A 12-year Samuel Beckett Biennale will feature experimental "performed readings" across Ireland and Britain, exploring the playwright's complex relationship with his Irish identity. Events will trace his footsteps, challenging the notion of him being an "Irishman but not an Irish writer."
India's exports to the US remained flat in May at $8.81 billion, while imports surged 54.43% to $5.87 billion. Trade with China saw a significant boost, with exports up 24.8% to $2 billion and imports up 23.4% to $12.8 billion.
Global oil prices remain under $100 a barrel three months after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked, as record US exports, a sharp drop in Chinese demand, and strategic reserves help absorb the shock. The market remains vulnerable as buffers deplete and the question of when flows might resume through Hormuz remains the biggest wild card.
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim criticized the Trump administration for potentially allowing advanced AI chips to be exported to overseas units of Chinese firms, urging Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify before Congress.
Lloyds Banking Group is reportedly considering axing the 173-year-old Halifax brand, sparking concern among locals in Halifax, West Yorkshire, who feel a strong connection to the institution. While some residents are indifferent, many express dismay at the potential loss of a historic local export.
South Korea's exports of food and agriculture-related products, branded "K-Food Plus," rose 4.7% to $4.43 billion in the first four months of the year, driven by the popularity of Korean culture. Exports to the US, China, the Middle East, and the EU saw significant growth.
