Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Apple asks suppliers to cut component production for iPhone 18
Apple Inc. has requested certain suppliers to cut back on component manufacturing for the newly released iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models, as increasing memory chip prices…
Published on October 12, 2026
By Iris Barker
Science & Technology
Global quantum computing market to exceed $1 billion by 2027
Gartner projects that the worldwide quantum computing market will increase by 22.9% to $869.9 million by 2026, reaching $1.1 billion in 2027.
Published on October 12, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Chinese automaker Leapmotor plans European expansion
Chinese car manufacturer Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. aims to grow its footprint in Europe and introduce a new hybrid vehicle to the European market in the early part of 2027,…
Published on October 8, 2026
By Iris Barker
Economics
Bloomberg: French government bonds become riskier than third of the country’s corporate bonds
According to Bloomberg's calculations based on market data, French corporate bonds valued at almost €215 billion are being traded at yields that are lower than those of the government bonds…
Published on October 8, 2026
By Iris Barker
Science & Technology
OpenAI CEO urges world to accept certain risks for the sake of AI benefits
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, mentioned on Politico’s Decoded podcast that society needs to acknowledge specific drawbacks to gain the advantages of artificial intelligence (AI) while maintaining human freedom of choice.
Published on October 5, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
FT: Brussels plans to limit subsidies to Ukraine upon EU accession
Brussels might limit Ukraine's access to agricultural subsidies and the agrarian market if it becomes a member of the European Union, according to the Financial Times, referencing European Commission suggestions…
Published on October 5, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
New Zealand declines to join NATO Defense Bank
New Zealand has turned down an offer to join the Defense, Security, and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a program initiated by Canada to meet the defense requirements of NATO countries. The…
Published on October 5, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Dyson nearly quadrupled dividend payments to the founder’s family for 2025
James Dyson’s British vacuum cleaner firm, Dyson Holdings, has almost increased its yearly dividend payouts to Weybourne Holdings—his family's holding company based in Singapore—by four times.
Published on October 5, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
European nations agree on response to US pressure regarding diesel fuel
Several European nations, such as the UK, France, and Germany, convened for an emergency meeting on Thursday to devise a reaction to requests from the administration of US President Donald…
Published on October 1, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Musk lands another official role in Trump administration
Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has obtained another official role in Donald Trump’s administration—his first since the public dispute with the U.S. leader in 2025. As reported…
Published on October 1, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Reuters: Costa Rica’s Grynspan leads UN Secretary-General selection vote
Rebeca Grynspan—Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and former Vice President of Costa Rica—has once again received the highest number of votes in the fourth round…
Published on September 30, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Burnham: Brexit has done more harm than good for the UK
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed that departing from the EU has generally negatively affected the kingdom, and he plans to unveil multiple new strategies for future interactions with the…
Published on September 30, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Adobe forecasts record US online sales for November–December
Adobe Inc. expects that US internet sales throughout the winter holiday period (November 1 to December 31) will reach an all-time high this year.
Published on September 28, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Bloomberg reports resumption of oil flows via Saudi pipeline
According to Bloomberg, citing sources, Saudi Arabia has restarted oil exports through the East-West Pipeline after finishing repairs.
Published on September 28, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Anthropic seeks to secure 50.1% of voting rights for founders
US-based AI firm Anthropic is seeking shareholder approval for a revised voting rights structure, reports The Information, referencing sources.
Published on September 27, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Iran plans no new round of talks with US in New York
The Iranian delegation has no plans to hold talks with the US in New York, the IRNA news agency reported, citing an informed source.
Published on September 27, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Pezeshkian signals Iran could forego highly enriched uranium in deal with US
Iran may relinquish highly enriched uranium if a deal is made with the United States, said Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Published on September 24, 2026
By Iris Barker
Science & Technology
Bentley unveils its first electric vehicle
On September 23, Bentley revealed its inaugural series of entirely electric vehicles. The collection is called "Torcal," inspired by the Torcal de Antequera national park located in Spain.
Published on September 24, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
McDonald’s to allocate $8.5 billion to support franchisees through 2036
McDonald’s Corp., based in the U.S., intends to offer around $8.5 billion in assistance to its franchisees until 2036, as stated in a company press release.
Published on September 24, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Italian parliament passes law reauthorizing nuclear energy
Italian Senate lawmakers have approved a bill that enables the nation to restart nuclear energy development, almost 40 years after it was discontinued, according to Bloomberg.
Published on September 24, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
WSJ: US ready to commit $5 billion to restore Middle East energy sector
The United States has suggested adding $5 billion to a fund intended to rehabilitate energy infrastructure in Middle Eastern nations, as reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Published on September 22, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Paramount settles States’ antitrust claims regarding Warner Bros. deal
Paramount has finalized a deal with several U.S. states to resolve antitrust allegations related to the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), according to CBS News.
Published on September 22, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
SEC authorizes trading of tokenized shares in the US
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the trading of tokenized shares in the country—a decision that The Wall Street Journal indicates may generate considerable interest.
Published on September 21, 2026
By Iris Barker
Economics
Lagarde says she will step down as ECB head in 2027
President Christine Lagarde of the European Central Bank (ECB) will step down in 2027.
Published on September 21, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
FT reports EU request for China to limit hybrid car exports to Europe
According to the Financial Times, which cites three sources familiar with the situation, the European Union has requested that China voluntarily restrict exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe to help…
Published on September 17, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Revolut reports no direct demands from hackers following data breach
A company spokesperson informed Reuters that Revolut has not received any direct communications or requests from the individuals or groups asserting responsibility for the data breach.
