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China raises retirement age, now among youngest in world's major economies
The policy will be implemented starting in January next year, according to the announcement from China's legislature reported by state broadcaster CCTV
 "China raises retirement age, now among youngest in world's major economies")
Russia to expel 6 British diplomats over spying, subversive activities
Starmer said on his way to the US that Britain does not seek any conflict with Russia
 "Russia to expel 6 British diplomats over spying, subversive activities")
China's ITU-approved 6G standards set stage for advanced telecom solutions
The new standards address various requirements of the 6G network, including secure content transmission, data updates, and system performance assessment
 "China's ITU-approved 6G standards set stage for advanced telecom solutions")
From earrings to witchcraft, Trump-Harris debate fuels conspiracy theories
US Presidential debate: Following the Trump-Harris debate, MAGA supporters ignited a wave of conspiracy theories, alleging hidden earpieces and supernatural manipulations
 "From earrings to witchcraft, Trump-Harris debate fuels conspiracy theories")
Harvey Weinstein's health delays court appearance amid new charges
The details of the additional charges remain under seal, but they are related to allegations from multiple accusers
 "Harvey Weinstein's health delays court appearance amid new charges")
China's carrot-and-stick tactics on EU nations starting to pay off
China-made EVs exported to Europe rose 38% in 2023 to 656,000 units, including shipments non-EU countries
 "China's carrot-and-stick tactics on EU nations starting to pay off")
China to raise retirement age as pension pressure mounts on economy
This decision comes as China's pension system, the world's largest with 1.05 billion contributors and beneficiaries, faces significant stress from demographic change
 "China to raise retirement age as pension pressure mounts on economy")
History in making: SpaceX mission crew complete first commercial spacewalk
The crew of four on board SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission soared to a record 1,400 km above Earth - the farthest humans have travelled since the Apollo programme over 50 years ago
 "History in making: SpaceX mission crew complete first commercial spacewalk")
Blackstone mulls selling majority stake in visa, tech firm VFS Global
Considerations are at an early stage and Blackstone may still decide against pursuing a deal, the report said
 "Blackstone mulls selling majority stake in visa, tech firm VFS Global")
US, British leaders discuss Ukraine's push to ease weapons restrictions
Ukrainian officials renewed their pleas to use Western-provided long-range missiles against targets deeper inside Russia
 "US, British leaders discuss Ukraine's push to ease weapons restrictions")
Rajapaksa heir running for prez even after Lankans' ousted powerful clan
Namal Rajapaksa is presenting himself as an agent of change, but many see his bid for presidency as an attempt by the controversial political dynasty to regain power
 "Rajapaksa heir running for prez even after Lankans' ousted powerful clan")
Pope concludes Asia trip, reiterates interfaith tolerance to heal world
Francis presided over a gathering of young people from some of the religious traditions that are present in Singapore
 "Pope concludes Asia trip, reiterates interfaith tolerance to heal world")
Boeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting 25% pay raise over 4 years
Ortberg warned machinists that a strike vote would put Boeing's recovery in jeopardy and raise more doubt
 "Boeing machinists vote to strike after rejecting 25% pay raise over 4 years")
Unauthorised migration into EU countries declines despite heated politics
Nearly 115,000 migrants less than 0.03 per cent of the EU's population have arrived without permission into the EU
 "Unauthorised migration into EU countries declines despite heated politics")
Cathay Pacific buys back warrants from Hong Kong government's 2020 bailout
Cathay made heavy losses and layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic and reported its first annual profit in four years in March, and paid its first dividend since 2019
 "Cathay Pacific buys back warrants from Hong Kong government's 2020 bailout")
US backs India, Japan, Germany in UNSC reform, proposes seats for Africa
The United States has reaffirmed its support for new permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, including India, but may not support extending veto powers to new members
 "US backs India, Japan, Germany in UNSC reform, proposes seats for Africa")
Biden to host final Quad summit of his term in hometown Wilmington
Originally planned for India, the Quad summit was moved to the US to align with world leaders attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York City
 "Biden to host final Quad summit of his term in hometown Wilmington")
In swing states, Harris highlights GOP endorsements; Trump uses rhetoric
In the border state of Arizona, the Republican Trump pitched a tax exemption on all overtime wages, adding it to his previous proposals to not tax tip s or Social Security income
 "In swing states, Harris highlights GOP endorsements; Trump uses rhetoric")
Xi may meet Zelenskyy, says attendee, as Beijing defence forum opens
There is some hope that Chase's attendance could signal deeper working-level engagement with China
 "Xi may meet Zelenskyy, says attendee, as Beijing defence forum opens")
Taiwan detects 22 PLA aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its territory
Since September 2020, China has intensified its use of gray zone tactics by increasing the number of military aircraft and naval vessels operating near Taiwan, according to a Taiwan News report
