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EXCLUSIVE North, South Korea in talks over summit, reopening liaison office

China · 6:20 AM UTC

North and South Korea are in talks to reopen a joint liaison office that Pyongyang demolished last year and hold a summit as part of efforts to restore relations, three South Korean government sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Asia PacificU.S. concern over China nukes buildup after new silos report
Asia PacificSydney adds four weeks to lockdown as Australia COVID-19 cases grow
EnergySummer's gasoline recovery could fizzle on rising infection cases
BusinessChina state-owned daily urges calm after market rout
United StatesU.S. Justice Dept won't defend Republican lawmaker in Capitol riot lawsuit
AmericasCanada border guards vote to strike days ahead of reopening to U.S. tourists

Olympics

Olympics · 7:52 AM UTCBiles out of next Tokyo event, sharpening focus on mental health at Games

Gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, a day after she shocked the world by pulling out of the team event and put a sharp focus on mental health at the Games.

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OlympicsBadminton- Tai Tzu Ying gets her mojo back
OlympicsBasketball-US men get back on track with blow-out win against Iran
OlympicsSwimming-Haughey makes history for Hong Kong with silver medal
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Asia Pacific

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Asia PacificEXCLUSIVE North, South Korea in talks over summit, reopening liaison office
Asia PacificSydney adds four weeks to lockdown as Australia COVID-19 cases grow
Asia PacificDollar stands firm as investors eye Fed decision

Business

BusinessAnalysis: No gain without pain: Why China's reform push must hurt investors
BusinessAsia shares sit at 2021 lows ahead of Fed verdict, China steadies
BusinessEXCLUSIVE Walmart's Flipkart asks India's top court to stall antitrust queries, probe
BusinessChina's regulatory crackdown a drag on HK's IPO pipeline -bankers

U.S.

U.S.Prominent US Democratic Party activist convicted in 'party and play' deaths
U.S.Trump-backed candidate projected to lose U.S. House race in Texas-media
U.S.California expands state healthcare to undocumented residents 50 and up
U.S.Actor Bob Odenkirk collapses on set of 'Better Call Saul' - sources

United Kingdom

United KingdomBoE set to keep full-speed stimulus despite split over inflation risk
United KingdomJohnson urges caution on drawing conclusions from falling COVID cases
United KingdomPM Johnson expects steady recovery for economy this year
United KingdomPM Johnson keen for U.S. travellers as hopes rise for easing restrictions

Environment

EnvironmentEnvironmental groups pan Biden planned vehicle emissions rules rewrite
EnvironmentFlash floods kill at least 4 in Indian Kashmir, dozens missing

Dozens of villagers were missing in Indian-ruled Kashmir on Wednesday after flash floods destroyed their houses, killing at least four people, officials said.

EnvironmentMyanmar floods, coup, complicate growing COVID-19 outbreak
EnvironmentIndonesia optimistic of reaching net zero emissions by 2060 or earlier

Finance

FinanceCredit Suisse hires Goldman Sachs partner to lead risk turnaround
FinanceGerman insurers expect up to $6.5 bln in storm claims
FinanceEXCLUSIVE Visa-backed payments firm Conductor readies U.S. IPO - sources
FinanceAnalysis: Cash-hungry emerging markets arrive late to the SPAC party

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessMore U.S. companies tie CEO pay to diversity metrics -study
Sustainable BusinessAnalysts raise EU carbon price forecasts on market reform plans
Sustainable BusinessGlobal sustainable fund assets hit record $2.3 tln in Q2, says Morningstar
Sustainable BusinessChina launches pilot programme to assess carbon emissions at new industrial projects

Energy

EnergySummer's gasoline recovery could fizzle on rising infection cases
EnergyU.S. oil refiners set for first profit since onset of pandemic
EnergyEquinor Q2 profit jumps, eyes volatile oil, gas markets
EnergyOil prices gain on U.S. fuel drawdown despite rising COVID-19 cases

Lifestyle

LifestyleActor Bob Odenkirk collapses on set of 'Better Call Saul' - sources
LifestyleU.S. sells 'Pharma Bro' Shkreli's Wu-Tang Clan album
LifestyleJapanese boxer nurse revives Olympic dreams after opening show
LifestyleBritney Spears' lawyer seeks to oust singer's father from conservatorship

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