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Texas Instruments to invest $60 billion in US chip plants expansion
funds will be used to build or expand seven chip-making facilities in Texas as well as Utah, and will create 60,000 jobs, TI said on Wednesday
'I may do it, I may not; No one knows what I'll do': Trump on striking Iran
Donald Trump said his patience with Iran had run out, as Israeli airstrikes intensified in Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei rejected Trump's call for unconditional surrender
 "'I may do it, I may not; No one knows what I'll do': Trump on striking Iran")
US Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law banning youth transgender care
The court, in a 6-3 ruling powered by its conservative justices, decided that the ban does not violate the US
 "US Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law banning youth transgender care")
Bomb blast derails six coaches of Jaffar Express in Pakistan's Sindh
Wednesday's blast occurred near the railway track close to the cattle market in Jacobabad in the Sindh province, near the volatile province of Balochistan
 "Bomb blast derails six coaches of Jaffar Express in Pakistan's Sindh")
Türkiye extends support to Iran; Erdogan says Netanyahu surpassed Hitler
Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the images from World War II seem innocent compared to those coming out of Gaza
 "Türkiye extends support to Iran; Erdogan says Netanyahu surpassed Hitler")
Russia, UAE urge immediate halt to escalating Israel-Iran conflict
According to the Kremlin, President Vladimir Putin discussed the issue during a telephonic conversation with his UAE counterpart Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
 "Russia, UAE urge immediate halt to escalating Israel-Iran conflict")
110 Indian students evacuated from Iran, to arrive in Delhi tonight
India's Ministry of External Affairs said its embassy in Tehran has arranged for the evacuation, while some other Indian citizens have been helped in leaving via the Iran-Armenia border
 "110 Indian students evacuated from Iran, to arrive in Delhi tonight")
Airlines forced to take longer detours as tensions rise in West Asia
The Iran-Israel conflict has added to the troubles faced by the aviation industry, which is already facing challenges after a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with Air India crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12
 "Airlines forced to take longer detours as tensions rise in West Asia")
Israel running low on air defence, missiles as tensions escalate with Iran
The US is reportedly concerned over Israel's ability to defend itself from Iran's long-range ballistic missiles, if the conflict does not end soon
Chinese nationals flee Iran by land as Israel conflict escalates
China started evacuating its citizens from Tehran to Turkmenistan by bus on Tuesday, a distance of 1,150 km, state-run China News Service reported Wednesday
 "Chinese nationals flee Iran by land as Israel conflict escalates")
China pitches digital yuan to challenge dollar-led global currency system
To curb overreliance on a single currency, China is pushing for a multi-polar currency system with the digital renminbi at its centre
 "China pitches digital yuan to challenge dollar-led global currency system")
These are the bunker buster bombs used by US to hit Iran's nuclear sites
Built to pierce hundreds of feet of rock, the US-only GBU-57 bunker buster bomb may be the world's only weapon capable of reaching Iran's Fordow nuclear site and Israel doesn't have it
 "These are the bunker buster bombs used by US to hit Iran's nuclear sites")
Despite close ties with Iran, Russia stands aside as Israel attacks
Analysts say the Kremlin is prioritizing its own war against Ukraine, as well as its relations with Gulf nations that don't want to see a stronger Iran
 "Despite close ties with Iran, Russia stands aside as Israel attacks")
Iran war reflects a changed west asia and a new Israeli military doctrine
For years, Israel contained its conflicts with Tehran, Hamas and Hezbollah. The broad assault on Iran highlights a shift in strategy
Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's reclusive Supreme Leader?
The cleric has ruled for more than three decades, spearheading a policy of backing proxy groups to wield influence across the Middle East
 "Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's reclusive Supreme Leader?")
Khamenei succession: Who might replace Iran's powerful Supreme Leader?
The Supreme Leader is the most powerful figure in Iran. What happens if Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is no longer able to fill that role?
 "Khamenei succession: Who might replace Iran's powerful Supreme Leader?")
Iran warns US intervention in Israel conflict could trigger all-out war
President Donald Trump initially distanced himself from Israel's attacks on Iran but has hinted at greater US involvement, saying he wants something much bigger than a ceasefire
 "Iran warns US intervention in Israel conflict could trigger all-out war")
'I don't care what she said': Trump on Tulsi Gabbard's Iran nukes claim
US President Donald Trump dismisses his spy chief Tulsi Gabbard's claim that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program, insisting Tehran is 'very close' to building a bomb
 "'I don't care what she said': Trump on Tulsi Gabbard's Iran nukes claim")
A look at soaring border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand
Thailand has added restrictions at the border such as limiting crossing times and barring Thai casino tourists and workers from crossing into Cambodia
 "A look at soaring border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand")
Bomb blast derails six coaches of Jaffar Express train in Pakistan
The mishap happened in the Jacobabad District of the Sindh province, which borders the volatile province of Balochistan
 "Bomb blast derails six coaches of Jaffar Express train in Pakistan")