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The United States and Iran will “stand back for now” after recent days of gunfire that tested the fragile U.S.-Iran deal, a U.S. official said on Sunday. In Lebanon, continued Israeli attacks against Hezbollah in the south of the country have further strained peace efforts. Escalation timeline: Iran attacks a Singapore-flagged container ship near the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump called the move a “stupid violation” of the original agreement to end the war. The US military carried out strikes targeting Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz. The United…
Published June 29, 2026June 29, 2026South Korea’s disastrous exit from the first round of the World Cup has sparked outrage within the country, and calls for complete reform of the top team have not been silenced by coach Hong Myung-bo’s resignation.South Korea advanced to the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup as co-hosts, but was one of the top eight teams in the top three to advance to the finals, and limped out of the tournament.They were within range of advancing to the last 32, but suffered a shocking 1-0 loss to lower-ranked South Africa.Their early departures prompted coach Hong…
An oil tanker and cargo ship remain anchored off the coast of Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, on June 21, 2026. The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil and gas in the region, has been effectively closed since war broke out between the United States and Iran in late February. On Sunday, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in Switzerland for high-level talks with an Iranian delegation as the two countries seek to clarify terms for ending the war.Elke Scoliers | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesOil prices were mixed on Monday after new military attacks…
As Europeans scramble to stay cool during a record heatwave, Big Tech companies are facing a unique battle to keep the powerful chips in their AI data centers running.This week’s temperatures have highlighted the impact weather can have on infrastructure such as factories, nuclear power plants and data centers. The extra demand from air conditioning units can overload the power grid and cause power outages that disrupt infrastructure. And it’s not just Europe.For the past three years, bad weather has been the main cause of losses. zurichRisk Portfolio of US Data Center Builders. Patrick McBride, Zurich’s head of international construction,…
In this photo obtained from Iran’s ISNA news agency on June 18, 2026, ships are seen moored in Bandar Abbas, along the Strait of Hormuz. Amirhossein Kolgouei | AFP | Getty ImagesHello, my name is Hui Jie from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open.Tensions in the Middle East rose again over the weekend, but markets appeared largely unfazed, with investors focusing instead on technology’s recovery rally. SpaceX is on track to become one of the fastest companies in history to list on the Nasdaq 100 index, but memory shortages are forcing some smaller tech companies to make…
Latest information on Spanish Four hours after a powerful earthquake destroyed parts of Venezuela’s northern coast and the capital, Caracas, El Salvador’s President Nayib Boucle announced on X that he has offered aid to the Venezuelan government to deal with the aftermath of the tragedy. Ninety minutes later, Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez retweeted a message from the Central American leader, who the regime’s Chavez movement has long considered a political nemesis, not only thanking him for the offer but also directing Venezuela’s foreign ministry to coordinate assistance. “At times like these, unity among our people is an invaluable force,”…
Watch Jamie Foxx, daughter Anneliese duet at Kehlani’s 2026 BET Awards performanceJamie Foxx and his daughter Anneliese Bishop’s special duet at the 2026 BET Awards wasn’t just a dream. “This is my daughter, Anneliese. Please stop,” the Oscar winner said as he introduced Kehlani, 17, who was playing guitar while she played the piano during Kehlani’s performance of “Fold.” He said the duo had been “obsessed” with the song all year. He went on to sing a few bars of the hit song, which was nominated for Video of the Year and Viewer’s Choice. Kehlani has already won the award…
File photo: Japanese flag fluttering on the container wharf at Tokyo Port.Toshifumi Kitamura | AFP | Getty ImagesChina on Monday blacklisted four of the Japanese government’s defense research institutes and tightened export restrictions on dozens of other Japanese companies, escalating a months-long campaign to restrict the Japanese government’s access to military supplies including rare earth minerals. The Department of Commerce has added 20 organizations to the export control list, including the National Defense Research Institute and the Land, Sea, and Air Systems Research Center. under some units Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries were also targeted. Domestic exporters as well…
An overview of the Baidu logo seen at the Shanghai New Expo Center during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2025 held in Shanghai, China on July 28, 2025.Ying Tan | Null Photo | Getty ImagesHong Kong listed stocks Baidu Shares soared more than 7% on Monday after reports that artificial intelligence chip unit Kunlun Xin is aiming for an initial public offering in the city, potentially valuing its affiliates at $50 billion. The Information newspaper reported on Sunday, citing two sources familiar with the matter, that prospective investors were asked to buy semiconductors worth three to seven times their planned…
For months, anti-immigrant rhetoric had been rising across South Africa. And it arrived at Kaunga Nyirenda’s doorstep. In early June, two men issued a chilling ultimatum to a Malawian gardener on the outskirts of Johannesburg. “Leave now or face death.” “They asked me, ‘When are you going to leave? We want to rebuild this country. If we don’t leave now, we’ll leave in a coffin because we don’t need anyone after June 30th,'” he said of the ultimatum. Nyirenda’s experience reflects a broader rise in anti-immigrant sentiment. In recent weeks, protest groups and self-styled vigilante groups who claim their rallies…