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Atlassian Advances AI Integration in Jira to Automate Software Engineering Workflows
Big Tech

Atlassian Advances AI Integration in Jira to Automate Software Engineering Workflows

Atlassian expands Jira’s capabilities to assign, track, and govern AI-driven coding tasks, integrating major AI coding tools directly into development workflows.

FTC Settlement Requires Caremark to Revise Drug Rebate Practices and Support Patient Savings
AI & Tech Regulation

FTC Settlement Requires Caremark to Revise Drug Rebate Practices and Support Patient Savings

Caremark must now apply TrumpRx purchases toward insurance deductibles and offer new rebate options, aiming to lower out-of-pocket costs and improve transparency for patients.

Oil Prices Climb Amid Iran’s Threat to Block Middle East Energy Exports
Energy & Climate

Oil Prices Climb Amid Iran’s Threat to Block Middle East Energy Exports

Oil prices edged higher after Iran threatened to halt energy exports from the Middle East in response to the U.S. resuming its blockade of Iranian ports.

Uzbekistan and China Review Progress on China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project
Trade & Tariffs

Uzbekistan and China Review Progress on China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project

Uzbekistan and China confirm timely progress on the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, emphasizing its role in enhancing regional transport and trade relations.

Tennessee Valley Authority Reverses Course, Embraces Coal, Gas, and Nuclear Energy
Energy & Climate

Tennessee Valley Authority Reverses Course, Embraces Coal, Gas, and Nuclear Energy

The Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation’s largest public utility, plans to extend the use of coal, natural gas, and nuclear power, scaling back its commitment to renewable energy.

Wall Street Futures Edge Higher as Oil Prices Rise Amid Iran’s Energy Export Threats
Markets & Macro

Wall Street Futures Edge Higher as Oil Prices Rise Amid Iran’s Energy Export Threats

Wall Street futures showed modest gains as oil prices climbed following Iran’s threat to block Middle East energy exports amid renewed U.S. port blockades.

ZeniMax Layoffs Force Elder Scrolls Online to Slow Content Updates Significantly
Corporate Power

ZeniMax Layoffs Force Elder Scrolls Online to Slow Content Updates Significantly

ZeniMax Online Studios’ recent workforce reductions have forced a major slowdown in Elder Scrolls Online content delivery, disrupting planned expansions and seasonal updates.

Apple Secures Approval to Launch On-Device AI Service in China
AI & Tech Regulation

Apple Secures Approval to Launch On-Device AI Service in China

China’s cyberspace regulator has registered Apple’s on-device generative AI, Apple Intelligence, enabling its anticipated rollout within a key market.

Azerbaijan and OPEC Secretary General Discuss Strengthening Energy Cooperation in Baku
Energy & Climate

Azerbaijan and OPEC Secretary General Discuss Strengthening Energy Cooperation in Baku

Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister and OPEC Secretary General met in Baku to review OPEC+ cooperation and explore opportunities for expanding renewable energy partnerships.

US Faces Critical Munitions Shortages Amid Renewed Conflict with Iran
Defense & Security

US Faces Critical Munitions Shortages Amid Renewed Conflict with Iran

The US military’s ongoing campaign against Iran has drained key weapons stockpiles, raising concerns about replenishment timelines and strategic readiness.