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Federal judge blocks Trump bid to require proof of citizenship for voting

A federal judge permanently blocked key provisions of Trump's election order, including a requirement for documentary proof of citizenship to vote

US President Donald Trump says Iran is making very big concessions

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is making "very big concessions", adding that developments remain uncertain

Zuckerberg eyeing prediction markets, Meta to create Polymarket-like app

Meta is developing a prediction-market app modelled on Polymarket and Kalshi as Zuckerberg seeks new avenues for growth beyond Facebook and Instagram

SK Hynix plans to raise $29 billion in landmark US listing amid AI boom

SK Hynix plans a $29.4 billion US listing to expand chip capacity, as soaring AI demand fuels one of the biggest share sales in history

AI riches fuel economic divide in chip powerhouse countries of Asia

AI-driven chip demand is powering South Korea and Taiwan's economies, but the windfall is deepening inequality and exposing a widening K-shaped divide

TikTok developer ByteDance seeks $20 billion in its largest offshore loan

ByteDance is in talks to raise a $20 billion offshore loan, potentially its largest ever, as it ramps up investments in AI and infrastructure

Burnham's rival Jones steps aside, clearing his route to 10 Downing

Darren Jones ruled out a Labour leadership bid, leaving Andy Burnham on course to succeed Keir Starmer as UK prime minister by mid-July

Mamdani clout grows after his picks sweep New York City primaries

Mamdani-backed candidates won key New York Democratic primaries, signalling the growing clout of the mayor's progressive coalition

Israel insists on troops in Lebanon; Rubio defends Iran deal in W Asia

Israel says troops will stay in southern Lebanon despite US-backed talks, complicating Iran-US peace efforts as disputes over nuclear inspections persist

Iranian President invites Modi to Khamenei funeral; PM unlikely to attend

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to miss the funeral ceremonies of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei due to a scheduled visit to Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia

Russia, India working to boost bilateral trade volumes: Kremlin spokesman

India and Russia aim to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, strengthening their "privileged partnership" across key economic sectors

Nuclear site inspections possible only after final US-Iran deal: Iran

Iran says IAEA inspections of its nuclear sites will only be considered after a final agreement is reached with the US

IAEA chief signals that inspectors will visit Iran's nuclear sites

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head Rafael Mariano Grossi made the comments in Tokyo

Israel, Lebanon discuss plan for transfer of some land to Lebanese army

The Israeli officials said the Lebanese troops involved would undergo US training and vetting to ensure they are not linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah

El Niño-driven heat, dryness may trigger severe haze in Southeast Asia

The developing El Niño, and the likelihood it will reach strong intensity later this year, is expected to raise temperatures and suppress rainfall in Southeast Asia

Why Trump's $16 mn Lincoln Reflecting Pool makeover is under scrutiny

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation has drawn scrutiny over no-bid contracts, rising costs, algae growth, peeling sealant and alleged vandalism claims

Trump is making big claims about Iran talks, Tehran keeps contradicting him

Trump appears to be describing his preferences as fully negotiated deals, in hopes of locking the Iranians in. The question is whether a succession of such disputes will sink the whole venture

Jeffrey Epstein considered blackmailing me: Bill Gates tells US Congress

In closed-door testimony June 10, Gates disputed details that Epstein recorded in emails to himself regarding the Microsoft Corp. co-founder's extramarital affairs

AI startup sues US over export curbs on Anthropic's advanced models

The suit, filed Tuesday in federal court in Washington, comes less than two weeks after Anthropic disabled access to its most advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5

Meta's Cox sought Kunal Shah's advice on WhatsApp, then made him leader

Meta Chief Product Officer Chris Cox reached out to Shah directly in the spring, seeking advice on picking the future leader of WhatsApp