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Not UN's role to regulate AI: Guterres as world body plans global dialogue
Guterres will soon be arriving in New Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit, the first-ever summit on Artificial Intelligence hosted in the Global South
 "Not UN's role to regulate AI: Guterres as world body plans global dialogue")
US renews threat to withdraw from IEA over climate advocacy concerns
"We're definitely not satisfied," US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, ahead of an IEA ministerial meeting. The agency must complete reforms "for the US to remain a long-term member," he said
 "US renews threat to withdraw from IEA over climate advocacy concerns")
Japan to invest $36 billion in US projects under agreement with Trump
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the projects were designed to build resilient supply chains through cooperation in areas crucial for economic security
 "Japan to invest $36 billion in US projects under agreement with Trump")
Takaichi will be reappointed as Japan's PM with goal of pushing to right
Her goals include an increase in military power, more government spending and strengthened conservative social policies
 "Takaichi will be reappointed as Japan's PM with goal of pushing to right")
Judge bars deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia
Ruling marked the latest setback for the federal government's sweeping effort to expel pro-Palestinian campus activists and others who expressed criticism of Israel
 "Judge bars deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia")
Mamdani threatens to raise NYC property taxes by 10% as last-resort option
Mamdani was elected on a wave of optimism and lofty promises to bring free childcare, no-cost buses, and a rent freeze to New Yorkers struggling in a city that has become increasingly unaffordable
 "Mamdani threatens to raise NYC property taxes by 10% as last-resort option")
Blue Origin CEO vows all-in effort to beat rival SpaceX in moon race
As part of the lunar push, Blue Origin is shifting employees from its New Shepard space tourism programmes to focus on efforts to head back to the moon
 "Blue Origin CEO vows all-in effort to beat rival SpaceX in moon race")
Russia launched 29 missiles, 400 drones before Geneva talks, says Ukraine
According to a statement by Zelenskyy, nine people, including children, were injured in the attack
 "Russia launched 29 missiles, 400 drones before Geneva talks, says Ukraine")
Lavrov hosts Brics envoys, discusses ways to enhance strategic partnership
They held a comprehensive exchange of views on enhancing the strategic partnership within the group, taking into account the priorities outlined under India's Brics chairmanship
 "Lavrov hosts Brics envoys, discusses ways to enhance strategic partnership")
Trump family biz seeks trademark rights on airports using President's name
The Trump Organization said that the applications were triggered by the Florida bill and that it didn't seek any profit - only protection against 'bad actors'
 "Trump family biz seeks trademark rights on airports using President's name")
Freed after 43 years, Indian-origin man denied bail in deportation case
Subramanyam Vedam, 64, will remain in custody while he appeals a 1999 deportation order
 "Freed after 43 years, Indian-origin man denied bail in deportation case")
Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who sought US presidency, dies at 84
An impassioned orator, he was a moral and political force who formed a "rainbow coalition" of poor and working-class people. His mission, he said, was "to transform the mind of America"
 "Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who sought US presidency, dies at 84")
Warner Bros rejects revised Paramount bid, but is open to a final offer
Paramount informally broached an even higher per-share price of $31, Warner Bros said, apparently enticing the board to the table
 "Warner Bros rejects revised Paramount bid, but is open to a final offer")
US open to tweaking steel, aluminum tariff enforcement: Jamieson Greer
Administration officials have been working to narrow the scope of the duties, which not only touch the metals themselves but dozens of products that contain them
 "US open to tweaking steel, aluminum tariff enforcement: Jamieson Greer")
Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz for drills as talks with US resume
Iranian state TV later said the talks had wrapped up after almost three hours
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BNP chief Tarique Rahman sworn in as new Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Earlier in the day, Rahman was elected as leader of the parliamentary party by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmakers
 "BNP chief Tarique Rahman sworn in as new Prime Minister of Bangladesh")
Nuclear talks with US in Geneva end after 3-hour meet: Iranian state media
The negotiations held in Geneva came as Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills
PM Modi writes to Tarique Rahman, extends invitation to visit India
In his letter, PM Modi also invited Tarique's wife, Zubaida Rahman, and daughter, Zaima, to accompany him
 "PM Modi writes to Tarique Rahman, extends invitation to visit India")
Indian envoy, Russian Dy FM meet; discuss 'pressing' bilateral issues
The meeting came in the backdrop of Washington's claim that New Delhi has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil
 "Indian envoy, Russian Dy FM meet; discuss 'pressing' bilateral issues")
India backs democratic Bangladesh: Om Birla at Tarique Rahman's swearing-in
Separately, the speaker called on the new Bangladesh prime minister and conveyed the wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
 "India backs democratic Bangladesh: Om Birla at Tarique Rahman's swearing-in")