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Nasa unveils 3-phase plan for permanent moon base; 3 missions this year
At a press conference, Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman said the Moon Base programme would help the US master the skills needed to live and operate in the moon's harsh environment.
 "Nasa unveils 3-phase plan for permanent moon base; 3 missions this year")
Israel-Hezbollah fighting escalates as US-Iran peace talks drag on
On Tuesday, Netanyahu said that he had deployed a large number of forces to capture additional territory in the country
 "Israel-Hezbollah fighting escalates as US-Iran peace talks drag on")
Nvidia to raise Taiwan spend to $150 billion annually: CEO Jensen Huang
Huang was speaking at a launch celebration in Taipei for the chip company's planned Taiwan headquarters, which he said will break ground this year and aims to become operational in 2030
 "Nvidia to raise Taiwan spend to $150 billion annually: CEO Jensen Huang")
US rejects Iranian media's report on 'draft deal' to restore Hormuz traffic
The remark came after Iranian state television reported that Tehran had committed to restoring commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within one month
 "US rejects Iranian media's report on 'draft deal' to restore Hormuz traffic")
Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world's largest offshore wealth hub
The shift comes as global private fortunes expand at their fastest clip since 2021, defying tariffs and macroeconomic instability to reach a total of $333 trillion
 "Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world's largest offshore wealth hub")
US regulators poised to approve Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros
The Department of Justice staff attorneys seemed swayed by arguments from top Paramount executives that the deal would not hurt other studios and creative talent
 "US regulators poised to approve Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros")
UAE's Adnoc exports another LNG shipment through Strait of Hormuz to India
The Umm Al Ashtan, which is managed by Adnoc Logistics & Services, reappeared northwest of Muscat, Oman, loaded with a cargo and listing its destination as India
 "UAE's Adnoc exports another LNG shipment through Strait of Hormuz to India")
Trump set to meet Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end Iran war
Trump is projecting confidence that he's closing in on a deal that will reopen Hormuz and provide him a credible argument that Iran's nuclear capability has been diminished enough to declare victory
 "Trump set to meet Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end Iran war")
Why Switzerland's 10-million population cap is worrying executives
On June 14, Switzerland will vote on a plan to cap the population at 10 million, requiring a severe reduction in immigration
 "Why Switzerland's 10-million population cap is worrying executives")
China supports 'active mediation' by Pakistan between US, Iran: Wang Yi
China is the president of UNSC for May and hosted a Council debate on 'Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centred international system'
 "China supports 'active mediation' by Pakistan between US, Iran: Wang Yi")
Pak will have to face consequences for cross-border terrorism: India at UN
Parvathaneni's strong response against Pakistan came during the UNSC debate on 'Upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the UN-centred international system'
 "Pak will have to face consequences for cross-border terrorism: India at UN")
Joe Biden sues Justice Department to block release of audio, transcripts
Biden's lawyers argued that the disclosure would 'constitute an unwarranted invasion of President Biden's privacy'
 "Joe Biden sues Justice Department to block release of audio, transcripts")
Canada, Germany sign LNG deal as Carney looks to diversify from US
The official said up to 1 million metric tons (1.1 million US tons) of liquefied natural gas per year will be exported
 "Canada, Germany sign LNG deal as Carney looks to diversify from US")
Canada imposes 21-day self-isolation for travellers from Ebola-hit regions
An official said the measures are being implemented out of an 'abundance of caution' and will stay in place until August 29
 "Canada imposes 21-day self-isolation for travellers from Ebola-hit regions")
Nasa unveils 3-phase plan for permanent moon base; 3 missions this year
Nasa unveiled a $20 billion plan to set up a permanent base on the moon, equipped with lunar rovers and drones
 "Nasa unveils 3-phase plan for permanent moon base; 3 missions this year")
'False narrative': BP's ousted chairman Manifold disputes wrongdoing claims
BP unexpectedly fired Manifold on Tuesday after eight months on the job, citing 'serious concerns' related to 'governance standards, oversight and conduct'
 "'False narrative': BP's ousted chairman Manifold disputes wrongdoing claims")
Nasa picks Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Firefly, others for moon base contracts
The announcement comes after Nasa unveiled a reorganization of its internal structure on Friday, combining various departments and promoting officials into new positions
 "Nasa picks Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Firefly, others for moon base contracts")
Approx $20.6 billion of tariff refunds on way to importers: US govt
However, the govt's latest declaration to the US Court of International Trade also included an admission of a significant error in its last report to federal judge overseeing the tariff refund process
 "Approx $20.6 billion of tariff refunds on way to importers: US govt")
1 dead, 9 missing in chemical tank implosion at Washington state mill
The facility, which employs about 1,000 people, makes material for tissues, printing paper, cups, plates, cartons and other goods
 "1 dead, 9 missing in chemical tank implosion at Washington state mill")
'Everything checked out perfectly': Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit
The 79-year-old president spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre for what the White House described as preventive medical and dental checkups
 "'Everything checked out perfectly': Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit")