Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased by 105%, Iran objects to Oman’s new route
According to maritime intelligence firm Kpler, ship crossings through the key waterway increased by 105 percent on June 24, 2026, reaching 70 crossings.
After Anthropic model ban, US assures India it won’t use AI ‘kill switch’
The US assured India that future AI models will not be shut down after banning Anthropic models.
Apple changes Mac chip strategy: M6 to launch without Pro and Max, company prepares AI-focused M7 lineup
Apple plans to launch the M6 chip without Pro and Max versions, focusing on AI capabilities with the M7 lineup.
“Toy Story 5” grossed over $310 million in global box office
The film, created by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by The Walt Disney Company, grossed over $310 million during its first weekend of screening.
Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine: Warsaw and Kyiv Attempt to Smooth Over Differences
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko addressed Poland at the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference in Gdansk.
FIFA Invites Russia to U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan for First Time Since Suspension
FIFA announced on Wednesday that it had sent invitations to all member associations to participate in the U-15 World Cup and the accompanying festival.
German police prepare for large-scale protests and possible unrest at AfD conference in Erfurt
German police are preparing for what could become one of the largest protests against the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) in recent years.
European Commission Tightens Rules for Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services, Seeking Technological Sovereignty
This step may cause discontent in Washington as Brussels advances its program for Europe’s technological sovereignty.
Lower house of Spain’s parliament calls on Prime Minister Sanchez to resign
The proposal was supported by 177 votes in favor against 171 against and one abstention in the house, which has 350 seats.
Iraq Denies Government Proposals to Leave OPEC
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil denied government proposals to leave OPEC, emphasizing commitment to production quotas.