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Nvidia's Jensen Huang says quantum computing nears key breakthrough
Huang's forecast marks a change in tone from January, when he said that "very useful" quantum computers, which are still largely used by researchers, were likely still decades away
 "Nvidia's Jensen Huang says quantum computing nears key breakthrough")
New York backs California in opposing Trump's troop deployment in LA
The Trump administration deployed thousands of National Guard troops in recent days to respond to protests in Los Angeles, over the objections of state and city officials
 "New York backs California in opposing Trump's troop deployment in LA")
Warner Bros' credit rating downgraded to junk by Fitch on split-up
On Monday, the entertainment conglomerate announced plans to split into two publicly traded companies
 "Warner Bros' credit rating downgraded to junk by Fitch on split-up")
Trump urges Fed to cut rates by 1% after May inflation data release
Donald Trump called the May Consumer Price Index a 'great' number and wrote on Truth Social that the "Fed should lower one full point
 "Trump urges Fed to cut rates by 1% after May inflation data release")
Elon Musk 'regrets' social media posts against Trump, says 'went too far'
Musk's reaction comes days after the two most powerful men in the US engaged in a war of words
 "Elon Musk 'regrets' social media posts against Trump, says 'went too far'")
Tusk's govt wins confidence vote as political tensions rise in Poland
Lawmakers voted 243-210 in favour of the government in the 460-seat Sejm, the lower house, with supporters rising to applaud Tusk and chant his name
 "Tusk's govt wins confidence vote as political tensions rise in Poland")
Three Indian-origin women deplaned in US after row with flight crew
A dispute over the flight's destination between three Indian-origin women and a crew member delayed takeoff by over an hour until US police intervened and removed the passengers
 "Three Indian-origin women deplaned in US after row with flight crew")
Denmark approves US military bases amid renewed interest in Greenland
The new parameters follow Trump's coveting of the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island even as the US and Denmark are NATO allies
 "Denmark approves US military bases amid renewed interest in Greenland")
'Relationship is excellent': Trump confirms trade deal with China finalised
Trump says a trade deal with China has been finalised, with key agreements on rare earth supplies, tariffs, and student visas, pending final approval from both leaders after talks in London
 "'Relationship is excellent': Trump confirms trade deal with China finalised")
Turkey to sell 48 Kaan fighter jets to Indonesia in major defence deal
The agreement to sell the Kaan fifth-generation planes, which Turkey is still developing, is a "record-breaking" military deal for the country, Erdogan said
 "Turkey to sell 48 Kaan fighter jets to Indonesia in major defence deal")
Earthquake of 5.9 magnitude rattles Taiwan; no loss of life reported
The quake hit seconds after cell phone alarms went off at 7:01 pm Buildings in the capital of Taipei shook for about a minute. There were no immediate reports of major damage
 "Earthquake of 5.9 magnitude rattles Taiwan; no loss of life reported")
How maker of 'most complex human machine' is navigating trade disputes?
ASML, the Dutch company that makes multimillion-dollar tools to manufacture advanced semiconductors, is grappling with the repercussions of a tech trade war
 "How maker of 'most complex human machine' is navigating trade disputes?")
Under pressure from White House, ICE seeks new ways to ramp up arrests
Former officials said the Trump administration's push for the agency to detain record numbers of undocumented immigrants increases the chances of mistakes
 "Under pressure from White House, ICE seeks new ways to ramp up arrests")
Trump admin moves to rehire workers fired by DOGE under Musk amid fallout
Musk, who exited DOGE on May 28, was responsible for this newly established department. It was meant to bring down federal spending by slashing jobs at the federal agencies
 "Trump admin moves to rehire workers fired by DOGE under Musk amid fallout")
'World needs angry young women': Greta Thunberg's clapback at Donald Trump
After Trump mocks Greta Thunberg as an 'angry young woman', the activist fires back, saying the world needs more young angry women to face today's crises
 "'World needs angry young women': Greta Thunberg's clapback at Donald Trump")
Three killed, 60 injured as Russian drones hit Kharkiv, parts of Ukraine
One of the hardest-hit areas was the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine, where 17 attack drones struck two residential districts
 "Three killed, 60 injured as Russian drones hit Kharkiv, parts of Ukraine")
Major Chinese maker of rare-earth magnets gets green light for US exports
JL Mag Rare-Earth Co. said that officials approved a certain number of export applications, and the company had permits for regions including the US, Europe and Southeast Asia
 "Major Chinese maker of rare-earth magnets gets green light for US exports")
Raids in California rattle immigrants, including those in US legally
Immigrant advocates say the workers who were detained do not have criminal histories and are being denied their due process rights
 "Raids in California rattle immigrants, including those in US legally")
Massive military parade celebrating US Army organised on Trump's birthday
The military parade will be organised by the US Army and the America250 commission and is likely to see as many as 200,000 attendees
 "Massive military parade celebrating US Army organised on Trump's birthday")
Asian shares gain as US, China agree on framework to advance trade deal
Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.9 per cent to 24,381.39, while the Shanghai Composite rose 0.5 per cent to 3,402.97
 "Asian shares gain as US, China agree on framework to advance trade deal")