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Kamala Harris officially declares her candidature for US prez elections
Obama said he and former US First Lady Michelle Obama will do everything they can to make sure Harris wins the presidential election in November
 "Kamala Harris officially declares her candidature for US prez elections")
At least eight individuals dead as Typhoon Gaemi intensifies, hits Taiwan
A 75-year-old scooter rider collided with a fallen tree and fell to the ground before being rushed to a hospital in Yulin County, where doctors were unable to resuscitate him
 "At least eight individuals dead as Typhoon Gaemi intensifies, hits Taiwan")
Why Venezuela's prez elections should matter to the rest of the world
The most talked-about name in the race is not on the ballot: Mara Corina Machado
 "Why Venezuela's prez elections should matter to the rest of the world")
G20 finance ministers agree to work toward effectively taxing super-rich
Brazil's proposal to tax billionaires has divided G20 nations. France, Spain and South Africa have expressed support, while the US is against
 "G20 finance ministers agree to work toward effectively taxing super-rich")
Pak's Karachi ranked 2nd-riskiest city for tourists, only behind Caracas
Karachi has been ranked as the second-riskiest city for tourists, with a rating of 93.12 out of 100, according to a July 11 Forbes Adviser list, reported Dawn.
 "Pak's Karachi ranked 2nd-riskiest city for tourists, only behind Caracas")
US inflation data lifts global stock markets, lowers Treasury yields
The data likely sets the stage for the Fed to begin cutting rates in September, as the market widely expects
 "US inflation data lifts global stock markets, lowers Treasury yields")
Lawyers, attorney, money: Inside TikTok's plan to dodge potential US ban
Outside Washington, the video-sharing platform is waging a parallel battle for public opinion
 "Lawyers, attorney, money: Inside TikTok's plan to dodge potential US ban")
Barack, Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her crucial support
Biden endorsed Harris within an hour of announcing his decision last Sunday to end his campaign amid widespread concern about the 81-year-old president's ability to defeat Trump
 "Barack, Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her crucial support")
Paris trains hit by sabotage hours before Olympics opening ceremony
Nearly 800,000 passengers are said to be affected due to cancellations
 "Paris trains hit by sabotage hours before Olympics opening ceremony")
China's ultra-long treasury bonds' use fuels expectations for more stimulus
After unshackling the economy from three years of Covid-19 restrictions, Chinese officials had hoped that stimulating the industrial sector would stabilise the job market
 "China's ultra-long treasury bonds' use fuels expectations for more stimulus")
US inflation rises moderately, consumer spending cools before Fed's meet
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index nudged up 0.1% last month after being unchanged in May, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis reported
 "US inflation rises moderately, consumer spending cools before Fed's meet")
Russia's Central Bank raises key interest rate to 18% as inflation soars
The bank raised the rate by 200 basis points to 18.00%, noting that inflation has accelerated and is developing significantly above its forecast
 "Russia's Central Bank raises key interest rate to 18% as inflation soars")
US indicts North Korean hacker for major cyberattacks, offers $10mn reward
North Korean hacker Rim Jong Hyok has been accused of orchestrating major cyber attacks on US defense, Nasa, healthcare systems, and Asian companies
 "US indicts North Korean hacker for major cyberattacks, offers $10mn reward")
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")