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U.S. peace deal with Iran in question as Israel strikes Lebanon, Trump warns not to 'blow it'

An initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz was expected to be signed this week.

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Fiji Blocks Controversial Australian-Backed Waste Incinerator Project

Fiji has rejected Australia’s proposal to ship waste to the South Pacific country to burn and produce energy, with Fiji’s ambassador to the UN, Filipo Tarakinikini, saying, “[We] must not become the Pacific’s ashtray.” The idea of exporting rubbish to Fiji to be burned for energy has quickly become known as “waste imperialism”, a concept that Fijians staunchly oppose due to health and environmental concerns. In June, the Fijian government rejected a plan proposed by Australian billionaire Ian Ma

IPO: What the SpaceX IPO means for OpenAI and Anthropic

The space company's trillion-dollar valuation held on the first day of trading. The next IPOs could follow soon. It's all about speed, say experts.

HK$751,000 worth of jewellery stolen while owners dine at Hong Kong luxury home

Residents of a luxury home in Hong Kong have lost jewellery worth HK$751,000 after a break-in while they were dining downstairs. Police received a report of the break-in at 9.50pm on Saturday from a 69-year-old man, the owner of the two-storey house at Greenwood Terrace on Sui Wo Road in Fo Tan. He said his master bedroom had been broken into and a jewellery box pried open, with 10 necklaces, 15 rings and six brooches missing. The loss was estimated at about HK$751,000 (US$95,838). The man said.

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have 10K to invest, how should i invest it? I am thinking about smp500 and some ai companies but I have never bought any stock or funds in my life so i am a bit hesitant. if you have any suggestions about how to spread the money i am open to hearing about it! I also think that i should keep like 2K in a bank with intrest just in case i need some money submitted by /u/New_Diet_5396 [link] [comments]

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Should Hong Kong close swimming pools during thunderstorms?

A lightning strike at a Hong Kong swimming pool has prompted calls for mandatory closures of outdoor public venues during thundery weather and stronger protection measures. One day after the incident on Saturday, experts told the South China Morning Post that extra caution was needed at venues such as swimming pools because water was highly conductive and lightning-protection systems were not foolproof. On Saturday morning, while a thunderstorm warning was in force, lightning struck a diving...

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Iran: Are these signals signs of an impending opening of Hormuz or a hacker attack?

A system of US navigation buoys was briefly brought online over the weekend. They could be used to cope with the enormous traffic in the strait or simply the result of a hacker attack.

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Italian former general starts far-right party in attack on PM Meloni, EU

In a packed auditorium steps from the Vatican, Roberto Vannacci – the former Italian army general known to supporters as ‘Il Generale’ – is rallying followers of his fledgling party, casting himself as an outsider while reshaping Italy’s right and challenging Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a close ally of US President Donald Trump. Vannacci’s fast-rising “Futuro Nazionale” party is injecting new uncertainty into the conservative bloc that has underpinned Meloni’s government, exposing tensions...

The business talk: “Small and medium-sized businesses are often left out of the defense”

Florian Schauburg invests in high-tech companies around the world. In Germany he is hoping for a boost through armaments - and is struggling with a number of hurdles.

Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm warning

The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Sunday night and said that unsettled weather was expected to persist over the next few days. The warning was issued at 9.40pm, signalling that more than 30mm of rain had fallen or was expected to fall across the city within an hour. The alert also indicates that downpours are likely to continue. The Observatory said that under the influence of an active southwest monsoon and a trough of low pressure, unsettled weather were expected..

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After Israeli attacks: Iran doubts diplomatic path with USA

An agreement between the USA and Iran seemed within reach - now there is sharp criticism from Iran after Israeli attacks on Beirut's suburbs. At the same time, Iran is threatening counterattacks.

Takaichi hails UK defence ties despite next-gen jet spending uncertainty

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hailed increasing defence cooperation with the UK during a meeting with her British counterpart Keir Starmer on Sunday, amid uncertainty about a new fighter jet programme. “The UK is a very important partner to Japan given the deepening of ties across a wide range of fields, including security and defence,” Takaichi said as she met with Starmer in London. “Given the GCAP project, I think we have reached a level that we can call a near-alliance,” she said,..

