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US targets bridges in Iran as Tehran fires missiles at Gulf nations
The US widened its airstrike campaign against Iran by targeting bridges, while Tehran launched missile attacks on Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait and warned of further escalation
 "US targets bridges in Iran as Tehran fires missiles at Gulf nations")
Iran strikes US military assets in Bahrain with drones amid rising tensions
Iran said it launched Arash drone attacks on US military assets at Bahrain's Sakhir base in response to US strikes on civilian infrastructure, according to state media
 "Iran strikes US military assets in Bahrain with drones amid rising tensions")
US FDA approves Merck's daily cholesterol pill to sharply lower LDL levels
The US FDA has approved Merck's Lipfendra, the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for lowering LDL cholesterol in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease
 "US FDA approves Merck's daily cholesterol pill to sharply lower LDL levels")
How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon
Designed by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, the iconic FIFA World Cup trophy symbolises struggle, victory and fan jubilation, and remains football's ultimate prize
 "How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon")
Over 500 feared dead after refugee boats sink off Myanmar: Report
More than 500 Rohingya are feared dead after two refugee boats reportedly capsized off Myanmar, amid dangerous monsoon conditions, UN agencies said
 "Over 500 feared dead after refugee boats sink off Myanmar: Report")
Uber agrees on $15 billion deal to acquire Germany's Delivery Hero
Uber will buy Germany's Delivery Hero for $14.8 billion to expand Uber Eats globally and strengthen its position against DoorDash and Just Eat
 "Uber agrees on $15 billion deal to acquire Germany's Delivery Hero")
US imposes 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices
US will impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports from July 22 following a trade probe, while exempting products like coffee, beef, oranges, orange juice, some energy products and aerospace components
 "US imposes 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices")
Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US targets power network
Iran has asked Yemen's Houthis to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the US attacks its power infrastructure, threatening another major global oil route
 "Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US targets power network")
US retail sales up modest 0.2% in June amid continued economic uncertainty
US retail sales rose modestly in June as shoppers curbed spending amid economic uncertainty, though online purchases got a boost from Amazon's Prime Day event
 "US retail sales up modest 0.2% in June amid continued economic uncertainty")
India key EU partner in semiconductor sector: European Commission VP
The EU called India a key semiconductor partner, backing deeper cooperation on chips, AI and emerging technologies as both sides seek resilient supply chains
 "India key EU partner in semiconductor sector: European Commission VP")
Gems hidden in shoes as Vietnam details $57 mn Indian-led smuggling ring
Vietnamese police say an Indian national allegedly led a network that smuggled more than 30,000 diamonds worth over $57 million into the country by concealing them in luggage, shoes and clothing
 "Gems hidden in shoes as Vietnam details $57 mn Indian-led smuggling ring")
Taiwan's TSMC to invest another $100 billion in US chip manufacturing
TSMC will invest an additional $100 billion in US manufacturing, taking its total commitment to $265 billion, while raising its revenue forecast and increasing annual caex to $60-64 billion
 "Taiwan's TSMC to invest another $100 billion in US chip manufacturing")
Iran threatens to destroy 'all infra in region' as US strikes intensify
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned it will retaliate against regional infra if US attacks escalate, while reaffirming that foreign interference in the Strait of Hormuz is a 'red line'
 "Iran threatens to destroy 'all infra in region' as US strikes intensify")
Asian shares decline as AI stocks tumble; South Korea's Kospi down 6.6%
Benchmarks in Japan and South Korea fell sharply as AI-related and semiconductor stocks came under pressure, overshadowing softer oil prices despite renewed US-Iran tensions
 "Asian shares decline as AI stocks tumble; South Korea's Kospi down 6.6%")
Gulf nations race to build oil routes beyond Hormuz amid Iran conflict
As tensions with Iran expose the risks of the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf nations are investing in new pipelines and ports to secure oil exports and reduce dependence on the key waterway
 "Gulf nations race to build oil routes beyond Hormuz amid Iran conflict")
China, Xi seen more favourably than US, Trump in many nations: Survey
Pew Research Center survey across 36 countries finds China is viewed more favourably than the US in 25 countries, while Xi Jinping enjoys higher favourability than Donald Trump in 22
 "China, Xi seen more favourably than US, Trump in many nations: Survey")
US Mint begins producing $1 Trump coin that will be available in fall
Treasury says the commemorative $1 coin, featuring a gold finish rather than solid gold, will be released this fall to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States
 "US Mint begins producing $1 Trump coin that will be available in fall")
Trump admin 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files, says Vance
Vice President says former Attorney General Pam Bondi overstated what the Justice Department possessed, but denies there was any malicious intent
 "Trump admin 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files, says Vance")
More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split
Amendment to eliminate $3.3 billion in US military aid fails 104-314, but shows growing divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel's war in Gaza
 "More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split")
NYT files motion to quash DOJ subpoenas over Air Force One coverage
NYT says subpoenas issued to journalists over reporting on Qatar-gifted Air Force One violate constitutional protections and seek to punish its reporting
 "NYT files motion to quash DOJ subpoenas over Air Force One coverage")