Breaking 09:50 European Parliament backs first binding global treaty on artificial intelligence 09:20 Replit raises 400 million dollars, triples valuation to 9 billion 08:50 BMW forecasts lower profits in 2026 as tariffs pressure margins 08:20 BlackRock CEO says Iran conflict could lower energy prices long term 07:50 Dominican Republic and Venezuela clash for top spot in World Baseball Classic pool D 07:20 Musk unveils Macrohard AI system built jointly by Tesla and xAI 07:00 Iran threatens to block oil flows through strategic Strait of Hormuz 15:50 Nintendo shares surge as Pokémon Pokopia becomes global gaming hit 15:20 OPEC keeps oil demand forecast despite supply shocks from Iran war 15:00 Citi evacuates Dubai offices following Iranian threats against U.S. banks 14:50 Iran missile campaign across Gulf enters second week of escalating conflict 14:45 G7 Countries release strategic oil reserves ahead of leaders’ meeting 14:20 Shell and TotalEnergies declare force majeure on Qatari LNG supply contracts 13:20 European gas prices fall sharply as Trump signals Iran war may end soon 12:50 ISS deorbit scheduled to begin in 2028 before planned 2030 ocean descent 12:20 Meta acquires Moltbook, a social network built for AI agents 11:50 Oil rebounds above $89 after historic $38 swing amid Iran war turmoil 11:20 MOTHRA telescope in Chile aims to reveal faint cosmic web structures 10:50 Global markets swing as Iran war sends mixed signals to investors 10:20 Volkswagen plans 50,000 job cuts in Germany as profits plunge

Dubai gold trades at rare discount as war disrupts global bullion flows

Gold is trading at an unusual discount in Dubai, one of the world’s most important hubs for physical bullion trade, as conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran disrupts transport routes and breaks the supply chains linking the precious metal to global markets. Traders in Dubai are offering discounts of up to 30 dollars......

United Nations warns of humanitarian crisis in Cuba amid fuel shortages

The United Nations warned Tuesday that severe fuel shortages in Cuba are triggering a humanitarian crisis, with the island’s health system nearing a critical point as energy shortages disrupt essential services nationwide. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the organization remains deeply concerned about the deteriorating......

Artificial intelligence tools accelerate drug and protein research breakthroughs

A new generation of artificial intelligence tools is transforming biomedical research, enabling scientists to analyze genetic regulation, decode protein structures, and design drug compounds in a fraction of the time previously required. Recent studies show that machine learning systems can compress months or even years of laboratory work......

Porsche operating profit collapses after costly retreat from electric strategy

Porsche’s operating profit plunged by 98 percent in 2025, falling to just 90 million euros from 5.3 billion euros a year earlier after billions of euros in charges tied to a major shift away from its all electric vehicle strategy wiped out nearly all earnings. The results, released Tuesday as part of Volkswagen’s annual report,......

U.S. lawmakers warn of potential ground troop deployment in Iran

Democratic U.S. senators have voiced serious concerns over the possibility that President Donald Trump may deploy American ground forces in Iran, citing heightened risks due to Russian support for Tehran’s military operations. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire highlighted that Russia is already sharing intelligence with Iran,......

North Korea backs Iran's appointment of new Supreme Leader

North Korea has expressed support for Iran’s appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader, according to state media. The leadership change follows the death of his father during recent strikes by the United States and Israel. In an official statement, North Korea’s Foreign Ministry condemned what it......

Brazilian drugmaker EMS plans international expansion after buying Sanofi’s Medley unit

Brazilian pharmaceutical company EMS is seeking to expand its international presence following the acquisition of the Brazil-based Sanofi unit, Medley, for more than $500 million. The deal strengthens EMS’s leadership position in Latin America’s generics market and positions the company for future growth abroad. Thiago Tavares,......

War in Iran: about 140 U.S. troops injured, Pentagon says

The United States Department of Defense has reported that approximately 140 American service members have been injured since the beginning of the war involving Iran. The announcement highlights the human cost of the ongoing military operations in the region, even as officials say most of the injuries are not severe. According to the Pentagon,......

Bank of America strengthens technology banking team with four senior hires

Bank of America is reinforcing its presence in the technology dealmaking market by recruiting four experienced bankers from major financial institutions, according to internal communications reviewed by media outlets. The move reflects the bank’s broader strategy to expand its influence in technology-related mergers, acquisitions, and......

G7 weighs oil reserve release as Iran war sends markets swinging

Oil markets swung sharply Monday after crude prices climbed above $100 per barrel for the first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, while G7 governments debated whether to release strategic petroleum reserves to counter disruptions caused by the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran and the effective closure of......

US LNG exporters gain windfall as Iran conflict disrupts global gas supply

Western energy companies not reliant on Persian Gulf supplies are emerging as the main financial winners as the United States and Israel’s war with Iran enters its second week, with American liquefied natural gas exporters positioned for what analysts describe as one of the largest commodity windfalls since the early 2000s. The surge......

Ukraine-Russia peace talks postponed amid global focus on Iran conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the next round of peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia has been postponed at the request of the United States. According to Zelenskyy, the delay is linked to shifting international priorities as global attention turns toward rising tensions......

Volkswagen profits plunge as tariffs and China competition hit 2025 results

Volkswagen reported a sharp decline in profits for 2025, with operating earnings falling by more than half as U.S. tariffs and intensifying competition in China weighed on the German automaker’s performance. The company said it expects only a modest recovery in 2026 as it adapts to what executives described as a fundamentally changed......

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