- Iran: U.S. to Release $12Bn in Frozen Funds
- Pezeshkian: Need to Adhere to the Agreed Text of Deal
- Iran-U.S. Technical Talks End in Switzerland
- BRICS-NSA Meet: India Welcomes Iran-U.S. Agreement


US-Iran Talks: US to Release $12Bn in Frozen Funds

U.S. lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement on new legislation aimed at regulating social media platforms used by children and teenagers.

The proposal focuses on introducing safeguards and parental tools to improve online safety, marking a major step in the long-running debate over Big Tech accountability and youth protection. However, the deal stops short of including a “duty of care” provision, a key demand from some lawmakers and child safety advocates.

The agreement is expected to face further debate as it moves through Congress, with tech companies and policymakers closely watching its next stages.

US House Committee Strikes Bipartisan Deal On Youth Social Media Rules

A fragile truce between Israel and Lebanon has left many families uncertain, torn between skepticism and cautious hope for lasting peace.

While diplomatic efforts aim to stabilize the region, civilians on both sides remain wary after years of escalating tensions and recurring violence along the border. For many, the announcement of a ceasefire brings relief — but not certainty about what comes next.

This report captures the emotional reality on the ground as communities continue to grapple with fear, loss, and the hope that this truce might hold.

Israel-Lebanon Truce: Families Skeptic, Still Cling To Hope

Tata Electronics cyber breach has triggered concerns after a ransomware group allegedly leaked 200,000 internal files, including documents linked to Apple and Tesla projects. While Tata says operations remain unaffected, the incident is raising fresh questions about supply-chain cybersecurity and data protection.


Tata Cyber Breach: Apple & Tesla Files Allegedly Leaked

World Cup fever is taking over Los Angeles as a local bakery has gone viral after creating World Cup-themed conchas shaped like jerseys, trophies and footballs, drawing crowds that spill onto the sidewalk. As fans line up for edible tributes to their favorite teams, the bakery's creations have become a unique symbol of football mania spreading far beyond the stadium.

 FIFA World Cup 2026: Why Fans Are Lining Up for this Bread

For the first time in nearly a decade, Washington is reportedly easing restrictions on Iranian oil exports, allowing Iran to sell oil in the open market and receive payments in U.S. dollars.

The move marks a significant shift in U.S. sanctions policy and could reshape global oil trade dynamics, energy prices, and geopolitical alignments in the Middle East.


U.S. Treasury Waives Iran Oil Sanctions

Japan’s growing economic interest in India is putting Assam in the spotlight as a rising technology and semiconductor destination. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi from July 1 to 3, the location itself sends a strong signal.

Guwahati, only the second Indian city after Ahmedabad to host this annual summit, reflects a strategic shift in India’s investment geography beyond traditional metros.

Assam’s Chip Bet Draws Tokyo Money

India is shifting gears from signing trade agreements to executing them on the ground as it pushes toward its $1 trillion export ambition. With nine Free Trade Agreements signed since 2021 covering 38 countries, the foundation is already in place.

But the real story now is execution — how these deals translate into actual exports, shipments, and economic impact in global markets.

India's Trade Deal Blitz Enters Execution Mode 

North Korea has announced plans to accelerate its military build-up as regional security tensions remain high.
Leader Kim Jong Un has emphasised strengthening the country's defence capabilities and strategic deterrence.


North Korea To Accelerate Military Build-Up Amid Rising Regional Tensions

The Russia-Ukraine war is entering a critical phase as Russian troops push deeper around Kostyantynivka, a strategic gateway to the Donbas. Ukrainian soldiers say parts of the city have become a "grey zone" amid fierce fighting, raising fears that Moscow could be edging closer to one of its key war objectives.

