The U.S. reliance on fossil fuels, intensified by geopolitical tensions and policy choices favoring oil and gas industries, drives up energy and food costs, worsening inflation globally.
Stellar’s XLM token gained close to 30%, driven by growing institutional adoption following its integration with DTCC’s tokenized securities platform.
Ethereum’s derivatives market shows record leverage buildup despite weak spot demand, raising risks of sharp price swings depending on buyer or seller dominance.
India has signed a deal to supply BrahMos cruise missiles to Vietnam and is finalizing a similar agreement with Indonesia, signaling a growing defence partnership in Southeast Asia.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the US is prepared to restart military strikes on Iran amid ongoing negotiations, emphasizing strong munitions stockpiles and dual global commitments.
Mastercard’s US unit secured New York’s strict BitLicense, enabling it to expand digital asset operations focused on stablecoins and tokenized deposits within the state.
Australia, the UK, and the US launch a new Pillar II initiative to develop uncrewed undersea vehicle technologies, aiming to enhance maritime defence capabilities starting in 2027.
Leaders across West Bengal condemned the attack on Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, sparking debate over his prior remarks and state security measures.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told the House Oversight Committee that the Justice Department complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act by releasing all required documents, despite controversy over the process.
Top 5% earners who remain with their employers receive significantly larger pay increases than those who switch jobs, while most other workers see higher gains from changing roles.