Brent Oil Erases Wartime Gains as Hormuz Reopening Boosts Supply
Brent oil has erased all of its wartime gains after flows through the Strait of Hormuz ramped up following progress on a US-Iran peace deal.
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Brent oil has erased all of its wartime gains after flows through the Strait of Hormuz ramped up following progress on a US-Iran peace deal.
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Thailand Emerges as Southeast Asia’s Surprise AI Stock Winner
Thailand’s stock market is having the best year among Southeast Asian peers, as investors discover an unlikely source of exposure to the global artificial-intelligence boom.
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Thailand’s stock market is having the best year among Southeast Asian peers, as investors discover an unlikely source of exposure to the global artificial-intelligence boom.
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China Starts Marketing Record €5 Billion of Sovereign Bonds
China kicked off marketing up to €5 billion ($5.7 billion) of sovereign bonds in what could be its largest-ever such deal in euros.
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China kicked off marketing up to €5 billion ($5.7 billion) of sovereign bonds in what could be its largest-ever such deal in euros.
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Korea’s Surging Equity Volatility Draws Meme-Stock Comparisons
The volatility in South Korea’s benchmark equity index has become so extreme that investors and analysts are likening the market’s surging intra-day swings to the meme-stock frenzy.
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The volatility in South Korea’s benchmark equity index has become so extreme that investors and analysts are likening the market’s surging intra-day swings to the meme-stock frenzy.
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Japan’s Household Assets Rise to ¥2,386 Trillion at End of March
Japan’s household assets rose 7.1% to ¥2,386 trillion ($14.7 trillion) at the end of March from a year earlier, the second highest level on record, according to the quarterly flow of funds report from the Bank of Japan.
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Japan’s household assets rose 7.1% to ¥2,386 trillion ($14.7 trillion) at the end of March from a year earlier, the second highest level on record, according to the quarterly flow of funds report from the Bank of Japan.
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Anthropic Says Alibaba ‘Illicitly’ Accessing AI Model
Anthropic PBC accused Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. of waging a large-scale effort to “illicitly” access its Claude artificial intelligence model using thousands of fraudulent accounts. Bloomberg's Maggie Eastland has the latest.
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Anthropic PBC accused Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. of waging a large-scale effort to “illicitly” access its Claude artificial intelligence model using thousands of fraudulent accounts. Bloomberg's Maggie Eastland has the latest.
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Philippine Bond Relief Rally Is Meeting Institutional Skepticism
Philippine bonds are staging emerging Asia’s biggest rebound following an interim US-Iran deal, but market watchers warn that inflation risks and a hawkish central bank may cap the bounce.
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Philippine bonds are staging emerging Asia’s biggest rebound following an interim US-Iran deal, but market watchers warn that inflation risks and a hawkish central bank may cap the bounce.
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Bolsonaro Family Tension Rises as Michelle Criticizes Flávio
Former First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro signaled she plans to remain on the sidelines of Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential campaign after what she described as a disrespectful phone call with her stepson, exposing fresh tensions within the family at the center of Brazil’s right-wing opposition to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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Former First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro signaled she plans to remain on the sidelines of Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential campaign after what she described as a disrespectful phone call with her stepson, exposing fresh tensions within the family at the center of Brazil’s right-wing opposition to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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Data Centers to Fuel Sharp Rise in Australia Power Demand
Power demand from data centers is poised to surge over the next quarter-century, adding to an almost doubling of electricity consumption across Australia’s main grid by 2050, according to the network operator’s latest road map.
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Power demand from data centers is poised to surge over the next quarter-century, adding to an almost doubling of electricity consumption across Australia’s main grid by 2050, according to the network operator’s latest road map.