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Warns of Massive Russian Attack

- Ghalibaf: Lebanon Key to Success of Iran-U.S. Talks
- 'We Walked Out of Talks Over Trump's Threats'
- Israel-Lebanon to Hold Talks in U.S.
- U.S. Navy Chief's Warning Over Panama Canal

Israel-Lebanon to Hold Talks in U.S.| 'We Walked Out of Talks Over Trump's Threats' 

As China tightens oversight of key materials and the G7 races to diversify supply chains, the battle for technological leadership is increasingly being fought far upstream, in mines, refineries and processing plants. Here's a report. Take a look.

China-US Tech Battle Enters Critical Phase As Race For Chips Intensifies 

- Ghalibaf: Lebanon Key to Success of Iran-U.S. Talks
- 'We Walked Out of Talks Over Trump's Threats'
- Israel-Lebanon to Hold Talks in U.S.
- White House Attack Plot: Two More Arrested


White House Attack Plot: Two More Arrested | Israel-Lebanon to Hold Talks in U.S.

 SpaceX listed on NASDAQ on June 12th, raising 86 billion dollars for the company's long-term ambitions at a valuation of 1.77 trillion dollars, the largest IPO in history, by a wide margin.

SpaceX IPO Shock: Peak Valuation Or Power Move By Elon Musk?

England vs Ghana headlines Group L action at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Thomas Tuchel's side look to secure a place in the last 32. England opened their campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia, while Ghana edged Panama to set up a high-stakes clash in Boston.


FIFA World Cup 2026: England One Win Away from World Cup Knockout Stage

Indonesia is launching a national AI roadmap (2026–2029) to integrate artificial intelligence across ministries and regional administrations. The strategy aims to support key presidential programs, drive economic growth, and accelerate AI adoption in public services. Through this draft initiative, the government intends to boost Indonesia’s regional and global competitiveness in the AI landscape.

Indonesia's AI Push: Can Jakarta Become Asia's Next AI Hub?

Baby capybaras named after The Beatles are stealing hearts at Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo. The four newborns—John, Paul, George and Ringo—arrived three weeks ago, marking the first capybara births at the zoo in nearly a decade. Capybaras are the world's largest rodents and can grow up to four feet long. 


Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo Welcomes First Capybara Births in 10 Years

A new study suggests that Gen Z workers are earning more than Millennials did at the same stage of their careers, highlighting a major shift in the job market. Analysts say Millennials entered the workforce during economic crises and periods of uncertainty that limited opportunities and wage growth.

Gen Z Beating Millennials? New Study Reveals Surprising Income Gap

Lionel Messi made World Cup history as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0, with the Argentine superstar overtaking Miroslav Klose to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer. Messi's brace also helped Argentina book their place in the last 32 of FIFA World Cup 2026. Whereas, France secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Iraq in a match briefly disrupted by a thunderstorm. 

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi Breaks World Cup Record | Storm Halts France-Iraq Match

A deadly shooting in Montreal, Canada, has left a police officer and a civilian dead, according to city authorities. The incident unfolded in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges borough, where police responded to an active threat situation.

Officials say the suspected gunman was later "neutralized" by law enforcement. Authorities have launched an investigation into the motive behind the attack, while the city mourns the loss of the victims. The shooting has reignited concerns over public safety and violence targeting law enforcement personnel.

Montreal Shooting Leaves Police Officer, Civilian Dead; Gunman Neutralized

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While it's still summer and the mercury is rising, the scars will soon turn dark with the arrival of the monsoon clouds in the month of August last year floods had left nearly about 33 million people homeless and these victims continue to live in makeshift homes. The Pakistan border region bore the brunt of Mother Nature last year when it experienced its worst flooding in its history, killing 1700 people and leaving millions marooned.

Pakistan: Heatwave singes Balochistan

The cyclonic storm Biparjoy has now weakened into a deep depression from a very severe to a severe category storm. It left a trail of destruction behind it in India while it passed through Pakistan's Sindh without causing much damage after. It made landfall on Thursday evening in the Indian state of Gujarat. While no casualties have been reported 23 people were injured in the state of Gujarat.

