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Tesla looks at internal CEO candidate if Musk leaves over pay package vote

Robyn Denholm, chair of Tesla's board, said to ensure an 'orderly transition, the most likely would be internal'. However, Denholm has not ruled out the possibility of external candidates

Pakistan now paying a high price for its long-standing ties with Taliban

Dozens of soldiers on both sides have been killed along the disputed border, and negotiators in Istanbul are now trying, with some strain, to reach a deal to prevent further escalation

Pretty clear I am not allowed to run for a third term, says Donald Trump

Trump's remarks came after House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday said that he did not "see the path" for Trump to seek a third term

South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350 bn investment

Korean officials say a direct cash injection could destabilise their economy, and they'd rather do loans and loan guarantees instead

US troops to be paid despite shutdown, says Vance, seeks Democrats' backing

The vice president reaffirmed Republicans' strategy of trying to pick off a handful of Senate Democrats to vote for stopgap funding to reopen the government

US judge blocks Trump admin from firing workers during govt shutdown

The American Federation of Government Employees and other labour unions have sued to stop the reductions in force layoffs, saying the firings were an abuse of power designed to punish workers

64 killed, including 4 police officers, in Rio de Janeiro anti-gang raid

At least 81 people were arrested, and security officials said the number of casualties could rise as the operation continues

Peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban govt in Istanbul fail, says Pakistan

Pakistan accuses the Taliban of harboring militants linked to a surge in attacks, while Kabul denies its territory is being used against Pakistan

14 killed as US strikes alleged drug-smuggling boats in Pacific Ocean

The Trump administration last week expanded the scope of its campaign to the eastern Pacific, after earlier strikes targeted vessels in the Caribbean Sea

Climate change 'will not lead to humanity's demise', says Bill Gates

In a memo, the Microsoft co-founder warned against climate alarmism and appears to have shifted some of his views about climate change

China, Asean sign upgraded free trade pact to counter US protectionism

The signing of the Asean-China Free Trade Area 3.0 came on the final day of the annual Asean summit and related meetings and was witnessed by Li Qiang and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

UN report warns countries still far from meeting Paris climate goals

The 64 NDC-submitting countries covered in the report include the US, Russia, Japan, Brazil, Canada, the UK, Australia and Nigeria, among others

Microsoft to retain 27% stake in OpenAI worth $135 bn after restructuring

Microsoft's new agreement with OpenAI follows its shift to a for-profit model under OpenAI Group PBC, redefining IP rights, AGI clauses and Azure service commitments

Ford's enormous F-150 becomes unlikely part of Japan's efforts to woo Trump

Japan is filled with tiny white trucks that farmers and commercial workers use to lug their gear along the narrow roads of a nation smaller than California.

12 people feared dead after small plane crashes in Kenya's Kwale region

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority said that 12 people were onboard the aircraft and authorities were investigating the cause of the crash

Pakistan's Lahore chokes as toxic smog makes it world's most polluted city

Dawn reported that several monitoring stations recorded air quality levels in the 'hazardous' category, with some areas facing emergency conditions

China's ageing society is creating a new workforce: The hospital companion

China's ageing crisis and overburdened hospitals have given rise to a new service industry of paid companions who assist elderly patients through daunting medical routines

Israel's military kills three Palestinian militants in West Bank raid

Israel has stepped up its military activity in the occupied West Bank since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that triggered the war in Gaza

Trial begins for man accused of killing former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Yamagami allegedly shot Abe in 2022 with a homemade firearm during an election speech because of a grudge against the controversial Unification Church

Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica braces for strongest storm in nearly 2 centuries

Landslides, fallen trees and numerous power outages were reported ahead of the storm, with officials in Jamaica cautioning that the cleanup and damage assessment would be slow