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Buildings collapse after back-to-back quakes rock Venezuela
https://p.dw.com/p/5G1FIEmergency crews searching through the rubble of a collapsed building in CaracasImage: Gaby Oraa/REUTERSSkip next section What you need to knowWhat you need to know Two major quakes struck central Venezuela seconds apart, one with a magnitude 7.2 and the other with a magnitude 7.5 Venezuela's president has declared a state of emergency Extensive damage reported in the capital, Caracas High casualties are probable, USGS says Tremors also felt in neighboring Colombia Follow along for the latest news out of Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24: Skip next section Venezuela's president declares state of emergency, confirms fatalities06/25/2026June 25, 2026Venezuela's president declares state of emergency, confirms fatalitiesDelcy Rodriguez has been leading the country on an interim basis since Nicolas Maduro was captured in a US strike in January [FILE: August 2025] Image: …
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https://p.dw.com/p/5G1FIEmergency crews searching through the rubble of a collapsed building in CaracasImage: Gaby Oraa/REUTERSSkip next section What you need to knowWhat you need to know Two major quakes struck central Venezuela seconds apart, one with a magnitude 7.2 and the other with a magnitude 7.5 Venezuela's president has declared a state of emergency Extensive damage reported in the capital, Caracas High casualties are probable, USGS says Tremors also felt in neighboring Colombia Follow along for the latest news out of Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24: Skip next section Venezuela's president declares state of emergency, confirms fatalities06/25/2026June 25, 2026Venezuela's president declares state of emergency, confirms fatalitiesDelcy Rodriguez has been leading the country on an interim basis since Nicolas Maduro was captured in a US strike in January [FILE: August 2025] Image: …
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Venezuela hit by two powerful earthquakes
https://p.dw.com/p/5G13bPeople rushed into the streets for safety after powerful quakes hit VenezuelaImage: Manaure Quintero/AFPA 7.2-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, swaying buildings and homes in the capital of Caracas. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake's epicenter was located about 17 miles (28 kilometers) west of the community of Moron, located along the country's Caribbean coast, about 104 miles from Caracas.
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https://p.dw.com/p/5G13bPeople rushed into the streets for safety after powerful quakes hit VenezuelaImage: Manaure Quintero/AFPA 7.2-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, swaying buildings and homes in the capital of Caracas. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake's epicenter was located about 17 miles (28 kilometers) west of the community of Moron, located along the country's Caribbean coast, about 104 miles from Caracas.
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Germany's Merz rallies European NATO allies ahead of summit
https://p.dw.com/p/5G0yME5 leaders vowed an unwavering commitment to Euro-Atlantic securityImage: Ludovic Marin/AFPEurope's five most powerful NATO member states gathered in Berlin for top-level talks on Wednesday evening. The meeting comes two weeks before the NATO summit in Turkey.
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https://p.dw.com/p/5G0yME5 leaders vowed an unwavering commitment to Euro-Atlantic securityImage: Ludovic Marin/AFPEurope's five most powerful NATO member states gathered in Berlin for top-level talks on Wednesday evening. The meeting comes two weeks before the NATO summit in Turkey.
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What does British PM's resignation mean for European security?
https://p.dw.com/p/5G0s5Keir Starmer und Ursula von der Leyen at a press conference in May 2025, at the first EU-UK summit since BrexitImage: Carl Court/AFPBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who on Monday announced he would resign, may not have been that popular with his British constituents lately, but he certainly had many friends among the European Union's top politicians. As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reacted to his resignation on Monday, she wrote: "European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. Thank you, dear Keir." French President Emmanuel Macron also expressed gratitude for Starmer's involvement in Europe's "coalition of the willing" for Ukraine, and for revitalizing EU-UK relations. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quitsTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video It was as …
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https://p.dw.com/p/5G0s5Keir Starmer und Ursula von der Leyen at a press conference in May 2025, at the first EU-UK summit since BrexitImage: Carl Court/AFPBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who on Monday announced he would resign, may not have been that popular with his British constituents lately, but he certainly had many friends among the European Union's top politicians. As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reacted to his resignation on Monday, she wrote: "European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. Thank you, dear Keir." French President Emmanuel Macron also expressed gratitude for Starmer's involvement in Europe's "coalition of the willing" for Ukraine, and for revitalizing EU-UK relations. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quitsTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video It was as …
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How Big Tech is changing journalism
https://p.dw.com/p/5G0OwLove it or hate it? The discussion on the relationship between journalism and Big Tech was polarisingImage: Stephanie Englert/DWIt's been about two decades since the largest information technology companies started making decisions about how ordinary people get their news — how news is made, how it is disseminated and how it is received, with their domination of everything from search engines to social media and more recently artificial intelligence. The influence of these tech giants reaches beyond media into the political sphere, as the heads of these influential companies get involved in elections and put governments under pressure. So how can media and the state in general preserve their independence in a scenario like this? And what kinds of relationships should journalists have with the five so-called Big Tech companies: Alphabet (Google's parent company), …
