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Opec+ set for modest August oil output hike as Hormuz shipments resume
If ratified at a video conference on Sunday, seven major nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia will add 188,000 barrels a day to their output target, the delegates said
 "Opec+ set for modest August oil output hike as Hormuz shipments resume")
Fewer ships transiting Strait of Hormuz along Oman coast after U-turns
One products tanker that turned around on Saturday appears to be making a fresh attempt, sailing past the tip of Oman's Musandam peninsula
 "Fewer ships transiting Strait of Hormuz along Oman coast after U-turns")
Trump mixes patriotism and partisanship in US 250th anniversary speech
Trump leaned into partisan territory unusual for an Independence Day address, which presidents typically use as a moment to unify the country
 "Trump mixes patriotism and partisanship in US 250th anniversary speech")
Performer's anti-Trump remarks draw cheers at Khamenei funeral in Tehran
Mohammad Rasouli, a poet, drew calls of 'Death to America!' and 'Death to Israel!'
 "Performer's anti-Trump remarks draw cheers at Khamenei funeral in Tehran")
Trump offers to help Putin seek Ukraine deal, also calls Zelenskyy
Russia has said any solution must include Moscow assuming full control over Ukraine's Donbas region
 "Trump offers to help Putin seek Ukraine deal, also calls Zelenskyy")
Trump refuses to cancel America 250 address despite storms, Mall evacuation
Trump's plans to commemorate America's 250th anniversary of independence with a rally on the National Mall were complicated by severe storms
 "Trump refuses to cancel America 250 address despite storms, Mall evacuation")
Australia probes threat to PM Modi ahead of Melbourne visit next week
Australian authorities are investigating an online threat against PM Modi ahead of his Melbourne visit, with police examining the source of the post and security agencies reviewing the matter
 "Australia probes threat to PM Modi ahead of Melbourne visit next week")
PM Modi greets Trump, people of US on 250th anniversary of independence
PM Modi said the shared belief of India and the US in democracy and the rule of law, and the limitless potential of "our people make our friendship a force for global good"
 "PM Modi greets Trump, people of US on 250th anniversary of independence")
US DOJ says Adani case should never have been filed, seeks dismissal
The filing came after US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis asked the department to explain why it was seeking to permanently dismiss the indictment
 "US DOJ says Adani case should never have been filed, seeks dismissal")
Decision to resign was intensely personal, says UK PM Keir Starmer
Starmer cautioned his successor that they would be faced with similar global challenges that he had been consumed by during his truncated tenure as PM
 "Decision to resign was intensely personal, says UK PM Keir Starmer")
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes near China-Myanmar border: NCS
As per the NCS, the shallow earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres in the afternoon
 "Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes near China-Myanmar border: NCS")
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in fresh attack on Russia
St Petersburg's Kirovsky district was previously hit in June, ahead of Russia's flagship St Petersburg International Economic Forum
 "Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in fresh attack on Russia")
China appoints two new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks
Xi Jinping, who is also head of the military, presented orders promoting Zhang Shuguang and air force commander Wang Gang to generals at a ceremony
 "China appoints two new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks")
Iran begins dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Thousands gather in Tehran as authorities display the late supreme leader's casket, with mourners mourning his death and chanting calls for revenge
 "Iran begins dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei")
US cancels Independence Day parade in Washington DC due to extreme heat
Authorities scrap the capital's 250th Independence Day parade after heat index forecasts of up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit, with nearly 200 million people under heat alerts
 "US cancels Independence Day parade in Washington DC due to extreme heat")
Heatwave disrupts Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids
Extreme temperatures shut down events, including the Great American State Fair in Washington, as sweltering conditions disrupted Independence Day celebrations
 "Heatwave disrupts Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids")
Three dead, seven others rescued after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake
Strong storm on Geneva Lake topples trees, downs power lines and leaves several injured across Walworth County
 "Three dead, seven others rescued after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake")
Europe has replaced most assets cut by US from Nato war plans: Official
Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe Sir John Stringer said that European members have replaced most of the assets cut from US contingency plans, calling it a sign of a stronger Europe within Nato
 "Europe has replaced most assets cut by US from Nato war plans: Official")
Taylor Swift weds Travis Kelce in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
The singer-songwriter and the Kansas City Chiefs star exchanged vows in a ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler in a celebration held at Madison Square Garden
 "Taylor Swift weds Travis Kelce in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler")
Netanyahu, Trump agree to meet in US 'soon' during phone call: Israeli PMO
The development comes at a time when Trump has been publicly critical of Netanyahu in recent weeks after Israel's war with Hezbollah in Lebanon threatened peace talks with Iran
 "Netanyahu, Trump agree to meet in US 'soon' during phone call: Israeli PMO")