US imposes 25% extra tariff on Indian goods over Russian oil ties, sparking rupee slide and export fears.

China plans to impose absolute carbon emissions caps by 2027, expanding its trading scheme to more major industries.

Typhoon Kajiki has killed three people, injured 10, and flooded Hanoi, damaging thousands of homes and rice fields across Vietnam.

Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI, alleging unfair practices in AI competition and manipulation of App Store rankings.

Hours before meeting President Lee, Trump launched sharp criticism of South Korea, heightening tensions ahead of the summit.

Intel cautioned that its US stake could affect international sales and limit access to future government grants.

Poland’s presidential veto has raised concerns over Ukraine’s Starlink connectivity, escalating tensions in ongoing refugee aid negotiations.

Mercedes-Benz pension trust plans to sell its $346m Nissan stake, deepening concerns over automaker’s turnaround amid falling shares.

Sweden has signed a $556 million deal to supply Thailand with four Gripen fighter jets between 2025 and 2030.

India is set to revamp its inflation index by adding Amazon and Flipkart price data, reflecting rising online consumer spending.

Trump has threatened to deploy troops to Baltimore after Governor Wes Moore’s ‘safety walk’ invite, sparking Democratic backlash.

US has confirmed first human case of flesh-eating screwworm after traveller returned from Central America, sparking cattle industry fears.

South Korea’s President Lee faced a crucial test as he prepared for his first summit with President Trump.

South Korea is seeking to mend strained ties with China, agreeing to deepen economic and supply chain cooperation

FATF cautions that ISIS and affiliates increasingly exploit cryptocurrencies, social media, and digital platforms to finance terror operations.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 146 prisoners in a UAE-brokered deal, with Zelenskyy confirming ongoing swaps.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei has called the US-Iran standoff “unsolvable,” stressing Tehran will resist Western pressure over its nuclear ambitions

At least 63 Palestinians killed as UN declares Gaza famine, health chief warns of “engineered starvation” crisis.

Governor JB Pritzker blasts Trump’s troop plan as “manufacturing a crisis,” warning Chicago deployment could inflame community tensions.

President Donald Trump has announced that the 2026 World Cup draw would take place at Washington’s Kennedy Center.