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Nvidia raises over €21.5bn in first bond sale since 2021 as AI growth race continues
Nvidia has returned to the corporate debt market for the first time in five years, pricing a $25 billion (€21.5bn) bond sale that drew roughly $85 billion (€73.2bn) in orders, a sign of investors' strong appetite for exposure to AI.
India limits cough syrup sales to pharmacies after contamination cases
Previously, some cough syrups were allowed to be sold over the counter as household remedies.
Scaling up key as French firm bets on sterile mosquitoes
Inside a factory in southern France, millions of tiger mosquitoes are being bred, not to spread, but to stop them from reproducing—though scaling up such efforts poses a mighty challenge.
Iran executes two men over role in January 2026 protests, judiciary news outlet says
DUBAI, June 16 (Reuters) - Iran executed two individuals described as "armed leaders of early 2026 unrest" in the county of Shahrud, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan said on Tuesday, identifying the defendants as Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi. The two men were convicted of
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 16, 2026
[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality
RioFilme Has Boosted Shanghai Presence, as Filmmakers Praise ‘Continuous Support’ and ‘Increased Investment’ in Local Films
It’s been two years since Walter Salles’s Oscar-winning “I’m Still Here” catapulted Rio de Janeiro to screens all over the world, and momentum has continued to build thanks to coordinated efforts by RioFilme. The municipal film and audiovisual agency of Rio de Janeiro has
Bank of Japan rate hike greeted with a market shrug
TOKYO – Only in Japan can a central bank on its fifth rate hike in two years still be accused of pulling its punches. Yet here is the Group of Seven’s most predictable monetary institution as 2026 unfolds. That context explains Tuesday’s market reaction. The BOJ’s 25
India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns
The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.
Triumph of democracy or a geopolitical game? Election fraud in Armenia before the eyes of the West
The parliamentary elections held in Armenia on 7 June did not merely determine the country's political future. They also became another test demonstrating how the West approaches issues of democracy, electoral transparency, and political legitimacy. Once again, the West failed
SpaceX shares skyrocket as money raised hits $85.7 billion
SpaceX shares shot 20% higher Monday as the company said it raised a record-breaking $85.7 billion.
Ships start to trickle through Strait of Hormuz, but who will run it still in doubt
Trump said the strait would be "completely open" by Friday, but key details over who will manage the crucial waterway remain unresolved. Meanwhile, Iran has made further claims that it will control Hormuz in the future based on its interpretation of the framework deal with the
China’s new naval supergun trained on Taiwan’s shielded shores
China’s new naval gun promises unprecedented range and firepower, yet its effectiveness in a Taiwan invasion scenario may ultimately hinge on overcoming the island’s formidable anti-access defenses. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China’s military
Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.
The relentless math of the long tail
There are more than a million podcasts. The good news is that it’s easy to start one. The top 1% of all podcasts account for 99% of all downloads. That means that if your goal is reach, the long tail isn’t going to help much. The short head, even in a medium as wide open […]
Iran's top negotiator Qalibaf to attend signing of interim deal with US
DUBAI, June 16 (Reuters) - Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf will be present for the signing of an interim agreement to end the war with the U.S., an Iranian deputy foreign minister said on Tuesday, according to Tasnim news agency. Majid Takht-Ravanchi said it
Exclusive-The U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the Gulf
By Feras Dalatey , Jonathan Saul, Dmitry Zhdannikov and Edward Carron DUBAI, June 16 (Reuters) - The United States military has overseen scores of secretive ship-to-ship oil transfers to keep Gulf energy exports flowing, using aerial and water drones as well as helicopters in
PM Wong to take part in ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russia
ASEAN and Russia will discuss ways to take forward their strategic partnership, says the Prime Minister's Office Singapore.
Mongooses prepare for likely future battles with powerful enemies, study finds
Dwarf mongooses anticipate encounters with rival groups and adjust how they move, communicate and defend resources beforehand, according to new research from the University of Bristol. The study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, shows that mongoose groups alter their
Trump’s Dimwitted Tirade on Iran Deal Accidentally Reveals It’s a Sham
Now that Donald Trump has reached a ceasefire with Iran, the scrutiny of it has been brutal, making it obvious that he got nothing of significance. In a rambling monologue to reporters , Trump excoriated Barack Obama’s Iran deal for making billions in funding available to the
Moscow vs the Vatican: When Putin attacks the Pope in Africa
It’s not only US President Donald Trump who is riled by Pope Leo XIV. Russian intelligence services and influence networks have revived their smear campaigns against the Catholic Church in Africa, with the American Pope their latest target.
Karlovy Vary Unveils Central European Projects for Central Stage Showcase, Launches Book-to-Screen Spotlight
KVIFF Promises, part of the industry program of Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, has unveiled the works-in-progress projects from Central Europe selected for the KVIFF Central Stage showcase, as well as the books selected for the first edition of Book-to-Screen at KVIFF, a
KVIFF Industry Days Sets Book-to-Screen Titles, Rolling Stones Film Among Central Stage Projects
Karlovy Vary unveils 11 movies from "established filmmakers with extensive festival pedigrees" and eight books for the first adaptation showcase, designed to become a "Central-Eastern European IP market."
Asia Argento to Receive Locarno Life Achievement Award
Giona A. Nazzaro, the Swiss festival's artistic director, lauded her as "an artist who has always managed to reimagine what it means to make films, constantly challenging herself and taking personal risks."
Asia Argento to Be Honored at Locarno Film Festival
The Locarno Film Festival will celebrate Italian actress and director Asia Argento with its lifetime achievement award dedicated to creative pioneers. She will receive the award on Aug. 13 in the Swiss lakeside town’s 8,000 seat outdoor Piazza Grande venue, where she will also
Rare first edition of ‘Wuthering Heights’ (complete with spelling mistakes) to go up for auction
It’s the first copy of the Gothic novel in the publisher’s original cloth binding to be auctioned since 1908.
US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: Documents
The stockpile will be kept in Melbourne before being moved to US warehouses at an Australian military base in Victoria.
Europe’s most welcoming countries and cities for expats
A new report looks at factors including foreign-born employment rates, safety, and overall expat experience.
‘The Wombles’ Franchise Set for Revival as the Blair Partnership Boards to Develop New Movies, TV Series and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Beloved British animated characters The Wombles are set to enchant a new generation following a consolidation of the brand’s intellectual property rights and the appointment of The Blair Partnership as its exclusive global representative. Created by Elizabeth Beresford in the
Hundreds of cats destined for slaughter rescued in Vietnam as police dismantle theft ring
Vietnamese police arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 live cats destined for slaughter, reuniting dozens with their owners. Around 100 of the animals later died from their ordeal.
Aardman Director Will Becher Eyes China Release for New ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Film, Developing New Feature
Aardman director Will Becher said “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom” could reach Chinese cinemas in October, speaking at a panel discussion at the Shanghai International Film Festival, where he is serving as chair of the animation jury alongside Indian filmmaker
The best FIFA World Cup 2026 aircraft liveries
National carriers have sent their teams to the world’s biggest stage in style aboard special themed planes.
Argentine mining threatens scarce water resources in the Andes
San Juan's once-sparkling rivers have shriveled due to drought, and residents in the rugged, western Argentine province fear that prospective mining projects in the Andes will make matters worse.
Africa: Senegal-France Clash - 'Whoever Wins, Africa Beats Africa' - Senegal Speaker
[Vanguard] The speaker of Senegal's parliament Ousmane Sonko has said that regardless of the outcome of Tuesday's World Cup clash between Senegal and France, Africa would emerge the winner because of the large number of players of African origin in the French national team.