Published on September 17, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Vance: the US-Iran conflict will soon enter a new phase
US Vice President J.D. Vance is convinced that the clash between Washington and Tehran will enter a new phase in the upcoming months.
Published on September 16, 2026
By Iris Barker
Science & Technology
EC backs €40 million investment in Finnish small modular reactor technology
The European Commission has declared its backing for a €40 million investment from the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Finnish small modular reactor (SMR) technology.
Published on September 16, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Trump administration lifts emission limits for coal and gas power plants
On Monday, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump eliminated current regulations that restricted greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants, according to The Hill.
Published on September 14, 2026
By Iris Barker
Economics
Exxon raises 2030 LNG sales forecast to 50 million tons per year
ExxonMobil Corp., located in the U.S., has increased its prediction for liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales, anticipating robust long-term demand in Asia and other regions, despite the ongoing Middle East…
Published on September 14, 2026
By Iris Barker
Economics
IEA raises forecast for global oil supply drop in 2026 to 5.7 million bpd
According to analysts at the International Energy Agency (IEA), global oil supplies in 2026 are expected to decrease by 5.7 million barrels per day (bpd) to 100.7 million bpd, as…
Published on September 14, 2026
By Iris Barker
Economics
Goldman Sachs, Citi, Barclays expect another ECB rate hike in December
Experts from Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Barclays predict that the European Central Bank (ECB) will increase key interest rates by 25 basis points in December to help return Eurozone inflation…
Published on September 14, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
NATO intends to maintain unity regardless of who holds power in France and Germany
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte mentioned on Thursday in Berlin during a discussion with German Foreign Policy Committee Chairman Johann Wadephul that a possible change in the political direction of…
Published on September 10, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Saudi Fund may merge Electronic Arts and Savvy to create gaming industry giant
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia is considering the potential merger of Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) and Savvy Games, according to Bloomberg, which references sources.
Published on September 10, 2026
By Iris Barker
Economics
Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange hit new record
Copper prices soared to an all-time high on Tuesday due to worries about metal supply shortfalls outside of the U.S.
Published on September 9, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
The Exploration Company raises $450 million from investors
The Exploration Company (TEC), a European space firm, has secured $450 million in a funding round, according to a report by Bloomberg, referencing a statement from the company.
Published on September 9, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Trump announces ban on sales of Canadian Bombardier business jets
Bombardier, the Canadian business jet manufacturer, will not be allowed to sell its planes in the United States until it initiates domestic production, announced US President Donald Trump.
Published on September 7, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Shein loses $5 billion in market cap after Hong Kong IPO
Online fast fashion retailer Shein Global Holdings has seen a decline of around $5 billion in market capitalization since its IPO, according to Bloomberg, referencing market data. According to the…
Published on September 7, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Japan, the US make progress on $550 billion in investments under trade agreement
Japanese Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa stated that Tokyo and Washington are advancing on Japan's $550 billion investment pledges to the US economy as part of the trade deal between the…
Published on September 7, 2026
By Iris Barker
Economics
Gold shipments from Russia to Hong Kong hit record high
According to the Financial Times, citing trade statistics from the Chinese special administrative region (SAR), Russia exported almost 100 tonnes of gold to Hong Kong during the first seven months…
Published on September 7, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Airbus identifies defects in A330neo aircraft, slows deliveries
Airbus SE has discovered issues in the tail section of A330neo planes, resulting in a near-complete halt of customer deliveries for the last three months.
Published on September 3, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Nvidia acquires AI startup Hugging Face for $12.9 billion
Nvidia Corp., the American chip manufacturer, has finalized a deal to purchase the AI startup Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, as stated in a joint press release.
Published on September 3, 2026
By Iris Barker
Economics
Finnish Central Bank Head calls on the ECB to prepare for protracted conflict in the Middle East
Olli Rehn, head of the Finnish central bank and ECB Governing Council member, stated that the European Central Bank (ECB) must brace for a lengthy "conflict of attrition" in the…
Published on September 2, 2026
By Iris Barker
Economics
Verisk forecasts global natural disaster insured losses to rise to $171 billion annually
Estimates from Verisk Analytics, a risk modeling firm, suggest that the global insurance industry needs to be ready to cover average annual losses of $171 billion due to natural disasters.
Published on September 2, 2026
By Iris Barker
Economics
China’s three largest airlines end first half 2026 with a loss due to rising fuel prices
China's top three airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, concluded the first half of the year with losses stemming from low domestic airfare and elevated fuel…
Published on September 1, 2026
By Iris Barker
Science & Technology
Sony Music, Warner Music accuse Anthropic of stealing tens of thousands of songs to train AI
According to The Guardian, Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell, music publishers that oversee and safeguard the rights to works by numerous writers and composers, have initiated legal action against…
Published on September 1, 2026
By Iris Barker
World & Politics
Icelanders oppose new EU accession negotiations
Most Icelanders involved in the referendum opposed restarting accession negotiations, according to the Associated Press, referencing information made public by the national broadcaster RUV.
Published on August 31, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Amazon to purchase electricity from four wind farms in Sweden
Amazon.com Inc. has secured long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) from four wind farms in Sweden to supply energy for its data centers in the region.
Published on August 31, 2026
By Iris Barker
Economics
US in talks with Venezuela over oil fields stake
The US government is in talks with Venezuelan officials about obtaining a share of Venezuela's oil reserves, Axios reported on Thursday, referencing sources.
Published on August 28, 2026
By Iris Barker
Economics
Global data centers could triple their water consumption by 2030
According to Rystad Energy, without water-saving initiatives, annual water usage by global data centers could rise to 644 billion liters by 2030, up from 222 billion liters in 2025.
Published on August 28, 2026
By Iris Barker
