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Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former US senator from Kansas, passes away at 94
Kassebaum Baker died Friday of natural causes, according to her son, Bill Kassebaum
 "Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former US senator from Kansas, passes away at 94")
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods beginning Sept 8
Carney said the dollar-for-dollar retaliation would target steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper and electronics
 "Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods beginning Sept 8")
Trump urges court to reject BBC's bid for family records in defamation case
In a court filing last week, the broadcaster asked for the court's permission to serve subpoenas on Trump's family members by certified mail instead of in person
 "Trump urges court to reject BBC's bid for family records in defamation case")
Pakistan to deploy army in Rawalpindi for 'sensitive security duties'
Article 245 of Pakistan's Constitution pertains to the deployment of armed forces in aid of civil power
 "Pakistan to deploy army in Rawalpindi for 'sensitive security duties'")
Iran grants permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz
Iraq has been among the countries most affected by Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz
 "Iran grants permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz")
US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new economic sanctions
s the war neared six months old, the two sides were not exchanging fire but also not pursuing peace talks
 "US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new economic sanctions")
Luxury sales slump in China as tax crackdown hits wealthy shoppers
Sales at the 25 biggest luxury labels in China dropped more than 10% in July, according to three research firms surveyed by Bloomberg that track industry data
 "Luxury sales slump in China as tax crackdown hits wealthy shoppers")
South Korea ship to test Arctic commercial route amid Western concerns
President Lee Jae Myung has made Arctic shipping a priority for South Korea, a shipping powerhouse
 "South Korea ship to test Arctic commercial route amid Western concerns")
US hits Canadian goods with 50% tariffs, Mark Carney vows to retaliate
The US tariffs kicked in Saturday on hundreds of items the US buys from Canada, such as plywood, liquor, electrical equipment and hockey gear, totaling around $20 billion
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Tesla recalls nearly 3 mn vehicles in China over door handle safety risks
China has stepped up scrutiny recently on hidden, or flush, car door handles following EV accidents, in which cars' hidden electronic doors failed and trapped people inside
 "Tesla recalls nearly 3 mn vehicles in China over door handle safety risks")
US set to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods as trade negotiations fail
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had suspended trade negotiations and Canada would retaliate dollar for dollar on the new tariffs
 "US set to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods as trade negotiations fail")
2 injured in stabbing at Canada's Edmonton gurudwara, suspect arrested
The incident took place at Nanaksar Sikh Gurdwara in northeast Edmonton, the suspect entered the gurdwara and attempted to access the prayer area
 "2 injured in stabbing at Canada's Edmonton gurudwara, suspect arrested")
Apple cuts jobs in Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams
Apple is also laying off employees in its Intelligent Systems Experience, a team within its software engineering organisation responsible for some of the AI features on its devices
 "Apple cuts jobs in Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams")
Trump says Canada trade deal moving forward, announces talks on Mexico pact
Trump said the proposed agreement with Canada would focus on protecting American farmers, who he said had been affected by previous trade arrangements
 "Trump says Canada trade deal moving forward, announces talks on Mexico pact")
Trump loyalist Ed Martin leaves DOJ to focus on election legal battles
Trump said in a social media post that Martin is leaving his role as the Justice Department's pardon attorney to "fight Legal Battles" surrounding this year's midterm elections and the 2028 presidenti
 "Trump loyalist Ed Martin leaves DOJ to focus on election legal battles")
US SC allows Trump's $400 mn White House ballroom work to continue for now
The administration has argued that the president has total authority to renovate the White House and other federal buildings as he sees fit and that the ballroom project must be completed
TikTok reaches $400 mn settlement with US DOJ over children's privacy
The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after an order vacates an earlier consent decree against its predecessor company, Musical.ly
 "TikTok reaches $400 mn settlement with US DOJ over children's privacy")
US plans to pay $850 million of $5 billion it owes United Nations
The US is behind on about $ 5 billion in dues related to its UN membership, with more than $ 2 billion owed toward the regular budget and $ 3 billion for peacekeeping operations
 "US plans to pay $850 million of $5 billion it owes United Nations")
Trump calls Hormuz 'US territory', says Iran will never have nuclear weapon
Addressing a rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Trump said, "We cannot let them have a nuclear weapon; we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon, or you will see some very bad things
 "Trump calls Hormuz 'US territory', says Iran will never have nuclear weapon")
South Korea plans chip windfall fund to back youth, AI investment
The proposed "Future Response Fund" would finance programmes aimed at helping young people find jobs, buy homes and start families, while also supporting investments in AI, more
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