Comment: Why Steinbrück's AfD strategy is worth considering

The former SPD finance minister wants to counter the AfD with “red lines” and thus disenchant it. His suggestion may be risky. But there are good reasons to seriously examine the idea.

32-year-old quit teaching and built a fidget-toy business with her dad. It brought in $428,000 last year

Charlie Moreton and Victoria Baumann are the father-daughter duo behind Victoria Essie Studio, which has seen viral success selling 3D-printed fidget toys.

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The quiet escalation unfolding around Taiwan’s remote outposts as Beijing sends ships

Taiwan has for the first time reported mainland Chinese law enforcement vessels near an island it controls in the South China Sea, a development experts say could form the basis of Beijing’s effective control in the waters. The move comes after Beijing accused Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party of inaction in the face of Japan-Philippines maritime delineation talks, which could concern exclusive economic zones claimed by Beijing and Taipei. Two mainland Chinese law enforcement ships –.

Summit in France: Large anti-G7 protest - Geneva in a state of emergency

In Geneva, thousands demonstrate against the G7 summit and for various causes. The city is stepping up security measures out of fear of riots like those in 2003.

Matthew Beesley: “We could be at the start of a multi-decade trend”

The head of British fund provider Jupiter expects global investors to slowly reduce the US weight in their portfolios. Europe may not benefit from this.

Hank's World: My Head, My Stomach and the Cathedral

Tourists incur costs: security, cleaning, staff, restoration. Should churches be financed through entrance fees?

Real estate: expropriate housing companies? Why the idea only knows losers

In Berlin, the demand for the socialization of large housing groups is gaining weight. However, an analysis available to Handelsblatt warns of massive risks.

Can Trump Accounts help close the wealth gap? Here's what experts say stands in the way

Trump Accounts come with free money for some children, but it may not be enough to reduce the wealth gap, some experts say.

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Iran War: Uncertainty about expected Iran agreement

US President Trump and mediator Pakistan have raised hopes that an agreement to end the Iran war will be signed today. But the signals from Tehran are not clear.

Entertainment industry: Trump administration approves takeover of Warner Bros.

The US government has been examining the takeover of Warner Bros. for months. She doesn't see any restrictions on competition.

At World Cup, Mexico leans on China tech and transport to keep the tournament kicking

Although China has no team on the pitch at the 2026 World Cup, the country’s industrial and technological presence is dominating the tournament’s logistics in Mexico. China has bolstered Mexico’s capacity as a host country with railways and buses, as well as the tournament’s official footballs. And that support comes at a time when the Latin American country is navigating its relations with Beijing amid mounting pressure from Washington. Among the bigger-ticket items on a long list of support...

SpaceX shows investors still want moonshots. The Fed may test that theory this week.

Higher interest rates could make the AI growth story that’s been powering the bull market harder to justify.

Swiss voters reject right-wing plan to cap population at 10 million

The Swiss appeared to have voted down a divisive anti-immigration proposal to cap the country’s population, early projections showed on Sunday. Shortly after polls closed at noon, initial projections from the GfS.bern institute indicated around 55 per cent opposition to the initiative, which had sparked warnings of “chaos” and devastating impacts for the Swiss economy and European Union relations. “We are very relieved and happy. This is an important result for our country and for our relations.

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I didn’t realize Microsoft was spending this much on infrastructure

I opened Microsoft’s latest quarter expecting to find some obvious reason people have turned so negative on the stock. The growth numbers didn’t really surprise me that much. Revenue was still up, operating income was still up, Azure was still growing fast. The number I kept staring at was cash paid for PP&E: $30.9B in one quarter. I still think of Microsoft as Office, Azure, enterprise software, high margins, all that. But that capex number is way heavier than the version of Microsoft I had in

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Top Wall Street analysts are confident about the growth prospects of these 3 stocks

Continued volatility presents an opportunity to find stocks trading at attractive prices and benefit from their long-term growth potential.

Migration: Swiss reject population cap

More than 9 million people live in Switzerland. Why the plan to limit immigration failed - and what business associations and politicians are now demanding.

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

The Kevin Warsh era is upon us.