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Weather Forecast: Heavy rainfall of up to 250mm expected through Saturday, raising the risk of further flooding in northern Vietnam.

Hun Sen claims two Cambodian provinces were hit by Thai military shelling.

A regional power outage in Santa Barbara disrupted communications at the Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to delay SpaceX’s Falcon 9 TRACERS launch scheduled for Tuesday. What Happened: New Launch Date:SpaceX is now targeting Wednesday for liftoff.

The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has implemented a policy barring transgender women from participating in women’s sports categories — aligning with a February executive order by President Donald Trump. Key Points: No Comment Yet:The USOPC has not publicly commented beyond policy language; civil rights groups are expected to challenge the move legally.

A critical SharePoint vulnerability known as “ToolShell” remained unpatched despite Microsoft’s initial fix. This allowed alleged China-linked hackers to exploit it, targeting over 100 organizations globally — including U.S. national security bodies. Here’s a quick breakdown of the timeline and impact: Key Points: China Denies Involvement: China’s embassy claims it opposes all forms of cyberattacks

President Donald Trump has struck a major trade deal with Japan, slashing tariffs on autos and securing a $550B investment package, triggering a surge in global markets—but U.S. automakers aren’t celebrating. Key Highlights: Bottom Line:Trump calls it the “largest TRADE DEAL in history,” but while markets are euphoric, U.S. automakers feel sidelined—highlighting the trade-offs in

India’s fintech giant Paytm has made a notable comeback—reporting a net profit of ₹1.23 billion ($14.24 million) for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. This marks its first profit since September 2024, when a one-time ticketing business sale had momentarily lifted its numbers. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s driving the rebound: Lending Boom &

China’s tennis star Zheng Qinwen, ranked world No. 6 and reigning Olympic champion, will miss the upcoming U.S. Open due to recovery from right elbow surgery, tournament organizers confirmed Monday. Here are the key takeaways: Zheng’s absence is a significant blow to the women’s draw, but fans worldwide will be hoping for a strong comeback

General Motors (GM) reported a significant decline in second-quarter profits, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs imposed under President Trump. Despite some positive sales growth in key markets, tariffs took a heavy toll on the automaker’s bottom line. Here’s a quick summary in bullet points: Despite a solid underlying business, tariffs remain a major threat

As Taiwan readies itself for a major recall vote this Saturday — one that could upend the balance of power in its parliament — an unlikely player is drawing attention: China. With 24 lawmakers from the main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), up for recall, Chinese officials and state media are openly backing the KMT,