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Iran, other W. Asia states plan talks on temporary Strait of Hormuz deal
Gulf foreign ministers are set to meet Iran in Oman as regional powers seek a temporary arrangement to manage shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz
 "Iran, other W. Asia states plan talks on temporary Strait of Hormuz deal")
Algeria severs diplomatic ties with UAE, citing 'hostile' actions
The move came "in light of increasing provocative and hostile actions emanating" from the Persian Gulf state, Algeria's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday, without elaborating.
 "Algeria severs diplomatic ties with UAE, citing 'hostile' actions")
Saudi Arabia airstrikes hit Houthi rebels-held Mokha airport in Yemen
Their advance further threatens commercial shipping on an important alternative to the Strait of Hormuz
 "Saudi Arabia airstrikes hit Houthi rebels-held Mokha airport in Yemen")
Bernard Arnault falls out of top 10 richest as tech billionaires dominate
Arnault's net worth fell to $143 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, pulling the LVMH founder below Warren Buffett, the 96-year-old philanthropist and chairman of Berkshire Hathawa
 "Bernard Arnault falls out of top 10 richest as tech billionaires dominate")
Iran seeks end to Saudi blockade of Yemen after Houthi rebels take key port
Iran's foreign ministry said Yemen's sovereignty must be respected and its problems cannot be resolved through a blockade or military alliances
Nepal's flash floods death toll rises to 1,385, over 5,000 remain missing
Nepal's flash flood death toll has risen to 1,385, with 5,130 people still missing and more than 13,600 rescued as search operations continue
 "Nepal's flash floods death toll rises to 1,385, over 5,000 remain missing")
India-born scientist named dean of University of Texas nursing school
Radhakrishnan, who holds the Laura Lee Blanton Chair in Nursing, took charge as dean on September 1 after serving as interim dean since March 6
 "India-born scientist named dean of University of Texas nursing school")
US marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks as victims, legacy remembered
Americans mark 25 years since the September 11 attacks with ceremonies across the US, remembering nearly 3,000 victims and the far-reaching impact of the tragedy
 "US marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks as victims, legacy remembered")
Trump brushes aside warnings that AI could lead to human extinction
Trump rejected concerns that AI could threaten humanity, saying his priority is keeping the US ahead of China in the race to develop the technology
 "Trump brushes aside warnings that AI could lead to human extinction")
Anthropic says it blocked AI use linked to biological weapons research
Anthropic has disclosed five cases in which researchers used its Claude AI models for work that could support biological weapons development, including research involving viruses, toxins
 "Anthropic says it blocked AI use linked to biological weapons research")
World's first Australian work from home laws face uncertain future
The Victorian government was due to pass the laws Thursday, giving eligible workers the right to work from home two days per week
 "World's first Australian work from home laws face uncertain future")
JD Vance asks voters to stick with Republican party, nods to Iran war angst
Vance, 42, took the stage in Dallas Thursday at the Republican midterm convention, an event that President Donald Trump hopes will boost Republican fortunes in midterm elections
 "JD Vance asks voters to stick with Republican party, nods to Iran war angst")
JD Vance takes centre stage as Republicans brace for midterm battle
With Vance taking the primetime speaking slot just ahead of the president, the convention is also teeing up a potential post-Trump future
 "JD Vance takes centre stage as Republicans brace for midterm battle")
US removes advertisement asking 'Mr Singh' to self-deport after backlash
The advertisement sparked off a strong push back from Indian-American and Sikh advocacy groups and also got support from Democratic leaders
 "US removes advertisement asking 'Mr Singh' to self-deport after backlash")
Senators from both parties question OpenAI on Hugging Face breach
Senator Josh Hawley launched an investigation on Thursday into OpenAI for its artificial intelligence system hacking into another AI company on its own
 "Senators from both parties question OpenAI on Hugging Face breach")
Congo school fire kills at least 26 students, injures dozens in Bukavu
The South Kivu provincial government said in a press release that 19 girls and seven boys were killed, adding that the death toll could rise
 "Congo school fire kills at least 26 students, injures dozens in Bukavu")
US aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on Jordan air base, no casualties
No American casualties or fatalities were reported from the strikes on the Jordanian base
 "US aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on Jordan air base, no casualties")
Brics 2026: West Asia tensions, energy supplies may top summit agenda
West Asia conflict and energy security could dominate the BRICS Summit, with members also expected to discuss critical minerals, clean energy, transport and trade
 "Brics 2026: West Asia tensions, energy supplies may top summit agenda")
Foldable phones are unpopular. Why has Apple decided to sell one?
The simple answer is that the novel design of today's foldable phones could help re-establish the high end of the phone market.
 "Foldable phones are unpopular. Why has Apple decided to sell one?")
As India hosts Brics, partners seek more predictable trade regime
WTO review exposes trade concerns among BRICS partners, with China, Indonesia and Brazil seeking greater predictability and fewer barriers in India's trade regime
 "As India hosts Brics, partners seek more predictable trade regime")