Iran halts attacks on Israel after Trump calls for ceasefire
Direct missile exchanges between Iran and Israel marked the most serious escalation between the two countries in two months, as both sides launched strikes for the first time since the April 8 ceasefire. The confrontation began when Iran fired multiple waves of ballistic missiles toward northern Israel, targeting two Israeli air bases, according......
Samsung Foundry moves closer to profitability after years of losses by 2026
Samsung Electronics’ foundry division is approaching a return to profitability in the third quarter of 2026, marking a potential end to nearly four years of sustained losses that have weighed on the company’s semiconductor ambitions. Internal assessments and industry observations indicate the unit could reach break-even between......
Bitcoin bear market losses reach 174 billion below 2022 peak
The Bitcoin market has recorded cumulative realized losses of around 174 billion dollars since its most recent peak in late 2025 near 126,000 dollars. The figure reflects a sharp reversal in sentiment after a prolonged rally that pushed the asset to historic highs before momentum faded. Analysts tracking on-chain activity report that the......
Spider-Man brand new day trailer leak spreads online ahead release
The second trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day circulated online in low-quality audio and video formats after a leak spread across social platforms over the weekend. Clips and recordings appeared on multiple channels, prompting rapid takedown actions over copyright infringement. The material began with a full audio track that surfaced on......
Clear Robotics secures $1.75m to expand global autonomous vessel fleet
Clear Robotics, a maritime technology company based in Hong Kong, has closed a pre-series A funding round of $1.75 million. The capital is allocated to scale its fleet of autonomous surface vessels and expand operations across international waters. The company focuses on electric, AI-enabled systems designed for marine infrastructure tasks......
Houthis declare total ban on Israeli Red Sea navigation
The Houthi movement in Yemen announced a sweeping prohibition on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, escalating tensions in an already volatile regional environment. The group stated that any vessel linked to Israel operating in the area would be treated as a military target. The declaration comes amid heightened military exchanges......
Gold prices fall to $4,365 as analysts stay bullish on rebound
Gold prices have retreated sharply from recent highs, with spot and futures contracts trading around $4,365 per ounce in early June 2026. The metal previously reached a record above $5,400 in January before entering a sustained correction phase that has now lasted three months. The decline has been driven by stronger US Treasury yields, persistent......
Pope to inaugurate Sagrada Família tower on Gaudí centenary
The Sagrada Família in Barcelona has reached its final planned height of 172.5 metres after the completion of the central tower of Jesus Christ, marking a major milestone in one of the world’s longest-running architectural projects. The basilica now stands as the tallest religious building on the planet, ending decades of speculation......
European airlines’ booking surge fades as Gulf carriers recover capacity
European airlines are seeing a rapid slowdown in the booking surge that followed major disruptions to Gulf aviation hubs, as Middle Eastern carriers restore capacity and reclaim market share across long-haul routes. The temporary shift in demand emerged after airspace restrictions and route closures triggered by an armed escalation involving......
China humanoid robot production surges as demand lags behind
China has rapidly scaled up the production of humanoid robots, securing a dominant position in the global robotics supply chain, while signs of weak demand raise concerns about a potential imbalance in the sector’s growth trajectory. The country accounted for roughly 85 percent of global humanoid robot shipments in 2025, according to......
Iraq warns of financial catastrophe as oil revenues collapse amid Iran conflict
Iraq has issued a stark warning over its economic stability as oil revenues fall sharply during the ongoing regional conflict involving Iran. Foreign minister Fuad Hussein said the country could face a financial catastrophe if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist due to military escalation involving the United States and Israel against......
Banks accelerate AI driven layoffs as 63,000 jobs cut
A wave of restructuring across global banking institutions has intensified job cuts linked to artificial intelligence, with 63,000 positions eliminated in 2026. Financial groups are increasingly integrating AI efficiency targets into workforce planning, moving beyond pilot programs and experimental use cases. The shift is reshaping employment......
Xai accused of using Claude outputs to train Grok
A major artificial intelligence dispute has emerged over allegations that xAI used outputs from Anthropic’s Claude model to train its own systems. According to accounts from people familiar with internal projects, the company carried out months of model distillation work focused on coding capabilities. The practice allegedly continued......
Inside Apple’s secret AI meeting that reshaped Siri strategy
A closed-door discussion in early 2025 marked a turning point in Apple’s artificial intelligence ambitions. Senior executives gathered near the company’s software engineering division to confront a growing internal concern. Apple Intelligence had failed to meet expectations and the long-delayed overhaul of Siri faced further setbacks.......
Germany's Bitcoin sale looks prescient after crypto market slump
Germany's decision to sell nearly 50,000 seized bitcoins in mid-2024 is being reassessed after a sharp decline in cryptocurrency prices erased much of the criticism that followed the transaction. Between June 19 and July 12, 2024, German authorities liquidated the holdings for roughly $2.89 billion at an average price of about $57,900......