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Putin says Russia faces fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes
In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's Vladimir Putin addresses the audience at the 23rd Congress of the United Russia party in Moscow on June 28, 2026.Yekaterina Shtukina | Afp | Getty…
Another weekend strike in Iran, SpaceX in Nasdaq
In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 18, 2026, vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz. Amirhossein Khorgooei | Afp | Getty ImagesHello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore.…
Hostilities halted again as peace talks continue
A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. Stringer | ReutersHello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to today's edition of the Daily Open newsletter.Geopolitical…
AI data centers face heatwave and severe weather climate risks
As Europeans scramble to stay cool amid a record-breaking heatwave, Big Tech faces its own battle to keep the powerful chips in AI data centers running.Temperatures this week have underscored the impact the weather can have on…
Baidu shares jump 7% as AI chip arm Kunlunxin said to target $50 billion
A general view of the Baidu logo is seen at the Shanghai New Expo Center during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2025 in Shanghai, China, on July 28, 2025.Ying Tang | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesHong Kong-listed shares of Baidu…
China widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and
File photo: The Japanese national flag flies in front of the container pier in the Tokyo port.Toshifumi Kitamura | Afp | Getty ImagesChina on Monday blacklisted four Japanese government defense research institutes and imposed tighter…
reported $1.3 reported trillion spending plans
Close-up of logo for Samsung on research building in the Silicon Valley, Mountain View, California, October 28, 2018.Smith Collection/gado | Archive Photos | Getty ImagesShares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plunged on Monday after…
renewed U.S.-Iran strikes reignite Middle East supply fears
Oil tankers and cargo vessels remain anchored off Port Sultan Qaboos on June 21, 2026 in Muscat, Oman. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for the region's oil and gas, was effectively blockaded since the outbreak of war between…
U.S. fights with Brazil for China’s giant soybean market
The U.S. Soybean Export Council booth is pictured here during the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo on June 22, 2026 in Beijing, China.China News Service | Getty ImagesBEIJING — As Brazil takes a greater share of Chinese soybean…
A ‘perfect storm’ points to a much smaller U.S. auto market by 2040
Ten years ago, a record 17.6 million cars, trucks and SUVs were sold in the U.S. Some forecasts say the country might not come close to that number again. Analysts at consulting firm Bain & Company said several signs indicate the…