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Warren Buffett skips donation to Gates Foundation amid Epstein review

The billionaire investor is reportedly waiting for the findings of an external review into the foundation's past engagement with Jeffrey Epstein before making his annual contribution

Asian stocks set for record-breaking quarter; dollar sinks gold and yen

Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's KOSPI remained on track for outsized quarterly gains as easing oil-price concerns improved the global growth outlook, while a stronger dollar pressured gold and yen

Oil prices fall as investors await outcome of US-Iran talks in Doha

Brent August crude futures were down 0.9 per cent, or 64 cents, at $72.51 a ‌barrel as of 0356; US West Texas Intermediate for August fell 0.6 per cent, or 39 cents, to $70.36 a barrel

One-third of global carbon emissions growth in 2025 came from US: Report

An Energy Institute report found that higher natural gas prices prompted US power producers to increase coal use, driving a significant share of global emissions growth

Russia may allow lower quality fuel output, imports to tackle supply crisis

Russia is considering temporarily permitting Euro-2 fuel standards, which were phased out more than a decade ago due to environmental concerns

China's factory activity returns to expansion on AI-driven demand surge

The official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 in June, exceeding market expectations and signalling renewed growth in the sector

Apple speeds up software updates in response to AI cybersecurity concerns

Apple acknowledged that artificial intelligence is reducing the time hackers need to exploit vulnerabilities, prompting a faster update cycle

Apple iPhone 18 Pro photos, supplier lists leaked after cyberattack on Tata

Sensitive supplier lists, component details and images of Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models were allegedly posted online by a ransomware group following a cyberattack on Tata Electronics

No Iran-US talks in coming days, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says

Iran says no talks with the US are scheduled, clarifying its delegation's Qatar visit is unrelated and that priority remains implementing the existing MoU

Apple accuses CCI of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust probe

The iPhone maker has asked India's competition watchdog to set aside an investigation report that found it engaged in abusive conduct, alleging investigators relied heavily on complaints from rivals

Samsung, SK Hynix back South Korea's $576 billion AI-chip investment plan

Samsung and SK Hynix will invest $517.87 billion with suppliers to build two new chip fabrication sites

China grounds private light aircraft after Beijing tower crash: Report

A nationwide order has reportedly suspended recreational light aircraft flights after a plane crashed into Beijing's tallest building, killing the pilot and injuring 13 people

Fortune Brands Innovations appoints former AZEK chief Jesse Singh as CEO

The former AZEK chief executive will lead Fortune Brands Innovations as the company faces pressure from activist investor Ed Garden over leadership and governance

Oil prices rise as renewed US-Iran strikes disrupt shipping in Hormuz

Brent crude fell 10.6% last week, its third weekly decline, after crude shipments through the strait rose last week to their highest level since the US-Israeli conflict with Iran began in February

Donald Trump announces Iran meeting to be held in Doha on Tuesday

The US President said Iran had requested the meeting but did not provide further details about the agenda or participants

IIFCL plans $1 billion loan, in talks for $400 million ADB funding

IIFCL is the latest company to tap into the foreign lending market after the Reserve Bank of India introduced a series of measures to boost dollar inflows and support the rupee

India seeks EU scrap export relief as curbs threaten trade pact gains

From May 2027, the ‌EU's revised waste shipment regulation is set to bar exports of non-hazardous waste to countries outside the OECD group of mostly developed economies

Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon security deal as 'surrender'

In the latest example of ongoing hostilities despite repeated ceasefires and agreements, Israel launched a drone strike in Lebanon's south on Saturday

West Asia crisis: Iran, US agree to halt attacks and resume talks

A return to diplomacy would follow several days of strikes and counterstrikes since an Iranian projectile hit a cargo vessel in the Strait of ​Hormuz on Thursday

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash leaves 14 dead; investigation under way

Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after they were halted for nearly four months