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Iran says it struck US-linked targets in response to American attacks
Iran did not identify the targets or say where they were located
 "Iran says it struck US-linked targets in response to American attacks")
Trump may visit India next year, trade deal close to finalisation: Rubio
India-US ties have been rocky over the past year since Washington imposed high tariffs on Indian goods, punishing New Delhi for purchasing Russian oil, and engaging closely with Pakistan
 "Trump may visit India next year, trade deal close to finalisation: Rubio")
Apple seeks US govt approval to buy chips from blacklisted Chinese company
The iPhone maker has lobbied the White House for approval aimed at easing financial pressure on the company from rising memory chip prices
 "Apple seeks US govt approval to buy chips from blacklisted Chinese company")
Beyond chips, IMF warns AI wealth boom could fuel inflation risks
Booming technology stocks are swelling retirement accounts and investment portfolios, leaving consumers feeling richer and more willing to spend on vacations, homes and other big-ticket purchases
 "Beyond chips, IMF warns AI wealth boom could fuel inflation risks")
Apple's vision pro and smart glasses chief Paul Meade to join OpenAI
Paul Meade, a vice president, is set to leave Apple by next week and will then start at OpenAI's hardware unit
 "Apple's vision pro and smart glasses chief Paul Meade to join OpenAI")
S&P keeps US sovereign rating at AA+ with stable outlook, resilient economy
S&P Global Ratings was the first major credit grader to strip the US of its AAA rating in 2011 and was harshly criticized by the US Treasury at the time
 "S&P keeps US sovereign rating at AA+ with stable outlook, resilient economy")
Data centres to deepfakes: How AI is reshaping US politics at every level
Driven by a flood of Silicon Valley money, AI has emerged as one of the biggest financial forces in this year's US elections
 "Data centres to deepfakes: How AI is reshaping US politics at every level")
US sanctions Indian firm, CEO among 8 over 'fuelling' civil war in Sudan
Among the sanctioned individuals is Alok Choudhari, the CEO of SBL Energy Limited, which allegedly supplied over 200 shipments of explosives to a company that maintained the SAF's arsenal
 "US sanctions Indian firm, CEO among 8 over 'fuelling' civil war in Sudan")
Toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to at least 920 dead, 3,360 injured
The new figures were announced by Jorge Rodriguez, the president of the country's National Assembly
 "Toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to at least 920 dead, 3,360 injured")
US strikes Iran after drone attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said the drone attack violated the ceasefire
 "US strikes Iran after drone attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz")
Israel, Lebanon sign framework deal with US in 'first step' toward peace
The officials did not share details on the agreement that was signed by Yechiel Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the United States, and Nada Hamadeh, ambassador of Lebanon to the United States
 "Israel, Lebanon sign framework deal with US in 'first step' toward peace")
Trump threatens 100% tariff on countries imposing digital services tax
The US president said any country levying a digital services tax on American companies would face sweeping tariffs, escalating tensions with Europe despite progress on a broader trade deal
 "Trump threatens 100% tariff on countries imposing digital services tax")
A historic heat wave catches Europe's fashion industry unprepared
Across the week, designers treated heat as a hospitality problem, a staging problem and a scheduling problem - rarely as a design problem
 "A historic heat wave catches Europe's fashion industry unprepared")
Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest building; police seal off area
Police cordon off the area around CITIC Tower after a small aircraft reportedly crashes into the skyscraper, with authorities yet to issue an official statement
 "Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest building; police seal off area")
China backs Bangladesh's new government: Xi Jinping tells Tarique Rahman
On the final day of his five-day visit, Rahman met Xi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
 "China backs Bangladesh's new government: Xi Jinping tells Tarique Rahman")
Donald Trump says Iran attacks on ships 'a foolish violation' of ceasefire
US President says Iran launched four one-way attack drones at ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with one striking the upper deck of a cargo vessel
Ex-Trump adviser Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
His plea agreement with the Justice Department may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge ultimately will decide his punishment
 "Ex-Trump adviser Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents")
Dubai issues incoming missile alert, sounds all clear minutes later
It wasn't immediately clear what sparked the warning just after 5:15 pm local
 "Dubai issues incoming missile alert, sounds all clear minutes later")
Oil heads for steep weekly losses as Hormuz tanker traffic gathers pace
Brent and WTI fall about 3 per cent as supply concerns ease with higher tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz despite fresh security risks in the region
 "Oil heads for steep weekly losses as Hormuz tanker traffic gathers pace")
Probe links Russia to Jaguar hack that caused $2.5 bn hit to UK economy
Investigators believe a Russian hacking group, not the collective that initially claimed responsibility, carried out the ransomware attack that disrupted Jaguar Land Rover and dented Britain's economy
 "Probe links Russia to Jaguar hack that caused $2.5 bn hit to UK economy")