Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina stated that the Bank of Russia estimates the balance of risks has shifted more towards pro-inflationary factors. While Middle East conflict risks have lessened, uncertainty remains regarding global economic implications, potentially affecting Russia via import prices and logistics.
Tunnelling on Sydney's $3.1bn M6 project will resume after the state government and contractors reached a deal, ending a two-year halt. The private consortium will cover finishing costs, with the motorway now expected to open in 2028.
Despite over $72.8 billion in foreign reserves deployed and the Bank of Japan raising policy rates, the yen remains weak against the dollar. Structural factors like attractive US bond yields for carry trades and domestic reflationary policies are hindering its recovery.
A Danish study of nearly half a million pregnancies suggests that bending forward and walking extensively at work in early pregnancy may increase miscarriage risk. Each extra hour of forward bending was linked to a 36% higher risk, and each hour of walking to an 18% higher risk.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed doubts about the US achieving its goals in the war against Iran, questioning the effectiveness of military action and suggesting regime change should be internally driven. An agreement for a 60-day ceasefire was confirmed by US, Iran, and Pakistan.
A private investor list reveals individuals with ties to Chinese military contractors and entities linked to the Qatari royal family were among overseas investors in SpaceX. The rocket company, which handles sensitive US government work, has barred Chinese investors from its IPO due to regulatory concerns.
The Indian government told the Delhi High Court that Telegram has become a 'new dark web,' making it difficult to track criminals. This statement came as Telegram challenged a temporary ban imposed ahead of the NEET-UG retest, affecting over 150 million users.
Gyeongbuk Province is emerging as a nuclear energy hub with 13 operating reactors and plans for 4 more, including 2 new large-scale reactors in Yeongdeok. The province hosts KHNP headquarters and a radioactive waste disposal site, aiming to leverage stable power for industries like steel and data centers, while advocating for differentiated electricity rates.
Two Russian-linked arsonists, Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc, were found guilty of targeting property connected to UK PM Keir Starmer. PM Rishi Sunak stated the UK is under attack from "bad actors" seeking to "destabilise our democracy," linking the incident to broader Russian aggression.
Japan is embracing "techno-nationalism" to boost its domestic aerospace industry and reclaim its status as an innovation hub, partly driven by competition with China and a desire for nationally produced solutions.
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act that could bar defense contractors from stock buybacks or dividends without Pentagon approval. The measure, supported by both parties, aims to increase discipline among contractors and faces opposition from industry groups.
Donald Trump will dine with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles, a historic symbol of French royalty and revolution. Trump, who admires grand design, was reportedly impressed by the palace's authenticity.
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre reported over 200 cyber-incidents hitting critical national infrastructure in the past year, with state-linked actors, including Russia, China, and Iran, responsible for three-quarters of attacks. Advances in AI are expected to accelerate threats by 2028.
Six women died and three were injured when two tractors, allegedly racing, collided with their e-rickshaw on the Kachla-Ujhani highway in Budaun, India. The drivers fled the scene.
South Korea's state-run KHNP has chosen Yeongdeok for two new large nuclear reactors (2.8GW) and Gijang for a small modular reactor (0.7GW), aiming for completion by 2038. This reverses a previous stance against new nuclear construction, driven by rising power demand from AI and clean energy goals.
Netflix's 13th Harlan Coben adaptation, 'I Will Find You,' follows David Burroughs, imprisoned for his son's murder, who learns his son might be alive. Despite a predictable plot, the series is compellingly watchable, typical of Coben's formula.
Toronto police have linked dozens of shootings, including an attack on the US consulate, to a "multilayered" gun-for-hire network. Young people are recruited via encrypted apps and paid to film attacks. A police officer was killed during a raid linked to the shootings.
Toronto police have linked dozens of shootings, including one at the US consulate, to a gun-for-hire network recruiting young people via encrypted apps. A police officer was killed during a raid related to the shootings. Investigators are working with the FBI to identify those orchestrating the violence.
Libyan politicians and legal experts express skepticism about the ability of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State to resolve the political crisis and agree on election laws within the 45-day deadline set by the UN mission. Doubts stem from past failures and deep-seated disagreements, particularly regarding presidential candidacy requirements.
Filmmaker Ben Rivers adapted Don DeLillo's play 'The Word for Snow' for his new film, Mare's Nest, featuring nine-year-old girls reciting the author's complex prose. The film explores a post-apocalyptic, adult-free world, blending DeLillo's themes with Rivers' distinctive visual style.
A Chinese analyst suggests Israel's move to phase out US military aid reflects a decline in American alliances due to the 'America First' policy. Negotiations for a new aid agreement began June 5, following Israeli PM Netanyahu's advocacy for reduced US support.
Jayamma Chinnegowda, mother of Kannada actors Vijay Raghavendra and Sriimurali, died on June 16 due to age-related health issues. A film producer herself, she was married to S.A. Chinnegowda and part of a prominent film family with ties to Dr. Rajkumar's family.
Rolls-Royce SMR has won a contract to build three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) on Sweden's west coast, a deal hailed by the UK government as a major export win and a breakthrough for British nuclear technology. The project aims to power industries and households in southern Sweden.
Ten years after Jo Cox's murder, her sister Kim Leadbeater fears political discourse has worsened, marked by increased intolerance, far-right unrest, and online abuse. Experts and MPs discuss the shift from economic to identity politics, amplified by social media, and the challenges of fostering constructive dialogue.
