Israel has expanded its military-held territory in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria by approximately 1,000 sq km since October 2023. These "buffer zones" aim to prevent future attacks but have displaced over 3 million people and are not recognized as new borders.
Russia and ASEAN countries agreed at a summit in Kazan to expand cooperation on energy security and diversification of supplies. Plans include increasing trade, investment, and partnerships in oil, gas, LNG, and electricity, alongside enhanced crisis preparedness and exploration of renewable and nuclear energy.
Nykaa aims for $5 billion GMV by FY2030, doubling its business over the last three years while staying profitable. The company is expanding into wellness as a natural extension of its beauty and self-care offerings.
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.
La plateforme de prédiction Kalshi a généré plus de 5,5 milliards de dollars de volume de trading sur ses contrats à terme perpétuels en deux semaines. L'entreprise, qui propose actuellement 11 contrats liés aux cryptomonnaies, prévoit de diversifier son offre avec des contrats sur les actions, les matières premières, les événements sportifs et politiques, tout en naviguant les régulations de la CFTC.
Benchmark-StoneX reiterated a $270 price target for Coinbase (COIN), a 60% increase, following the company's unveiling of future products including tokenized equities and options trading. The firm sees Coinbase evolving into an "everything exchange" beyond crypto trading.
Alibaba Cloud has launched its first data centers in France, expanding its European presence to meet growing demand and support data sovereignty initiatives. This move positions the company to offer AI services across the region.
The Russia-Ukraine war, now exceeding WWI's duration, is fundamentally altering global order. It has triggered NATO expansion, a new arms race in Europe, and revolutionized drone warfare. Russia faces dependency on China, while North Korea and Iran benefit as arms suppliers. The conflict offers lessons for China, challenges India's balancing act, and highlights limits of US diplomatic efforts.
JSW Dulux is targeting a top-two position in India's paint market, planning aggressive expansion and significant investments in brands and manufacturing. Leveraging JSW Group's strengths, the company aims to capture growth in the expanding Indian market, with the Dulux brand central to its strategy.
Major UK retailers like Currys, B&Q, Amazon, and Lidl met with the energy minister to discuss selling "balcony solar panels." These plug-in devices aim to help renters and flat dwellers generate their own electricity, cut bills, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Zepto, a leading quick-commerce platform in India, has filed draft papers for an IPO, seeking to raise funds for expansion and offering investors a detailed look into its business model. The company aims to address the ongoing debate about the sector's profitability.
Bitcoin miner IREN has acquired Spanish data center developer Nostrum Group, adding 490 MW of power and a development pipeline in Spain. This move expands IREN's global power portfolio to 5 GW and supports its strategic pivot towards AI cloud services, seeking more predictable revenue streams.
SolarSquare, an Indian residential rooftop solar company, has secured $53 million in a Series C funding round led by B Capital. This investment, the largest in India's solar sector, will fuel expansion into new cities, enhance technology, and scale the company's platform, aiming to build a nationwide home-energy business.
Fred Fleitz, former chief of staff to the National Security Advisor in the Trump administration, stated that there is a growing consensus in the U.S. to expand South Korea's nuclear authority. He emphasized that revising the current agreement to allow South Korea full access to the nuclear fuel cycle is supported by bipartisan agreement in the U.S., despite potential objections from the Department of Energy.
A Lowy Institute report indicates China's capacity to strike Australia will increase substantially over the next decade, posing a strategic challenge. This includes interdicting trade, severing communications, cyber operations, and naval power projection.
An Al Jazeera investigation reveals Israel has established a de facto military footprint across 1,000 sq km of Gaza, southern Lebanon, and southern Syria, exceeding official maps. Analysts call it 'strategic deception' to mask war objective failures and impose new realities.
Reports detail Russian airstrikes in DPR, potential US-Iran talks in Switzerland, and EU accession talks with Ukraine. Tensions rise with Israeli strikes on Lebanon and US troop movements near Iran, while Russia and China discuss payment solutions. Ukraine's debt and Western aid usage are also highlighted.
Around 1,000 people protested for and against an Israeli property sales event at a north London synagogue. Police made 14 arrests amid clashes between rival groups. Opponents claim the event promotes sales in illegally occupied land, while organizers deny this.
Around 1,000 people protested for and against an Israeli property event at a north-west London synagogue. Police made 14 arrests amid clashes between rival groups, citing concerns for Jewish community safety.
US university programs focused on Southeast Asian languages, history, and politics are facing severe funding cuts, leading to center closures and program threats. Conversely, China is bolstering its area studies programs, highlighting a divergence in knowledge valuation between the two powers.
The foreign seasonal worker program, launched to address labor shortages in rural areas due to aging and depopulation, celebrates its 10th anniversary. While praised for its positive impact on agriculture, it faces challenges including human rights abuses and illegal broker involvement, prompting calls for improved systems.
Over 100 UK lawmakers have urged the government to cancel an Israeli real estate event in London, citing its promotion of land sales in illegal West Bank settlements. Organizers deny these claims, stating properties are within the Green Line, but event details mentioning settlements have been removed.
Lebanese officials express concern that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's insistence on expanding the war against Hezbollah is linked to a plan for his army to advance from Nabatieh and surrounding towns. This is seen as a direct response to a potential US-Iran agreement to end the war, with Iran having informed Hezbollah and Amal movement of a forthcoming understanding that includes a ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has approved a draft proposal to revise its "three security documents," a move seen as a further radicalization of its security strategy. The proposal, disguised as "protecting the homeland," aims to lift restrictions on military buildup, budget, and deployment, accelerating its pace of armament and war preparation. This indicates that Japan's post-war "exclusively defense-oriented" principle is effectively defunct, with "new militarism" posing a real threat.
