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Iran and Saudi Arabia both claim offshore fuel reserve, and Tehran opposes Riyadh’s potential Israel normalization, imperiling China-brokered deal to reconcile the regional rivals

Gulf country reportedly pledges salaries three times higher than those in Israel and other benefits to physicians who want to leave the Jewish state

Limit FBI’s access to powerful spy tool, White House panel says  The Washington Post White House board warns of ‘intelligence failures’ without reauthorization of 702  The Hill The White House Acknowledges the Pressure on Section 702, But Much More Reform is Needed  EFF

Mixed reaction after new Illinois law allows non-citizens to become cops  FOX 32 Chicago Illinois Gov. Pritzker allows non-US citizens to become police officers with new law: ‘Fundamentally bad idea’  Fox News Here are some of the new Illinois laws hitting the

A private gauge of China’s factory activity tumbled into contraction in July, weighed down by slower output and weaker market demand.

The healthcare giant wants to trim corporate roles and spending on travel and its use of consultants.

Oregon’s experiment to curb overdoses by decriminalizing small amounts of illicit drugs is in its third year, and life has changed for most everyone in the city of Portland.

Fighting between Palestinian Authority’s ruling Fatah party and Islamist groups continues into 3rd day, leaving more than 40 wounded

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 0.8% to 20232.21 amid positive sentiment after the S&P 500 posted a fifth straight month of gains in July.

Gold edged lower in Asia morning trade, as investors await more signals from U.S. economic indicators and corporate earnings.