WORLD
Israel’s Iran attack rattles oil markets, puts spotlight on Saudi output and US ties
Trump’s Middle East strategy faces test as crude prices spike and Opec+ production gains draw scrutiny.
WORLD
Lawyers and accountants fight back as Trump tax bill targets SALT workaround
Professional services firms say targeted crackdown is unfair and threatens small business parity.
WORLD
US travel slowdown raises red flags for economy as consumers cut back
Lower bookings, declining air traffic, and cautious spending suggest weakening consumer confidence.
WORLD
Israel attacks Iran's gas facilities, fuelling fears of wider energy war
Targeted raids designed to cut domestic fuel supply, but threats of Gulf escalation hang over oil markets.
WORLD
Israel’s airstrikes damage Iran’s nuclear sites, but underground enrichment remains intact
Analysts say Israeli strikes hit aboveground infrastructure but failed to cripple Iran’s ability to make a nuclear bomb.
WORLD
Trump administration halts immigration raids on farms and hotels after industry backlash
Hospitality and agricultural sectors see relief as ICE told to pause workplace arrests in key industries.
WORLD
Meta AI’s public feed is exposing private user confessions — and raising privacy concerns
As users seek emotional support from chatbots, many unknowingly share deeply personal content in public view.
WORLD
Iran vows retaliation as Israel prepares more strikes and US support looms in background
Tehran faces tough choices amid mounting losses, internal disruption, and the threat of overwhelming Israeli air power.
WORLD
UK deploys fighter jets to Middle East amid Iranian threats against British bases
The UK is deploying fighter jets to the Middle East as a precaution amid Iranian threats, while urging de-escalation and signalling possible support for Israel.
WORLD
Israel strikes Iran’s Natanz facility in bold bid to halt nuclear progress
Attack targets heart of Iran’s enrichment program but full impact remains uncertain.
WORLD
Beijing delays approval of $35bn Synopsys-Ansys semiconductor deal amid chip export tensions
China’s antitrust regulator holds up US chip industry merger after Trump tightens export controls.
WORLD
Western companies raise alarm over China’s demand for sensitive data in rare earths trade
Beijing’s export controls require disclosure of business secrets as firms scramble for critical materials.
WORLD
Germany to prioritise railway overhaul in €500bn infrastructure drive
Germany will prioritise upgrading its ailing rail network with €10.5bn in initial spending from a new €500bn infrastructure fund aimed at reviving its economy and restoring public trust.
WORLD
China limits rare-earth export licences for US firms to six months as trade truce remains fragile
Beijing retains key leverage as both sides eye broader agreement amid escalating export controls.
WORLD
Trump administration review puts Aukus submarine deal in doubt
The Trump administration is reviewing whether to withdraw from the Aukus submarine pact with the UK and Australia, alarming allies amid rising tensions with China.
WORLD
FBI leadership seeks to move National Academy from Virginia to Alabama, drawing internal and political criticism
Proposed relocation from Quantico to Huntsville aligns with Trump administration push to reshape bureau and shift resources out of Washington.
WORLD
EU sets sanction threat on Chinese banks for claimed aid to Russian war trade
Action represents the first move by Brussels to hit third-party lenders as it looks to increase pressure on Moscow.
WORLD
US nuclear startup fuels next atomic age amid AI boom and rivalry with China
Standard Nuclear’s quest to build safer reactor fuel draws investors and Pentagon interest as energy demands surge.
WORLD
Canada’s Davie Shipbuilding eyes Texas yard to help Trump revive US icebreaker production
Plan to build Arctic-ready vessels in Texas aligns with White House push to strengthen domestic shipbuilding industry.
WORLD
Musk retreats from Trump feud after phone calls broker peace
Following public fallout and record Tesla stock drop, Musk acknowledges regret as White House and Trump signal softer tone.
WORLD
China’s rare earth controls give it fresh leverage as US firms brace for fragile trade deal
Beijing’s export controls on critical magnets highlight its leverage in trade talks as US automakers and defence companies scramble for supplies.
WORLD
X uses legal threats to pressure brands back to platform as ad boycott drags on
Elon Musk’s platform leans on lawsuits and aggressive tactics to revive ad revenue amid U.S.-China tensions and industry pushback.
ENTERTAINMENT
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary and pop music trailblazer, dies at 82
His lifelong pursuit of musical beauty revolutionized the Beach Boys' sound and left an unparalleled legacy.
BUSINESS
World Bank warns US growth to halve as Trump tariffs hit global economy
Global economic growth is set to slow sharply this year as US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies begin to take their toll on trade, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
