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Why air-conditioning is one of the best solutions for dealing with summers

Most of northwest Europe is critically unprepared for a world in which heatwaves are the norm, not an exception

US' doors are closed to asylum seekers: White House Dy Chief of Staff

The comments come as the US Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that government officials can turn away asylum seekers at the southern border with Mexico if they have not yet set foot on US soil

US Army to build critical minerals processing plants on military bases

REalloys Inc., Titan Mining Corp., ioneer Ltd. and Energy X have reached agreements with the Pentagon to build facilities for processing rare earth minerals, graphite, lithium and boron

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 188 as rescue efforts expand

The natural disaster has killed at least 188 people and injured more than 1,500 others in a country where emergency response capacity is limited after years of political and economic turmoil

Trump to make first trip on Qatar-gifted presidential jet on July 1

The inaugural trip aboard the Boeing Co. 747-8 will take the president to a dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

OpenAI may delay public debut until 2027, targets $1 trillion valuation

The AI startup, which has confidentially filed ‌for a US initial public offering, is targeting a valuation of up to $1 trillion

Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite region's concerns about Iran deal

Rubio is trying to convince all the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council that the Trump admin does indeed have their backs in negotiations to end the Iran war launched on Feb. 28

UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through Hormuz after attack on vessel

The UN agency said the plan to move stranded ships out of Persian Gulf via the strait will be on hold until the agency can confirm safety guarantees for ships on the evacuation list and in the region

Watergate would be 12-hour news story today: Vance compares Trump to Nixon

Vance described his admiration for Nixon during a conversation at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California

US Supreme Court expands Trump's authority over immigration policies

The court handed President Trump victories in his push to rescind deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of people and turn away migrants at the southern border

Micron Technology overtakes Meta Platforms, Tesla in market capitalisation

Micron's upbeat outlook and strong AI-driven demand for memory chips pushed its market value past Meta and briefly close to Tesla's

A Wikipedia founder is barred from editing articles on the site

Wikipedia has banned co-founder Larry Sanger from editing after ruling that his efforts to influence internal votes violated community policies

JPMorgan reshapes Jamie Dimon succession race with executive shuffle

JPMorgan has reshaped its succession race by promoting Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh while Marianne Lake's retirement narrows the field to succeed Jamie Dimon

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ends Gulf tour as allies share Iran woes

Marco Rubio sought to reassure Gulf allies that any US-Iran agreement would protect regional security and preserve free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Thousands feared dead in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes

Powerful twin earthquakes near Caracas have caused widespread destruction, with fears the death toll could rise sharply as rescue operations continue

India, Iran explore opportunities to cooperate in energy sector: Puri

Iran and the United States signed an interim deal, after which Washington issued a temporary license for the export of Iranian energy products

China's new ethnic law explained: Can Beijing target activists overseas?

China's government says 'ethnic unity' law safeguards national unity. However, critics argue it broadens the legal basis for pursuing ethnic minority activists, including some based overseas

Hormuz reopening quickly floods oil markets with supply, weighing on prices

An increase in crude shipments from the Persian Gulf, combined with weak Chinese demand and inventory releases, is putting downward pressure on oil prices worldwide

$24.6 bn clean energy financial flows to developing nations in 2024: UN rpt

International public financial flows for clean energy reached $24.6 billion in 2024, while progress on electricity access and clean cooking remained too slow to meet SDG 7 targets

Powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, 'high casualties' likely

Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck near Caracas, triggering building collapses and emergency rescue efforts; USGS warns of widespread destruction and potential mass casualties