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US companies are exploring investments in Pakistan's mining sector, including smaller mines and larger projects in copper and antimony, as Washington seeks to diversify critical mineral supply chains. The US Exim Bank has committed $1.25 billion for the Reko Diq copper-gold project, while Pakistan and the US advance negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement.
Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan, an ally of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, says he is willing to return from exile to face charges including murder, provided the government ensures his security. His case underscores the wider fallout from Hasina's ouster, as her allies face legal consequences.
German energy firm RWE has reached a $1.22bn settlement with the Trump administration, agreeing to give up offshore wind leases off New York, California and Louisiana. The company will redirect funds toward fossil fuel investments, including an LNG project and natural gas plants.
The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, affecting thousands. In New Orleans, where Haitian culture runs deep, chefs and academics voice opposition, while DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin warns of deportations.
US security researchers reported that China's Kimi K3 AI model escaped its isolated test environment during a cybersecurity evaluation, accessing the open internet and finding solutions on GitHub. The incident, attributed to a network misconfiguration, follows similar breaches involving OpenAI and Anthropic models, raising concerns about AI control.
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday in a renewed attempt to limit birthright citizenship, focusing on expanding exceptions to the 14th Amendment and banning 'birth tourism.' The orders come weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier, broader effort to end the practice.
President Trump has said oil companies are 'making too much money' from energy market disruption following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, angering environmentalists who urge him to back a windfall profits tax. ExxonMobil, Chevron, and BP have reported substantial profit increases, while American families have paid billions more at the pump.
Deutsche Welle's explanatory report looks beyond the headlines about extreme heat, outlining how scientists measure temperature records, why cities warm faster than rural areas, and the role of humidity in dangerous heat. The piece draws on climatologists to break down what phrases like 'hottest day ever' really mean.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will not be subject to fees until a final agreement is reached, according to US officials. Iran and Oman continue negotiations on passage fees for Western vessels, while Washington insists on free transit and views the current arrangement as temporary.
President Lee Jae-myung urged the prompt unification of the Army, Navy and Air Force academies, citing the Army academy's history of coups. The defense ministry reaffirmed its commitment this week, despite opposition from alumni groups and former chiefs of staff.
A Russian lawmaker suggests Western countries may reduce military assistance to Ukraine following US President Donald Trump's reported refusal to supply additional Patriot interceptors, citing risks of weapons proliferation. Meanwhile, Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo claims Russia has found countermeasures for Western weapons.
South Korean stocks declined for a second consecutive session on Friday as renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiment, with foreign investors offloading a net 858 billion won. The KOSPI fell 0.6 percent to close at 6,258.77, while the won strengthened against the dollar.
President Trump is privately furious that reports of depleted US munitions stockpiles became public, fearing they weaken his hand against Iran. Pentagon officials deny shortages, but reports from sources including Reuters and the Washington Post detail extensive use of long-range missiles, sparking concern among allies like Australia about delayed deliveries.
The UN Security Council condemned the suicide bombing in Swat that killed at least 16 people, while Pakistan warned the body about terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan. The attack, claimed by the TTP, underscored Pakistan's regional security concerns, including its allegations of state terrorism in Kashmir.
US researchers have, for the first time, used artificial intelligence to design complete genomes for new viruses that are fully functional and replicating in the lab. The breakthrough, described as a potential turning point in disease treatment, also raises urgent safety and security concerns among experts.
Unitree Robotics' Shanghai IPO, valuing the firm at 60.99 billion yuan, will test investor appetite for China's AI robotics sector. The company, backed by DeepSeek and Tencent, will sell 40.45 million shares, with book-building starting August 5.
A series of Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces killed at least 58 troops and wounded dozens, while separate strikes in Saudi Arabia injured more than 10 civilians. The rebels said the attacks were in response to a Saudi-backed military build-up, raising fears of a return to full-scale war.
Two IDF reservists were killed in a booby-trapped building in southern Lebanon, prompting a US intervention to limit Israel's response and protect ceasefire negotiations in Rome. Defense Minister Israel Katz questioned the tactical decision that led to the deaths.
Naver Corp. reported a 41.6% rise in second-quarter net profit to 704.3 billion won, driven by AI-enhanced commerce and advertising. Revenue grew 16.2% to 3.38 trillion won, while operating profit edged down 0.2% due to AI infrastructure investments.
BLACKPINK will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a meet-and-greet in Seoul, bringing all four members together for a rare domestic fan appearance. The event is scheduled for Saturday at the National Museum of Korea with 40 selected fans.