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Iran fires missiles at US forces after Iraq strikes kill militia fighters
The flare-up on multiple fronts, after several days of relative calm, raised the risk of a return to all-out war. It also underscored the difficulty of winding down a five-month conflict
 "Iran fires missiles at US forces after Iraq strikes kill militia fighters")
Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 18 as rescue efforts continue
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto area on the southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon
 "Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 18 as rescue efforts continue")
Italy bring back Roberto Mancini after third straight World Cup failure
Italian soccer federation president Giovanni Malago announced Mancini as the new Italy coach on Tuesday
US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China on security grounds
The decision could strain bilateral relations as the technology race between the two world leaders advances
 "US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China on security grounds")
Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as US-Saudi launch strikes in Iraq
In a statement, the Jordanian military said the missiles had been 'intercepted and destroyed'
 "Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as US-Saudi launch strikes in Iraq")
US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
Republicans had initially hoped to confirm Clayton in June, but Trump delayed his hearing in order to allow his temporary pick to take over for several weeks after Tulsi Gabbard resigned
 "US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence")
Iran war further draws down key US air defence stockpiles: Analysis
Shrunken inventories of Patriot and THAAD interceptors may force the US and its Middle Eastern allies to take more risks to conserve those air defences
 "Iran war further draws down key US air defence stockpiles: Analysis")
Saudi Arabia downs drones launched from Iraq as Houthis target oil tanker
The attacks underscored lingering tensions despite a period of calm between the US and Iran, neither of which has announced attacks for days following weeks of escalation over the Strait of Hormuz
 "Saudi Arabia downs drones launched from Iraq as Houthis target oil tanker")
US, Saudi forces carry out strikes on Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq
Saudi Arabia said earlier Tuesday that it for a second day shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq, which had attempted to target petroleum facilities in the nation's eastern region
 "US, Saudi forces carry out strikes on Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq")
US military thwarts Iranian missile on troops, Saudi intercepts drones
All Iranian missiles were successfully intercepted, US Central Command said in a statement, adding that US forces remain vigilant and at a high state of readiness
 "US military thwarts Iranian missile on troops, Saudi intercepts drones")
Betye Saar: Artist of Black Art Movement who pioneered assemblage boxes
Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflects Black identity, culture and spirituality, died Sunday morning in Los Angeles at 99
 "Betye Saar: Artist of Black Art Movement who pioneered assemblage boxes")
Trump voices frustration before first meet with Netanyahu since Iran war
"We have a little difference," Trump said Monday when asked by reporters if he and the Israeli prime minister were on the same page with Iran. "But pretty close, yeah."
 "Trump voices frustration before first meet with Netanyahu since Iran war")
7.1-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Japan, tsunami advisory issued
The quake occurred at the depth of 10 km (6 miles) below the sea surface
 "7.1-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Japan, tsunami advisory issued")
US Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director
Clayton is expected to be confirmed along party lines after a contentious hearing two weeks ago in which he repeatedly refused to say that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election
 "US Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director")
South Korea's Kospi index sinks 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks
Trading was temporarily halted as Kospi dropped to its lowest level since April as shares in chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix dropped sharply
 "South Korea's Kospi index sinks 10% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks")
US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions
Trump admin notified Congress that it intends to spend $175.8 million to replace outdated and aging undersea telecommunications cables in Caribbean and Central America to prevent China from moving in
 "US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions")
Gunfire targets US Consulate in Toronto again, no injuries reported
The US Consulate was targeted March 10, when two suspects allegedly fired multiple shots at the building before driving away in a stolen vehicle
 "Gunfire targets US Consulate in Toronto again, no injuries reported")
Trump admin urges SC to revive mail voting order before midterm polls
The emergency appeal comes after an appeals court upheld a ruling blocking the president's order in nearly half the country ahead of November's midterm elections
 "Trump admin urges SC to revive mail voting order before midterm polls")
Mediators report progress in US-Iran talks as regional tensions persist
Two drone attacks were reported against a Kurdish Iranian dissident group in Iraq, and Jordan said it had shot down two drones, without saying where they originated
 "Mediators report progress in US-Iran talks as regional tensions persist")
3 people killed in Seattle festival shooting, police arrest one suspect
Three people died and four others were wounded and are in stable condition at a hospital
 "3 people killed in Seattle festival shooting, police arrest one suspect")