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Search continues as 6 remain missing after blast at Chinese chemical plant

A student at a school about one kilometer away from the plant told state-run news site The Paper that he heard an explosion and saw dirt-yellow smoke

Taiwan's President pledges to buy more American goods as 32% tariff looms

Lai also said the island would be willing to participate in US efforts to reindustrialise and lead the world in artificial intelligence

French court to deliver verdict in child abuse case involving 299 victims

Joel Le Scouarnec, a 74-year-old former surgeon, stands accused of raping and sexually assaulting 299 children

Black Box Ltd Surges 1.9%

Trump admin sues North Carolina over its voter registration records

The Justice Department sued in federal court also asking a judge to force board officials to create a prompt method to obtain such numbers

Trump's campaign against law firms sees setback as judge blocks order

The ruling on Tuesday in favour of WilmerHale marks the third time this month that a federal judge in Washington has deemed Trump's series of law firm executive orders

At least 5 people wounded in shooting at Connecticut mall: Police

Police chief said all the victims were being treated at local hospitals, though he declined to elaborate on the extent of their injuries

SpaceX launches another Starship rocket, but it tumbles out of control

The 123-metre rocket blasted off on its ninth demo from Starbase, SpaceX's launch site at the southern tip of Texas

Brazilian prosecutors sue China's BYD over slave-like labour conditions

The labour prosecutors' office in Bahia state said in a statement that they are seeking 257 million Brazilian reais ($50 million) in damages from BYD

King Charles warns Canada faces threats as Trump threatens annexation

The king said the True North is indeed strong and free and reaffirmed Canada's sovereignty

Judge blocks Trump from retaliating against NY over congestion toll

The toll on drivers entering the busiest part of Manhattan was approved under former president Joe Biden, but has been strongly opposed by Trump

Covid vaccines not recommended for children, pregnant women: US health secy

Kennedy said he removed Covid-19 shots from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations for those groups

Asean opens summit with Gulf nations, China amid Trump tariffs threat

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will join the two blocs in their first such meeting later Tuesday, as Beijing seeks to present itself as a reliable ally to the region

Trump's poll campaign received scores of donations from problematic donors

Donations fit a pattern for Trump, who has in the past exhibited indifference toward campaign finance rules and used his presidential powers to assist those facing legal trouble in such matters

Argentina's Prez Javier Milei to receive $1 mn Genesis Prize in Israel

Organizers say Milei will donate the prize money to launch an initiative aimed at improving diplomatic relations between Israel and Latin American countries and fighting antisemitism in the region

Asian shares dip as Trump delays EU tariffs; US futures edge higher

In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 0.2 per cent to 37,451.60 after the governor of the central bank said he anticipated raising interest rates in coming months due to inflationary pressures

New aid system in Gaza begins operations, says US-backed group

Under pressure from allies, Israel began allowing a trickle of humanitarian aid into Gaza last week after blocking all food, medicine, fuel or other goods from entering since early March

Trump honours fallen soldiers, calls them America's 'best and bravest'

Trump pointed to a big, big celebration" coming next year as the US celebrates its 250th birthday, joking that in some ways, I'm glad I missed that second term" when he lost to Joe Biden

Japan's troubled automaker Nissan banks on hybrid e-power technology

To achieve a turnaround, Nissan is working on reducing costs, strengthening business partnerships and redefining its lineup. That's where e-Power fits in, according to Akashi

WWII bomber crash killed 11; remains of 4 soldiers finally coming home

After 80 years, this great soldier has come home to rest, Darrigan's great niece, Susan Pineiro, told mourners at his graveside