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Trump says 'helped Los Angeles survive' as unrest continues: Top updates
The initially peaceful anti-immigration protests that began in downtown Los Angeles escalated into violence and vandalism. US President Donald Trump deployed 5,000 troops to quell the protest
 "Trump says 'helped Los Angeles survive' as unrest continues: Top updates")
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 jolts Pak's Peshawar, no casualties reported
Pakistan is prone to seismic activity as it lies on the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates
 "Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 jolts Pak's Peshawar, no casualties reported")
Russian court gives Navalny ally 18-yr sentence in absentia amid crackdown
Volkov was also fined 2 million rubles (approximately $25,000) and banned from using the internet for 10 years
 "Russian court gives Navalny ally 18-yr sentence in absentia amid crackdown")
South Korea halts propaganda broadcasts along border to ease tensions
South Korea's Defense Ministry said the move, ordered by President Lee Jae-myung, was part of efforts "to restore trust in inter-Korean relations and promote peace"
 "South Korea halts propaganda broadcasts along border to ease tensions")
Israeli forces recover bodies of two hostages after 613 days in captivity
One of the hostages was killed while defending his family during the Hamas-led abduction of Nir Oz residents on October 7. The identity of the second hostage has not been disclosed
 "Israeli forces recover bodies of two hostages after 613 days in captivity")
US exempts Afghan SIV holders from travel ban, reaffirms visa support
The exemption has brought relief to thousands of Afghans awaiting relocation under the programme
 "US exempts Afghan SIV holders from travel ban, reaffirms visa support")
Colombia prez bypasses lawmakers, issues decree for vote on labour reform
Petro, Colombia's first leftist president, has accused Congress of working against the interest of workers and has asked them to demonstrate across the country
 "Colombia prez bypasses lawmakers, issues decree for vote on labour reform")
World Day Against Child Labour 2025: Theme, significance and where we stand
World Against Child Labour Day is marked on Jun 12. This theme for 2025 is 'Progress is clear, but there's more to do: let's speed up efforts'. Also, the goal of ending child labor by 2025 has missed
 "World Day Against Child Labour 2025: Theme, significance and where we stand")
Toyota shareholders vote to reappoint Akio Toyoda as chairman of group
Although major proxy advisers backed Toyoda's reelection, reversing their stance after voting against him in 2024, investors got a chance to air their grievances
 "Toyota shareholders vote to reappoint Akio Toyoda as chairman of group")
US DOJ urges federal court not to limit Trump's use of troops in LA
Justice Department lawyers argued that a bid by California to limit the troops to guarding federal property and personnel is illegal and called it "a crass political stunt"
 "US DOJ urges federal court not to limit Trump's use of troops in LA")
US judge orders release of pro-Palestinian Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil
Mahmoud Khalil, the first student arrested under Trump's crackdown on pro-Palestine protesters, faces harm to his career, family, and speech, according to Judge Farbiarz, who ordered his release
 "US judge orders release of pro-Palestinian Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil")
Trump open to extending July 9 trade talks deadline, to send out letters
The US President also announced that they would soon start sending out letters, possibly in the coming weeks, mentioning the terms of trade deals to dozens of other countries
 "Trump open to extending July 9 trade talks deadline, to send out letters")
Trump acknowledges Elon Musk's apology after spat over 'Big Beautiful Bill'
White House says US President Donald Trump is appreciative of Elon Musk's apology after their public feud last week, exchanging jabs on X over the spending bill
 "Trump acknowledges Elon Musk's apology after spat over 'Big Beautiful Bill'")
Asian shares mixed as markets shrug at latest China-US trade deal
The action was stronger in the bond market, where Treasury yields eased after a report suggested President Donald Trump's tariffs are not pushing inflation much higher, at least not yet
 "Asian shares mixed as markets shrug at latest China-US trade deal")
Donald Trump open to talks with North Korea's Kim Jong Un: White House
The renewed call for dialogue comes as US ally South Korea seeks to reduce tensions on the Korean peninsula following the inauguration of new liberal President Lee Jae-myung last week
 "Donald Trump open to talks with North Korea's Kim Jong Un: White House")
US tariff revenue hits record high in May, helping cut budget deficit
The Treasury Department recorded $23 billion in customs-duties revenue for May, according the agency's monthly budget statement
 "US tariff revenue hits record high in May, helping cut budget deficit")
More than 460 laid-off CDC employees receive reinstatement notices
About 2,400 CDC employees lost their jobs in a wave of cuts across federal health agencies in early April, according to a tally at the time
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Pentagon mulls scrapping Aukus submarine deal with Australia, Britain
The review will study whether the deal, signed by President Joe Biden's team in 2021, is "aligned with the President's America First agenda," the Pentagon said
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Srinivas Mukkamala becomes first person of Indian origin to lead AMA
During his decades working in organised medicine, Mukkamala has been a fierce advocate for patients
 "Srinivas Mukkamala becomes first person of Indian origin to lead AMA")
US troops detain immigrants in border defence zone as military role expands
Troops are prohibited from conducting civilian law enforcement on US soil under the Posse Comitatus Act, but an exception known as the military purpose doctrine allows it in some instances
 "US troops detain immigrants in border defence zone as military role expands")