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(Photo credit: David Banks-Imagn Images) Los Angeles Rams starting left tackle Alaric Jackson will not face felony charges after an arrest on suspicion of domestic battery in June, ESPN reported Monday. Jackson's case was assigned last week by the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office for a pre-filing diversion that is an alternative to misdemeanor criminal prosecution, per the report. The 27-year-old could still face discipline by the NFL according to its personal conduct policy.

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration is starting a new effort to counter what it sees as a threat to U.S. sovereignty from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a State Department official said on July 13. President Donald Trump and other U.S. leaders, including former President George W. Bush, have long argued that the ICC should not have the power to investigate or prosecute Americans, especially members of the military.

HOUSTON, Texas: Occidental Petroleum said its average realized oil prices climbed sharply in the second quarter as the conflict in the Middle East lifted global crude prices and disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. In a regulatory filing, the shale producer said its worldwide average realized oil price rose 38.4 percent from the previous quarter to US$96.78 per barrel, up from $69.91 per barrel.

Since its inception in 2006, ESPN's "My Wish" series has worked with Make-A-Wish to fulfill almost 100 sports-themed wishes for children with critical illnesses. The award-winning series returns for its 20th anniversary on Sunday, July 19, featuring WNBA, PGA TOUR, WWE, MLB and college football stars.

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Continued supply restraint by Chinese manufacturers could keep chemical prices elevated for longer, supporting India's specialty chemical sector, while faster-than-expected normalisation in pricing and profit spreads remains the key downside risk, according to a report by Systematix Institutional Equities. The report said prices of benzene, toluene and other crude-linked feedstocks rose sharply during the quarter.

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep policy rates unchanged at least till October 2026, while India's economy is expected to grow at a steady pace of 6.6-6.8 per cent in FY27 despite global uncertainties, according to Bank of Baroda's FY27 Economic Outlook. The bank said it does not expect any rate action by the RBI till October 2026, although one rate hike may be possible later depending on incoming economic data.

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Tata Capital will enter the gold loan business through the acquisition of an 88.6 per cent stake in Yogakshemam Loans Ltd (Yogloans), marking the Tata Group financial services company's entry into a secured lending segment with significant growth potential, according to a stock exchange filing.

Human Rights Watch, the Alliance of Immigrant Survivors, Americans for Immigrant Justice, and other partners, submitted a statement of record to Congress on July 10 as the Trump administration continues to use state and local police via the 287(g) agreements that allow these agencies to participate in federal immigration enforcement.

PNN Manila [Philippines], July 13: The Asia's Golden Icon Awards 2026 successfully concluded at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila, bringing together some of the region's most distinguished leaders, diplomats, public servants, entrepreneurs, healthcare advocates, educators, media personalities, entertainers, and changemakers in a remarkable evening that celebrated excellence, leadership, and nation-building. Asia's Golden Icon Awards 2026 Executive Stage Dr. Ronnel P.

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Domestic auto sector is expected to report strong demand-led growth in Q1FY27, but rising raw material costs are likely to weigh on profitability, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFS). The report noted, the aggregate automobile demand across original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) recorded robust growth of 24.5 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of FY27.