Uzbekistan will showcase investment projects worth approximately €75 billion at the Tashkent International Investment Forum 2026, seeking international financing for energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and industrial development. Over 3,400 foreign delegates from 102 countries are expected to attend.
The US and Iran have announced a preliminary agreement to end their conflict, potentially resolving the global energy crisis. The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, which was closed by Iran in February 2026, causing significant oil supply disruptions and price hikes. While the agreement offers hope, experts caution that restoring normal energy flows will take months due to damaged infrastructure and logistical challenges.
L'introduction en bourse de SpaceX, la plus importante jamais réalisée, a mis en lumière la domination américaine en IA, mais a aussi secoué les marchés mondiaux. Au Japon, Kioxia a détrôné Toyota comme première capitalisation, et le fabricant de puces mémoire a vu sa valeur s'envoler après un accord de paix Iran-États-Unis.
The SEC's draft 5-year plan (2026-2030) signals a policy shift towards blockchain and digital assets, focusing on regulatory architecture and market modernization rather than enforcement. This change aims to build institutional confidence and facilitate compliant capital formation within a stable legal framework.
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has made a significant investment in Elon Musk's SpaceX, reportedly at least $1.4bn, as the company began trading on sharemarkets. Rinehart expressed confidence in Musk and excitement about SpaceX's AI prospects, with potential for collaboration on AI infrastructure and critical mineral supply.
SK Plasma has begun a project to build essential medicine production infrastructure in Turkey by breaking ground on a plasma fractionation facility. The facility, a joint venture with the Turkish Red Crescent, aims to achieve commercial production by 2030, reducing Turkey's reliance on imported plasma-derived drugs.
A new analysis by the Lowy Institute warns that China's military is developing a "real and growing" ability to hit the Australian mainland with missiles and threaten critical infrastructure. The report highlights China's vast military build-up and its increasing power projection capabilities in the region.
While Bitcoin ETFs attract attention, dozens of obscure institutional products are emerging, allowing Bitcoin to be used like Treasuries and gold: pledged for loans, posted as margin, held as insurance reserves, and built into corporate balance sheets, indicating a shift beyond speculation into core financial machinery.
UK and Japan have agreed a multi-billion pound investment deal, with Japanese firms pledging over £9bn for UK infrastructure and financial services, and up to £9bn for offshore wind projects, creating tens of thousands of jobs. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hailed it as a "new era of co-operation".
Swiss voters narrowly rejected a hard-right anti-immigration proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050. The initiative, which could have jeopardized ties with the EU, was opposed by nearly 55% of voters, with officials citing stability and openness.
Swiss voters have rejected a right-wing initiative to cap the country's population at 10 million. Early results show nearly 53% opposed the measure, which was backed by the Swiss People's Party and could have jeopardized ties with the EU.
The Israeli military conducted fresh strikes in southern Beirut, targeting a Hezbollah command center in the Ghobeiry neighborhood. The IDF stated the strikes were precise and in response to Hezbollah firing towards Israeli territory. This follows a weekend of escalation that killed at least five people in Lebanon.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the Modi government's economic record against Rahul Gandhi's criticism, highlighting India's growth amid global challenges and accusing Gandhi of undermining national achievements. She cited poverty reduction, infrastructure development, and digital progress as key successes.
L'île d'Oléron envisage de rétablir un péage sur son pont, 30 ans après sa gratuité. Une consultation populaire est lancée face aux coûts d'entretien et aux problèmes de fréquentation estivale.
As Donald Trump turns 80, a collection of public figures offer a mix of sarcastic thanks, sharp criticism, and reflections on his resilience and impact on global politics, finance, and American society.
JPMorgan's Alex Yao states China's AI monetization is now about 'measurable business value' over technical prowess. The market is consolidating, with leading players transforming consumer AI into enterprise infrastructure. Yao believes models only need master's-level capability for practical work, and Chinese consumers will pay if value is clear.
Donald Trump will attend a G7 working session with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France, but no bilateral meeting is scheduled. Meanwhile, Ukraine conducted drone attacks in Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions, hitting a sea terminal and an oil station.
The ACT government mandated compostable packaging at public events, but a lack of composting facilities means most of it ends up in landfill, frustrating vendors and waste advocates who feel misled by the policy.
Principal Secretary to PM PK Mishra emphasized the need for India to build 'antifragile systems' that grow stronger from uncertainties and disruptions. Speaking at the NIUA's golden jubilee, he highlighted the changing nature of global risks and the persistent governance challenge of implementing ideas on the ground.
India's Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project is implementing tunnel hood technology for the first time to manage air pressure changes and reduce noise in mountain tunnels. This advanced engineering solution aims to enhance passenger comfort and operational efficiency.
Morpho Labs secured $175 million in a funding round led by Paradigm, a16z crypto, and Ribbit Capital. The company, known for its DeFi lending protocol, aims to become a credit infrastructure layer for traditional financial institutions, indicating a shift in investor focus towards onchain credit markets and stablecoin infrastructure.
The UK government has announced a £1.1bn investment in AI hardware, aiming to foster domestic chip companies. Alongside this, new measures will compel big tech firms like Apple and Google to block child nudity online, with potential criminal liabilities for non-compliance. Future actions may include an under-16 ban on high-risk social media apps.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops struck energy and transport infrastructure used by the Ukrainian army and enemy deployment sites over the past 24 hours. The ministry also claimed Ukrainian forces lost approximately 1,440 troops and destroyed a Leopard-2 tank.
Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russia's R-280 highway, a key supply route to Crimea, reportedly turning it into the "highway of death." This, coupled with repeated strikes on the Kerch Bridge, leaves Russia with limited options for supplying the annexed peninsula. Meanwhile, EU ambassadors agreed to advance accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova.
