Oil surges as US strikes Iran, reversing return to pre-war pricesBrent crude rises above $76 a barrel for the first time in two weeks amid renewed violence in Strait of Hormuz.
EU lawmaker investigating surveillance hacked by Israeli spyware, report saysGreek former parliamentarian Stelios Kouloglou targeted with Pegasus software, Citizen Lab analysis finds.
China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseasRather than promote ethnic harmony, activists say the law could justify transnational repression.
Southeast Asia’s homegrown artists are knocking K-pop off its pedestalDrawing lessons from the global success of K-Pop, the region is finding its own voice in a new generation of artists.
Venezuela earthquakes updates: At least 188 killed, 1,500 injuredThese were the updates for Thursday, June 25, 2026, as Venezuela responded to the aftermath of two deadly earthquakes.
China adds 10 US firms, including rare-earth miner, to export control listExport ban follows move by Pentagon to blacklist major Chinese companies such as Alibaba and Baidu.
US export ban on Anthropic’s AI models further strains alliancesTrump administration’s move to cut off allies’ access to advanced AI prompts calls for greater self-reliance.
Trump’s MoU with Iran draws backlash from some RepublicansLouisiana Senator Bill Cassidy blasts US-Iran MoU as ‘worst foreign policy blunder in decades’.
Seafarers’ advocates welcome US-Iran deal after months-long limbo in GulfSome 20,000 crew members have been stranded for months amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Stock markets soar, oil falls as US and Iran announce framework to end warAsian stock markets surge as Washington and Tehran announce breakthrough in talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz.