removal over child abuse content")
Nvidia may face physical limits in chip scaling: Huawei's top scientist
Huawei's top semiconductor scientist said the industry's long-standing approach of building ever-larger, denser chips is nearing its physical limits
 "Nvidia may face physical limits in chip scaling: Huawei's top scientist")