Iran and the US resume indirect nuclear talks in Oman amidst regional tensions and economic volatility, with differing agendas complicating potential agreements.
The CIA is expediting its tech acquisition processes to counter China's tech advancements, focusing on AI, biotech, and microchips amid dwindling US-China research collaborations.
India revamps funding criteria for deep tech startups, allowing firms operational for 20 years to qualify, paralleling Canada's substantial defense innovation investments, both aiming to enhance national tech landscapes.
US copper stockpiles have surged due to global supply issues and lower demand from China, impacting prices and raising concerns over future market stability.
Spanish train drivers ended a strike over safety issues, following two fatal accidents and major service disruptions, after agreeing with the government's new safety measures.
The FDA has flagged Novo Nordisk for misleading obesity pill ads amid a legal brawl with Hims over copycat drugs, highlighting regulatory and market challenges.
Japan's Nikkei stock index surged as Sanae Takaichi's party secured a historic election win, boosting investor confidence and signaling optimism for economic reforms and stability.
Asian markets rally as tech stocks rebound, gold prices dip. S&P 500 nears record high despite concerns over AI sector valuations and potential market bubbles.
Samsung's stock climbed 6.4% as it prepares to mass-produce high-bandwidth memory chips for AI, impacting the memory chip market amid ongoing shortages.
Middle Eastern tensions, especially involving Iran, are impacting global oil prices, leading to volatility as geopolitical uncertainties threaten supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
Palm oil prices fall below 4,000 ringgit per ton due to rising soy oil supply from duty cuts in India and production challenges in Indonesia.
UK intelligence warns political parties of foreign interference threats, emphasizing heightened risks from donations and coercion, and stresses tighter security measures for fiscal events.