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Biden preparing to stop asylum if daily average of migrants reaches 2,500

The impact of the 2,500 figure means that the executive order could go into immediate effect, because daily figures are higher than that now

Donald Trump raises $141 million in May, bolstered by guilty verdict

It is unclear how much Trump and the GOP spent in May. But the sum could help them close the money gap with Biden that has persisted throughout the race

As Trump denies allegations, here's how it could affect him at sentencing

While the strategy may resonate with his most loyal political supporters, it failed during his New York criminal trial and could complicate his legal team's efforts to avoid a tough sentence

Japan auto safety test scandal widens, Toyota halts some shipments

The ministry ordered Toyota, Mazda and Yamaha to suspend shipments of some vehicles. It said it will conduct an on-site inspection at Toyota's central Aichi prefecture headquarters on Tuesday

Claudia Sheinbaum profile: A scientist, a leftist and ex-Mexico City mayor

Sheinbaum's background is in science. She has a PhD in energy engineering. Her brother is a physicist. In a 2023 interview with The Associated Press, Sheinbaum said, I believe in science

Saudi Aramco courts foreign investors with roadshows in US, London

During Aramco's 2019 initial public offering, overseas investors had largely balked at valuation expectations and left the government reliant on local buyers

Israel-Hamas war: Google blocks reviews, draws ire from small businesses

The open-ended Google policy - meant to guard against trolls and protestors who'd misuse the system during conflicts - is one example of the struggles facing many small businesses

Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as country's first female president

Pollster Parametria forecast Sheinbaum winning a landslide 56 per cent of the vote, according to their exit polls

Fauci testifies publicly before US panel on Covid origins, controversies

"I have repeatedly stated that I have completely open mind to either possibility and that if definitive evidence becomes available to validate or refute either theory, I will accept it,'' he said

US factory activity slows for second month in May as new goods orders fall

The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing purchasing managers index for May fell to 48.7 from 49.2 in April

Pak police arrest 44 ISIS, Al-Qaeda, TTP terrorists from Punjab province

According to the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab Police, the suspected terrorists have been arrested during the last month in combined intelligence operations in different parts of Punjab

Pak courts acquit Imran Khan in 3 high-profile cases, including cipher case

The 71-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician has been in jail since August last year after being convicted in some of the nearly 200 cases slapped on him since his ouster in April 2022

Covid shots should target JN.1, KP.2 subvariants in 2024-25 campaign: USFDA

FDA reviewers said since the difference between JN.1 and newer subvariants such as KP.2 subvariants is not much, it is possible that vaccines developed against JN.1 may adequately protect against KP.2

Germany likely to miss 2030 climate goal, advisors calls for new policy

Expert Council on Climate Issues, which has independent authority to judge the country's climate performance, said Germany is unlikely to meet its goal to cut 65% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

CEOs of S&P 500 got hefty pay raises in 2023, widening gap with workers

CEOs got rewarded as the economy showed remarkable resilience, underpinning strong profits and boosting stock prices

Global weather body predicts 60% chance of La Nia developing during Jul-Sep

While El Nio is associated with weaker monsoon winds and drier conditions in India, La Nia -- the antithesis of El Nio -- leads to plentiful rainfall during the monsoon

IMF's second review for extended fund facility set for June 12: Sri Lanka

"The second review of the International Monetary Fund's extended fund facility under the $2.9 billion bailout to the cash-strapped Sri Lanka has been set for June 12," Sri Lankan minister said

Efforts should be recognised in Russia-Ukraine peace measures, says China

China has never "fanned fire or fuelled the flames", said Mao Ning, addressing a question on a peace summit

Japan Airlines signs a codeshare pact with IndiGo to expand its services

Japan Airlines (JAL) and IndiGo have agreed on codeshare partnership which will benefit the customers by providing more travel options between Japan and India, a statement said

Toyota, other Japan automakers under scrutiny for certification issues

The transport ministry said separately it will conduct an on-site inspection at Toyota's headquarters on Tuesday