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Iran receives official US response to latest proposal to end 7-month war
Iranian officials did not disclose whether Washington accepted or rejected Tehran's latest proposal, as President Masoud Pezeshkian called for a 'win-win' agreement
 "Iran receives official US response to latest proposal to end 7-month war")
US economy grew 2.2% in Q2 on rising consumer spending, investment: US govt
The US economy grew faster than previously estimated in the April-June quarter, with consumer spending rising 3.8% even as a surge in imports weighed on overall growth
 "US economy grew 2.2% in Q2 on rising consumer spending, investment: US govt")
US judge approves settlement, clearing $81 bn Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
A US judge has approved Paramount's settlement with 12 states, clearing the way for the $81 billion Warner Bros Discovery takeover as early as October
 "US judge approves settlement, clearing $81 bn Paramount-Warner Bros. merger")
It's well past time for a woman to lead as UN ponders its next chief
According to the UN agency's recent "gender snapshot," at the current rate of progress it will take 171 years to achieve gender equality, a UN goal initially set for 2015 and then moved to 2030
 "It's well past time for a woman to lead as UN ponders its next chief")
US completes troop withdrawal from Iraq after 12 year anti-ISIS mission
The last US troops left the last air base where they had been present in northern Iraq under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington
 "US completes troop withdrawal from Iraq after 12 year anti-ISIS mission")
Iranians face soaring medicine prices as US blockade, sanctions hit hard
The war has become an economic endurance test for Iran
 "Iranians face soaring medicine prices as US blockade, sanctions hit hard")
OpenAI unveils 'always-on' AI agents as company pauses model rollout
At the company's annual developer conference, Altman made a slew of product announcements and updates, including OpenAI's new agents, called Dots
 "OpenAI unveils 'always-on' AI agents as company pauses model rollout")
Trump, top tech firms sign accord to 'self-police' AI development
The announcement followed an extensive meeting between Trump and numerous leading executives from top tech firms that are spending hundreds of billions of dollars to build out AI infrastructure
 "Trump, top tech firms sign accord to 'self-police' AI development")
US Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now
Under a series of often-secret agreements, the Trump administration has deported some 25,000 people to more than two dozen countries, including Liberia and Guyana
 "US Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now")
In Islamabad, shipping containers on streets signal protest is imminent
For residents, the steel barriers have become an unmistakable warning of what may follow: blocked streets, snarled traffic and long detours across Islamabad and neighbouring Rawalpindi.
 "In Islamabad, shipping containers on streets signal protest is imminent")
EU seeks energy alternatives as W Asia war leads to $113 bn in extra costs
Jorgensen said the ministers would discuss plans to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to electricity and expand electrical infrastructure across the bloc
 "EU seeks energy alternatives as W Asia war leads to $113 bn in extra costs")
US arms sales unchanged, but $14 billion package remains on hold: Taiwan
The minister's remarks come as concerns mount that President Donald Trump could halt arms sales to Taiwan
 "US arms sales unchanged, but $14 billion package remains on hold: Taiwan")
From motorcycles to booze, US ban on Canadian imports goes into effect
The ban amounts to barely a ripple in $880 billion worth of a two-way annual trade between the two northern neighbours
 "From motorcycles to booze, US ban on Canadian imports goes into effect")
Myanmar military's airstrike near market kills at least 49 in Rakhine
The attack in western Rakhine state was the latest in a series of deadly airstrikes against pro-democracy resistance forces and ethnic armed groups across the country
 "Myanmar military's airstrike near market kills at least 49 in Rakhine")
US national security, military to guard election systems during midterms
Hegseth said military intelligence and cybersecurity agencies will help protect election infrastructure from foreign threats during the November midterms
 "US national security, military to guard election systems during midterms")
Trump rejects ambassador's claim he offered US weapons to China's Xi
Trump said he did not discuss selling US weapons to Chinese President Xi Jinping, while suggesting the idea could be worth considering
 "Trump rejects ambassador's claim he offered US weapons to China's Xi")
SpaceX's Starship launches into orbit for first time but flight ends early
The company had been aiming for a 10-hour flight, spanning six full laps around Earth, to prove its readiness for Nasa's Artemis moon program
 "SpaceX's Starship launches into orbit for first time but flight ends early")
Israel PM Netanyahu meets Emirati leader in a weekend trip to Abu Dhabi
The meeting between Netanyahu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took place on Sunday, two people who were briefed on the Israeli leader's trip confirmed on Monday.
 "Israel PM Netanyahu meets Emirati leader in a weekend trip to Abu Dhabi")
Trump asked China's president if he wanted to buy US arms, ambassador says
China has pressed Washington to halt the arms sales, most prominently during a previous summit in May between Trump and Xi in Beijing.
 "Trump asked China's president if he wanted to buy US arms, ambassador says")
Asian shares trade mixed as oil prices rise amid Iran war uncertainty
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 was little changed, inching down less than 0.1% to 66,333.53
 "Asian shares trade mixed as oil prices rise amid Iran war uncertainty")