The Swiss National Bank (SNB) stated it's prepared to intervene in foreign exchange markets to prevent excessive appreciation of the Swiss franc. The central bank maintained its policy rate at 0% while noting a slight increase in inflation to 0.6% due to energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
Advocates in Central Australia are pushing for youth foyers, transitional housing models for vulnerable individuals aged 16-24, to combat persistently high youth homelessness rates. The NT has Australia's highest rates, with nearly 50% of its homeless population under 24.
Aman Sanger (India) and Sualeh Asif (Pakistan), co-founders of AI coding assistant Cursor, are reportedly set to become billionaires after Elon Musk's $60 billion acquisition of their company, Anysphere. Cursor, founded in 2022, has seen rapid growth and is used by millions globally.
Three young rugby players have died in Malaysia within weeks due to heatstroke, dehydration, and organ failure. The incidents, occurring during matches and training in high temperatures and humidity, have sparked concerns about player safety and the need for adjustments in the sport.
The Tahmoor Colliery mine has been sold to a consortium of Golden Energy and Resources (GEAR) and M Resources, offering renewed hope for hundreds of former workers who lost their jobs. The sale is subject to government approvals, but the union is optimistic about operations and job returns.
Donald Trump announced a memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the war, involving sanctions relief and opening the Strait of Hormuz. He also threatened to resume bombing if Iran fails to comply, and discussed the deal's comparison to the Iran Nuclear Deal and the US oil reserve situation.
Autoridades do Acre se reuniram para planejar a segurança das eleições de 2026, focando no transporte de urnas, inteligência e riscos climáticos. O TRE-AC informou sobre 614.753 eleitores e 701 locais de votação.
Dışişleri Bakanı Hakan Fidan, Rusya ziyaretinde ikili ilişkileri ve bölgesel konuları ele aldıklarını belirtti. Fidan, Türkiye'nin Rusya-Ukrayna savaşının diplomasiyle çözümü için her türlü desteği vermeye hazır olduğunu vurguladı.
Joshua Baer, a prominent "Austinpreneur" and founder of venture capital firm Capital Factory, died Tuesday when his business jet crashed in Laredo, Texas. Baer, 50, was known for supporting tech startups and fostering entrepreneurship in Austin.
Twitch streamer Nina Lin's channel is unavailable following her arrest during New York Knicks' championship celebrations. The suspension notice suggests a permanent ban due to guideline violations, adding to her recent controversies.
Energy industry voices are questioning the viability of the Marinus Link project due to the rapid expansion of AI data centres in Tasmania. These data centres require significant energy, potentially consuming a large portion of the state's supply, which could impact the project's business case.
Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the "abolition" of parts of the 1997 Hebron Agreement, transferring Palestinian municipal powers over planning and construction in Hebron. Palestinians decry the move as annexation and a violation of agreements, while Israeli officials cite non-cooperation.
An Indian entrepreneur reflects on her 8-year journey in the US, detailing the challenges of loneliness, cultural adaptation, and building a life from scratch. She highlights professional growth and emotional struggles, emphasizing that geography doesn't define patriotism or family ties.
President Trump joked about being the boss at a G-7 meeting amid criticism that he's being outmaneuvered by Iran in a proposed deal. Critics claim the deal offers significant concessions to Tehran with vague assurances on its nuclear program, while the White House defends it.
President Trump joked about being "the boss" at a G-7 meeting in France while facing criticism at home over a potential Iran deal. Critics claim the deal offers significant concessions to Tehran, including sanctions relief and asset unfreezing, in exchange for vague assurances on its nuclear program.
Dışişleri Bakanı Hakan Fidan'a, Rusya ziyareti kapsamında Moskova Devlet Uluslararası İlişkiler Enstitüsü (MGIMO) tarafından fahri doktora unvanı verildi. Fidan, Türkiye-Rusya ilişkilerinin önemine vurgu yaparak, bölgesel istikrar ve işbirliğinin gerekliliğini belirtti.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams, boosting African representation with ten qualifiers. Opening matches feature on-field drama and broader tensions, from xenophobia debates in South Africa to historic France–Senegal connections and DR Congo’s return after 1974.
Lebanon has reopened the Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat, aiming to establish a second international travel hub. Officials hope the airport will stimulate economic growth, particularly in the underserved north, and serve routes to Dubai, Istanbul, and Mersin. Challenges remain in completing necessary infrastructure.
PM Modi discussed maritime security and Indian seafarer safety with US President Trump at the G7 Summit. The meeting followed the deaths of three Indian sailors in US strikes off Oman. Trump expressed condolences and pledged cooperation on seafarer safety.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty informed staff of significant financial challenges, with plans to cut costs by potentially closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games. This follows a memo citing over $20bn in investments yielding declining revenue and a "hardware component crisis."
Türk sinemasının tanınmış oyuncusu ve hayvan hakları savunucusu Emel Yıldız (85), kızı vefatından 40 gün sonra hayatını kaybetti. Fatih Camii'nde düzenlenen cenaze törenine Türkan Şoray ve Tuna Arman gibi isimler katıldı.
The US Navy's Pacific Partnership 2026, its largest annual humanitarian mission, has launched with a focus on Southeast Asia. Analysts see it as an effort to rebuild confidence and project soft power amid rivalry with China.
İspanya'daki Cave 338 mağarasında yapılan kazılarda 5.500 yıl öncesine ait insan kalıntıları, süs eşyaları ve yeşil mineral parçaları bulundu. Bulgular, mağaranın erken dönem madencilik alanı veya gömü alanı olabileceği ihtimallerini gündeme getirdi.
SpaceX's stock debuted on Nasdaq, reaching a $2.65 trillion valuation and displacing Amazon. The company raised $75 billion in its IPO, the largest in history, and announced a $60 billion acquisition of AI coding assistant Cursor.
