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Over 30 killed in clashes between Druze militias, Sunni Bedouin in Syria

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported at least 37 people killed, including two children, in the clashes between armed groups from the Druze religious minority

Takeaways from report on Democrats lining up for 2028 presidential race

And with no clear Democratic front-runner, upwards of 30 high-profile Democrats could ultimately enter the 2028 primary

China's exports regain momentum in June as Trump tariff deadline nears

China's rare earths exports rose 32 per cent in June from May, according to customs data, suggesting that recent agreements to ease the flow of these critical metals may be showing results

UK firms cut hiring for AI-exposed roles, tech and finance jobs fall 38%

As AI adoption rises, UK companies are pulling back from hiring in vulnerable sectors like tech and finance, with job listings down nearly double the broader market decline

Senate panel blames Secret Service failures in Trump rally shooting attempt

The findings were released on the one-year mark of the shooting, which jolted the 2024 presidential campaign

Trump's weekend tariff threats to put US market's resilience to the test

Trump has ratcheted up trade measures, promising that more tariffs are coming to everyone from Canada to Brazil to Algeria and inviting trading partners to negotiate further

China's biotech surge shifts global drug innovation, stirs US tension

Top regulators like the US FDA and EMA are fast-tracking more Chinese drugs, granting priority review and breakthrough designations as they gain confidence in China's biotech innovation

Australia hosts largest-ever military exercise with 19 nations taking part

The exercise, showcasing Australia's defence alliance with the United States, started a day after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese began a six-day visit to China

Mexico's 'cool-head' Trump approach tested by latest tariff threat

On Saturday, Trump blasted the country's response in a letter threatening 30 per cent tariffs, saying what Mexico has done is not enough

Iran's President was injured while escaping Israeli 'assassination' attempt

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian was allegedly suffered minor injuries in an Israeli missile strike on a high-level security meeting in Tehran, prompting a probe into a suspected Israeli spy network

Musk suggests Tesla shareholders should vote on possible xAI investment

Musk asked X users publicly last year if Tesla should invest $5 billion in xAI, writing at the time that he was just testing the waters

Search ends for those missing after Houthi rebels sink ship in Red Sea

The announcement came as satellite photos show trailing oil slicks from where the ship, as well as another where the sinking of the bulk carrier Magic Seas by the Iranian-backed Houthis took place

Trump marks one-year anniversary of assassination attempt at FIFA final

Trump joined the players on the field after the match to congratulate the outstanding performers, present PSG players with their runner-up medals and hand Chelsea their championship trophy

Trump admin defends immigration policies after California worker's death

Trump has vowed to deport millions of people in the country illegally and has executed raids at work sites including farms that were largely exempted from enforcement during his first term

Wall Street, Asian stocks slip as Trump's tariff threats rattle investors

Trump on Saturday said he would impose a 30 per cent tariff on most imports from the EU and Mexico from August 1, even as they are locked in long negotiations

Heavy rains in Texas halt search for flood victims, damage homes elsewhere

It was the first time a new round of severe weather had paused the search since the July Fourth holiday floods, which killed at least 132 people

Israeli strikes kill 32 in Gaza as war death toll tops 58K after 21 months

Israel says it will end the war only once Hamas surrenders, disarms and goes into exile, something it refuses to do

Small plane crashes at London Southend Airport, no casualties reported

No details on where the plane was heading or how many people were on board were immediately disclosed

French President announces 6.5 bn euros in extra military spending in 2 yrs

The French leader laid out the spending plans in a sweeping speech calling for intensified efforts to protect Europe

Singapore is at the heart of India's act east policy: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar, who was in this city-state as part of his two-nation trip, also met President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong