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In a 1st, US, Canada intercept China-Russia joint patrol jets near Alaska
A statement from Norad maintained that the bombers remained in international airspace in Alaska's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) and were 'not seen as a threat'
 "In a 1st, US, Canada intercept China-Russia joint patrol jets near Alaska")
Philippines plans to siphon off highly toxic oil cargo from sunken tanker
The sunken tanker's owner has contracted a private company to undertake the oil siphoning, which could take a week
 "Philippines plans to siphon off highly toxic oil cargo from sunken tanker")
Ethiopia mudslides: Search for missing continues as death toll rises to 257
The UN humanitarian office, known as OCHA, said in an update Thursday that the death toll could rise to as many as 500, citing local officials
 "Ethiopia mudslides: Search for missing continues as death toll rises to 257")
Elon Musk's daughter slams him, says he is desperate for attention
Elon Musk's daughter claimed that her father was never around to see her growing up, shares long threads on X's rival social media platform
 "Elon Musk's daughter slams him, says he is desperate for attention")
Sanctioned Iranian crude oil finds new markets in city of Dalian in China
Analysts estimate China imported 1.2-1.4 million bpd of Iranian crude during the period. Vortexa said the imports hit a record 1.52 million bpd last October
 "Sanctioned Iranian crude oil finds new markets in city of Dalian in China")
Southeast Asian diplomats meet China's Wang Yi over maritime dispute
Several members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation have disputes with China, which has led to direct confrontations that many worry could lead to broader conflict
 "Southeast Asian diplomats meet China's Wang Yi over maritime dispute")
Agreement with Russia is 'deal with devil,' adviser to Ukrainian prez says
A deal would only buy time for Russian President Vladimir Putin to strengthen his army and usher in another, potentially more violent chapter in the war, he said
 "Agreement with Russia is 'deal with devil,' adviser to Ukrainian prez says")
US prez election: Can Harris turn Biden's economic record to her advantage?
Boosted by the administration's $1.9 trillion stimulus package, robust economic growth sent demand for workers soaring, forcing employers to jack up wages
 "US prez election: Can Harris turn Biden's economic record to her advantage?")
Bangladesh quells protests against job quotas but anger, discontent remain
The protests, which started in universities and colleges earlier this month, quickly turned into a more widespread agitation against Hasina and her government
 "Bangladesh quells protests against job quotas but anger, discontent remain")
Under pressure in China, Mercedes-Benz trims 2024 car profit outlook
The company said it now expected an adjusted return on sales in the range of 10-11 per cent this year, down from its previous target range of 10-12 per cent
 "Under pressure in China, Mercedes-Benz trims 2024 car profit outlook")
JPMorgan Chase unveils AI-powered LLM Suite; may replace research analysts
US financial services major JPMorgan Chase's new large language model, functioning as a 'research analyst', has already been rolled for more than 50,000 employees
 "JPMorgan Chase unveils AI-powered LLM Suite; may replace research analysts")
VP Kamala Harris joins TikTok following meme surge on her candidature
Harris unveiled her TikTok account, @kamalaharris, on Thursday
Real-life Narcos busted: US authorities capture top Sinaloa Cartel leaders
Two top leaders of Mexican drug cartel known as El Mayo and El Chapo were arrested by US authorities in a major operation involving the FBI, DEA, and Homeland Security investigations
 "Real-life Narcos busted: US authorities capture top Sinaloa Cartel leaders")
Trump's VP nominee JD Vance's tryst with many names before sticking to his
The senator from Ohio introduced himself to the world in 2016 when he published his bestselling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, under the name J.D. Vance
 "Trump's VP nominee JD Vance's tryst with many names before sticking to his")
Vietnam Communist Party chief's funeral draws thousands of mourners
His death, at 80, last week in Hanoi marked the start of a succession struggle within the party that will likely to continue
 "Vietnam Communist Party chief's funeral draws thousands of mourners")
Accused of drug trafficking, US arrests leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel
A leader of the powerful Sinaloa cartel for decades alongside Joaqun El Chapo Guzmn, Zambada is one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world
 "Accused of drug trafficking, US arrests leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel")
UN urges nations to better prepare as extreme heat breaks records
The dire warnings came after a barely noticeable respite in back-to-back record global heat
 "UN urges nations to better prepare as extreme heat breaks records")
Brazilian govt apologises for post-WWII persecution of Japanese immigrants
The board approved the apology plea in a session in Brasilia attended by members of the Brazilian government and prominent members of the Japanese community
 "Brazilian govt apologises for post-WWII persecution of Japanese immigrants")
Sri Lanka set to go for prez election on Sept 21, puts end to speculations
Wickremesinghe stood firm in his commitment to implement reforms and has vowed to steer the country out of bankruptcy
 "Sri Lanka set to go for prez election on Sept 21, puts end to speculations")
Attacking Harris on basis of gender, race is not helpful, says Nikki Haley
The former Republican presidential candidate, who lost to Donald Trump in the primary race, said she was not surprised when President Joe Biden dropped out of the race
 "Attacking Harris on basis of gender, race is not helpful, says Nikki Haley")