Tesla launches self-driving robotaxi service in Austin
The trial involves about 10 vehicles operating in a limited zone, each carrying a front-seat safety monitor
New Zealand receives 189 golden visa applications under new rules
85 of those applications come from U.S. citizens, followed by 26 from China and 24 from Hong Kong
Bitcoin falls below $100,000 after U.S. airstrikes in Iran
The cryptocurrency briefly falls to $98,200, erasing about $40 billion in market value, before rebounding to around $101,000
Xiaomi set to reveal YU7 SUV prices during june 26 debut
YU7 is Xiaomi’s first SUV and its second electric vehicle model
FedEx founder Fred Smith, pioneer of overnight delivery, dies at 80
Smith remained executive chairman after stepping down as CEO in 2022
Britain to launch 10-year industrial strategy next week
Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds announces 275 million pounds for training workers in sectors such as engineering and defence
Airlines weigh how long to suspend Middle East flights as conflict enters new phase following US attacks on Iran
Many Western aviators yet to resume flights to Gulf capitals; Local carriers in Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq tentatively resume; Flightradar24 reports "dramatic increase" in GPS jamming and spoofing in war-hit region
US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments come after Iranian parliament reportedly approved the closure of Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20% of global oil and gas flows
Asia stock markets slip as investors anxiously see how Iran reacts to US attacks
Iran’s action could result in risks to global markets and inflation; Wall Street futures dip; Dollar edges up, no broad rush to safety as yet
Oil jumps more than 3% in international markets after US attacks key Iranian nuclear sites
US attack increases probability of supply disruption; Iran approves waterway closure; could further boost prices
Indian aviation regulator orders Air India to remove three officials
Air India’s own voluntary disclosures revealed problems in crew scheduling, compliance monitoring, and internal accountability, says DGCA
Qatar holds talks with energy companies on risk of Israel-Iran conflict, sources say
Gulf energy giant warns of risks that disruptions in its gas production could impact 20% of global supply; Asian LNG prices have risen by 11% on supply disruption concerns
Global equity funds log biggest outflows in three months on Middle East tensions
US equity funds experience the largest outflows, with net sales of $18.43 billion, while Asia sees $2.86 billion in outflows and Europe records $640 million in net inflows
Dollar weakens against euro and pound but heads for weekly gain
Dollar index, which tracks the U.S. currency against six peers, including the yen, euro, and Swiss franc, is on course to rise 0.6% this week
World Bank seeks stricter debt reporting from developing nations
World Bank is pushing for legal and regulatory reforms that require public disclosure of new loan contracts