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Pakistan top court orders former PM Imran Khan to be shifted to hospital
The top court ruled that Khan be moved to a Shifa International Hospitals Ltd. facility in Islamabad for treatment until the next hearing of his appeal
 "Pakistan top court orders former PM Imran Khan to be shifted to hospital")
Google plans to move all Pixel production out of China by 2027: Report
If the plan goes ahead, Google will become the second major smartphone brand after Samsung to move all its smartphone production out of China
 "Google plans to move all Pixel production out of China by 2027: Report")
US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
The US and Canada are racing to avert a new round of tariffs as President Donald Trump threatens 50% levies on Canadian goods, adding strain to a traditionally close trade relationship
 "US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% tariffs on Canadian goods")
Vessel hit by unknown projectile in Hormuz, crew casualty reported
No environmental impact has been reported and authorities are investigating, UKMTO said
 "Vessel hit by unknown projectile in Hormuz, crew casualty reported")
Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits
Six commodity ships transited the strait on Monday, of which three were exiting the Gulf and three were entering, Kpler shiptracking data showed, compared with the 10-day average of 11 ships
 "Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits")
Two dead as student opens fire at Philippine school, attacker kills self
The suspect, identified by police as grade 9 student Mohammad Mael Jalani, fired at a teacher sitting in front of a class but apparently missed
 "Two dead as student opens fire at Philippine school, attacker kills self")
Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal
Asked by reporters on Monday if the US was seeking to extend June's interim agreement, US President Donald Trump said no
 "Iran threatens new offensive while US rules out extending ceasefire deal")
Trump cites India's electoral system to push for SAVE America Act
US President Donald Trump has cited India's voter ID system and low use of postal ballots as he pushes for tighter voting rules under the proposed SAVE America Act
 "Trump cites India's electoral system to push for SAVE America Act")
Is the American dream losing its allure for Asia's brightest students?
In July, the White House issued a rule that eliminates the system that allowed foreign pupils to remain in the country, as long as they maintained their student status
 "Is the American dream losing its allure for Asia's brightest students?")
Facing quagmire in Iran, Trump turns to familiar face Kim Jong-un
Seven years ago, President Trump failed to disarm North Korea and walked away. Could the same thing happen with Iran?
Kushner meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in effort to break logjam over Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country's military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress
 "Kushner meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in effort to break logjam over Gaza")
Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on Strait of Hormuz deal
60-day negotiating period to find a peace deal between the US and Iran is expiring, with no word of an extension and both sides seemingly as far apart as they were at the start
Family offices amass $3.8 billion SpaceX bet in boost for Elon Musk
More than a dozen family offices held a total of at least $3.8 billion in the company officially known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp. through the first half of 2026, filings show.
 "Family offices amass $3.8 billion SpaceX bet in boost for Elon Musk")
Xi Jinping ties predecessor's legacy to his own agenda as risks grow
Jinping invoked the legacy of his predecessor Jiang Zemin to advance his own economic and global policy agenda, warning of "high winds and rough waters"
 "Xi Jinping ties predecessor's legacy to his own agenda as risks grow")
Iran threatens to go on offensive in Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails
There was no immediate response to those comments from Washington, but US Prez Donald Trump said in a phone interview with Fox News on Monday that Iran "should put up the white flag of surrender"
 "Iran threatens to go on offensive in Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails")
Ferrari's controversial first EV auctions for record $40 million
The model was designed with LoveFrom, the studio founded by Jony Ive, Apple Inc.'s former design chief and a key figure behind the iPhone and iMac.
 "Ferrari's controversial first EV auctions for record $40 million")
US Prez Donald Trump says Iran should surrender, threatens to bomb Oman
An interim deal agreed to in June declared an "immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts", but quickly unraveled, with Trump saying it was "over" on July 7
 "US Prez Donald Trump says Iran should surrender, threatens to bomb Oman")
Iran works with Oman to finalise Hormuz agreement to manage shipping
The 60-day negotiating period to find a peace deal between the US and Iran was expiring, with no word of an extension and both sides seemingly as far apart as they were at the start.
US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in $5 million E Jean Carroll case
Trump denied Carroll's claims and asserted that she lied both in 2019 and again in 2022, while he was out of office
 "US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in $5 million E Jean Carroll case")
Russia receives Indian gasoline shipment amid domestic fuel shortages
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said in July that Russia would begin importing oil products to help stabilise the domestic market
 "Russia receives Indian gasoline shipment amid domestic fuel shortages")