Business & Economy
Oil Prices Drop as OPEC+ Boosts; Iran War Hits Fertilizer
OPEC+ boosts output as oil prices fall to pre-war levels, while the Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supplies and threatens food costs.
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Business & Economy
Bpost Adds Home Alarm Systems to Post Office Services
Bpost partners with Verisure to offer home alarm systems at post offices, continuing its transformation into multi-service community hubs.
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Business & EconomyChina
2026 China Brand Forum in Xiong'an Focuses on Innovation
The 12th China Brand Forum in Xiong'an gathered policymakers and industry leaders to discuss brand development under the 15th Five-Year Plan.
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Business & Economy
Fed Holds Rates Steady in Warsh's First Meeting as Chair
The Fed held rates at 3.5%-3.75% in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair. The hawkish dot plot signals potential rate hikes amid 4.2% inflation.
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Business & EconomyTechnology
Fox Acquires Roku in $22 Billion Streaming Megadeal
Fox Corporation acquires Roku for $22 billion in a landmark cash-and-stock deal, creating the third-largest player in U.S. television by viewership share.
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Business & Economy
Lamborghini Opens Third Belgian Showroom in Knokke-Heist
Lamborghini opens its third Belgian showroom in Knokke-Heist. CEO Stephan Winkelmann attended the launch of the D'Ieteren-operated dealership.
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Business & EconomyTechnology
China Targets Online Defamation of Entrepreneurs in New Push
China releases a self-discipline convention targeting online defamation and abuse against entrepreneurs, with new rules on AI content.
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Business & EconomyTechnology
China Fines Ctrip and Six Other Train Ticket Platforms
Chinese regulators summoned Ctrip, Tongcheng, Qunar, Fliggy, Meituan and others for deceptive ticket sales, paid seat selection, and data privacy issues.
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Business & Economy
Wall Street Slides as AI Stocks Tumble on Iran War Jitters
Wall Street fell sharply on June 9 as AI stocks slid amid Iran conflict fears and a US helicopter downing near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Business & EconomyPolitics
Billionaire Wealth Surges as Musk Nears Trillionaire Status
Billionaire wealth is accumulating at an unprecedented rate, with Elon Musk on track to become the world's first trillionaire as SpaceX prepares its IPO.
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Business & Economy
U.S. Exports Rose 2.6% in April on Strait Closure Oil Demand
U.S. exports rose 2.6% in April to $327.1B, driven by record oil exports as the Strait of Hormuz closure boosted demand for American crude.
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Business & EconomyAutomotive
SAIC Motor to Build $232M Plant in Spain, Dodging EU Tariffs
Chinese automaker SAIC Motor will invest €200M in a Spanish plant for its MG brand, bypassing EU tariffs of 45.3% on Chinese-made EVs.
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Business & Economy
Caesars Entertainment Acquired by Fertitta in $17.6B Deal
Fertitta Entertainment acquires Caesars Entertainment for $17.6 billion, creating a hospitality and gaming giant with 60 casinos and 550+ restaurants.
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Business & Economy
ING, Pairi Daiza, Stellantis: Belgian Business in Flux
ING moves 3M customers to pricier accounts with Amazon Prime, Pairi Daiza rejects €11.5M subsidies, and Stellantis revives the Citroën 2CV as an EV.
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Business & EconomyPolitics
Detroit Bankruptcy Case Officially Closes After 13 Years
A federal judge has formally closed Detroit's historic bankruptcy case, ending 13 years of court oversight over the largest US municipal bankruptcy.
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