Breaking 17:40 France closely watches Pernod Ricard and Brown Forman merger talks 17:30 Spacex files confidential ipo plan targeting record $75 billion raise 17:16 Lufthansa plans to ground 40 aircraft as Iran war doubles jet fuel costs 16:45 Iranian strikes on Gulf aluminium plants push prices to four-year highs 16:20 Russia earns $9 billion a month in oil windfall from the Iran war 16:04 Lilly’s weight-loss pill receives US FDA approval 16:00 Oil falls toward $100 as Trump claims Iran requested a ceasefire 15:40 Intel buys back Apollo's stake in Irish chip plant for $14.2 billion 15:38 Mega IPO wave builds as SpaceX moves closer to public listing 15:26 Switzerland considers cancelling U.S. Patriot missile deal amid uncertainty 14:50 New studies reveal how DNA movement and cell mechanics drive cancer development 14:20 Artemis II crew prepares for liftoff on first crewed lunar flight since Apollo 17 14:05 Canadian manufacturing slows as global tensions weigh on outlook 12:45 NASA set to launch its first crewed lunar mission since 1972 12:00 UAE prepares to join naval coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz as Dubai launches $270 million aid plan 11:45 UK stocks rise as Trump signals possible end to Iran conflict 10:10 Hegseth says US is directly confronting Russia and China over support for Iran 09:45 Iran war wipes $255 billion from world's top billionaires in 2026 08:50 Google warns quantum computers could crack Bitcoin encryption within minutes 08:20 Microsoft closes its worst quarter since 2008 amid AI spending fears 07:50 NASA's Perseverance rover finds nickel and gemstone crystals hinting at ancient Mars life

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange fire as Islamabad prepares to host US-Iran talks

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated following an exchange of heavy fire along their shared border, just days after both sides had agreed to a temporary ceasefire. Officials from both countries confirmed that artillery and heavy weapons were used during the clashes, affecting areas near the border. Each side accused the......

Albanese urges clarity from Trump on objectives of Iran war

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for greater clarity from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the objectives of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, while also urging efforts toward de-escalation. Speaking to the media, Albanese stressed the importance of understanding the strategic goals behind the military campaign,......

US lawmakers urge Taiwan to approve $40 billion defence budget during Taipei visit

A delegation of U.S. lawmakers visiting Taipei has called on Taiwan to move forward with a proposed $40 billion defence budget, warning that delays could weaken the island’s ability to respond to growing military pressure from China. The budget, introduced by President Lai Ching-te, remains stalled in parliament, where opposition parties......

Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker heads to Cuba as Trump downplays concerns

A Russian oil tanker under international sanctions is expected to arrive in Cuba, carrying a significant shipment of crude oil as the island faces a deepening energy crisis. The vessel is reportedly transporting hundreds of thousands of barrels and is heading toward a major Cuban port. Cuba, home to nearly 10 million people, has not received......

Pentagon prepares for potential ground operations in Iran amid rising tensions

The Pentagon is reportedly preparing for potential ground operations in Iran, according to U.S. officials cited by the Washington Post. The preparations come as thousands of U.S. troops and Marines are deployed to the Middle East amid escalating regional tensions. Officials, speaking anonymously, emphasized that any potential ground mission......

Suspicious trades linked to Trump policy shifts raise calls for closer scrutiny

A series of highly profitable and well-timed financial trades linked to major policy announcements by Donald Trump have raised concerns among legal and financial experts, prompting calls for closer scrutiny of market activity. Recent analyses of trading patterns show that significant bets were placed shortly before key government decisions......

WTO talks stall as U.S.-India divide over e-commerce duties persists

Negotiations at the World Trade Organization have reached a critical impasse as ministers enter the final day of discussions without a clear agreement on key reform issues, particularly the future of digital trade rules. Talks are taking place during a high-level ministerial meeting in Yaounde, where representatives are attempting to bridge......

Lion king song dispute: composer sues comedian over parody joke

A legal dispute has emerged over a comedic parody of a well-known song from The Lion King, as composer Lebohan Morake files a lawsuit against comedian Learnmore Jonasi, seeking $27 million in damages. The case centers on the iconic opening song “Circle of Life,” a globally recognized piece from the Disney film. Morake, a Grammy-winning......

Hormuz shipping paralysis blocks a third of global fertilizer trade as food crisis deepens

Four weeks into the war between the United States, Israel and Iran, the near-total paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz has blocked one third of global seaborne fertilizer trade, triggering a price surge and prompting the United Nations to warn of a "systemic shock" to global food systems as planting seasons begin across the Northern......

Xbox's new CEO personally ended the "This is an Xbox" campaign to rebuild brand identity

Asha Sharma, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, personally decided to end the "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign shortly after taking charge of the company's gaming division, according to a report published this week by The Information. A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed to media that "Asha ended 'This is an Xbox' because......

Thailand secures deal with Iran for safe tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz

Thailand announced Saturday it has reached an agreement with Iran allowing Thai oil tankers to transit safely through the Strait of Hormuz, a rare diplomatic breakthrough as the strategic waterway remains virtually closed to commercial shipping amid the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran. "An agreement has been reached......

IEA chief says Iran war energy crisis surpasses the oil shocks of the 1970s

The head of the International Energy Agency has declared that the global energy shock caused by the Iran war is the most severe on record, warning that no country will be spared its effects as oil prices surge and critical supply routes remain severed. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol, speaking at the National Press Club of Australia in......

JPMorgan says Bitcoin has outperformed gold as a safe haven during the Iran war

JPMorgan analysts have concluded that Bitcoin demonstrated safe-haven demand during the Iran war, outperforming both gold and silver as precious metals suffer their worst monthly rout in years. The research note, published Wednesday by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, provides what some analysts are calling the first empirical evidence......

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