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Iran launches drone, missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes
Both Bahrain and Kuwait denounced the Iranian attacks, though it wasn't clear what, if anything, had been hit
 "Iran launches drone, missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes")
As other nations act, US parents also push for online child safety reforms
Parents whose children died from harms linked to social media use are driving a growing movement for stronger safeguards, accountability measures and online safety legislation
 "As other nations act, US parents also push for online child safety reforms")
US says it struck 10 Iran targets as ceasefire strained by new attacks
The strikes targeted Iranian surveillance, air defence and drone facilities near the Strait of Hormuz after Washington accused Tehran of breaching the ceasefire agreement
 "US says it struck 10 Iran targets as ceasefire strained by new attacks")
Another 5.6-magnitude quake hits Venezuela days after deadly twin temblors
The offshore tremor struck near Aragua days after twin earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela, while rescue and recovery operations continued amid complaints of poor coordination
 "Another 5.6-magnitude quake hits Venezuela days after deadly twin temblors")
Venezuela earthquake: Death toll tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify
More than 1,600 foreign rescuers have joined search operations in the hardest-hit coastal areas as authorities race to find survivors amid hundreds of aftershocks
 "Venezuela earthquake: Death toll tops 1,400 as rescue efforts intensify")
6.1-magnitude quake off northeast Japan rattles coast, no tsunami alert
The quake struck off coast of Iwate Prefecture, with a depth of about 40 kilometers (25 miles), on Sunday morning, and shook Aomori Prefecture and other nearby regions
 "6.1-magnitude quake off northeast Japan rattles coast, no tsunami alert")
Pakistan: Terrorists storm paramilitary HQ in Karachi, 3 personnel killed
Sindh Home Minister Zia ul Hasan Lanjhar said Special Security Unit commandos and the Anti-Terrorist Force were helping Rangers personnel in the clean-up operation
 "Pakistan: Terrorists storm paramilitary HQ in Karachi, 3 personnel killed")
Magnitude 6 quake hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
Strong tremors were also felt across the Delhi-NCR region following the earthquake
 "Magnitude 6 quake hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR")
California budget deal proposes new tax on digital software sales
The spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1 is Newsom's last as governor and comes as state finances are buoyed by an artificial intelligence boom fueled by home-state companies
 "California budget deal proposes new tax on digital software sales")
Bahrain accuses Iran of launching new drone attack on its territory
Iran did not immediately acknowledge launching an attack
 "Bahrain accuses Iran of launching new drone attack on its territory")
UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugees
The new routes will allow community groups, universities and employers to sponsor refugees to come to the UK
 "UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugees")
Israel, Lebanon reach framework deal to end conflict, advance peace talks
Israel will maintain a "security zone" along the boundaries of the yellow line, which marks a seized territory that stretches some 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) into Lebanon from the Israeli border
 "Israel, Lebanon reach framework deal to end conflict, advance peace talks")
Pak emerged as 'peacemaker' after mediating Iran-US deal: PM Shehbaz Sharif
The US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days after talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, held in Switzerland last week
 "Pak emerged as 'peacemaker' after mediating Iran-US deal: PM Shehbaz Sharif")
Iran says it struck US-linked targets in response to American attacks
Iran did not identify the targets or say where they were located
 "Iran says it struck US-linked targets in response to American attacks")
Trump may visit India next year, trade deal close to finalisation: Rubio
India-US ties have been rocky over the past year since Washington imposed high tariffs on Indian goods, punishing New Delhi for purchasing Russian oil, and engaging closely with Pakistan
 "Trump may visit India next year, trade deal close to finalisation: Rubio")
Apple seeks US govt approval to buy chips from blacklisted Chinese company
The iPhone maker has lobbied the White House for approval aimed at easing financial pressure on the company from rising memory chip prices
 "Apple seeks US govt approval to buy chips from blacklisted Chinese company")
Beyond chips, IMF warns AI wealth boom could fuel inflation risks
Booming technology stocks are swelling retirement accounts and investment portfolios, leaving consumers feeling richer and more willing to spend on vacations, homes and other big-ticket purchases
 "Beyond chips, IMF warns AI wealth boom could fuel inflation risks")
Apple's vision pro and smart glasses chief Paul Meade to join OpenAI
Paul Meade, a vice president, is set to leave Apple by next week and will then start at OpenAI's hardware unit
 "Apple's vision pro and smart glasses chief Paul Meade to join OpenAI")
S&P keeps US sovereign rating at AA+ with stable outlook, resilient economy
S&P Global Ratings was the first major credit grader to strip the US of its AAA rating in 2011 and was harshly criticized by the US Treasury at the time
 "S&P keeps US sovereign rating at AA+ with stable outlook, resilient economy")
Data centres to deepfakes: How AI is reshaping US politics at every level
Driven by a flood of Silicon Valley money, AI has emerged as one of the biggest financial forces in this year's US elections
 "Data centres to deepfakes: How AI is reshaping US politics at every level")