05:12
Trump leaves G7

Trump cuts G7 visit short amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict

President Donald Trump is cutting short his G7 trip and returning to Washington DC as tensions soar between Iran and Israel. After urging civilians to evacuate Tehran and warning Iran against nuclear ambitions, Trump said he must be back "for obvious reasons" amid rising fears of regional war.

16:48
World News

Iran uses Cyprus to send messages to Israel

President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed on Sunday that Iran has asked Cyprus to relay “some messages” to Israel, as tensions continue to rise sharply in the Middle East.

16:32
World News

Britain sends jets to Middle East amid Israel-Iran escalation

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said on Sunday that the decision to deploy additional Royal Air Force jets to the Middle East was primarily aimed at safeguarding UK personnel and military infrastructure, though support for allies, including Israel, remains on the table.

19:58
Baikonur

Baikonur to be reimagined as a scientific and industrial tourism Hub

Kazakh Tourism National Company has introduced a draft concept to transform the historic Baikonur cosmodrome into a future-focused destination for scientific and industrial tourism. The plan aims to attract visitors year-round, beyond just the times of rocket launches.

12:09
China-U.S.

Two can play that game: China follows U.S. playbook on export controls

For years, companies have navigated stringent U.S. data requirements for sensitive exports. Now, in a significant turn, China is implementing a similar system for its critical rare earth minerals, asking Western firms for proprietary business information and signaling a new global standard.

16:25
Pakistan

Pakistan to launch first freight train service to Russia

Pakistan will begin its first freight train service to Russia from Lahore on June 22. The route is part of the INSTC and aims to connect Pakistan's rail network with Central Asia, establishing a new trade corridor via Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.

19:06
South Caucasus

Baku slams Medinsky's Karabakh remarks

Azerbaijan has strongly condemned remarks by Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky for calling Karabakh a "disputed territory." Baku slammed the "regrettable" statement, stressing Karabakh is its sovereign land, a fact that it noted even Moscow officially recognises.

11:49
Russia-Africa

Kremlin steps up security cooperation across African nations

The Kremlin announced that Russia plans to increase cooperation with African countries, including in sensitive areas like defence and security. This comes as the state-controlled Africa Corps replaces the Wagner mercenary group, cementing Moscow's growing presence and security role on the continent.

18:37
Bitcoin

Metaplanet's bold bitcoin blitz: A $5.4 billion bet on brypto's future

Japanese hotelier Metaplanet aims to raise $5.4 billion to dramatically expand its Bitcoin holdings to 210,000 BTC by 2027, eyeing 1% of total supply. Shares surged 15% as it mirrors MicroStrategy's successful pivot, becoming a "Bitcoin treasury company" with a "Bitcoin Hotel" set to open in 2026.

17:35
Central Asia

Kazakhstan and Iran eye $3 billion trade target

Kazakhstan's FM visited Iran, meeting his counterpart to forge deeper ties. Discussions focused on boosting trade, developing the Caspian region, and enhancing overall cooperation, aiming for a new era of partnership.

17:16
Xbox

New portable gaming device revealed by Xbox

Microsoft has officially revealed its long-anticipated handheld gaming console, the ROG Xbox Ally, developed in partnership with Asus. This new device aims to provide access to Xbox Game Pass libraries in a portable format, with its release scheduled for the end of 2025.

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