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression

Although North and South Korea are poles apart, the two neighbours have continued to quarrel on the Korean Peninsula. Most recently, North Korea has fired missiles while South Korea is performing a military parade with the Americans. Kim Jong-un of North Korea has agitated his neighbour once more. Two short-range missiles have reportedly been launched by Pyongyang, according to South Korea's military, and Tokyo claims that these missiles have landed in its exclusive economic zone.

Pyongyang and Seoul flex their military might in Korean peninsula

The Nepal release of the Indian mythological Epic film Adipurush remains uncertain. The film's release has been stalled amid protests the morning shows of Adipurush have been canceled in Kathmandu. This comes after the city's mayor Balen Shah raised an objection to one dialogue in the film taking to social media. Watch this report to know more.

'Adipurush' sparks new controversy in Nepal

Since the debut of its first teaser, Adipurush has become embroiled in a number of disputes. Netizens criticised the movie's teaser and trailer for having weak visual effects and inaccurate portrayals of the gods. The movie is currently having problems in Nepal after receiving criticism in India. The authors of the dialogue "Bharat ki beti," which is used to refer to the deity Sita, were criticised by the mayor of Nepal. Mayor Balen Shah issued a three-day deadline for the dialogue to be fixed, after which the movie would not be shown in the nation's capital.

Om Raut's film lands in trouble for a dialogue in Nepal

China has a long history of snooping on others; its intelligence agencies have been accused of employing a variety of techniques to collect critical information; they spy on corporations, other governments, and even their own citizens, and now China's objectives are being questioned once more. Chinese spies have allegedly breached hundreds of public and private networks this time, according to a USB cyber security company.

Mandiant: Chinese hackers attack several government agencies

After 100 years of sticking to the same law surrounding the age of consent. Japanese lawmakers have finally adopted the legislation to raise the age of sexual consent from 13 to 16 years, which has remained unchanged since 1907. The change came as a part of Japan's mending of laws related to sex crimes in the country. The new laws were prompted by growing public outcry over repeated acquittals of sexual abusers. Japan also reported increasing instances of people taking sexually exploitative photos and videos without consent — including footage of girls.

Japan raises age of consent from 13 to 16 years old

Major Cyclone Biparjoy has made landfall strong winds and heavy rainfall are pounding the coastline of India and Pakistan now according to the Indian Meteorological Department it hit the coast between Karachi and Mandvi and regions close to the port of Jakao in Gujarat. It's moving at the speed of 115 kilometers per hour and up to midnight the landfall process will continue. Nearly 1,75,000 people have fled the predicted path of Cyclone Biparjoy. Meteorologists are warning it could devastate homes and tear down power lines.

Cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall with heavy rains, high tides and rough seas

As 2024 comes to a close, asia’s economic landscape reveals both bright spots and significant challenges. From cultural exports driving growth to demographic shifts stalling progress, here’s a look at who won and who lost economically across the region.

2024 economic winners & losers

A decline in the world's leading tech firms hit wall street stocks in the final stretch of an exceptional year.

Despite the exuberance around the trump trade and the fervour for ai, it has been a challenging year for generating profits across asset classes.

U.S. stocks showing signs of wavering

Yemen has released CCTV footage showing Israeli airstrikes targeting an airport in the region. The strikes have escalated tensions, with authorities condemning the attack as a violation of sovereignty.

Yemen releases CCTV of Israeli strikes on airport

A decline in the world's leading tech firms hit wall street stocks in the final stretch of an exceptional year. Despite the exuberance around the trump trade and the fervour for ai, it has been a challenging year for generating profits across asset classes.

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Openai emerged as the poster boy of ai in 2024, transforming from a nonprofit research lab into a competitive powerhouse in the booming generative ai market. With its valuation soaring to around $150 billion, openai is now facing a critical juncture. As it looks to turn profitable, the company has been reshaping its structure to attract the massive capital required for future growth.

OpenAI prepares for aggressive AI growth

Global billionaires' had a good run in 2024, with wealth surging significantly on world stock markets showing an exceptional year. Take a look at this next report as we deep dive into the trends in the world's wealthiest money moves...