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Wagner chief to leave Russia in deal to ease crisis

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the Wagner mercenary force, halted his troops’ advance, easing a severe security crisis in Russia. The Kremlin stated Prigozhin will depart for Belarus and will not face prosecution, averting a potential civil war. This sudden change resulted from Prigozhin’s decision to avoid further bloodshed in Russia.

Moscow braces for Wagner assault as rebels defy Putin rage

In the face of a grave challenge to President Putin’s rule, rebel mercenaries advance towards Moscow, seizing key military bases. Amid escalating events, the Kremlin chief vows to quell the revolt, while regional leaders call for civilian caution and Ukraine senses a window of opportunity.

3M to pay up to US$12.5 bn to settle ‘forever chemicals’ litigation: filing

3M will pay up to US$12.5 billion to settle claims from US water systems over tainted supplies with “forever chemicals.”

The five people on board missing sub near Titanic

Tourist submersible missing near Titanic wreck believed to have resulted in fatalities; victims include tour operator, submarine operator, aviation tycoon, and Pakistani businessman and son.

Biden joins Modi warning to Pakistan on militants

Biden, Modi warn Pakistan on extremist crackdown; express concern over Myanmar situation.

Climate finance summit wraps up eyeing bigger progress

The global summit on overhauling the financial system aims to address debt burden and climate crises for developing nations.

All five on Titanic sub dead after ‘catastrophic’ implosion

Five people aboard a submersible near the Titanic wreck died in a catastrophic implosion, ending a search-and-rescue operation.

Markets track US losses with rates seen rising further

Global markets fell as central banks consider interest rate hikes to combat high inflation, with uncertainty surrounding the Fed’s tightening cycle.

IMF, World Bank under pressure to boost climate change financing

IMF and World Bank officials join Paris summit to address poverty alleviation and climate change financing challenges.

EU ‘enforcer’ visits Twitter, Meta as new rules loom

EU commissioner heads to San Francisco to ensure big platforms comply with new online content rules before DSA takes effect.