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Ajit Doval, Russia's Nikolai Patrushev review maritime, defence cooperation

The two officials also exchanged views on regional and global developments

US revokes Xinhua journalist's visa after China expels NYT reporter

The tit-for-tat move has followed the expulsion of Vivian Wang, a China correspondent for NYT, apparently over the appearance of the Taiwanese leader in a DealBook event in which Wang had no role

Trump in 'excellent health' and fully fit to serve, says physician

A report from Dr Sean Barbabella, released late Friday, says Trump underwent a CT scan and other heart imaging along with cancer screenings and other preventative assessments

Trump admin to appeal US court order mandating broad tariff refunds

US Customs and Border Protection launched a new online portal to process refund claims on April 20, signaling that it intended to repay at least some of the approximately $1 billion in refund

Another US military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills three

While the military's social media announcements always include video of the attacks, this appears to be the first with the footage in colour instead of black and white

Mercedes-Benz risks US ban under bill targeting China-linked automakers

The legislative provision effectively bans companies from the US based on certain thresholds, such as whether they are more than 15 per cent owned by a foreign entity

Goldman's model shows Spain as 26% probable winner of FIFA World Cup

The analysis combined historical match data, team rankings, scoring talent and geographic factors to forecast the tournament's outcome

Social media giants to pay $27 mn to settle Kentucky school lawsuit

The settlements, which were announced earlier this month but without financial details, allowed the companies to avert the first trial in the nation over a school district's complaint

Trump admin's immigration surge cost 668,000 jobs, says Brookings report

In the 86 cities that saw the sharpest rise in ICE arrests, they found roughly 13 lost jobs associated with each excess arrest

Trump to hand Kennedy Center control to Congress after court setback

Trump decried the judge's ruling and said he would be 'working with Congress to transfer this failing Institution back to them so they can make a determination as to what to do with it'

Former California mayor pleads guilty to acting as agent of Chinese govt

Eileen Wang, who stepped down as the mayor of Arcadia earlier this month, was charged in April with one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of a foreign government

US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center, blocks closure

The judge ordered the defendants to remove Trump's name from the institution's facade and any 'official materials', such as digital or physical signs, within two weeks

Rubio thanks Pakistan for West Asia peace efforts after meeting counterpart

Rubio said both leaders 'agreed upon the importance of working together to further strengthen a meaningful partnership for better security'

Trump weighs Iran deal after White House meeting, decision pending

Iran's main negotiator said on Friday that it has "no trust in guarantees or words", only actions, underscoring lingering distrust after the US and Israel have twice attacked Iran over the past year

Internet built Backrooms, does Hollywood effectively own them now?

As A24 turns the internet-born Backrooms phenomenon into a blockbuster, fans are debating who truly owns collaborative online storytelling

SpaceX lowers IPO valuation target to at least $1.8 trillion

SpaceX is targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion in its IPO, potentially making it the largest public offering in history

Russian drone targeting Ukraine crashes into apartment block in Romania

Romania asked NATO for a faster transfer of anti-drone capabilities to its military, the Foreign Ministry said, calling the drone's flight a serious violation of international law

Trump to meet with aides on proposed Iran deal, may lift Hormuz blockade

Trump says he will take a final call on a potential Iran deal after Situation Room meeting, outlining conditions including reopening the Strait of Hormuz

'Crazy love for Israel': Netanyahu calls India huge power, praises support

The remarks came amid fragile geopolitical situation in West Asia, with Israel facing security challenges on multiple fronts and seeking to strengthen ties with partners beyond its traditional allies

Strait of Hormuz exposes China's vulnerability in Indian Ocean: Report

The report says the Indian Ocean Region is re-emerging as a key strategic theatre after decades of relative calm following the end of the Cold War