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https://p.dw.com/p/5G0OwLove it or hate it? The discussion on the relationship between journalism and Big Tech was polarisingImage: Stephanie Englert/DWIt's been about two decades since the largest information technology companies started making decisions about how ordinary people get their news — how news is made, how it is disseminated and how it is received, with their domination of everything from search engines to social media and more recently artificial intelligence. The influence of these tech giants reaches beyond media into the political sphere, as the heads of these influential companies get involved in elections and put governments under pressure. So how can media and the state in general preserve their independence in a scenario like this? And what kinds of relationships should journalists have with the five so-called Big Tech companies: Alphabet (Google's parent company), …
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Heat wave: Why you should skip that cold beer or cocktail
https://p.dw.com/p/5Fw7zBetter make those beers non-alcoholicImage: Christoph Reichwein/dpa/picture allianceThere's a heat wave sweeping across large parts of Europe and according to a recent report published in medical journal The Lancet, the number of heat-related deaths has risen across much of Europe. The number of heat warnings in Europe has also increased. The heat alone is enough to put an enormous strain on the body. Fancy a few cold beers to cool off? Better not. With temperatures hovering around 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), alcohol was banned in public spaces in France's capital, Paris, during the "Fete de la Musique" festival last weekend.Due to the heat wave, Paris banned alcohol during this year's "Fete de la Musique"
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https://p.dw.com/p/5Fw7zBetter make those beers non-alcoholicImage: Christoph Reichwein/dpa/picture allianceThere's a heat wave sweeping across large parts of Europe and according to a recent report published in medical journal The Lancet, the number of heat-related deaths has risen across much of Europe. The number of heat warnings in Europe has also increased. The heat alone is enough to put an enormous strain on the body. Fancy a few cold beers to cool off? Better not. With temperatures hovering around 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), alcohol was banned in public spaces in France's capital, Paris, during the "Fete de la Musique" festival last weekend.Due to the heat wave, Paris banned alcohol during this year's "Fete de la Musique"
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Iran nuclear inspections 'going to happen,' says IAEA head
https://p.dw.com/p/5Fxe4US and Israeli airstrikes have damaged or destroyed many of Iran's nuclear facilities and the fate of radioactive material there is unclear [FILE: Feb 14, 2025] Image: Iranian Presidency/APA Images/ZUMA/picture allianceSkip next section What you need to knowWhat you need to know UN nuclear agency boss says inspectors will visit Iran's nuclear sites under Iran-US interim deal Iranian lead negotiator calls deal with US 'America's declaration of defeat' US Secretary of State Rubio continues diplomatic trip to the Gulf Keep reading for the latest developments on the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Tired of missing our real-time updates? Click here to add us as a Preferred Source on Google. Then tap the "Star" or "Preferred" to keep DW News at the top of your feed.
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https://p.dw.com/p/5Fxe4US and Israeli airstrikes have damaged or destroyed many of Iran's nuclear facilities and the fate of radioactive material there is unclear [FILE: Feb 14, 2025] Image: Iranian Presidency/APA Images/ZUMA/picture allianceSkip next section What you need to knowWhat you need to know UN nuclear agency boss says inspectors will visit Iran's nuclear sites under Iran-US interim deal Iranian lead negotiator calls deal with US 'America's declaration of defeat' US Secretary of State Rubio continues diplomatic trip to the Gulf Keep reading for the latest developments on the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Tired of missing our real-time updates? Click here to add us as a Preferred Source on Google. Then tap the "Star" or "Preferred" to keep DW News at the top of your feed.
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What does British PM's resignation mean for European security?
https://p.dw.com/p/5G0s5Keir Starmer und Ursula von der Leyen at a press conference in May 2025, at the first EU-UK summit since BrexitImage: Carl Court/AFPBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who on Monday announced he would resign, may not have been that popular with his British constituents lately, but he certainly had many friends among the European Union's top politicians. As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reacted to his resignation on Monday, she wrote: "European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. Thank you, dear Keir." French President Emmanuel Macron also expressed gratitude for Starmer's involvement in Europe's "coalition of the willing" for Ukraine, and for revitalizing EU-UK relations. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quitsTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video It was as …
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https://p.dw.com/p/5G0s5Keir Starmer und Ursula von der Leyen at a press conference in May 2025, at the first EU-UK summit since BrexitImage: Carl Court/AFPBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who on Monday announced he would resign, may not have been that popular with his British constituents lately, but he certainly had many friends among the European Union's top politicians. As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reacted to his resignation on Monday, she wrote: "European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. Thank you, dear Keir." French President Emmanuel Macron also expressed gratitude for Starmer's involvement in Europe's "coalition of the willing" for Ukraine, and for revitalizing EU-UK relations. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quitsTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video It was as …
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India eyes chip investments at Pax Silica Summit
