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Israeli navy attacks docks in rebel-held Yemeni port city of Hodeida
Israeli military said navy missile ships conducted the strikes, the first time its forces have been involved in attacks against the Houthi rebels
 "Israeli navy attacks docks in rebel-held Yemeni port city of Hodeida")
Greta Thunberg faces deportation after Israel seizes Gaza aid boat
The Swedish activist and 11 others were intercepted in international waters aboard the Madleen, carrying symbolic aid for Gaza; Israel called the mission a publicity stunt
 "Greta Thunberg faces deportation after Israel seizes Gaza aid boat")
Japanese frigate reaches Australia as Tokyo attempts $6.5 bn defence deal
Australian Government is expected to select a preferred design later this year, with construction for 11 new vessels slated to begin the following year
 "Japanese frigate reaches Australia as Tokyo attempts $6.5 bn defence deal")
Trump believes Israel has enough problems without kidnapping Greta Thunberg
Speaking to journalists, Donald Trump described activist Greta Thunberg as 'a strange person.' Questioning the authenticity of her anger, Trump said Thunberg needs to go to an anger management class
 "Trump believes Israel has enough problems without kidnapping Greta Thunberg")
China to expand pain relief options for childbirth amid population decline
With only 30 per cent of Chinese women currently receiving pain relief during labour, China moves to close the gap and make childbirth more supportive for mothers
 "China to expand pain relief options for childbirth amid population decline")
2 killed, 13 injured during Russian drone, missile attacks on Ukraine
The fresh attacks came hours after Moscow launched almost 500 drones at Ukraine in the biggest overnight drone bombardment in the three-year war
 "2 killed, 13 injured during Russian drone, missile attacks on Ukraine")
Pakistan's tax exemptions rise to $21 million, economic survey shows
Unveiled by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday, the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2024-25 documents various economic developments and indicators in a fiscal year
 "Pakistan's tax exemptions rise to $21 million, economic survey shows")
Russia skirts Western sanctions to ramp up its military footprint in Africa
Skirting sanctions imposed by Western nations, Moscow is using cargo ships to send tanks, armoured vehicles, artillery and other high-value equipment to West Africa
 "Russia skirts Western sanctions to ramp up its military footprint in Africa")
UK employment plunges most in 5 yrs, 276K jobs lost since Reeves budget
Tax data showed the number of employees on payroll tumbled 109,000 in May, the biggest decline since May 2020, the Office for National Statistics said Tuesday
 "UK employment plunges most in 5 yrs, 276K jobs lost since Reeves budget")
FBI arrests 3rd Chinese national in US for smuggling biological materials
A Chinese PhD student has been detained for allegedly smuggling roundworm-linked biological materials into the US. This comes amid a broader probe into unauthorised CCP-linked bio-research
 "FBI arrests 3rd Chinese national in US for smuggling biological materials")
US resumes Harvard student visa processing after judge blocks Trump ban
The Harvard University lawsuit accused the Trump administration of punishing the school for resisting control over its curriculum, governance, and ideology
 "US resumes Harvard student visa processing after judge blocks Trump ban")
Netanyahu's govt could collapse over ultra-Orthodox military draft law
Israel is engaged in the longest active war in the country's history, which has stretched its robust military to the breaking point
 "Netanyahu's govt could collapse over ultra-Orthodox military draft law")
Hegseth faces US Congress after Signal leaks, Marine deployment to LA
Lawmakers also have made it clear they are unhappy that Hegseth has not provided details on the administration's first proposed defense budget, which Trump has said would total $1 trillion
 "Hegseth faces US Congress after Signal leaks, Marine deployment to LA")
Frederick Forsyth, author of book 'Day of the Jackal', passes away at 86
Jonathan Lloyd, his agent, said Forsyth died at home early Monday surrounded by his family
 "Frederick Forsyth, author of book 'Day of the Jackal', passes away at 86")
US Health Secy removes members of committee advising CDC on vaccine usage
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has vowed to replace all 17 members of the committee with his picks, according to a press statement shared by the Department of Health and Human Services
 "US Health Secy removes members of committee advising CDC on vaccine usage")
New York passes bill allowing medically assisted suicide for terminally ill
New York Senate gave final approval to the bill on Monday night after hours of debate during which supporters said it would let terminally ill people die on their own terms
 "New York passes bill allowing medically assisted suicide for terminally ill")
High Seas Treaty: 18 new countries pledge support, take total to 49
Formally known as Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction, the High Seas Treaty is the first legally binding agreement focused on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters
 "High Seas Treaty: 18 new countries pledge support, take total to 49")
Asian shares gain as investors keep an eye on China-US trade talks
In Asian trading, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 gained 1 per cent to 38,473.97, while the Kospi in South Korea jumped 0.9 per cent to 2,881.40
 "Asian shares gain as investors keep an eye on China-US trade talks")
US-China trade talks enter day 2 in London amid rare earths, export dispute
US-China trade talks aim to defuse rising tensions over chip exports and critical minerals, revive Geneva truce, and ease strain on global supply chains amid signs of economic stress
 "US-China trade talks enter day 2 in London amid rare earths, export dispute")
Amazon to spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania
One data centre is being built next to northeastern Pennsylvania's Susquehanna nuclear power plant, where it intends to get its power
 "Amazon to spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania")