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Israel sees no certainty Iran’s government will fall despite war
Israeli officials see no certainty the war will topple Iran’s government.
Foreign Hacker Compromised Epstein Files Held By FBI: Reuters
A foreign hacker accessed Epstein files after an FBI server was left vulnerable.
Ukrainian trainers will help German army get ready to defend against Russia by 2029, chief says
Ukrainian military trainers will support Germany in preparing its army to defend NATO by 2029, says German army chief.
India to fast-track Chinese investments in more sectors, says official
India to permit Chinese investments in more sectors via fast-track approvals, says official
Market volatility can amplify shocks to euro zone economy, ECB’s VP warns
ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos says market volatility can increase shocks to euro zone economy.
Exclusive: ECB will react if Iran war pushes up inflation, Nagel says
European Central Bank will act swiftly if Iran war raises euro zone inflation, according to policymaker Joachim Nagel.
US Navy tells shipping industry Hormuz escorts not possible for now
The US Navy has declined repeated shipping industry requests for escorts through the Strait of Hormuz due to high attack…
U.S. Navy has not yet escorted ships through Strait of Hormuz, White House says
The White House stated the U.S. military has not escorted commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
US energy secretary deletes post about Navy escorting vessel through Strait of Hormuz
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright deleted a post about the Navy escorting an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz.
US State Department OKs potential sale of rocket systems to Sweden
The US State Department approved the potential sale of M142 rocket systems to Sweden.
Reducing nuclear energy a ‘strategic mistake’, EU chief says
EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen called cutting nuclear energy a strategic mistake amid energy challenges.
U.S. military striking Iranian mine-laying vessels, top U.S. general says
The U.S. military is conducting strikes on Iranian mine-laying vessels, according to a U.S. general.
WHO warns of health risks from ‘black rain’ in Iran
WHO warns that black rain in Iran after oil facility strikes may cause respiratory problems and supports stay indoors advisory.
Trump tells Fox News it’s possible he would talk with Iran
Trump told Fox News he might be willing to hold talks with Iran, the network reported.
Decision to turn back on nuclear was a strategic mistake, EU’s Von der Leyen says
EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said reducing nuclear energy was a strategic mistake for the EU.
India to boost coal use for summer power as Mideast crisis hits LNG supplies
India to increase coal use for summer power amid LNG supply disruptions from Mideast crisis
ECB should not rush rate change even if Iran war could alter outlook: policymakers
ECB policymakers advise caution on rate changes amid Iran conflict impact and rising energy costs.
India central bank examining complaint against Standard Chartered Bank’s asset sales, minister says
India’s central bank reviews complaint over Standard Chartered Bank’s asset disposals.
India eases investment norms for China, Economic Times reports
India’s cabinet has approved easing foreign direct investment norms for countries sharing a land border, including China, according to Economic…
Russia is the only winner of Middle East war, EU’s Costa says
EU Council President Antonio Costa said Russia is the only winner in the Middle East war.
India gains favour with global investors on returns, ESG momentum
Foreign investors show growing confidence in India due to scale, returns, and ESG progress.
India invokes force majeure, gives priority to gas sales to key sectors
India invokes force majeure after LNG disruption to prioritize gas sales for key sectors.
Indian restaurants warn of shutdowns as Iran war makes cooking gas scarce
Indian restaurants and hotels face shutdown risks due to cooking gas shortages amid Iran war complications.
India’s farm exports seen to touch $55 billion in 2025, trade minister says
India's agricultural exports are projected to reach $55 billion in 2025, according to Trade Minister Piyush Goyal.
