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US to send Indian astronaut to ISS by year-end, says Eric Garcetti
He said both India and the US should look at coordinating research and critical emerging technology so that they can increasingly leverage each other's strengths
 "US to send Indian astronaut to ISS by year-end, says Eric Garcetti")
China holds most expansive military drills in a year around Taiwan
The drills were intended to serve as a strong punishment for the separatist acts of 'Taiwan independence' forces and a stern warning against the interference and provocation by external forces
 "China holds most expansive military drills in a year around Taiwan")
Warner Bros' TNT strikes 5-year deal with ESPN for college football playoff
Walt Disney said on Wednesday TNT will present two-round games for two years and include two quarter-final through 2028 season
 "Warner Bros' TNT strikes 5-year deal with ESPN for college football playoff")
S Korea sets aside $19 bn to fuel chipmaking, boom to Samsung, SK Hynix
The 26 trillion won programme includes 17 trillion won of financial support for certain investments as well as tax incentives, the presidential office said in a statement
 "S Korea sets aside $19 bn to fuel chipmaking, boom to Samsung, SK Hynix")
SpaceX launches first batch of satellites for new US spy constellation
SpaceX is building hundreds of satellites for the US National Reconnaissance Office, an intelligence agency
 "SpaceX launches first batch of satellites for new US spy constellation")
Japan's factory activity expands for first time in year, shows PMI
The au Jibun Bank flash Japan manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) climbed to 50.5 in May
 "Japan's factory activity expands for first time in year, shows PMI")
Boeing deliveries to China delayed due to regulatory review of batteries
The US planemaker said in a statement it is working with Chinese customers on the timing of their deliveries
 "Boeing deliveries to China delayed due to regulatory review of batteries")
First aid from US pier in Gaza reaches starving Palestinians, says UN
Aid is flowing from the pier, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters Wednesday in response to questions about the troubled launch of aid deliveries from the maritime project
 "First aid from US pier in Gaza reaches starving Palestinians, says UN")
Nikki Haley to vote for Trump following disputes during Republican primary
Haley shuttered her own bid for the GOP nomination two months ago but did not immediately endorse Trump, having accused him of causing chaos and disregarding the importance of US alliances
 "Nikki Haley to vote for Trump following disputes during Republican primary")
Hunter Biden's tax trial set for September, gun trial still in June
S District Judge Mark C. Scarsi agreed during a hearing to push the case to September 5
 "Hunter Biden's tax trial set for September, gun trial still in June")
Brazil's flooded south sees 2 deaths, experts warn of surge in fatalities
Health experts had previously forecast a surge in infectious diseases including leptospirosis and hepatitis B within a couple weeks of the floods, as sewage mixed into the floodwaters
 "Brazil's flooded south sees 2 deaths, experts warn of surge in fatalities")
Wealthy self-exiled Chinese bizman goes on trial in $1 bn fraud scheme
Guo Wengui, 57, once believed to be among the richest people in China, sat with his lawyers in Manhattan federal court as jury selection began for a trial projected to last seven weeks
 "Wealthy self-exiled Chinese bizman goes on trial in $1 bn fraud scheme")
Two-state solution for Palestine should come through direct talks: Biden
Sullivan called Israel's decision to withhold funds from Palestinian authority 'wrong', noting that withholding funds destabilises the West Bank and undermines the search for security
 "Two-state solution for Palestine should come through direct talks: Biden")
Experts start probe into turbulence incident, S'pore Airlines cooperating
The remaining passengers aboard the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft carrying 229 people were examined and treated at the airport, the carrier said
 "Experts start probe into turbulence incident, S'pore Airlines cooperating")
Norway, Ireland and Spain recognise a Palestinian state in a historic move
Several European Union countries have in the past weeks indicated that they plan to make the recognition, arguing a two-state solution is essential for lasting peace in the region
 "Norway, Ireland and Spain recognise a Palestinian state in a historic move")
Fed remained optimistic on disinflation despite doubts, shows minutes
Officials since that meeting have tamped down expectations for imminent interest rate cuts, which investors now see beginning in September
 "Fed remained optimistic on disinflation despite doubts, shows minutes")
Tariff increases on Chinese EVs, batteries, chips to start Aug 1, says US
The United States in 2023 imported nearly $640 million of gloves, masks and syringes from China that will be affected by the new measures
 "Tariff increases on Chinese EVs, batteries, chips to start Aug 1, says US")
India, China have agreed to cooperate in paying in local currency: Maldives
Similarly, Saeed said, he received a letter from China's Commerce Ministry, two days ago, in which Beijing provided assurance it will cooperate in allowing the option to settle import payments in Yuan
 "India, China have agreed to cooperate in paying in local currency: Maldives")
ICC arrest warrants on Israeli leaders extremely wrongheaded, says Blinken
He added that the administration was looking at "appropriate steps to take" on the prosecutor's decision, without commenting further
 "ICC arrest warrants on Israeli leaders extremely wrongheaded, says Blinken")
British PM Rishi Sunak declares July 4 as UK general election date
The 44-year-old leader laid out his record in office in his pitch to the British electorate, who will soon give their verdict at the ballot box
 "British PM Rishi Sunak declares July 4 as UK general election date")