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Nato leaders face defence, spending and Ukraine challenges in Ankara
Nato leaders meeting in Ankara on 7-8 July will focus on defence, deterrence, burden-sharing, military spending and sustaining support for Ukraine amid evolving security challenges
 "Nato leaders face defence, spending and Ukraine challenges in Ankara")
Are the 'MANGOS' stocks already turning soft amid cooling AI optimism?
The current iteration of the acronym was popularised more recently by a software engineer's June 8 post on X. It was shared widely by venture capitalists and tech investors
 "Are the 'MANGOS' stocks already turning soft amid cooling AI optimism?")
Call for revenge gets louder at Iran's slain leader Khamenei's funeral
Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani, a 97-year-old Shiite cleric, led the prayers at Tehran's Grand Mosque for the late Khamenei and his family members killed in the strike
 "Call for revenge gets louder at Iran's slain leader Khamenei's funeral")
Trump mixes patriotism and politics at US 250th anniversary event
The US president used a July 4 speech marking the country's 250th anniversary to celebrate American achievements while renewing calls for tighter voting rules and warning against communism
 "Trump mixes patriotism and politics at US 250th anniversary event")
Cargo ship reports attack in Red Sea off Yemen coast, says British military
A cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said Sunday.
 "Cargo ship reports attack in Red Sea off Yemen coast, says British military")
OPEC+ ratifies planned oil output hike as Hormuz shipments resume
The OPEC is already facing a challenge to its unity, after founding member Iraq last month suggested it could ultimately exit if denied a higher production limit
 "OPEC+ ratifies planned oil output hike as Hormuz shipments resume")
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")
Nvidia supplier Foxconn's sales surge 40% on robust AI server demand
Shipments of AI racks are expected to maintain their momentum in the current quarter, while demand for information and communications technology products is entering peak season
 "Nvidia supplier Foxconn's sales surge 40% on robust AI server demand")
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 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")
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
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