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Articles in this issue: Iran says it still controls strait, not seeking talks, after Trump halts bombing Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027 Bordeaux threatened as France, Spain struggle to contain wildfires South Korea court gives ex-President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election law Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes North Korea's Kim Jong Un marks war anniversary with daughter by his side Stranded tourists evacuated from China's famed Jiuzhaigou World Heritage site after mudslides India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters Africa facing $10-$20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head Egypt to restructure military-linked 'Future of Egypt' economic body South African rand trims recent losses South Africa's Vodacom lifts medium-term targets after Safaricom deal Vodafone ups forecasts to include Safaricom, see earnings at upper end of new range Global stocks climb, oil slides after pause in Middle East fighting Dollar retreats as oil slides on Middle East pause; focus on central banks Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 3,200, including 1,405 deaths Oil prices drop after US, Iran pause fighting over weekend El Salvador opposition pitch former lawmaker, doctor to run against Bukele in 2027 Honduras ex-President Hernandez returns home after Trump pardon Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 strikes Antofagasta, Chile, EMSC says Europe's Eutelsat, SES set for $6 billion in U.S. spectrum-clearing payments Emerging markets stare at inflation risks as powerful El Niño looms Cuban president accuses US of 'political genocide' on anniversary of revolution Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula, sources say Brazil officials say visa requests denied to Trump officials ahead of election Flávio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu Lula calls new US tariffs a mistake in Washington Post op-ed Japan's Takaichi defends policy as underpinning yen, approval rating slumps Indonesia faces test of central bank independence after governor's shock exit Shein reveals financials, valuation in Hong Kong IPO filings A crude summer Indonesia's Prabowo approval rating drops to 51.1%, survey finds Chipmaker CXMT vaults to top of China's valuation with 466% surge in Shanghai debut Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racial discrimination case India's engineering exports rise 21% in June as China shipments jump 74% European shares gain as US-Iran peace optimism lifts risk sentiment Shein's management and ownership structure Morning Bid: Markets dare to hope as US, Iran put war on hold Canadian intern at NATO military HQ arrested in Belgium on spying charge China's industrial profit growth moderates as exports cushion uneven recovery Second suspect in Berlin pride attack released, prosecutors say Five Bosnian climbers confirmed dead on Russia's Mount Elbrus Kremlin says it has seen nothing tangible on any new Ukraine peace proposals UK's Burnham would call out Trump if in Britain's interest, he tells BBC Ukrainian drones kill two in Russia's Rostov-on-Don, target Taganrog, governor says Russian attacks kill one, damage vessels in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region, official says German business sentiment rises more than expected in July, Ifo survey shows Modi announces panel to overhaul India's exam system after protests RBI to hold rates through 2026 as growth risks outweigh inflation India's Gen Z dents Modi's aura ahead of key state polls 'The fear killed her': How an exam scandal in India sparked a student uprising Indian banks have raised $32 bln under dollar-inflow schemes, RBI chief tells Hindu Businessline How cricket could become the IOC’s gateway to India Indian shares rise as oil prices drop; earnings season adds to optimism Laxman hails Sooryavanshi's maturity after teen stars in Zimbabwe sweep Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows India's MRPL seeks crude via tender avoiding Red Sea and Hormuz, document shows Iran has not asked for resumption of talks with US, Iranian spokesperson says Europe faces a long, cold winter as fuel buffers dwindle Crude oil futures are pricing market adaptability, not hopeful Iran peace Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran for first time in two weeks Iran war broadens, US pauses strikes after 13 days Trump is giving Iran talks 'a little bit of room,' US ambassador to UN says Main land crossing between Kuwait and Iraq reopens, Iraq's state news agency says Iran says Ukrainian attack on vessel in Caspian Sea killed sailor Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash Bank of Japan to signal more rate hikes as price pressures build Japan considers foreign bank financing for $33 billion US power projects Japan June services producer prices rise as Iran war keeps freight costs high US, Japan join