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Iran, Oman to Coordinate Hormuz Transits

Shippers can transit the Strait of Hormuz via Iranian or Omani and US-coordinated waters, according to the International Maritime Organization, part of a broader plan to evacuate stranded vessels.

Airstrike killed senior ISIS commander in Syria, CENTCOM says

A senior Islamic State leader was killed by an airstrike last week, Central Command announced on Wednesday.

Trump looked set to tout new housing legislation. Instead he says it’s ‘of minor importance’ and canceled a signing ceremony.

President Donald Trump was expected to celebrate a new housing package with Democratic and Republican lawmakers — especially a provision having to do with banning big investors from owning single-family homes.

The ‘most affordable truck’ in America is an EV — but you’ll have to roll down the windows yourself

Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto is pricing its truck at just under $25,000, but buyers have to be willing to make some sacrifices.

Tesla, NatPower Partner to Enable Over 25GWh of BESS in Europe

'For the first time at this scale, BESS procurement, financing and execution have been coordinated across multiple jurisdictions under a single integrated framework, linking manufacturing allocation directly to project delivery'.

Trump’s Nuclear Gamble Aims to Reshape the U.S. Power Grid

With hyperscalers set to spend roughly $800 billion on data-center capex this year alone, alongside reshoring and broader grid electrification, baseload power demand is poised to surge. We have made the case that intermittent solar and wind are no match for the scale and reliability requirements of the modern economy, and that nuclear power is emerging as the clean, always-on power source needed to power the AI era. The Wall Street Journal reports Tuesday morning that the Trump administration pl

Markets Insight: Why investors should take a closer look at ETFs now

Two seemingly identical ETFs can perform very differently. The reason lies in index rules - and these become more relevant with new IPOs, says Martin Müller.

Army’s top general in Europe set to retire next week

Gen. Christopher Donahue is the latest esteemed officer to leave the military under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s tenure.

Handelsblatt Live: US stock market expert Koch: “The bar for Micron is extremely high”

After the previous day's sell-off, the Nasdaq technology exchange initially recovered slightly on Wednesday. Now Wall Street is looking at Micron's report, says Markus Koch. It is also crucial how capacity investments continue.

Saipem Divests Saudi Shallow Water Rigs

'The transaction represents a further step in the implementation of Saipem's strategy aimed at focusing its portfolio on deepwater and harsh-environment offshore drilling'.

MiCA regulation: Now the crypto exchange Binance is threatened with expulsion from the EU

Binance has been struggling for a license in Europe for years - so far without success. Now the crypto exchange is surprisingly withdrawing an application in Greece and risks being banned from operating for the time being.

Alternatives to S&P500? Foreign investments?

With the S&P500 now being overrepresented by AI-involved companies like meta Amazon Tesla and so forth what are safer alternative investments options while we weather out the incoming financial crash due to the irresponsible overvaluation in AI? I’m entering my 30s so I’d like alternatives that will return 4.5-7% realistically annually. obviously I have a lot of time on my hands still but if it’s like the dotcom crash in 2000, it will take 16 years before the market recovers… that’s a long time

Protection of minors: Family Minister Prien supports a ban on social media for children under 13

An expert commission recommends a legal ban on social media for children under 13. Federal Minister for Family Affairs Prien signaled her approval, but restricted the fact that offers such as messenger services must continue to exist.

Precious metal: Gold falls below the $4,000 mark – two factors are weighing on the price

The crisis currency is as cheap as it was last in November 2025. Analysts are already cutting their price forecasts. But in the long term this could be an opportunity.

Space travel: The most delicate phase is still ahead for SpaceX

SpaceX shares temporarily fell below their starting price of around $150 yesterday. If classic patterns go, the price could fall further.

Transatlantic crisis: “Trump wants to find a scapegoat” – Europeans fear NATO clash

At a meeting in Berlin, Chancellor Merz gathers his European partners around him. Europe wants to send a signal of unity - and is preparing for new conflicts with the US government.

Moscow Refinery May Stay Offline Until 2027

The Moscow Oil Refinery is highly unlikely to resume production before 2027 after suffering extensive structural damage from multiple strikes by Ukraine’s long-range drones, dealing a further blow to a country grappling with severe fuel shortages, Reuters reports. Operated by Gazprom Neft, the facility in southeast Moscow is likely to remain offline for at least six months due to the severity of the damage it sustained after being struck twice within a single week in mid-June. According to indus

Bundestag: Merz presents timetable for pension reform and rejects criticism

The government survey in the Bundestag is dominated by domestic political issues. The Chancellor defends the pension reform – and urges it to be implemented quickly.

Biodefense: “Cheaper than atomic bombs” – genetic engineering and AI create new dangers from biological weapons

CEOs from the pharmaceutical and tech industries warn against the misuse of biological weapons technology. This is how companies and politicians are tackling the threat.

Investments in prospect: Is the tobacco industry in Germany getting new life?

The tobacco industry once flourished in Germany. But it has been falling into disrepair for years. Corporations also struggle with competition from organized crime. Now the tobacco company BAT wants to invest in this country.

Spotify and Co: The international race of streaming services

Spotify is and remains the clear market leader in music streaming. But there is a lot going on behind the Swedes - and many hopes rest on new AI tools.

Trump cancels signing of key US housing bill until Save America Act is passed

President Donald Trump cancelled his plan to sign a bipartisan affordable housing bill on Wednesday in an effort to pressure his fellow Republicans to pass a long-stalled package of US national voting restrictions that has aggravated party fissures and shown the limits of his power. Trump has said he will join Senate Republicans at a closed-door lunch on Wednesday afternoon to lobby them to pass the voting measure called the Save America Act, his top ‌legislative priority. The act would require.

Diseases: Ebola case in France: WHO chief warns of panic

Despite a case of Ebola in France, the global risk remains low, according to the WHO. The situation in the Congo, however, worries the UN organization. Drug testing is scheduled to begin next week.

Posting of workers: Merz's commitment to the internal market is mainly in the headlines

Clear the way for the posting of workers in Europe? Are you kidding me? Are you serious when you say that! The hurdles for employers remain high.

🇪🇺 About Ukrainian EU Accession - Current public debate regarding when it is allowed to happen misses the mark. The process became just as existential for Brussels as it is for Kyiv.

In many ways what led to war between Ukraine and Russia was the decision by Ukrainian society to pursue a democratic future in the European Union rather than to continue to live under oppressive, corrupt, and oligarchic Russian influence. In 2013, the Verkhovna Rada overwhelmingly voted to approve the finalization of the EU - Ukraine Association Agreement. This decisively signalled that Kyiv chooses Brussels over Moscow and its EU rival, the Eurasian Economic Union. In the months leading up to t

Sony to issue $1bn in dollar-denominated bonds, first in 28 years

Amazon's Zoox unveils redesigned robotaxi ahead of upcoming expansion

Zoox is updating its robotaxis as the Amazon division plots expansion in additional markets and prepares to charge for rides.

Strike: Warning strike at Kaufland – what customers can expect

Verdi is demanding higher wages for retail employees and is calling for a strike at the Kaufland retail chain. What does this mean for customers?

Bafin: Gold dealers in distress – TGI must repay customer money “immediately”.

First a raid, now the payback. The Liechtenstein gold trade TGI cannot calm down. For investors, the problems are only beginning.

F.A.Z. Exclusive: VW shortly before a decision about Everllence marine engine division

It is one of the big German billion-dollar transactions of the year: Volkswagen wants to sell the majority of its marine engine division. Who gets the contract? The decisive committees will meet this Wednesday.