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Rescue efforts underway in Nepal after floods kill 9, leave many stranded
Search operations are also ongoing for the 19 people who went missing following the flood on Tuesday morning, Nepal Police said
 "Rescue efforts underway in Nepal after floods kill 9, leave many stranded")
Trump slaps 50% tariff on Brazil over Bolsonaro 'witch hunt' trial
US President Donald Trump triggers a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports over Jair Bolsonaro's prosecution, prompting sharp retaliation from President Lula
 "Trump slaps 50% tariff on Brazil over Bolsonaro 'witch hunt' trial")
Gaza ceasefire possible in a week or two, not in a day: Israeli official
Israeli official said that if the two sides agree to a proposed 60-day ceasefire, Israel would use that time to offer a permanent ceasefire that would require the Palestinian militant group to disarm
 "Gaza ceasefire possible in a week or two, not in a day: Israeli official")
Three African sites removed from the Unesco world heritage 'in danger' list
The sites taken off the danger list are the Rainforests of the Atsinanana in Madagascar, Abu Mena in Egypt, and the Old Town of Ghadams in Libya
 "Three African sites removed from the Unesco world heritage 'in danger' list")
Nissan suspends US production of three vehicle models sold in Canada
Nissan said its top-selling vehicles in Canada, such as the Versa, Sentra and Rogue, were all sourced from either Mexico or Japan, accounting for 80 per cent of its Canadian sales
 "Nissan suspends US production of three vehicle models sold in Canada")
Trump backs 500% tariff on India's Russian oil trade to pressure Putin
The proposed US bill seeks harsh penalties on Russian oil buyers like India and China, aiming to choke Kremlin's war funding and compel an end to the Ukraine war
 "Trump backs 500% tariff on India's Russian oil trade to pressure Putin")
Trump promises West African leaders pivot to trade after US aid cut impacts
President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting on Wednesday as the region reels from the impact of sweeping US aid cuts.
Russia fires more missiles, drones at Kyiv; at least ten injured
In a post on Telegram, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said rescue workers were working at a residential building, after falling debris caused a fire on the top floor of an apartment building
 "Russia fires more missiles, drones at Kyiv; at least ten injured")
Trump appoints transport secretary Sean Duffy as interim Nasa chief
Duffy's appointment comes less than two months after Trump unexpectedly pulled the nomination of his original choice for Nasa administrator, SpaceX astronaut and billionaire Jared Isaacman
 "Trump appoints transport secretary Sean Duffy as interim Nasa chief")
Can China compete against US in AI talent war with homegrown minds?
China looks at international experience less as a brain drain and more as a way for researchers to acquire knowledge before returning home, a Stanford paper said
 "Can China compete against US in AI talent war with homegrown minds?")
Ferrero close to acquiring cereal producer WK Kellogg for about $3 bn
Kellogg, owner of cereal brands Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes, has been struggling to revive growth as consumers move away from sugary foods
 "Ferrero close to acquiring cereal producer WK Kellogg for about $3 bn")
Ship attacked by Houthi rebels sinks in Red Sea, six of 25 aboard rescued
The ship, flagged out of Liberia but owned by a Greek firm, likely had been targeted like the Magic Seas over its firm doing business with Israel
 "Ship attacked by Houthi rebels sinks in Red Sea, six of 25 aboard rescued")
Trump administration sues California over transgender athlete policies
The move escalates a battle between the Republican administration in Washington and Democratic-led California over trans athletes
S Korean court approves new arrest of former Prez Yoon over martial law
The arrest warrant issued by the Seoul Central District Court sent Yoon back to a detention centre near the capital, four months after his release in March
 "S Korean court approves new arrest of former Prez Yoon over martial law")
US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza
Francesca Albanese, a human rights lawyer, has been vocal about what she has described as the genocide that Israel is waging against Palestinians in Gaza
 "US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza")
Israeli strikes kill 40 in Gaza with no sign of progress in ceasefire talks
Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the second time in two days at the White House on Tuesday evening, but there was no sign of a breakthrough
 "Israeli strikes kill 40 in Gaza with no sign of progress in ceasefire talks")
Republicans urge universities to cut ties with Chinese scholarship scheme
The programme sponsors hundreds of Chinese graduate students every year at US universities
 "Republicans urge universities to cut ties with Chinese scholarship scheme")
Trump admin resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause
The weapons now moving into Ukraine include 155 mm munitions and precision-guided rockets known as GMLRS
 "Trump admin resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause")
Trump imposes up to 30% tariffs on six nations including Iraq, Philippines
Trump said trade talks have been going well with China and the European Union, which is the biggest bilateral trading partner of the US
 "Trump imposes up to 30% tariffs on six nations including Iraq, Philippines")
US could collect $300 bn in tariff revenue this year, says Treasury chief
A Treasury spokesperson said the $300 billion target corresponds to the December 31 end of calendar 2025, not the end of the government's fiscal year on September 30
 "US could collect $300 bn in tariff revenue this year, says Treasury chief")