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Consortium including Visa, Mastercard launches new global stablecoin
A consortium comprising Visa, Mastercard, and other financial firms has jointly launched a new global stablecoin, aiming to facilitate faster and more secure cross-border payments.
30 Jun, 11:22 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
UK may intervene in Paramount Skydance's $110 billion Warner Bros deal
Britain has indicated it could intervene in Paramount Skydance Corp.'s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, potentially triggering a prolonged regulatory review.
30 Jun, 09:22 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Ford rehiring 350 engineers after AI quality control falls short
Ford Motor Company has rehired approximately 350 experienced engineers after its AI-driven quality control systems failed to meet expectations, the company confirmed.
30 Jun, 03:47 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Data breach at Tata Electronics exposes Apple iPhone 18 Pro supply chain
A cyberattack on Tata Electronics has led to the leak of over 200,000 files revealing detailed information about Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max supply chain, according to inc42.com.
30 Jun, 03:47 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
BIS warns $1 trillion AI investment boom risks recession
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) released its 2026 Annual Economic Report warning that the $1 trillion AI investment boom by the five largest h…
30 Jun, 05:47 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
US to release $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets amid Qatar talks
The United States announced it will release $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets as both countries prepare to send delegations to Qatar for talks this week.
30 Jun, 05:47 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Elon Musk says MacKenzie Scott’s $26 billion giving makes world worse
Elon Musk criticized MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropy, saying her $26.3 billion in donations has made the world a worse place.
30 Jun, 01:31 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Comcast shares rise 17% on NBCUniversal and Sky spin-off plan
Comcast shares surged 17% to $27.10 on June 29 after the company announced plans to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky into a standalone media company.
29 Jun, 10:35 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Rocket Lab acquires Iridium in $8 billion deal to expand services
Rocket Lab has acquired Iridium Communications in an $8 billion deal, marking a major expansion beyond its traditional launch services, according to economictimes.indiatimes.com.
29 Jun, 08:09 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Samsung and SK to invest $1.3 trillion in chip fabs over 10 years
South Korea’s Samsung Group and SK Group plan to invest up to 2,000 trillion won ($1.3 trillion) over the next decade in semiconductor manufacturing, according to Korea Economic Daily.
29 Jun, 06:08 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes soccer’s first billionaire with $400 million contract
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first soccer player to reach billionaire status, with a net worth exceeding $1.4 billion, according to Bloomberg’s October 2025 calculation.
28 Jun, 08:08 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Ex-Google engineer highlights Sundar Pichai’s key trait for success
Arvind Jain, co-founder of Rubrik and Glean and a former Google engineer, shared insights on Sundar Pichai’s rise at Google, emphasizing a key trait that helped Pichai succeed.
28 Jun, 06:08 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
US military strikes Iranian missile and drone sites after drone attack
The US military launched strikes on multiple Iranian missile and drone facilities on Saturday following an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to livemint.com.
28 Jun, 08:08 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
US stock futures fall amid global tech sell-off and OpenAI IPO delay
US stock futures declined on June 26 as a global technology sell-off resumed, with Nasdaq futures dropping 1.1%.
26 Jun, 08:08 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Trump says frozen Iranian assets will buy US farm goods
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States will use Iranian assets frozen under US sanctions to purchase wheat, soybeans, and corn…
26 Jun, 06:08 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from August
Microsoft announced that Xbox will increase console prices globally starting August.
26 Jun, 02:08 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Rockstar Games sets GTA 6 price at $79.99, no disc at launch
Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19 with a standard price of $79.99, marking one of the highest price points for a major game release.
26 Jun, 02:08 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Micron overtakes Meta in market value on AI-driven outlook
Micron Technology's shares surged nearly 18.4% on Thursday, lifting its market capitalization to $1.398 trillion and surpassing Meta Platforms for the first time, according to livemint.com.
25 Jun, 08:09 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Micron’s strong earnings boost chip stocks and Nasdaq futures
Micron Technology’s strong earnings report on June 25 sparked a rally in chip stocks and lifted Nasdaq futures by 2.2%, according to livemint.com.
25 Jun, 08:09 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Reddit COO sets goal to reach 1 billion users amid growth
Reddit COO Jen Wong announced a target to grow the platform's user base to 1 billion, as the site continues to expand beyond its niche origins.
25 Jun, 06:08 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Flexport CEO calls remote work ‘white-collar fraud’ in podcast remarks
Ryan Petersen, CEO of the $8 billion logistics firm Flexport, described remote work as “white-collar fraud” during an appearance on the Twenty Minute VC podcast this week.
25 Jun, 02:08 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Pentagon requests $80 billion more for Iran war costs after four months
The Pentagon requested an additional $80 billion from Congress to cover U.S. involvement in the Iran war, four months after the conflict began, according to fortune.com.
24 Jun, 02:08 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Elon Musk says USAID funds were diverted to Al-Qaeda affiliate
Elon Musk stated on Tuesday that United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding was diverted to terrorism, specifically to an Al-Qaeda affiliate.
24 Jun, 12:08 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
SpaceX shares fall below IPO price before rebounding 2 percent
SpaceX shares briefly fell below their IPO price of $150 before rebounding 2% on Tuesday, impacting the company's market valuation which dipped below $2 trillion.
23 Jun, 10:08 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
UK tribunal approves $4 billion lawsuit against Apple over iCloud
A UK tribunal has given the green light for a $4 billion lawsuit against Apple concerning its iCloud services.
23 Jun, 08:09 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Toy Story 5 sets franchise record with $312 million global debut
Toy Story 5 launched with $160 million in domestic ticket sales and $152 million internationally, totaling $312 million worldwide during its opening weeken…
23 Jun, 06:08 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Tata Electronics confirms data breach affecting Apple and Tesla supply chain
Tata Electronics, a key technology supplier for Apple and Tesla, confirmed a data breach this week that exposed sensitive company information.
23 Jun, 02:08 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Kunal Shah appointed global CEO of WhatsApp by Meta
Meta has appointed Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, as the new global CEO of WhatsApp, the company confirmed this week. The announcement follows Meta’s recent investment of ₹8,550 crore in CRED.
22 Jun, 10:08 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Australia signs $1.75 billion radar export deal with Canada
Australia and Canada finalized a $1.75 billion export agreement on Monday to build an Australian-designed long-range radar system in Canada.
22 Jun, 10:08 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Iran prepares for FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Belgium amid political tensions
Iran is set to face Belgium in a Group G match at the FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place at the Los Angeles Stadium.
21 Jun, 08:08 pm IST