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Israel plans to destroy Hamas and take over all of Gaza, says Netanyahu
Human Rights Watch called on governments worldwide to suspend arms transfers to Israel after deadly airstrikes on two Palestinian schools-turned-shelters last year
 "Israel plans to destroy Hamas and take over all of Gaza, says Netanyahu")
Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board
Trump said he has named Stephen Miran, the chair of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, to fill a seat vacated by governor Adriana Kugler
 "Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board")
United Airlines outage grounds US flights, disrupts India-bound travel
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that United requested a nationwide ground stop, which has since been lifted
 "United Airlines outage grounds US flights, disrupts India-bound travel")
Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect, fuelling global trade tensions
The latest monthly measure of inflation showed that appliances, clothing and furnishings became more expensive in June
 "Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect, fuelling global trade tensions")
Israel won't annex Gaza, seeks end to war with Hamas, says Netanyahu
The prime minister also said that Israel wants to take control of Gaza's security after ending the war as soon as possible
 "Israel won't annex Gaza, seeks end to war with Hamas, says Netanyahu")
US FDA announces new program to boost domestic drug manufacturing
The program, called FDA PreCheck, aims to streamline review of domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing and eliminate unnecessary regulatory requirements, the FDA said
 "US FDA announces new program to boost domestic drug manufacturing")
Putin says he hopes to meet Trump as US presses for peace deal on Ukraine
The news came on the eve of a White House deadline for Moscow to show progress toward ending the 3-year-old war in Ukraine
 "Putin says he hopes to meet Trump as US presses for peace deal on Ukraine")
Trump seeks to change census data, exclude illegal immigrants in US
Trump stressed that as part of the changes people in our Country illegally will be excluded from census counts
 "Trump seeks to change census data, exclude illegal immigrants in US")
Trump demands 'conflicted' Intel CEO's resignation over China links
The company pleaded guilty in July to violating US export controls by selling hardware and software to China's National University of Defense Technology
 "Trump demands 'conflicted' Intel CEO's resignation over China links")
Swiss govt calls emergency meeting as Trump hits goods with 39% tariff
An urgent meeting of the seven-member Federal Council - Switzerland's governing cabinet - would take place in Bern in the early afternoon, the government said a post on X
 "Swiss govt calls emergency meeting as Trump hits goods with 39% tariff")
Kremlin confirms plans for Putin-Trump meet; White House says talks ongoing
The Kremlin says a Putin-Trump summit has been agreed 'in principle'; the White House confirms discussions are underway, but nothing finalised
 "Kremlin confirms plans for Putin-Trump meet; White House says talks ongoing")
Tim Cook gifts Trump gold-based glass plaque as Apple ups US bet
Tim Cook presented the gift to Trump as he announced Apple's plan of increasing its investment in the US by $100 billion, bringing it up to $600 billion over four years
 "Tim Cook gifts Trump gold-based glass plaque as Apple ups US bet")
More Ukrainians now want negotiated end to war with Russia, shows poll
The enthusiasm for a negotiated deal is a sharp reversal from 2022 the year the war began when Gallup found that about three-quarters of Ukrainians wanted to keep fighting until victory
 "More Ukrainians now want negotiated end to war with Russia, shows poll")
India hit with 50% tariffs: How countries are reacting to Trump's trade war
India slammed Trump's 50% tariff as unjustified; Canada, Brazil, and China also face new US trade actions, prompting strong backlash, WTO threats, and fresh retaliation
 "India hit with 50% tariffs: How countries are reacting to Trump's trade war")
At least 2 killed, 14 injured in blast in Pak's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
District Police Officer Tahir Shah said the improvised explosive device (IED) blast occurred close to a police patrol vehicle near a taxi stand in Wana tehsil
 "At least 2 killed, 14 injured in blast in Pak's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa")
Toyota slashes FY26 forecast, warns of $9.5 bn hit from US tariffs
The world's biggest carmaker now sees ¥3.2 trillion in operating income for the fiscal year ending in March 2026
 "Toyota slashes FY26 forecast, warns of $9.5 bn hit from US tariffs")
Harvard scientists warn of years-long setback from funding freeze
The loss of an estimated $2.6 billion in federal funding at Harvard has meant that some of the world's most prominent researchers are laying off young researchers
 "Harvard scientists warn of years-long setback from funding freeze")
WH wary of 50% tariffs on India, China, says won't hurt US interests
White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro said US wants to impose tariffs on China without hurting its own economy
 "WH wary of 50% tariffs on India, China, says won't hurt US interests")
This developed country hit with highest tariffs by Trump administration
Luxury watches, coffee capsules, and high-value exports from this EU nation were hit with a steep 39% US tariff on Thursday. A last-ditch effort by the country's president to stop the move also failed
 "This developed country hit with highest tariffs by Trump administration")
Trump hints at additional sanctions on Russian oil buyers, including China
US President Donald Trump hinted at 'secondary sanctions' on other countries in response to India being singled out for these additional sanctions
 "Trump hints at additional sanctions on Russian oil buyers, including China")