23% of Australians report political differences straining relationships, with younger couples (66% of 18-30 year olds) most likely to be 'politically mismatched', yet experts advise such differences need not be deal-breakers if approached with respect and open dialogue
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) shared an undated image of US and Taiwanese officials coordinating on maritime security, search, rescue, and disaster relief, underscoring US support for Taiwan amid Beijing's increased patrols east of the island.
The UK's cancellation of a military training exercise in Kenya due to unresolved disagreements over defence arrangements has strained a long-standing defence partnership, highlighting tensions over legal jurisdiction, accountability, and rules governing British forces in Kenya.
Donald Trump's second administration sees a record 27 Senate-confirmed officials leaving, facilitating a power grab by concentrating power in the presidency through acting officials, aided by recent Supreme Court rulings.
Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak announces 90% growth in Saudi investments in Russia over the past year, citing successful partnership between RFDI and Saudi sovereign wealth fund.
Stocks face a muted open after a sell-off, influenced by rising oil prices and AI spending concerns. Key companies like Intel, Nvidia, Amkor, American Express, SLB, Deckers Outdoor, GE Healthcare, Dell, Verizon, and Oracle report mixed earnings and strategic developments.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation to discuss increasing mutual trade, advancing joint projects, and strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership. Putin also congratulated Mirziyoyev on his birthday.
Allianz, tramite Allianz Asia Holding, ha acquisito la divisione assicurativa di HSBC a Singapore per 2 miliardi di euro e ha siglato una partnership di distribuzione esclusiva di 15 anni. L'accordo rafforza la strategia di crescita di Allianz in Asia e dovrebbe concludersi entro la prima metà del 2027.
Cerebras shares gained 5% after partnering with AMD to integrate Cerebras's AI chips into AMD's Helios AI systems, starting later this year. The collaboration aims for ultra-low latency in AI, with Cerebras chips used in AMD's data centers and configurable for server buyers.
South Korea and the U.S. launched the Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center (KUSPC) in Washington, facilitating Seoul's $150 billion investment in the U.S. shipbuilding sector. This initiative, part of the "Make American Shipbuilding Great Again" plan, aims to revitalize the U.S. industry through joint R&D, technology sharing, and workforce training.
India, under captain Shreyas Iyer, defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20I in Harare, ending a seven-match winless streak. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became the youngest player to score a T20I half-century, while Mayank Yadav also made an impact on his comeback.
South Korea and the U.S. launched the Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center (KUSPC) in Washington to facilitate $150 billion in investment under the "Make American Shipbuilding Great Again" (MASGA) initiative, aiming to revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry and strengthen supply chains.
Bernstein maintains an overweight rating on the Bitcoin mining sector, citing growing partnerships between miners and AI data centers. These collaborations address power constraints and political pushback, with July seeing over 7.5 gigawatts in new AI-related deals.
Binance has partnered with UK nonprofit STOP THE TRAFFIK to enhance its capabilities in identifying and investigating cryptocurrency activity linked to human trafficking and child exploitation, receiving specialized intelligence and training.
Canada has been granted "enhanced insight" into the British-Italian-Japanese Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) for a sixth-generation fighter jet, allowing it to assess potential future participation and diversify defense partnerships.
South Korea and ASEAN reaffirmed their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Manila, introducing new cooperation initiatives in AI, cultural industries, and maritime safety, while discussing FTA upgrades and supply chain resilience.
Next Yacht Group, con i marchi Maiora e AB Yachts, è tornato ai vertici del Global Order Book di Boat International dopo un rilancio industriale avviato nel 2021. Il vicepresidente Giorgio Mattei ha illustrato le strategie di diversificazione e innovazione che hanno portato a un 2025 da record e un buon inizio 2026.
Advanced Micro Devices announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic, committing to a future investment of up to $5 billion and the deployment of 2 gigawatts of AMD Instinct MI450 Series GPUs. This deal supports Anthropic's efforts to expand computing capacity amid explosive growth and high demand for its AI models.
Jess Fox, alongside her sister Noemie Fox and Kate Eckhardt, secured a world title gold for the Australian women's kayak team in Oklahoma. This victory marks Fox's successful return to competition after kidney surgery and is the trio's second team title in the event.
The Asian Tour has ended its association with LIV Golf and forged a new partnership with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, effective immediately. This agreement, set to run until at least 2029, aims to enhance global golf by creating pathways for Asian Tour players and bringing co-sanctioned events back to the region.
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev visited Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, signing a strategic partnership declaration. Discussions centered on increasing Azerbaijani gas supplies to Germany via the Southern Gas Corridor and developing the Middle Corridor trade route, as Europe seeks to reduce reliance on Russian energy.
Volkswagen AG is in advanced discussions with India's JSW Group for a local partnership, aiming to infuse fresh capital and bolster its presence in the Indian auto market. JSW Group reportedly seeks a majority stake in Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt., though deal valuation and investment amounts remain unresolved.
Apple is reportedly reviving its device subscription program, 'Apple Upgrade,' potentially launching July 28. Partnering with Klarna, the service will offer iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches with upgrade flexibility, but some devices will be ineligible.
Canada has become the first observer nation in the UK-, Italy-, and Japan-led Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), gaining access to discussions on the sixth-generation fighter jet's development. This move aligns with Canada's strategy to diversify defence partnerships beyond the US, with potential for future full partnership.
