Musk’s $1.8 trillion SpaceX IPO could be ‘highly undesirable’ for some
SpaceX’s IPO could challenge pension funds as concerns grow over its valuation and governance structure under Musk.
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Iran conflict: Why has oil stayed near $100 a barrel?
The worst-case oil scenario has been avoided, but inflation and slower growth continue to weigh on the global economy.
Published On 9 Jun 2026
NASA announces astronauts for Artemis III spaceflight, scheduled for 2027
Questions linger over whether the explosion of the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket will affect the Artemis III mission.
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‘As close as lips and teeth’: The highs and lows of China-North Korea ties
Chinese President Xi has been welcomed in Pyongyang for his first visit since 2019.
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India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level: Why it matters
India’s fertility rate falls to 1.9 children per woman, with consequences for the workforce, the elderly and economy.
US lists China’s BYD, Alibaba, Baidu as ‘Chinese military companies’
Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, condemns designation, calling it ‘discriminatory’.
Tech giant OpenAI files for US initial public offering
OpenAI did not disclose the size or terms of the offering and said a timeline has not yet been determined.
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Will the FIFA World Cup be the economic bonanza US cities were promised?
Cities remain optimistic despite lagging hotel bookings and high ticket prices that might deter foreign travellers.
Airline profits plummet as US fuel costs nearly double
IATA forecasts $350bn airline fuel bill for 2026, with profits dipping to their weakest margin since the COVID-19 years.
US judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 H1-B visa fee
In a ruling on Monday, a federal judge said the fee was a tax that Trump did not have the authority to impose.
From: NewsFeed
Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis
Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis.
Published On 7 Jun 2026
