Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis
For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.
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Apple CEO warns price rises ‘unavoidable’ amid AI boom
The increase of AI data centres has made supply for key electronic device components dwindle, driving up prices.
Huawei CFO’s admissions can be used at criminal trial, US judge rules
CFO Meng Wanzhou said in 2021 that Huawei illegally conducted business in Iran.
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Trump eyes US-Iran ‘peace deal’ signing
A US-Iran agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz is set to be signed Friday.
Published On 17 Jun 2026
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady under new chair Warsh
In its projections, the US Fed anticipated that rates will rise a quarter of a percentage point by end of 2026.
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Trump: ‘Very strong’ Iran deal is a ‘wall to a nuclear weapon’
US President Donald Trump claimed that the scheduled signing of his Iran “peace deal” in Geneva on Friday would be succe
Published On 17 Jun 2026
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Trump calls Modi a ‘killer’ and an ‘angel’
President Donald Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “killer” and an “angel” at the G7 in France.
Published On 17 Jun 2026
Northern Lebanon airport revival brings economic hope for the region
Rene Mouawad Airport to serve Istanbul, Dubai, and Mersin as part of plans to revitalise northern Lebanon’s economy.
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Strait of Hormuz reopens: But can ships’ safety be assured?
Shipping operators and insurers prefer to wait and watch from a distance for now.
Oil prices continue slide amid hopes for peace, opening of Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude drops to lowest price since early March, before signing of framework deal to end US-Israel war on Iran.
Trump administration seeks to halt air pollution lawsuit against Musk’s xAI
US Department of Justice claims NAACP lawsuit threatens ‘national, economic, and energy security’.
