US Treasury yields remained largely unchanged on Tuesday as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's policy meeting. Expectations for inflation and interest rate hikes are easing, partly due to a provisional peace agreement between Washington and Tehran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Plans to reduce livestock numbers on Dartmoor, intended to combat overgrazing, have sparked fears of a cull of up to 90% of its semi-wild ponies. MPs and Natural England are urging the government to create an exemption for the ponies, which are crucial for managing specific vegetation.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's foreign policy partnerships with Trump, Macron, Meloni, and Starmer show varied dynamics. While cooperation with Italy and the UK is pragmatic, German-French defense ties have faltered, and relations with Trump have faced strain.
Bitcoin's recent rally is linked to a US-Iran framework agreement and the Bank of Japan's upcoming policy meeting. A potential BOJ rate hike and its impact on the yen carry trade could significantly influence BTC's price, alongside ETF demand.
Kuwait has launched a new 15-year residency program for eligible foreign investors, business owners, and senior executives to attract global capital and talent. The initiative aims to boost FDI, create jobs, and diversify the economy away from oil, aligning with regional trends like the UAE's Golden Visa.
The Bank of Japan has increased its policy rate to 1%, a 31-year high, to combat inflation driven by rising oil costs. This move occurs despite recent falls in oil prices and a four-year low in Japan's core inflation, as policymakers aim to stabilize underlying inflation near their 2% target.
A teenager accused of planning a terror attack allegedly shifted his target from a Labour Day event to the Liberal National Party after researching their nuclear power policy. The boy, who cannot be identified, is on trial in Brisbane for acts in preparation for a terrorist act, pleading not guilty.
Western policymakers claim China has 'overcapacity' in steel, EVs, and green tech, flooding markets with subsidized goods. However, economic data suggests otherwise, with China's capacity utilization for ferrous metals within healthy EU ranges. The EU and US employ double standards, using arbitrary metrics and bypassing the WTO to impose protectionist measures.
Music streaming service Qobuz experienced a significant surge in US users and revenue in late 2025, driven by Spotify's controversial business practices and AI music concerns. Qobuz now boasts 1.2 million users and offers higher per-stream payouts.
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1%, the highest in over 30 years, to combat creeping inflation and a weak yen. This marks the first rate hike since December and the first time rates have reached 1% since 1995. The decision, supported by a 7-1 vote, signals a focus on inflation concerns over growth.
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1%, the highest in over 30 years, in a move to normalize policy amid a weak yen and rising inflation. This marks the first rate hike since December and the first time rates have reached 1% since 1995.
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South Korea's trade ministry pledged to protect its steel companies' interests as the EU implements a new policy on July 1 to address global overcapacity. The policy will halve tariff-free steel import quotas to 18.3 million tons, impacting Korean exports.
Maharashtra has significantly expanded its green data centre policy, allowing more projects across the entire state, not just Mumbai. The revised policy offers incentives like power tariff concessions and subsidies to accelerate digital infrastructure investment and meet long-term capacity targets.
Israeli PM Netanyahu stated he and US President Trump don't always agree, citing differences during the Iran conflict. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's security interests and credited US-Israeli actions for preventing Iran's nuclear threat.
The City of Melville is debating two tree policy options: one to protect trees on private property, and another exempting owners from development approval for removal. A community survey showed 63% support for tree retention, but councillors face pressure from both advocates and property owners.
The Indian government will compensate highway builders for a nearly 71% surge in bulk diesel prices over three months, aiming to shield them from increased expenditure due to the West Asia conflict. A new policy will soon be released, allowing agencies to pay the difference between base and prevailing diesel rates. This follows a significant increase in bitumen prices and a slowdown in highway construction, with a parliamentary panel recommending measures like bitumen reserves and alternative sourcing.
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's adviser, Zahed ur Rahman, departed Delhi after a dispute with immigration over past controversial statements about India. Dhaka summoned the Indian charge d'affaires to express displeasure.
An investigation into the death of Baby Justin raises questions about why an inquest was never held. A One Nation official with a history of racist social media posts is revealed. Locals discuss the impact of a shark attack. Cape Verde shocked Spain in the World Cup.
An investigation into the death of Baby Justin raises questions about why an inquest was never held. A One Nation official with a history of racist social media posts is revealed, and locals react to a shark attack. Cape Verde shocked Spain in the World Cup.
Russian Presidential Aide Nikolay Patrushev stated that ordinary Europeans do not hate Russia, despite the EU's political course. He also claimed Western countries are developing scenarios for pre-emptive strikes on Russian naval bases and that mines are being planted at European ports.
John Drew, a policy development officer for One Nation in Queensland, has defended the Hitler Youth and used offensive language about Indigenous people and migrants. This comes despite One Nation's claims of a new vetting tool called Operation Obsidian.
John Drew, a policy development officer for One Nation in Queensland, has a history of making offensive and racist remarks about Aboriginal people, migrants, and ethnic minorities. He also defended the Hitler Youth and expressed admiration for the White Australia policy. This comes despite One Nation's claims of implementing new vetting processes.
A war initiated by the US and Israel against Iran, based on misreadings of Tehran's strength, has concluded with a memorandum of understanding. The conflict damaged US alliances, strained the global economy, and resulted in significant loss of life and destruction. The agreement reopens the Strait of Hormuz, lifts the US Navy's blockade of Iranian ports, and extends the ceasefire, deferring complex issues like Iran's nuclear program to future talks.
