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White House moves forward on plans for a Department of War: Reports

Trump raised the idea of rebranding the Defense Department as the 'Department of War' while speaking with reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, saying it 'just sounded to me better'

US continues trade talks despite court ruling on Trump tariffs: USTR

Trump blasted the decision and said he would take the case to the US Supreme Court. The appeals court said his tariffs can remain in effect through October 14 to allow for appeals

US makes it harder for SK Hynix, Samsung to make chips in China

The US Commerce Department had given the companies exemptions to sweeping restrictions created in 2022 on the sale of US semiconductor equipment to China

Xi Jinping uses summit, parade and history to showcase China's global pull

With the leaders of Russia and India visiting, China's president will show how he can use statecraft, military might and history to push for global influence

Russia, China oppose discriminatory sanctions against Brics nations: Putin

The Russian president said that Moscow and Beijing take a "common stand against discriminatory sanctions that hinder the socioeconomic development" of Brics members and the world at large

Nepal reports 82 deaths and 22 missing in monsoon-related incidents

The report said that 284 people were injured in 1,417 incidents related to the monsoon across the country

India committed to improving ties with China: PM Modi to Xi Jinping

PM Modi is in China for the first time in seven years to attend a two-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, along with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Israel kills Hamas spokesperson as hospitals report dozens killed in Gaza

Obeida's last statement was on Friday as Israel began the initial stages of a new military offensive in Gaza City, declaring the area a combat zone. Hamas has not commented on Israel's claim

Australian govt condemns campaigns against rising Indian migration

March for Australia rallies against immigration were held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, among others, according to the group's website

Xi meets Maldives Prez Muizzu, urges stronger ties via FTA implementation

Xi told Muizzu that the two countries have achieved positive progress in advancing Belt and Road cooperation

How Sweden's 'secondhand only' shopping mall is changing retail trends

ReTuna was established in 2015 as part of Eskilstuna's climate and waste reduction strategy

Trump dispels health rumours, plays golf in Virginia amid speculation

The US President was seen at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, following several days without any public appearances on his official schedule

Macron's decision to recognise Palestinian state in Sept angers Israel, US

France's diplomatic efforts stem from our outrage at the appalling humanitarian disaster in Gaza, for which there can be no justification, Macron added

Russian President Putin arrives in Tianjin to attend 2025 SCO Summit

This marks yet another visit by Putin to China, following his state visit in May 2024

Trump to issue executive order to mandate voter ID for every vote

Trump has long questioned the US electoral system and continues to falsely claim that his 2020 loss to Democratic President Joe Biden was the result of widespread fraud

China's manufacturing activity shrinks for fifth straight month in August

The official purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 49.4 in August versus 49.3 in July, remaining below the 50-mark

White House moves forward on plans for 'Department of War': Report

Restoring the Department of War name for the government's largest department would likely require congressional action, but the White House is exploring alternative methods to implement the change

Israeli airstrike kills Houthi rebel prime minister in Yemen's Sanaa

Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in Thursday's strike in Sanaa along with a number of ministers, the rebels said in a statement

Israel may halt or slow aid to northern Gaza as military offensive grows

The decision was likely to bring more condemnation of Israel's government as frustration grows in the country and abroad over dire conditions for both Palestinians and remaining hostages in Gaza

Trump 'no longer has plans' to visit India for Quad Summit, reports NYT

There was no official comment from either the US or India on the NYT's claim