SynopsisIndia is actively seeking semiconductor investments and multilateral funding at the Pax Silica summit in Washington D.C. The nation aims to leverage the US's $250 million seed fund to bolster its growing semiconductor manufacturing and design capabilities. This initiative is part of a broader global effort to diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on China, with key European nations also joining the coalition.Listen to this article in summarized format ListenAgenciesIndia will aim to get semiconductor investments and multilateral funding at the second summit of the 16-nation Pax Silica international coalition, focused on securing access to critical raw materials and rare earths in the backdrop of China’s weaponisation of supply chains.Senior officials from the ministries of electronics and information technology, and external affairs will be in Washington DC for the confere…
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SynopsisIndia is actively seeking semiconductor investments and multilateral funding at the Pax Silica summit in Washington D.C. The nation aims to leverage the US's $250 million seed fund to bolster its growing semiconductor manufacturing and design capabilities. This initiative is part of a broader global effort to diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on China, with key European nations also joining the coalition.Listen to this article in summarized format ListenAgenciesIndia will aim to get semiconductor investments and multilateral funding at the second summit of the 16-nation Pax Silica international coalition, focused on securing access to critical raw materials and rare earths in the backdrop of China’s weaponisation of supply chains.Senior officials from the ministries of electronics and information technology, and external affairs will be in Washington DC for the confere…
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Sarvam gets state backing and other top stories
Benchmarks Nifty24,021.65197.56FEATURED FUNDS★★★★★Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund Direct-Growth5Y Return23.14 % Invest NowEnter search text:Business News›Tech›Newsletters›Morning Dispatch›Sarvam gets state backing; Andy Jassy’s India visit Prev Explore other editions NextMorning DispatchSarvam gets state backing; Andy Jassy’s India visitWant this picture: Instead of writing cheques as grants, the IndiaAI Mission has structured part of its support as convertible instruments, tying public money to the upside from successful AI companies.Also Read: Sarvam raises $234 million led by HCLTech at $1.5 billion valuationFollow the money:Sarvam received the largest compute subsidy under the programme, securing access to 4,096 Nvidia H100 GPUs.
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Benchmarks Nifty24,021.65197.56FEATURED FUNDS★★★★★Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund Direct-Growth5Y Return23.14 % Invest NowEnter search text:Business News›Tech›Newsletters›Morning Dispatch›Sarvam gets state backing; Andy Jassy’s India visit Prev Explore other editions NextMorning DispatchSarvam gets state backing; Andy Jassy’s India visitWant this picture: Instead of writing cheques as grants, the IndiaAI Mission has structured part of its support as convertible instruments, tying public money to the upside from successful AI companies.Also Read: Sarvam raises $234 million led by HCLTech at $1.5 billion valuationFollow the money:Sarvam received the largest compute subsidy under the programme, securing access to 4,096 Nvidia H100 GPUs.
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FIFA 2026: Brazil advance at World Cup
APBrazil's Matheus Cunha (9) heads the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match against Scotland in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Brazil punished Scotland's defensive frailties to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Switzerland and Canada sealed their place in the last 32.Five-time World Cup champions Brazil clinched first place in Group C after defeating Scotland 3-0 in Miami, topping the group on goal difference from second-placed Morocco, who secured their passage after battling to a 4-2 win over Haiti in Atlanta.Brazil's victory meant Scotland finish third in the group standings, leaving their hopes of finishing among the eight best-ranked third-placed teams who advance to the last 32 hanging by the slenderest of threads.Vinicius Junior scored twice for Brazil, pouncing on a horrendous blunder by Scott McKenna to fire the South Americans a…
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APBrazil's Matheus Cunha (9) heads the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match against Scotland in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Brazil punished Scotland's defensive frailties to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Switzerland and Canada sealed their place in the last 32.Five-time World Cup champions Brazil clinched first place in Group C after defeating Scotland 3-0 in Miami, topping the group on goal difference from second-placed Morocco, who secured their passage after battling to a 4-2 win over Haiti in Atlanta.Brazil's victory meant Scotland finish third in the group standings, leaving their hopes of finishing among the eight best-ranked third-placed teams who advance to the last 32 hanging by the slenderest of threads.Vinicius Junior scored twice for Brazil, pouncing on a horrendous blunder by Scott McKenna to fire the South Americans a…
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How much health cover do ₹10L-₹50L earners need?
SynopsisSoaring medical costs, with surgery expenses up 250-300%, necessitate robust health insurance. Experts advise a minimum of Rs 10-15 lakh for individuals and Rs 15-25 lakh for families, with higher coverage for metro residents and seniors. Pairing a base policy with a super top-up plan offers cost-effective protection against escalating healthcare expenses.Listen to this article in summarized format ListenET OnlineHow much health cover do ₹10L-₹50L earners need?
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SynopsisSoaring medical costs, with surgery expenses up 250-300%, necessitate robust health insurance. Experts advise a minimum of Rs 10-15 lakh for individuals and Rs 15-25 lakh for families, with higher coverage for metro residents and seniors. Pairing a base policy with a super top-up plan offers cost-effective protection against escalating healthcare expenses.Listen to this article in summarized format ListenET OnlineHow much health cover do ₹10L-₹50L earners need?
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