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Oil slumps nearly 4% on US-Iran deal hopes as stock rally eases
It was not just Brent that was impacted. Europe's oil and gas stocks toppled back nearly 2%, while government bonds of rival producers from Angola to Nigeria also took a hit
 "Oil slumps nearly 4% on US-Iran deal hopes as stock rally eases")
Donald Trump tells Apple's Tim Cook not to manufacture iPhones in India
Earlier this month, Tim Cook stated that India will play a significant role in making iPhones destined for the US market
 "Donald Trump tells Apple's Tim Cook not to manufacture iPhones in India")
Eyeing US exodus, China dangles high salaries to bring scientists home
US' loss could be China's gain: Facing US funding cuts and political pressure, China is offering big paychecks to attract Chinese-born scientists considering leaving American universities and labs
 "Eyeing US exodus, China dangles high salaries to bring scientists home")
Covid-19 cases spike in Hong Kong, S'pore as new wave spreads across Asia
Covid's comeback just as much of the northern hemisphere enters into summer shows the virus can still sicken a large swath of the population even when the weather is hot
 "Covid-19 cases spike in Hong Kong, S'pore as new wave spreads across Asia")
Nato weighs US demand to hike defence spend as some fail to meet goal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio underlined that the alliance is only as strong as its weakest link
 "Nato weighs US demand to hike defence spend as some fail to meet goal")
Only two solutions for Iran are 'intelligent' or 'brutal', warns Trump
Trump also said that Qatar's ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, had been pushing for diplomatic deal over Iran's nuclear programme
 "Only two solutions for Iran are 'intelligent' or 'brutal', warns Trump")
Putin to skip talks in Turkey, names team for Russia-Ukraine negotiations
Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky will lead the Russian delegation, which will be joined by Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin
 "Putin to skip talks in Turkey, names team for Russia-Ukraine negotiations")
Indian-origin techie among 3 killed in tragic climbing accident in US
The group noticed a storm coming and started to retreat when at some point during their descent, the team's anchor point failed and sent the group plunging 200 feet down
 "Indian-origin techie among 3 killed in tragic climbing accident in US")
Colombian lawmakers reject president's labour reform referendum
After an intense debate Wednesday, 49 senators voted against the measure and 47 in favour
 "Colombian lawmakers reject president's labour reform referendum")
Turkiye to buy Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles from US for $225M
This purchase from the US is expected to further boost the air defence system of Turkiye, which is already investing heavily to make its military stronger
 "Turkiye to buy Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles from US for $225M")
54 people killed in overnight airstrikes on Gaza's Khan Younis city
The strikes come as US President Donald Trump visits the Middle East, visiting Gulf states but not Israel
 "54 people killed in overnight airstrikes on Gaza's Khan Younis city")
Close aides see Pope Leo XIV as reformer on women's roles but with limits
Catholic women, vital in schools, hospitals, and faith upbringing, have long voiced frustration over their second-class status in a Church that reserves the priesthood solely for men
 "Close aides see Pope Leo XIV as reformer on women's roles but with limits")
Poland votes for new president on Sunday as worries grow about future
Voters in this Central European nation of 38 million people will cast ballots to replace conservative incumbent Andrzej Duda, whose second and final five-year term ends in August
 "Poland votes for new president on Sunday as worries grow about future")
Hidden communication devices found in Chinese power inverters in US
US officials find hidden communication devices in Chinese-made power inverters and batteries, raising fears over security risks to critical energy infrastructure
 "Hidden communication devices found in Chinese power inverters in US")
Russian researcher at Harvard University charged for smuggling frog embryos
Petrova, 31, has been held in custody since mid-February, when customs agents detained her at Boston's Logan Airport
 "Russian researcher at Harvard University charged for smuggling frog embryos")
US-China trade war risks making Europe dumping ground for cheap goods
As Europe tightens checks to block a surge of Chinese goods redirected from the US, data show China's trade surplus with the EU hit a record $90 billion in the first four months of 2025
 "US-China trade war risks making Europe dumping ground for cheap goods")
Argentina orders immigration crackdown, vows to 'make country great again'
The decree makes it much easier for the government to deport migrants who enter the country illegally, falsify their immigration documents or commit minor crimes in Argentina
 "Argentina orders immigration crackdown, vows to 'make country great again'")
Trump to visit US troops in Qatar, rejects past US interventionism
Trump plans to address troops at Qatar's al-Udeid Air Base, which was a major staging ground during the US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
Trump's sanctions on ICC prosecutor disrupt tribunal's functioning
The Hague-based court's American staffers have been told that if they travel to the US they risk arrest
 "Trump's sanctions on ICC prosecutor disrupt tribunal's functioning")
Harvard President Alan Garber takes 25% pay cut amid Trump funding row
The US terminated $450 million in grants to Harvard this week, after earlier freezing more than $2.2 billion in funding
 "Harvard President Alan Garber takes 25% pay cut amid Trump funding row")