The US government is reportedly planning to let the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act (FDCEA) expire without a replacement, signaling a hands-off approach to data center oversight amid public backlash and growing AI demand. This move could reduce transparency and energy efficiency standards for federal data centers.
South Korea and Qatar have discussed cooperation in energy and other cutting-edge industries. Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing LNG supply to South Korea, despite previous force majeure declarations due to missile attacks.
USA und Iran unterzeichnen ein Abkommen zur Beendigung aller Militäroperationen und zur Öffnung der Straße von Hormus. Sanktionen sollen gelockert, das Atomprogramm verhandelt werden. Weltweite Reaktionen sind überwiegend positiv, Ölpreise fallen.
Rowan Hooper's "Togetherness" challenges Darwin's emphasis on competition, highlighting the crucial role of cooperation and symbiosis in nature. The book argues that understanding these interdependencies is vital for conservation efforts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm cultural welcome in Bratislava, Slovakia, on his first visit as India's PM. The event featured traditional Slovak customs like bread and salt offerings, folk music by the Lucnica Ensemble singing 'Vande Mataram', and a performance by Kopaniciarik.
Gaza's health ministry reported nearly 1,000 deaths since the start of the ceasefire, with five Israeli soldiers also killed. The total death toll since October 7, 2023, has reached 73,001, with over 173,200 wounded. The ministry's records are considered reliable by UN agencies and experts, though they do not differentiate between civilians and militants.
Energy experts predict it will take months for companies to resume operations and meet global demand due to slow shipping, refining, and uncertainty over safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices slipped following the deal announcement, but remain elevated.
Noida International Airport in Jewar began commercial flight operations on Monday with an IndiGo flight from Lucknow. The inaugural flight carried local farmers who gave up land for the project. The airport aims to become an aerotropolis and ease traffic at Delhi's IGI Airport.
Noida International Airport has begun flight operations with its first IndiGo flight arriving from Lucknow and departing back. This marks a key step for regional air connectivity and economic development, aiming to integrate air travel with other transport modes.
Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif announced a peace deal between the US and Iran, with a signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. Both sides agreed to terminate military operations, including in Lebanon. Trump confirmed the deal and authorized the end of the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
A draft US-Iran memorandum of understanding, reportedly to be signed June 19 in Switzerland, includes an immediate end to hostilities, lifting of sanctions on oil exports, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a $300 billion reconstruction package for Iran. Key details remain unverified.
A draft US-Iran memorandum of understanding, reportedly to be signed June 19 in Switzerland, includes an end to military operations, lifting of sanctions on oil exports, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and a $300 billion reconstruction package for Iran. Key details remain unverified.
A draft US-Iran memorandum of understanding, reportedly to be signed June 19 in Switzerland, includes an immediate end to hostilities, lifting of sanctions on oil exports, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a $300 billion reconstruction package for Iran. Key nuclear issues remain for future talks.
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains minimal following the announcement of a US-Iran peace deal, with analysts expressing uncertainty about the timeline and specifics of restoring normal operations. Hundreds of commercial ships are stranded as details of the agreement's implementation, including potential asset releases, are still unclear.
Nach dem Scheitern des Kampfjet-Projekts FCAS fordert die deutsche Rüstungsindustrie Lehren für künftige europäische Kooperationen. Auf der Pariser Messe Eurosatory zeigen Rüstungsfirmen ihre neuesten Waffen und betonen die Notwendigkeit, unterschiedliche Interessen zu harmonisieren, um Projekte erfolgreich zu machen.
Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, will visit Hong Kong for two days to inspect the city's alignment with the national 15th five-year plan and the advancement of the Northern Metropolis megaproject. His visit coincides with the start of a public consultation for Hong Kong's first five-year plan.
HSBC and Hang Seng Bank experienced a mobile banking outage on Monday morning, preventing customers from logging in. Services were largely restored by lunchtime, though some online functions remained temporarily unavailable.
A project in Gaoping, Shanxi, is producing 1,000 tonnes daily of building and industrial materials from coal gangue, a solid waste from mining. This marks a significant step towards comprehensive clean utilization of coal wastes in China.
Iran's Deputy Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed a deal with the US, with a memorandum of understanding finalized for signing Friday in Switzerland. The US naval blockade on Iran will be lifted June 15, and war on all fronts will end.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on X that a peace deal between the US and Iran has been reached, with a signing ceremony set for June 19 in Switzerland. The agreement reportedly includes an immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts.
Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif announced a peace deal between the US and Iran, set to be signed on June 19 in Switzerland. The agreement includes a termination of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. World leaders have welcomed the breakthrough.
Two remote Western Australian islands, Koolan and Cockatoo, have been sold for multi-million dollars to be transformed into transport logistics hubs. Koolan Island, previously an iron ore mine, will become a sea and air hub for offshore industries, while Cockatoo Island will also be developed into a multi-user hub.
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and Hong Kong's bourse are exploring dual-listing opportunities with Kazakh mining firms. AIFC Governor Renat Bekturov stated that agreements signed during John Lee's visit are a key step for cooperation, aiming to boost investment and market access.
North Korean Public Security Minister Pang Tu-sop met with his Vietnamese counterpart, Luong Tam Quang, in Pyongyang to discuss expanding cooperation on public security and law enforcement. The meeting, reported by KCNA, follows a series of high-level visits between the two nations.