Philippines in South China Sea drills Israeli strike kills a top Hamas security official in Gaza, medics and police say Iran foreign minister says Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel 'cannot go unanswered' Syria president tells Al Jazeera his country seeks security deal with Israel Gulf stocks gain as Iran war de-escalation hopes outweigh attacks on Saudi oil sites UK's Burnham to welcome Zelenskiy as first foreign visitor Ukraine air attacks kill two, wound 17 in Russia's south, authorities say Russia strikes Kyiv, other Ukraine cities Romania shoots down third Russian drone, as president calls breaches 'intolerable' Vessel sinks a week after being struck by Russian fire, Ukrainian officials say Kremlin says too early to comment on reported US-Ukraine air ceasefire talks Speaking alongside Putin, Kazakh president calls for freeze of Ukraine war London stocks advance as US-Iran pause lifts risk appetite; earnings add to gains London's Gatwick Airport hit by water supply problem Three killed, four wounded in Seattle food festival shooting, police say Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson to replace Platner in US Senate race Hiltz wins US championships 1,500m title once again Wall St futures rise as US, Iran pause hostilities As fashion stumbles, jewellery will help shape luxury's winners Shein flags tariff hits after posting quarterly loss ahead of Hong Kong IPO Brown-Forman board says Sazerac unsolicited bid not actionable South Korea's Naver jumps 10% on Nvidia's $1 billion investment plan Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250 billion financing for data center, WSJ reports Audi must work with Volkswagen to restructure business, CFO says TotalEnergies to appeal French court decision ordering it to adapt its business to climate change Italy prepares new measures to tackle spiking fuel prices amid fiscal concerns Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes beats second-quarter profit estimates US Energy Department orders more power resources for western electric grid Ireland's DCC Energy to go private in $7.7 billion deal with KKR, Energy Capital Southern China faces torrential rain, floods after Typhoon Noul makes landfall Shipping problems continue as Rhine water level falls again Swiss lawmakers eye UBS rules balancing stability and competition concerns Irish Continental shares jump on $1.37 billion management-led buyout Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease EU narrow sanctions exemption could help UniCredit close stalled Alfa deal AstraZeneca's rare disease drug misses main goal in late-stage trial Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases surpasses 3,000 Rohingya schools in Malaysia face closures amid online surge in hate speech Marvel unveils 'Ghost Rider,' 'Black Panther 3' at Comic-Con Apple TV teases ‘Matchbox,’ ‘Neuromancer,’ ‘Mayday’ at Comic-Con Australia's Myer drops 12% as retailer flags sharp slowdown in consumer demand Elusive founder Sky Xu faces spotlight as Shein seeks Hong Kong listing Shein's Hong Kong IPO filing sidesteps Xinjiang cotton controversy How Singapore's unique monetary policy works Gold climbs 1% as U.S.-Iran truce pressures oil; all eyes on Fed meeting China's Zhongji Innolight to price Hong Kong listing below maximum, sources say Rupee extends rally as RBI intervention, oil slump trigger stop losses India's Tata Consumer Products rises as growth businesses boost sentiment Kazakhstan's daily oil output halves after exporting terminal closure, source says Bank of England to keep rate steady despite oil and gas price rebound Australia and Singapore sign energy security pact amid supply disruptions Indian rupee, bonds set for relief as Iran-US war truce eases oil fears; Fed in focus Top investor Railpen walks away from UK's IP Group Frasers weighs Hugo Boss CEO role for Murray, The Times reports EQT lifts Perpetual bid to $1.78 billion in third approach this month ECB's Kazimir: September rate hike likely needed even if outlook improves India's UltraTech Cement plans its biggest rupee debt funding, bankers say Wall St Week Ahead US stocks face tests from Fed decision, tech-led earnings deluge Indonesia's nutrition agency closes over 800 free-meal kitchens due to violations French firefighters battle to keep blazes from Bordeaux Malaysia's resource anxiety tests Asia's fastest data centre build-out US energy cushion faces new stress test as Middle East risks rise again Argenx to buy Forte Biosciences for about $2.2 billion How fast money is warping market logic War? What war? Aluminium's Gulf disruption premium vanishes Spacecraft brings Russians, American back to earth, Russia's space agency says Gdynia, Poland's interwar modernist port city, wins UNESCO heritage status Comic-Con cosplayers brave heat, mishaps and months of work to showcase fandom Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world’s media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers.