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  1. US, China Trade Talks Resume Amid High Expectations: The United States and China have resumed trade talks in Beijing, with both sides expressing optimism about reaching a deal. The talks come after a 12-day truce in the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
  2. Taliban Attack Kills 14 Afghan Soldiers: The Taliban has attacked an Afghan military base in the western province of Farah, killing at least 14 soldiers and wounding several others. The attack is the latest in a surge of violence in Afghanistan ahead of expected peace talks between the government and the Taliban.
  3. North Korea Fires Multiple Missiles into Sea: North Korea has fired multiple missiles into the sea, according to South Korean and Japanese officials. The launches come amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula and just days after the United States and South Korea conducted joint military exercises.
  4. UK Parliament Votes to Delay Brexit: The British Parliament has voted to delay Brexit, the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union, until at least October 31. The move comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government was defeated in a series of votes on the issue.
  5. India's Modi Wins Re-Election in Landslide Victory: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won a landslide re-election victory, according to official results. Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 303 seats in the 543-seat Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's parliament.

Regional News

  1. Sudan's Military Council and Opposition Sign Power-Sharing Deal: Sudan's military council and opposition groups have signed a power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to civilian rule after the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir.
  2. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Wins Nobel Peace Prize: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to promote peace and international cooperation in the Horn of Africa.
  3. Russia's Putin and Turkey's Erdogan Meet to Discuss Syria: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have met to discuss the situation in Syria, where Turkey has launched a military operation against Kurdish forces.

Business News

  1. US Stock Market Hits Record High: The US stock market has hit a record high, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing above 27,000 for the first time.
  2. China's Economy Grows at Slowest Pace in 29 Years: China's economy grew at its slowest pace in 29 years, according to official figures, as the country faces a slowdown in global trade and a decline in domestic consumption.

Sports News

  1. US Women's Soccer Team Wins World Cup: The United States Women's National Soccer Team has won the FIFA Women's World Cup, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final.
  2. Tiger Woods Wins PGA Championship: Tiger Woods has won the PGA Championship, his first major victory in over a decade.

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