EU Commissioner Jozef Sikela offered Brazil a "more beneficial" critical minerals partnership, promising investment in domestic refining and technology to reduce EU reliance on China. This comes as Brazil, with vast rare earth reserves, seeks to process minerals locally, attracting competition from the US and China.
Biohub, funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, announced its fourth round of Rare As One Network grants this fall, committing over $150 million to rare disease initiatives. It also expanded its partnership with Every Cure, leveraging AI to repurpose existing drugs for rare conditions, aiming to accelerate patient-centered research.
The US government and biotech firm Colossal Biosciences announced a partnership to sequence the genomes and preserve tissue samples of all 2,300+ endangered species in the US. This initiative aims to aid future conservation efforts, including assisted reproduction and potential restoration, despite the unexpected nature of the collaboration given each party's past stances.
India A finished day one of the first unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A in a commanding position at 333/4 in Galle, powered by Sai Sudharsan's fluent century (132) and an unbeaten 116-run partnership between captain Dhruv Jurel (68*) and Shaik Rasheed (53*).
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned, drawing praise from EU leaders like Ursula von der Leyen and Emmanuel Macron for his role in strengthening European and Ukrainian security. His departure, which led to the postponement of an EU-UK summit, raises questions about the future of UK-EU relations and continued support for Ukraine, with potential successor Andy Burnham expected to largely maintain Starmer's pro-European stance.
Mumbai's Slum Rehabilitation Authority is expanding its redevelopment efforts to three large slum pockets (Antop Hill, Majaswadi, Behrampada) after the Juhu Galli pilot project's success. The state government aims for a slum-free city, with Delhi also approving a new policy for large-scale rehabilitation.
Apple announced significant updates at WWDC 2026, including a revamped, more personal Siri AI, new features in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, and an AI partnership with Google to power its products.
A24's $75 million research partnership with Google's DeepMind sparks backlash among fans, who see it as contradictory to the studio's edgy, anti-mainstream brand, amid concerns over AI's impact on cinema.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan are on a two-day state visit to Belgium on June 23-24 to celebrate 160 years of diplomatic relations, emphasizing friendship, cooperation, shared values, and economic ties.
India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu on June 23, 2026, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS NSAs Meeting. They discussed ongoing cooperation within BRICS, Russian proposals, and bilateral ties.
New Zealand Women's Cricket Team secures a crucial six-wicket win over Scotland in the Women's T20 World Cup, keeping their knockout stage hopes alive. Scotland, despite a spirited performance led by Darcey Carter's unbeaten 72, were knocked out.
The Goethe-Institut celebrates 75 years of promoting German language and culture globally. Founded post-WWII to rebuild trust, it has evolved from teacher training to a vast network offering language courses, cultural exchange, and support for skilled workers, adapting to political shifts and crisis regions.
Indian law firms are actively pursuing UK partnerships to capitalize on increased cross-border legal work expected from an upcoming free trade agreement. The pact is anticipated to boost demand in sectors like real estate, M&A, and tax, creating new opportunities for both direct alliances and project-based collaborations.
The Goethe-Institut celebrates 75 years of promoting German language and culture globally. Founded post-WWII to rebuild trust, it has evolved from teacher training to a vast network offering language courses, cultural exchange, and support for skilled workers, adapting to political shifts and crises.
Schwab is reportedly collaborating with Cboe to offer prediction markets directly on brokerage platforms, potentially integrating them alongside stocks and options. This move aims to simplify access for retail investors by leveraging existing brokerage infrastructure, bypassing the complexities of crypto platforms.
Italia e Indonesia consolidano la loro collaborazione nella cantieristica navale militare con nuovi accordi. Dopo la fornitura di pattugliatori e aerei, si annuncia una joint venture tra Fincantieri e Republikorp per la costruzione di navi avanzate in Indonesia.
Delhi's new Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2026, approved by Amit Shah, aims for large-scale redevelopment of informal settlements using PPP. It offers permanent housing to an estimated four lakh families and unlocks land value for financing, potentially reshaping urban development.
Analysts from JP Morgan, CLSA, Nomura, and Citigroup have issued positive ratings on Indian stocks Bajaj Finance, Varun Beverages, Nykaa, and Jubilant Foodworks, citing strong growth prospects, strategic partnerships, and margin expansion potential.
Kakao Games Corp. stated no decision has been made regarding a potential merger with Line Games Corp. during a shareholder meeting. The company's CFO indicated potential business partnerships and plans to target new markets like Southeast Asia, where Line has a strong presence. Two new co-CEOs were approved for appointment.
The UK will deploy AI and machine learning via the Met Office to aid climate-vulnerable countries in Africa and Southeast Asia prepare for extreme weather events. This initiative aims to improve forecasting accuracy and speed, helping communities recover faster from disasters like floods and droughts, exacerbated by El Niño.
Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson's 61-run partnership from 21 balls against Scotland has provided England with much-needed finishing power. Their availability after injury and improved batting suggest England has finally found feared finishers for the World Cup.
Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson's record-breaking partnership of 61 from 21 balls against Scotland has given England's batting lineup a much-needed power boost, potentially solving a long-standing issue of hitting boundaries at the death.
Contrasting diplomatic approaches were highlighted by the G7 summit in France and the Russia-ASEAN partnership anniversary in Kazan. The G7 faced protocol mishaps and internal divisions, while Russia-ASEAN celebrated expanding ties, showcasing ASEAN's intergovernmental model as an alternative to the EU.
US President Donald Trump has reverted the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) to its former name, Pacific Command (USPACOM). This command, established in 1947, is the oldest and largest of the US military's unified combatant commands, with India falling under its area of responsibility.
