US Futures Fall as Oil Prices Rise on Iran Threat
US futures contracts declined, and oil prices surged as tensions escalated between the US and Iran, affecting global markets. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq
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Fossil Fuel Giants Eye Europe's Energy Crisis
Europe is struggling with soaring energy prices, prompting debates on strengthening its energy system. The EU's methane regulation has become a target of critic
Treasury Yields Rise Ahead of Key Inflation Data
US Treasury yields increased on Monday as investors await crucial inflation data due later this week. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose afte
Trees Get Rights in Canadian Town
A Canadian town has officially recognized trees as living beings with rights, a move inspired by Quebec filmmaker André Desrocher. The decision was made on June
China Imposes Sanctions on 10 US Companies
China announced sanctions against 10 US companies on June 22, 2026, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. The move comes a month after US President
Congress Favourites: Unsuccessful Military Projects
As the US Congress debates the 2027 defense budget, lawmakers are set to allocate billions of dollars to military projects. Many of these funds will be borrowed
Pentagon Budget Under Fire
US lawmakers are challenging the Pentagon's ever-growing budget as they debate this year's National Defense Authorization Act in the Senate and House Armed Serv
Malaysia Cuts Diesel Prices on Diplomatic Gains
Malaysia is set to lower subsidised diesel prices as its prime minister grows confident in ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war. The move is linked to
US-Iran Talks Continue at Lower Level
Iran and the US concluded their first round of direct negotiations, with lower-level technical talks set to continue. The discussions took place in Switzerland,
Colombians Choose Between Trump-Backed Candidate and Leftist Challenger
Colombians are heading to the polls this Sunday to elect a new president. The main contenders are Rodolfo Hernández, backed by former US President Donald Trump,
Thousands March for Czech Public Media Funding
Thousands of people marched in Prague on June 22, 2026, to support public media funding amid government plans to cut their budget. The protesters were against P
US and Iran Hold Marathon Talks in Switzerland
US and Iranian negotiators engaged in nearly non-stop discussions in Switzerland until Sunday night, aiming to lay the groundwork for a new nuclear agreement wi